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    "I'm an uncertified medical assistant"

    fultzymom replied to Freedom42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My visit would have ended right there et I would have spoken to the office manager right away. Don't want to be taken care of by someone who was misrepresenting
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    i need some help -- DESPERATELY!!

    fultzymom replied to NurseyTee's topic in General Nursing

    Are you allowed to use a sheet like that? I was under the assumption that we are not allowed to do that anymore. I think there could be some trouble by doing that. I hope not for you. Did you document...
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    Time Management

    fultzymom replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Nursing

    OH! I just remembered that we did have a nurse who used a PDA. He would set it to alarm if he had something due at an odd time so that he did not forget anything. Worked really well for
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    Time Management

    fultzymom replied to luv2shopp85's topic in General Nursing

    At my faciltiy we have what we call "care tools" which list each patient, info on how they get around, continence, ect. I fold mine in half so that the names are showing et then there is blank page...
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    Need Advice - Please!

    fultzymom replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the nurses at my facility are overweight so I would not worry about being able to get a job. I agree with TazziRN. I think they will like the fact that you were with your previous employeer...
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    Whoa! Crazy ProTime/INR

    fultzymom replied to Roy Fokker's topic in General Nursing

    Have seen them. I work LTC. Usually our MD orders Vit K injection stat. Sometimes he will order one now et one later in the PM et then recheck in the AM. It does give you a moment when you get a call...
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    is it safe?

    fultzymom replied to kathykaye's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I have taken a syringe et used it to aspirate air from tubing before. As long as you are careful about it et do not contaminate anything I do not see what the problem is. Your syringe is sterile when...
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    Quit current career

    fultzymom replied to 2bNurseguru's topic in General Nursing

    The most important thing is do you think you would like the job. It is hard to be a nurse if you do not enjoy it. Many people go into it for the money but a lot of them are not the best nurses because...
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    What nursing school did everyone attend?

    fultzymom replied to SoontobeAdrienneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went to Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio. Yes I would recommend it to everyone. They have great instructors et an all around good program. It is a community college so does not cost as My...
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    About state surveys

    fultzymom replied to myrlpie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In our facility, EVERYONE is out on the floors when state are in. It is really funny. My thing is that you know they aren't fooling anyone. I mean come on! Do you actually believe they are that dumb?...
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    Tips for a newbie on dealing with mean doctors?

    fultzymom replied to thomask's topic in General Nursing

    The most important thing to me is to know that you do not need to be yelled at, harassed, ect. I was the same way et thought that I could not say anything back. I have learned otherwise. One time I...
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    Had my first doctor scream at me today

    fultzymom replied to TigerGalLE's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry this happened to you. If it makes you feel better, I am sure that all of us have had this happen to us. Doesn't make it any better. My first doc got mad because I requested an in-house x-ray for...
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    PEG tube placement checks

    fultzymom replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    We ascultate for placement et then we verify by aspiration. That is our
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    Very Confused!

    fultzymom replied to jTank01's topic in General Nursing

    A CNA is a Nursing Assistant who has taken et passed the test et is certified. A CMA can work in the MD's office does vitals, gives injections, acuchecks,ect. I think they can do insurance et some...
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    Terrified

    fultzymom replied to RunnerLuvLisa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would venture to say that all new nurses are scared. All wonder if they will know what is going on. Confidence comes with experience. I remember when I started working my first day off of...
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    Privacy question

    fultzymom replied to hospitalstaph's topic in General Nursing

    I would file a complaint with the hospital. That nurse had no right to give out any info especially when he specifically asked that no one be told. That is like saying, "I do not care what your wishes...
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    Preceptor telling me to cover things up....

    fultzymom replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I disagree with not telling the MD that the potassium did not get given. You always have to tell when something like that was omitted et deal with the consequences. What's done is done but I would...
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    Med Pass Questions

    fultzymom replied to thompr2000's topic in General Nursing

    Our pharmacy prints on our MAR's the ones that need BP/HR, ect on it et gives a space for it to be recorded. I am not sure if all facilities do this but I think it is very
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    Help Please me.

    fultzymom replied to macromage's topic in General Nursing

    First let me say how sorry I am. I just went throught this with my father et I know how hard this is. I took the role as primary caregiver along with my mother. Everyone really depended on me because...
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    loan consolidation

    fultzymom replied to WSU_Ally_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My husband et I used SAF which is Student Assistance Foundation. We consolidated our loans together after we both were done with school. We have not had any problems with them. We have been with them...
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    Please Help, Failed the Nclex

    fultzymom replied to Mary01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    She has not taken the test yet so she is not a LVN. She has only finished
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    At my wits end......

    fultzymom replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I know how you feel about leaving your baby as I have 3 kids et I work full-time. But I do not have a choice because hubby is self-employeed et we need insurance, et I am the primary "bread-winner."...
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    I'm not "WIPING BUTTS"

    fultzymom replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like she will be one of those nurses who think they are above what they call "aide work" et will always call the NA when something needs done no matter how busy the NA is. Man those nurses...
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    Need to complete a paper -need nurses to complete a questionaire

    fultzymom replied to UKPedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would be willing to do it. Just send a PM about
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    Does anyone really enjoy LTC?

    fultzymom replied to ihollie's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in LTC for almost five years now et I love my job. I went from STNA to LPN to RN et supervisor. Now I work in MDS et get called out to the floor to help out sometimes or insert IV, do an...