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  1. Why dont YOU wear a helmet??

    trainer2070 replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    I'm very safety conscious. But at the same time I hardly ever wear my seat belt and I never wear a helmet when I ride. For me its an individual choice that I don't feel comfortable with the helmets...

  2. Plantar fasciitis--it's killing me!!

    trainer2070 replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    Night splints, Ice, 3/8" heel lift and increase the flexibility of the calf muscles, using a foam roller over the fascia and the prostretch device helps alot. I also tape my arch, but not everyone...

  3. Pre-nursing student with bad backgraound check HELP

    trainer2070 replied to CAT27's topic in General Nursing

    Contact your state BON and ask them the specific questions you have regarding your background. Id try and get these questions cleared up, why would you want a degree in nursing if you cant get...

  4. Anyone getting in shape?

    trainer2070 replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree 100% that at some point plyos would be of great use to her. Initially however, the focus should be on increasing limit and absolute strength and creating a solid foundation before advancing to...

  5. Anyone getting in shape?

    trainer2070 replied to goingformydream's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  6. Hi I am starting LPN nursing school in Oct this fall and I am overweight, My question

    trainer2070 replied to tiffany311's topic in General Nursing

    No nursing school or the clinicals won't suffice as a weight loss tool. Depending on your current situation there are lots of ways to start the weight loss process. Unless your current level of...

  7. Stethoscpe Advice appreciated!!

    trainer2070 replied to Crux1024's topic in General Students

    As the other said you might have them in wrong. Also even though they are supposedly the best, not everyone hears equally out of the same stethescope. I have a Littman Master Cariodolgy and wouldnt...

  8. anyone work a night shift and go to school?

    trainer2070 replied to law3576's topic in General Students

    I work 5 8's a week from 2200 to 0630 then have class from 0700 to 1330 depending on which day it is. Since I have a set schedule, I try and schedule my labs on my days off. You just have to be...

  9. CNA training: Some questionable behavior

    trainer2070 replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    My CNA clinicals were really bad. None of the staff CNA's wanted to show us anything, the RN's wouldnt listen to us and you can imagine what went on with the patient care aspect of it. Every single...

  10. CNA training: Some questionable behavior

    trainer2070 replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not agreeing with it at all, but with the CNA's that I've worked with that is very common. I've only seen a couple that actually go around an record the actual meal %., VS, fluid intake, bm or...

  11. Hospital that pays more & is 1 hour away or closer but pays less?

    trainer2070 replied to amy0123's topic in General Nursing

    If your talking about 1 hour total driving time then thats not bad at all. Even if your referring to 1 hour as in 60 miles or so distance wise its still really not that bad. Granted I live in a major...

  12. How Far Is To Far ?

    trainer2070 replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Granted the supervisor crossed the line for using derogatory comments, but you cant retaliate with physical force because of words someone said. If I was the supervisor Id go after him criminally just...

  13. How important is Chemistry, really?

    trainer2070 replied to EGKB's topic in General Nursing

    I agree biochem and organic chem are important. On a positive note for you, I as well as several others that I know who have MS and PhD's in physiology and other related fields struggled with Gen Chem...

  14. How in the Heck do I become a CNA

    trainer2070 replied to jadedgreeneyes's topic in General Nursing

    Did you try the Virginia State Board of Nursing website? They always have a full list of the accredited nursing and CNA programs. Since I have no idea where youre at in VA...

  15. loan with no credit check

    trainer2070 replied to za23fr's topic in General Nursing

    If your credit is above 520 you can use an online loan website in which normal people give you

  16. applying for ER jobs,,, stuck,did LPN past hurt me?

    trainer2070 replied to LPN2RNdude's topic in Emergency

    With all due respect I disagree. The ED is where I want to work when I get done with school and its the only place I want to work. If I had to chose between working Med/Surg Tele or some other floor...

  17. Self Defense tactic?

    trainer2070 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that its always a better feeling to be able to deescelate a situation using verbal rather than physical means. However, my main point was to the OP statement that they know and can initiate...

  18. Self Defense tactic?

    trainer2070 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know how many actual physical confrontations youve been in, but just keep in mind that training in a controlled environment and applying those techniques in a real situation isnt necessarily...

  19. ER Interview Question

    trainer2070 replied to USA RN's topic in Emergency

    Just out of curiosity are most in agreement with the no tie? Personally I always wear suit to an interview no matter the position. When I was an executive chef in the hotels and country clubs I made...

  20. "The Jesus Factor"

    trainer2070 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with it being ok as long as the patient initiates the conversation. However, personally I would be extremely offended if the nurse or anyone for that matter brought up the subject and...

  21. shake and shout no more?

    trainer2070 replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I dont know why its taught differently, but I can give you a good reason why not to shake an unconsious person. When I was doing my field rotations they rolled up onto a scene with an unconsious...

  22. Student male Nurse today in L+D

    trainer2070 replied to Thedreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think it greatly depends on the staff although I'm not looking forward to my OB rotation. I already have a bad opinion of L&D nurses and the way they treat guys both employees and students on...

  23. Reporting assault of staff--questions!

    trainer2070 replied to SassyRedhead's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work most assaults were reported to PD, weve even had scenerios in the ED where PD was on site getting someone cleared an an employee was assaulted. PD took over and arrested the person or...

  24. Too much protein?

    trainer2070 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly, high protein intake on a healthy kidney is irrelevant. It stresses them more and requires a higher intake of water but it doesnt damage them or initiate failure. As far as high protein...

  25. Too much protein?

    trainer2070 replied to RNOTODAY's topic in General Nursing

    Id like to see you prove their kidneys were specifically damaged from the Atkin's Diet and high protein intake. Any references to back up your claim that high protein intake definitely damages...