beck_79

beck_79 specializes in LTC, subacute CNA.

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1. CNA being asked to go through patient med records

   beck_79 replied to beck_79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Thanks for the replies, everyone. To clear things up a bit: this is both a LTC and Rehab facility. I am on the Rehab floor, so patients are always coming and going, therefore assignment cards need to...

2. CNA being asked to go through patient med records

   beck_79 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   The powers-that- be at work are now trying to implement a new duty for CNAs. We are supposed to go through the patient's charts-their medical records and fill out updated Assignment Cards weekly. We...

3. Overwhelmed in the first semester...

   beck_79 replied to RetrieverGirl's topic in General Students

   Oops, meant to quote you, but I hit the thank you button instead. :)Hang in there! I like to go to the Nursing computer lab at school and take some practice tests- they have lots of NCLEX programs....

4. Do you take any stimulants?

   beck_79 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

   I take NoDoze when I work my 12 hour night shifts. Usually all I need is half a

5. I failed Med Surg 1

   beck_79 replied to klaney's topic in General Students

   scorpiostudent had some great suggestions. I highlight the heck out of my textbook, too. It helps me stay focused. I also jot down notes while I'm going along, too. This is all very time consuming,...

6. Becoming a CNA in MA

   beck_79 replied to funfunfun's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

   I took mine at North Shore Community College. But that would be a trek coming from the South Shore. Try community colleges in your area. Some LTC facilities may offer training programs

7. What is your stress relief during nursing school?

   beck_79 replied to mzjennx's topic in General Students

   I go to the gym. Even when I'm pressed for time I make an effort, b/c I feel so much better after. Also, cooking and cross

8. Students are cut-throat!

   beck_79 replied to livenlearn08's topic in General Students

   I've only come across a couple of not- so nice people in my program, and avoid them. Just about everyone in my class seems really supportive with eachother. If someone is having trouble understanding...

9. Do you use your TEXT BOOK?

   beck_79 replied to bioniclewoman's topic in General Students

   I use them all the time and highlight the heck out of them. :) I feel like I have to study for two different types of tests with Nursing: the exams that the teachers give (I focus on the lecture and...

10. What is a Bailer shift?

    beck_79 replied to teadough's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work Baylor at my facility. My shift is Friday/ Saturday 7p to 7a. So I work 2 12 hour shifts and I get paid for 32 hours instead of just 24. It works great while I'm in school. I also pick up an...

11. Night Shifters: Do you sleep?

    beck_79 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't fallen asleep yet. But come 4 am, if it's not busy I will put my head down for 15 minutes or so to rest my body- and it actually helps. I'd never doze- I need to be alert and able to...

12. 3 12's - in a row or break them up?

    beck_79 replied to bisacat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I like to do 3 in a row and get 'em over with.

13. Caffeine Pills

    beck_79 replied to KIMMY03's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Sigh, I'm a full time working student and never have time to sleep. I admit that I'll take NoDoze- only when I work my Baylor nights, and half a pill is usually enough to keep me feeling alert and it...

14. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    beck_79 replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    ditto. I have know idea what to do with myself right now. I'm almost looking forward to pharmacology in a couple

15. Getting in shape/Losing weight in pre-nursing/NS support thread

    beck_79 replied to wishNhopeNdreamN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I'll join. I definitely need some support- I'm in the midst of hell week at school right now (test in every class, papers due, presentations, etc) so I've fallen off the wagon. The mac and cheese box...