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1. How to shadow a nurse

   aname replied to aname's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. Does the shadow literally follow the nurse around all day? Is there any interaction with/ talking to patients. Anything the shadow cannot be present for? Seems like he/she would get in the way of the nurse working. Also, is there a specific ...

2. Dirty bed sheets/RN/CNA/UAP/CP

   aname replied to STUNUR321's topic in General Students

   I think this is what OP was getting at. I learned this is my nursing assistant class. Is not flapping the sheets a guideline that's not normally followed?

3. How to shadow a nurse

   aname posted a topic in General Nursing

   I've seen a lot of recommendations on here for those interested in becoming a nurse to shadow a shift first. 1) I'm surprised this would be allowed due to HIPAA/patient privacy concerns. Is this common where you work? 2) How would I go about setting...

4. New Nurse Rocking it!

   aname replied to NurseCalamity's topic in Geriatric

   Awesome job! What a great feeling

5. "Male" nurse? Le sigh.

   aname replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Nursing

   I get called a female engineer all the time. Although it is annoying and potentially harms the work environment, it does have advantages. Ex- more likely to get hired to promote "diversity"

6. do you drink coffee during your shift?

   aname posted a topic in General Nursing

   Kind of a silly question, but I've been wondering for some time now. do you have enough time, is there a rule preventing it, do you try to limit fluid intake because you don't have enough time to go to the bathroom?

7. PRN hospital job for new CNA?

   aname replied to aname's topic in CNA/MA

   I live in the bay area, and the nearest hospital to me in that system is 50 miles away unfortunately. Sounds like you have a great set up though, and thanks for the suggestion!

8. PRN hospital job for new CNA?

   aname replied to aname's topic in CNA/MA

   I tried to send you a response but I can't PM yet :-(

9. PRN hospital job for new CNA?

   aname replied to aname's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks! I will look into the home care agency. Does the 6 months in long term care need to be full time?

10. PRN hospital job for new CNA?

    aname posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I am becoming a CNA in a few months and am wondering what types of jobs I have a chance of getting after I get my certification. This is in California if that matters. I am getting my CNA certification because I am considering going to school to be ...