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    Where does the public get the idea that nurses make a ton of money?

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to edogs334's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Seattle area::::Union hospital-RNs that have been there a while make$84/hr. I know CNAs making 70k a year. (Plus, there's usually overtime)My LPN friend works in a nursing home& makes $53/hr. My...
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    Remember pagers?

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    Um....we still use pagers in my hospital. On my floor we carry them every shift. No voicesaras (sp?)for us on the med floors. I've been at my hospital 18 years, we've always had the
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    Back on med/surg after 15 years

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to unknownjulie's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in WA state, my hospital has all of that equipment to help lift & transfer pts too. Plus a few rooms have ceiling lifts- even double lifts! ( I used to do agency nursing and every hospital I...
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    Forbidden Extremity Sign and VTE in Arm

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to lapizius's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well I am. We put armbands on and even a sign up in the room. I teach every CNA I train to do the same things. Common sense. You did the right thing
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    Dropped out of ASN Program. Advice?

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to Isa95's topic in School, College Programs

    Maybe it was all about timing. I'm glad the second time around worked out good for you! Oh brother, as if you would use their stamp machine
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    Dropped out of ASN Program. Advice?

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to Isa95's topic in School, College Programs

    There is nothing wrong with not being an RN. I love it my job. I never had a desire to get my RN. You do what works for your life. It's not worth being miserable every
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    Is this common

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to nightlightnurseaide's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is amazing advice! I've been in nursing over 20 years& have trained many ppl. You are a preceptors dream! I can tell you are an awesome CNA! OP, I think you should have a talk with the...
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    New nurse staying way past 9:30 pm on day shift

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to connecticut23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    9 pts on MedSurg! Omg, what state are you in? That's just insane, you my friend are a nursing rock star for even attempting to do everything for 9 (!!) MedSurg pts! I hope you have good CNAs to help...
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    Oregon CNA skills test question

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to djksjdalksjf's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations! And welcome to amazing, brutal,rewarding, exciting feild of nursing! You will do great things! Again,
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    Gift for my preceptor

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to FutureNurse0201's topic in General Nursing

    The gift card you picked out is a good
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    Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :inlove:26 years. 26 years of helping thousands of patients in every situation imaginable. I've worked Psych, Drug& Alcohol Recovery,Oncology, MedSurg,Hospice, Mother/Baby, NICU, ICU, PCU,...
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    Kicked out for first practical exam fail

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to LMP908's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you talking about "donning"? Donning on and off PPE, right? I'm pretty surprised you got kicked out of the entire program for something so simple. Is there more to the story? The class should be...
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    Charge nurse taking an assignment

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to Tboland88's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Some nights if we are short on nurses the charge will take 3 patients. Plus they do all of the charge duties. No HUC of
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    Should Nurses have to clean patients rooms after a patient dies or is discharged??

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to Pride/hardwork17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A task for a CNA?! No, I'm busy taking care of 12 patients. I'll strip the bed and gather the trash IF I have time, but ANYONE can clean a room. CNAs are too busy providing patient care to be...
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    Bad management

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to Jen4nursing's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

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    CNA TO RN

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to NurseMc2020's topic in General Students

    Please work as a CNA before you become a nurse. The best nurses I've ever worked with started out as aides. You will understand what we go through and how hard our part of the job is. Enjoy your...
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    12 and 1/2 hours with only 30 minutes for lunch

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to blenderbottle's topic in General Students

    Wow! I wonder where those nurses that have time to get on Facebook work?! Because during my 12hr shifts I take the breaks I'm entitled to by law, but I sure as hell don't have time to play on a...
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    Is my safety compromised?

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to Cmtz108's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Can the pt use a bedpan? IDK just trying to figure out a safe solution for
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    RN vs MA

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to guest5122016's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I really take offense to you saying CNA work is grunt work. I'm an MA too, I make more money an hour at my CNA hospital job, I'm proud of how hard I work. Grunt work.... how
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    C.Diff Waste on Floor?

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to newtonursing123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh yeah..... That's disgusting
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    C.Diff Waste on Floor?

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to newtonursing123's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Your co-worker doesn't wear gloves when coming into contact with bodily fluids? Please tell me you talked to this person about proper hand hygiene and PPE. That's just disgusting and this person is...
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    When they're SO sure they're right...

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to Jedrnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work 12 hr Nights, I'm sure there's coffee pumping through my veins. Let somebody tell me coffee is bad for me, especially on my Monday
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    Falsified a Blood Sugar

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to Heartbrokennurse11's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    She lit that place up like the 4 the of July....I LOVE THAT! I'm so glad you took your own BS. Boo hiss to the lying
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    Case Load Home Care

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to ocdstacy's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi! Where in WA are you? Do you happen to know of any hospice agencies that hire CNAs/ Medical Assistants? Thank
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    Pain patients being denied their medication!

    InScrubs_Wyoming307 replied to hppygr8ful's topic in Pain Management

    Find yourself a new Dr. One who will listen to you and care about your pain! It's b.s. that legit Ppl in chronic pain are being denied their meds! No quality of life when a person is in pain