geoffreyg

geoffreyg specializes in RN in LTC.

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1. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   geoffreyg replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   i just had to unload secondary to my dyspnea and palpitations. i took the rn test today at 10 am. it shut off at 75 questions and i walked out about noon. i tried the PVT just now and it gave me the pop out message box and did not get to the credi...

2. New LPN would like CNA input please

   geoffreyg replied to chevyv's topic in CNA/MA

   Here is what I really appreciate: If we are understaffed, and the LPN helps transfer Hoyer transfers - not even do any lifting, just help push the up and down buttons. That is helpful if you can't find another aide. We have many residents with incre...

3. You Know You're A Nurse's Aide in LTC When...

   geoffreyg replied to PianoGirl20's topic in CNA/MA

   you hear a call light out in the hallway and you know which resident is ringing AND what they want before even looking in the hallway for the call light...

4. nasty smells

   geoffreyg replied to TLWSTNANOH's topic in CNA/MA

   i think you just get used to it. i had one lady with a colostomy bag when i was a fresh new cna and it took me about an hour to clean it (59 minutes of gagging and 1 minute of cleaning:wink2:). now i can almost have my face right in it and nothing ...

5. Had my first code last night

   geoffreyg replied to dreamingofbeing's topic in General Nursing

   i'm just an rn student, but it sure sounds like you did the right thing. it sounds like you saved his life. way to go!

6. Microbiology Summer 2008

   geoffreyg replied to AtomicWoman's topic in General Students

   I loved the class, but it turned me into a hardcore germaphobe

7. I can smell poop...

   geoffreyg replied to Michelle123's topic in General Nursing

   yes i scrub long and hard and totally switch clothes but the BM and or urine scent lingers. it doesn't disgust me, it's just weird. many times, i know from which resident the scent came from. okay and now for something i thought i'd never tell anyo...

8. First time dealing with resident death today..

   geoffreyg replied to walkingon's topic in CNA/MA

   Take comfort that you did the right thing for this gentleman. Hygiene care, a peaceful atmosphere and loving touch mean more than we know for end-of-life care. It means so much to the family also. Somewhere this man is thanking you for your TLC. I...

9. Should I be a Nurse??

   geoffreyg replied to ctnjason's topic in General Nursing

   in short, no. my ideal vision of nursing care is unending compassion and protection and advocacy and selflessness and hard work for those in need. in a way, your needs are secondary to those in your care. if you don't have this feeling inside you n...

10. Going to 3-11 shift

    geoffreyg replied to DreamyEyes's topic in CNA/MA

    I've had plenty of both and 3-11 is definitely preferable. Management is there long enough to put your $0.02 in, and then they split by dinner time. You have a nice lull at 3p to get showers/baths done. And then when you're tired at the EOS, go ho...

11. CNA to Nursing?

    geoffreyg replied to new51's topic in General Nursing

    It is awesome experience! Very little will freak you out in nursing school, and you will develop outstanding interpersonal skills! Good luck to you!

12. STNA Training Sites in the Akron Area

    geoffreyg replied to ChangeHappens's topic in Ohio

    I went through this exact same search in '06. Turns out the place I was eventually hired at does their own STNA training (and pays for it). Call places near to you and ask if they provide training for the STNA test. Likely they have a path to trai...

13. Heartwarming story for all... Bring a kleenex!

    geoffreyg replied to Queen216's topic in General Nursing

    what a wonderful experience! you're an awesome nurse for knowing that sometimes giving our time is the best medicine. it's soooo much better than any paycheck!

14. Demented Residents & Funny Comments

    geoffreyg replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

    yo, 7p-3a, keeping very close eyes on particular residents with dimentia together with high risk for falling - one with former extensive mastery of the english language, my first day with her and a religious channel happened to be on a nearby tv: "pr...

15. Have you ever said something so dumb...

    geoffreyg replied to 1jazzynurse's topic in General Nursing

    yo, last week we had an resident near passing (roxanol, etc.) and me and another aide go to do a slight, gentle reposition in bed and i loudly announce to my co-worker "put him in the dead center". pure class....