Lexi256

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1. Nursing video game?

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   I also just finished something like this to renew my BLS certificate. Admittedly it is not very realistic to do CPR in a gaming setting. I think it mainly was helpful for remembering the steps to take during CPR but of course once you face having to ...

2. Nursing video game?

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   That sounds cool. That's kind of like what I was getting at. Do you feel like you were able to sharpen your skills because of the game? Did it really help you learn more about your job as a nurse?

3. Nursing video game?

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   I am sort of thinking about this from a CNA perspective, so I think my job would be more easily translated into a video game.

4. Nursing video game?

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   The simulation sounds like fun but stressful at the same time. The fact that you took the death of your "patient" to heart, even in a simulation, shows how much you care to know exactly what to do for your patient.

5. Nursing video game?

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   If you mean that a nurse should be more patient focused instead of just task oriented then I totally agree. In fact I really don't think a video game could fully help people grasp what it's really like to care for real people who need care at the wor...

6. Nursing video game?

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   Do any of you think it is possible to see the roles nurses and CNAs play in any healthcare setting as a video game? I'm not heavily into gaming, never have been, but for some reason I kind of began to see work as sort of like a game, specially after ...

7. I think I might hate nursing

   Lexi256 replied to Lexi256's topic in General Nursing

   Katbug, Aww, wow! I'm so sorry to hear about your misfortune! I really hope you find something you like to do better or perhaps a better nursing job. Whichever you want most. I have to say that despite the rant I opened up this topic with I have actu...

8. I think I might hate nursing

   Lexi256 replied to Lexi256's topic in General Nursing

   Wondern, thanks for reaching out. As I said before I appreciate everyone's input. It's hard to say what I really love to do. All I know is that I need to choose a career path fast and nursing seems to be the most logical thing to do. I do know that I...

9. I think I might hate nursing

   Lexi256 replied to Lexi256's topic in General Nursing

   Sour Lemon, I didn't really mean to make it sound like I had the impression that CNAs did all the work while the nurses sat around. I think I have a hard time explaining my thoughts through writing, especially in these online forums. I know it's true...

10. I think I might hate nursing

    Lexi256 replied to Lexi256's topic in General Nursing

    I have no time in my day to look at my phone. I'm too busy assessing, charting, titrating, cleaning, turning, transferring, and admitting patients. Really there are only a few nurses I see playing games on their phones at the hospital, I see it more ...

11. I think I might hate nursing

    Lexi256 replied to Lexi256's topic in General Nursing

    Silly_Sally I totally understand where you're coming from, especially in the third paragraph. I guess I could still be working on my time management skills, but I'm like you, the madwoman still up running while it seems my coworkers have gotten done ...

12. I think I might hate nursing

    Lexi256 posted a topic in General Nursing

    As of right now I'm still just a CNA. I've been moving along pretty smoothly with my experience as a CNA. I began my career in a LTC facility and before the first year was over I acquired my CNA2 certificate which helped me to land a job in a hospita...

13. When residents get attached

    Lexi256 replied to Lexi256's topic in General Nursing

    Hey there, and thanks for "thanks". I'm greatful to work in a place where the nurses appreciate the CNAs and they thank us on a regular basis. So thank you back. It's RNs like you who make us feel appreciated and respected on the job. I have tried bo...

14. When residents get attached

    Lexi256 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I work in a long term care facility with a variety of residents with differing levels of care needs. Some are completely dependent upon the CNA staff while others can pretty much handle themselves with very minimal assistance from us....

15. Starting Over at 25

    Lexi256 replied to Paula378's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Well I'm 27 and just now becoming a CNA. I never wanted to enter the medical field on any level. I definitely never wanted to pursue nursing, as I didn't want lives to depend on my performance at work. But after a few many "jobs" and some other unsuc...