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  1. Why dont YOU wear a helmet??

    zooz replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not speaking for all in this thread who are against mandatory helmet/seat belt laws, but I certainly don't expect nor want the government to pay for my medical care at all, and that includes any...

  2. How do my skill steps look?

    zooz posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So...my skills test is coming up quick. I wrote out the general steps that I think can be used in almost every skill. I made these steps by combining what was in my textbook and what was in my...

  3. How do my skill steps look?

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

    This is exactly what I was thinking! I guess I need to trust my reasoning a little more. Thanks, lvnsandiego! I appreciate the time you took to

  4. Bed rails up only during bedside care = restraint?

    zooz posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was reviewing for my CNA state exam and came across something that I meant to ask my instructor about, but completely forgot about until now. My main question: Are bed rails considered...

  5. CNA Test: Failed one task :(

    zooz replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    Keep your chin up, Scooter! :icon_hug: From what I've read on allnurses, as long as you tell them that you know what you should have done (even if you didn't actually do it) they usually count it as...

  6. Bed rails up only during bedside care = restraint?

    zooz replied to zooz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for all the replies everyone. I appreciate them all. I think I've calmed down a little now. (You couldn't tell that I was freaking out just a tad, could you?) Bethin, thanks for that great...

  7. really good question

    zooz replied to lpnurse!'s topic in General Nursing

    I think the "Are you a nurse?" stories need their own

  8. Bed rails up only during bedside care = restraint?

    zooz replied to zooz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    after much searching i finally found someone (an rn, i think) on a cna site that mentions this topic: however, she doesn't say where she got that information from or if it's just her opinion....

  9. Bed rails up only during bedside care = restraint?

    zooz replied to zooz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would, but she's on vacation until sometime in September. Thanks,

  10. Bed rails up only during bedside care = restraint?

    zooz replied to zooz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree with you. Patient/resident safety always comes first. And I completely forgot about the legs! I wonder, if the bed has four rails, if it's acceptable to put both the upper and lower rails up...

  11. How many females are "peeking" in this forum?

    zooz replied to caliber's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm more gawker than

  12. Bed rails up only during bedside care = restraint?

    zooz replied to zooz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would never, never use all four bed rails unless it was ordered. I was thinking about just the two upper bed rails. (The upper bed rail up on the side opposite me when I'm working. Both upper bed...

  13. really good question

    zooz replied to lpnurse!'s topic in General Nursing

    Is this what I have to look forward

  14. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    zooz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good idea! Why didn't I think of

  15. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    zooz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yet another grammar error of which I am guilty. I say "would of" all the time. Usually, I manage to write "would have." "Would of" just pops out of my mouth for some

  16. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    zooz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    If I'm not extremely careful, I use 'mucous' and 'mucus' interchangeably. I hate homophones.

  17. Is it my fault???

    zooz replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand where those thoughts come from. I took care of my mom when she was first diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer up until six months later when she was placed on home hospice. In all...

  18. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    zooz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    misspelled We certainly do all make mistakes. I probably could fill this whole thread with mine alone!

  19. CNA Test: Failed one task :(

    zooz replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    Nooooo. Don't tell me that! I take my skills test next week. :uhoh21: Also, I can't believe you're only allowed 35 minutes for five skills. I have an hour to complete my

  20. My CROCS made me fall tonight..

    zooz replied to jodyangel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've found out the hard way that not walking properly while wearing my Crocs does not work in my favor. I'll trip over my toe every time. However, I think the good grip and comfort outweigh any...

  21. Why dont YOU wear a helmet??

    zooz replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    Laws are one thing, arbitrary laws that infringe on personal freedoms are a completely different matter. I'm not going to give up my ability to think for myself and make my own choices just because...

  22. Why dont YOU wear a helmet??

    zooz replied to Crux1024's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with that point. If the government pays for your care, then the government has an increased interest in making you do what is needed to lower their costs. They hold the money; they get to make...

  23. If your name is "Erin," I hate you.

    zooz replied to zooz's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Thanks, Angie! I heard Texas got it pretty bad. Five or six drownings from Erin. Sad. It's been a weird season, weather wise. Where are all our tornadoes? We didn't have very many this year--at...

  24. Charting Temperature Sites

    zooz posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was taught to chart temperature as follows: T98.2 (it's assumed be an oral temperature unless otherwise indicated, so no need to write the site down) T98.2 A (for axillary) T98.2 R (for rectal)...

  25. Charting Temperature Sites

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

    Just thought of two more questions: In addition to oral temperatures, how would I chart the temporal artery site? (T98.2 TA?) Does anyone put a space (T 98.2) or hyphen (T-98.2) when they chart...