zacsmimi

zacsmimi has 20 years experience.

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1. DON fired during state survey

   zacsmimi replied to americanTrain's topic in LTC Directors

   Ive got to agree... what happened sucks but it is NOT uncommon. I wouldnt decide all management is bad. Obviously the place you were isnt something you wanted to keep knowing how they operate in the end. A resignation is MUCH better on your record th...

2. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

   zacsmimi replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   I hope to God I never feel that way. I love nursing as much as I did while I was wide eyed in school. Cherry Ames was my hero from about age 12 on. But yeah, Ive been attacked... by hysterical patients, drug abusers, prisoners, psych patients, and pa...

3. Need advice...

   zacsmimi replied to amorecondannato's topic in CNA/MA

   Im so sorry you are experiencing all this. I really think that you are going to face more trouble until you take this straight to management... you cannot focus on the "problem" child. They will figure that out for themselves. You need to focus on sp...

4. CNA or PCA: which job sounds better? How much will it help out with nursing school?

   zacsmimi replied to SummerLin's topic in CNA/MA

   If they are about to let you care for patients without a certification I would be worried. Graveyard is hard to learn on... always short staffed, etc... better training at the PCA job... can always move on if you dont get enough hours.

5. help me encourage CNAs

   zacsmimi replied to zacsmimi's topic in CNA/MA

   I hear what you are saying. I cant change ratios and salary. I understand the obstacles. Help me know what I can say that will encourage them. I know that motivation comes from within - and I do believe that professionalism can be taught (like, manne...

6. What do you love about being a CNA?

   zacsmimi posted a topic in CNA/MA

   This is to help me with a presentation I am working on (see thread "help me encourage CNAs) tell me why you are a CNA and why you love it.:heartbeat

7. help me encourage CNAs

   zacsmimi posted a topic in CNA/MA

   i am a nursing educator and i travel to several different ltcs. i have been asked to create a presentation for cnas; something to motivate them, help them with professionalism, attitude, cooperation, teamwork, all that good stuff. i have a clear idea...

8. standard of care?

   zacsmimi posted a topic in Oncology

   Mom, age 86. Suspected GI bleed due to weakness and low Hematocrit. Colonoscopy today. I am a RN which means next to nothing when the patient is your own mom (lol)... the GI doc found a "growth". I was in there, I saw it on the screen. It was big, an...

9. Bunch of questions LPN in corrections..

   zacsmimi replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Correctional

   I worked in corrections with zero training in advance, never did get any self defense training. The officers are like any other people- some are good and some arent so good. I never saw any really out of line stuff... occasional questionable... but n...

10. Colon Cancer found during colonoscopy?

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Mom, age 86. Suspected GI bleed due to weakness and low Hematocrit. Colonoscopy today. I am a RN which means next to nothing when the patient is your own mom (lol)...(my background is Geriatrics/Hospice...) the GI doc found a "growth". I was in ther...

11. Relocating from California?

    zacsmimi replied to HisAlone's topic in Maine

    LPNs are not used in Hospice here. Sad, but true. Nor in home health much if at all. Doctors offices, LTC settings, substance abuse... "lumped with CNA" is probably a bit drastic but they definitely are not as employable as RN and dont get as much pa...

12. Nursing at SMCC

    zacsmimi replied to TheNewDino's topic in Maine

    SMCC is a good program, and VERY intense. Hard to work, too, but it can be done if you are a strong student. Central Maine's is similar... no where is easy to get in unless you have a lot of pre-reqs under your belt... the poster was right about havi...

13. Just hired and I think I want out!

    zacsmimi posted a topic in Educators

    New degree: MSN-Ed. Offered position in LPN school. Have been teaching clinical part time to get a feel for the waters... and not at all sure I like what I see...Ive been there now a month. Its a new program, stuggling to get off the ground... not en...

14. Possible New Job

    zacsmimi replied to Trauma08's topic in New Nurse

    I agree with mom, 100%. Tell the truth, straight up.

15. UCLA New Grad Critical Care Internship

    zacsmimi replied to chapslisa's topic in New Nurse

    Im on the opposite coast but I wanted to say Congratulations! How very exciting and what a huge change.... I moved from Maine to Texas as a new grad and the culture shock was almost as draining as the new career. Take time to take care of yourself. K...