theofficegirl

theofficegirl

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  1. Path to ARNP?

    theofficegirl posted a topic in General Students

    I wonder if any of you know the answer to this. My state's (FL) site isn't very informative, and most RNs I've spoken to don't know. I am a CNA with a BS in Psychology (I was pre-med until life got...

  2. Charting Bloopers

    theofficegirl replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    Frequent bowl movements... and silverware and pots and pans! Dunno about your hubby, but my mom's a retired RN - makes me wonder what she did with her med

  3. How about your favorite Old Wives Tales related to health?

    theofficegirl replied to NurseyTonyaLPN's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love misconceptions about BPs. Frequently, I have a patient whose BP is high, and they'll say, "No it's not - you're supposed to add your age to 100 and that's what your top number is supposed to...

  4. Charting Bloopers

    theofficegirl replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    During a slow moment last week, a co-worker and I were discussing our parents, and I told her about how my mother (who lives with me) can't seem to remember where things go in the kitchen - for...

  5. Non-Nurses calling themselves a Nurse

    theofficegirl replied to sarajasmine's topic in General Nursing

    Every medical office I've worked in refers to CNAs, CMAs, and other non-licensed staff as "Nurse". I have never agreed with this, but I have been told by several doctors that "the nurse" is the one...

  6. Charting Bloopers

    theofficegirl replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is the absolute BEST I've ever heard! I literally cried from laughing so hard. Oy VEY! :chuckle I realize it's a few years old (from 2001!), but I've called a few friends to share... this is...

  7. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    theofficegirl replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    This happened today: As I was preparing to draw blood from a patient, he asked the usual question, "You've done this before, right?" I nodded, and looked at the setup, pointed at the sharp end and...

  8. Removing needle from syringe

    theofficegirl replied to GM1987's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've read the entire thread, thinking there was a resolution someplace. First of all, OSHA visited us last month, and the chance of HIV from a needlestick was stated as "0.6%". The chances of...

  9. Join the Military?

    theofficegirl posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'll try to be brief with the frustrating circumstances. I'm a CNA. I have a BS in Psychology with math up to Calculus I and two semesters of general chemistry. I was aiming at med school, but...

  10. Join the Military?

    theofficegirl replied to theofficegirl's topic in Government, Military

    I agree about the back problems. I should clarify that I'm capable of full duty nursing - it's just that one wrong move puts me down for a day or two. I've been trying to find out about accelerated...

  11. Help !! I Need Advice On A Decison Like Asap !

    theofficegirl replied to SoReady2BanRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The last poster is absolutely right - as an MA, you're trapped in "office hours". Like you, I enjoy the wider set of practical skills in a medical office, however, there is no way to go to nursing...

  12. Ultimate Goal. CNA, LPN, RN ?

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

    How about MD or DO? The only problem with that is (as I found out), you have to be able to spend a minimum of $25,000 a year, and have little to no other responsibilities. If you have the grades and...

  13. Run out of nursing school - what to do?

    theofficegirl replied to Diahni's topic in General Nursing

    This is pretty vague. First of all, why were you to sign a contract to meet with the lab instructor? Then, what happened during the meeting with the lab instructor that forced you out of the...

  14. Join the Military?

    theofficegirl replied to theofficegirl's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for the reply Dan - it answers a lot of questions. Believe me, I'm not looking at it as a way to "get by" - I was looking at it as an education opportunity - I would definitely give it my...

  15. Nurses as day laborers (rant)

    theofficegirl replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    You might make a darn good lawyer. But don't jump ship too fast. Law school is more "who you know" than "what you know". Even getting into a law firm as a paralegal is impossible if you don't know...

  16. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    theofficegirl replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Background: This was back in the days when we wore "whites". I worked in an LTC where the major nursing focus was size, shape and consistency of BMs. They were a bit obsessive, to say the least. I...

  17. Your Favorite one liner used with patients

    theofficegirl replied to scaredofshots's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have a couple: A new patient to our clinic listed one medication: "Enfamil" He was a 70-something. I asked "What do you take enfamil for"? He answered, "Blood pressure". I guessed he meant...

  18. Where do you work?

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

    As far as I know, you can work in an office or clinic as a CNA without the CMA or RMA. It really all depends on your state law and the doctor's policies. Honestly, it takes a lot of selling...

  19. Where do you work?

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

    If you can't get into a hospital right away, try doctor's offices. And no, I'm not just saying that because I'm "theofficegirl". :) You may have to really search for an office who is willing to train...

  20. Am I Too Slow?

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

    This is what always bugged me about "the system". Someone else here mentioned that when she shadowed others to see what made them so quick, she found out they cut necessary corners. Odds are, the...

  21. I got the job!.. and Now I'm freaking out :(!

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

    Let me repeat: YOU ARE GOING TO BE FINE! :) It's natural to be afraid, but you're not giving yourself any credit. You've gone through school, you passed, and now you're facing your first job....

  22. Scary Career Wrecker?

    theofficegirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    As I was happily driving down the highway, to start enjoying my shopping day, my cell phone rang, and it was the office. The weekend nurse asked me if I called in a narcotic painkiller, #150 with 1...

  23. Am I Too Slow?

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

    I agree with everyone here. I also have some personal experience to share with you. About twenty years ago, I was notoriously slow. And I was a 3 year "veteran" at the time. However, like you - all...

  24. Scary Career Wrecker?

    theofficegirl replied to theofficegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Good Point, Morte! In my freaking out moment, I completely forgot this point. As far as duties go, it is an MA duty in FL. I can see why it would be a questioned practice though. Lovebug, and...

  25. Scary Career Wrecker?

    theofficegirl replied to theofficegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks all... I will try to stop worrying, and I really can't do anything or know anything until Monday. Lovebug - I am the MA in this case. I suppose my biggest fear is that my lack of a license...