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  1. "The Jesus Factor"

    wildcats replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    If I were a patient, I would not want unsolicited religious advice or discussions from my health care providers. If a patient wanted to talk to me about their religion, I would be more than happy to...

  2. "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    wildcats replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't see a problem with MAs drawing blood or doing an EKG (assuming they aren't responsible for interpreting the EKG) ... the CNAs in my local ER are trained as "techs" and do the same thing. What...

  3. DUH moments..

    wildcats replied to Mommy TeleRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This is off topic, but PPD when referring to a TB test means Purified Protien

  4. I just took the NCLEX - PN, my thoughts.

    wildcats replied to BigB's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had lots of priority type questions, but everyone's test is different. One thing that one of my instructors said was to read the question, read the answers, and then read the question again before...

  5. New Med Aide Guidelines in Va!

    wildcats replied to wildcats's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that a licensed nurse should pass meds. I, too, am glad that they are becoming more strict with the med aide education. Also, in addition to the pharm training, nurses have A&P,...

  6. New Med Aide Guidelines in Va!

    wildcats posted a topic in General Nursing

    My state uses medication aides in ALF. The course used to be two 8 hour days. Starting July 1 they are becoming a little more strict. Here is part of the new training requirements. What do you all...

  7. Working in a cardiology office?

    wildcats replied to wildcats's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the replies. They did say I would be working with just one doctor. Hopefully the doc is

  8. Working in a cardiology office?

    wildcats posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted before that I was going to start working in sleep center, but I declined that position because I got an offer from a large cardiac practice that offers really good benefits. Anyone have any...

  9. Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    wildcats replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There are lots of jobs for LPNs in my area of Virginia. LTC is always hiring, and I see numerous ads for home health/agency, docs office, prisons, dialysis, state mental health facilities, and on rare...

  10. Misleading information

    wildcats replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went to one of the small, expensive technical schools. I walked in and filled out the paperwork, took a test, gave them 3 references, had a physical and 2 weeks later I was starting classes. If I...

  11. I was let go !

    wildcats replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, ok. I see now. My logical thinking must have flew out the window today. Thanks for clearing that

  12. I was let go !

    wildcats replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused now. I remember being taught in school to check PEG placement by pushing so many cc's of air (don't remember how many) and to place the stethoscope on a certain part of the abdomen to...

  13. LPN grads STARTING PAY $/HR

    wildcats replied to raine84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In my area: SNF/LTC- $15-20 ALF- $14-18 Corrections- $18-24 Hospital- One hospital uses LPNs, but only on certain floors and only 1 or 2 LPNs- $12 Doctor's Office- Pay seems to be a big secret for...

  14. sacrifical lamb=triage nurse

    wildcats replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I couldn't even begin to imagine what its like to deal with patient's family members in the ER ... I probably was annoying the triage nurse to no end lol. I think everyone probably has issues with...

  15. Sleep Disorder Center

    wildcats posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, everyone ... I am supposed to start a job in a sleep disorders center next month and I was just wandering if anyone here has worked in a sleep center and how you felt about the job?

  16. Sleep Disorder Center

    wildcats replied to wildcats's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be happy to let you know how they sleep when I find out. I do know that this place has those expensive special type mattresses ... they even have a TempurPedic memory foam mattress.

  17. sacrifical lamb=triage nurse

    wildcats replied to Uptoherern's topic in Emergency

    I don't want to hijack this thread but your post reminded of what happened to my fiance a while back. He came home from work ... greasy, dirty, smelly, etc. complaining of a stomach ache. As the...

  18. Sleep Disorder Center

    wildcats replied to wildcats's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! And good luck with your sleep

  19. Sleep Disorder Center

    wildcats replied to wildcats's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. No one, huh? I assume that nurses aren't frequently used in this environment. Anyway, wish me luck!

  20. interviewing for MICU/ICCU CNA job...

    wildcats replied to LanaBanana's topic in MICU, SICU

    I had worked as a CNA in a nursing home. But MICU is way different. The CNAs on my unit don't have a pt. assignment, we just help everyone. Some of the things you see are really sad, like overdoses...

  21. interviewing for MICU/ICCU CNA job...

    wildcats replied to LanaBanana's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am not a nurse but I am an LPN student that recently started work as a CNA on a medical ICU. One of the major things they looked for was to be self-directed. They want you to be able to know what to...

  22. Would you prefer a younger nurse to an older nurse?? (pls don't take to offense)

    wildcats replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think that older vs. younger really matters. There are older people in my nursing program but just because you are older doesn't mean you have a lot of experience. Personally, I don't really...

  23. Medical Assisting

    wildcats replied to ddianneepooh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow! Makes you wander what kind of physician would let a MA write prescriptions and perform complete physicals. I am shocked. That is so dangerous (and

  24. People who say they died and were brought back to life

    wildcats replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    Are you talking about the story in Virginia? If so, I recall reading that this person was found without a pulse, so that would mean dead wouldn't it? (I know that sounds like a dumb question;) ). I...

  25. BON-No Background Check??

    wildcats posted a topic in General Nursing

    since i will be graduating in a few months i was reading the virginia bon website and i came across this: "many states are now requiring criminal background checks for licensure, although virginia...