me_daffy

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1. tennessee

   me_daffy replied to morningflower26's topic in General Nursing

   I'm in Clarksville... North East TN

2. Question about CMA (Certified Medical Assistants)!!!!

   me_daffy replied to GlaMoUr_GirL's topic in General Nursing

   Typically CMAs work in clinics and offices. You will have more exposure to the nursing field by becoming a CNA or LPN. Depending on how long you are willing to go to school. I went to school for my MA it took me a year and a half. After graduation I ...

3. How strict is/was your nursing school concerning your appearance?

   me_daffy replied to KarynicaRN's topic in General Nursing

   My school had a very precise uniform. we had to be pressed and starched every day or we were sent home. We could wear makeup, but only subtle, natural hair color, small earrings, only a wedding band, hair off the collar, bun preferred. All white shoe...

4. would like day shift to remember there are two others!

   me_daffy replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

   The problem I had: I left a package of sandwiches in the fridge because I was working 2 night shifts in a row( Days and evenings get a tray from the kitchen for a meal). So I came in on day 2 and when I started to feel hungry went to the break room t...

5. Want to be a nurse but have a weak stomach!

   me_daffy replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

   WHen I started nursing school our instructors asked if anyone had a weak stomach. One girl raised her hand. As the year went on she proved it over and over again. One instance I remember for example, we were watching a laporascopic gall bladder remov...

6. Video Games and PSTD

   me_daffy replied to butlerette.rock's topic in General Nursing

   I didn't read the article, but I have some knowledge related to PTSD. I know that Veteran Affairs uses reliving the experiences as a way for sufferers to work through the symptoms and learn how to deal with them on a day to day basis. I don't know if...

7. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

   me_daffy replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric

   My LOLs can be the same way. I tell them they have a room rented and one of their family members payed for it. They wanted them to stay so they could have a nice relaxing night away. Usually that works, but not always. Good luck...

8. Disadvantages of 2nd shift?

   me_daffy replied to Sarah Bellum's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked 2nd shift for about 3 months now. I also have a 4 year old. I know its bad, but he has picked up on my sleep schedule and I see him all the time. We spend a couple hours together before work and a little while after work. He isn't in sc...

9. Held Hostage By The Schedule!

   me_daffy replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in General Nursing

   Our schedule is done the same way as op, We have a staffing coordinator that makes the schedule, handles call ins and disciplinary actions. SHe has not posted our schedule for April yet. She called me into her office yesterday and said she needs to f...

10. Guilt: Not being able to do it all!!!!!

    me_daffy replied to kstec's topic in Geriatric

    I was just about to post asking the same question. How in the world do other nurses get their job done? I have been working as a nurse in LTC for 2 weeks now, my 1st job as a nurse. Everyone I work with keeps telling me I am doing a great job... bu...

11. Can I challenge the CNA or Med tech exam in Tennessee?

    me_daffy replied to johnsgirl413's topic in General Nursing

    If you currently have your certification in Fl, you should be able to transfer it to TN as far as I know. You may want to contact the certifying agency to find out.

12. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    me_daffy replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    LPN in TN LTC, $14-18 new grad Better facilities pay less Larger cities pay better...

13. Has anyone tried Chantix?

    me_daffy replied to me_daffy's topic in General Nursing

    I just wanted to let everyone know that I survived Boards today. I had a couple drags off of a cigarette before I went in and had a couple drags when I got out. My husband is still smoking so he contributed to my deliquency. Anyway... i wanted to ...

14. Has anyone tried Chantix?

    me_daffy posted a topic in General Nursing

    My goal was to stop smoking and be over the addiction by the time I started working as a nurse. I take boards tomorrow and am still having a very hard time, although I have been taking Chantix for a week and a half. I feel it would be useless to use ...

15. CNA classes near Fort Campbell Kentucky

    me_daffy replied to tiffinie828's topic in General Nursing

    I know there is one in Clarksville. You may want to call workforce essentials at the career center. they help pay for it as well. i'm not sure where they offer the classes but i will ask around for you. i have a couple of friends that have taken the ...