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  1. HD orientation?

    zorabanks replied to kdunurse's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    5 weeks is not enough time for someone new to HD! I had 3 months and that was not enough! It took me about 5 weeks just to learn the machine and I am a fast learner. Try to hang in there if you can....

  2. I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    zorabanks replied to EllieBean13's topic in General Students

    OP this is your learning experience and you are in charge of it. You ask as many questions you need in order to learn! That nurse was out of line yelling at you! That is one of the many problems among...

  3. I Love being a Christian Nurse

    zorabanks replied to Lauryen828's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    WOW Merlyn, why does the OP's comment sound "bloody condescending" to you? I believe in God of heaven and serve and work people that do not. I try to respect everyone regardless of what they beleive,...

  4. Been a great year for me!

    zorabanks replied to bigboi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! Great News...God Bless as you make your

  5. I want to curl up in a ball and cry

    zorabanks replied to JenniferA428's topic in General Nursing

    OP, something like this happened to me. Went on interview, got call from manager, I called manager back (nurse), but she never returned my call after calling me! To this day never found out what...

  6. I want to curl up in a ball and cry

    zorabanks replied to JenniferA428's topic in General Nursing

    OP, sorry, but all things happen for reason....keep your chin up, something better could be just around the

  7. Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

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

    Oh, and you have to wipe not only the butts with poop, but the poop you have to wipe off of YOURSELF when the patient throws it at you or explodes on your leg LOL...this is Soooo true!!!...

  8. Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

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

    Does an RN/LPN have to 'wipe butts'? Yes, at some point in your nursing career. That is really a bad way to look at helping others. I am sure if they could do it themselves they woull. Yes, as a CNA...

  9. Think im in big trouble!

    zorabanks replied to Dummyrn's topic in General Nursing

    Really, I totally agree

  10. Rant

    zorabanks replied to TECHTORNHOPEFULLY's topic in General Nursing

    OP, if you can't beat "em", join

  11. You know its a seeker when . . .

    zorabanks replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

    Pain is what the patient says it is. I know that ppl are drug seekers, but I have been in ER with 2 family members who really were in pain but treated like drug seekers. My was in a car accident and...

  12. Rights of POA vs Resident

    zorabanks replied to wiley6coyote's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Some families are like that no matter who talks to them or what is said...the joys of

  13. Developing Steady Hands

    zorabanks posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi All, I started HD Dialysis recently. Really enjoying it thus far, however, my hands tremble when I'm cannulating and doing catheter. I know that it is nervousness and that it will get better with...

  14. Developing Steady Hands

    zorabanks replied to zorabanks's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks "awheat", glad to know that I'm in good company & that it will get better. Are you still in orientation? I am almost done orienting with CCHT, next will be with RN. May God continue to...

  15. Why were the nurses give me a hard time when I was just doing my job?

    zorabanks replied to italianice3's topic in General Nursing

    Policy is great, but in the "REAL" world it doesn't always "fit", for lack of a better word. Was there enough staff on duty that night for there to be 1:1 with a patient? Would you have been sitting...

  16. I miss my patients.

    zorabanks replied to missladyrn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That's nice...maybe you could go back for a

  17. lasix and kcl

    zorabanks replied to RNurse24's topic in General Nursing

    When you see an error or something that dosen't look right, ask questions. check original order. If something needs to be clarified say something even during orientation. Do not give meds that you did...

  18. leaving my first job after 3 months due to bullying

    zorabanks replied to tinker.72's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP I am so sorry that you are experiencing this type of behavior, esp as a new nurse. I recently left a job in SNF because of crazy nurse managers. It is not uncommon esp. SNF and LTC. Get out of...

  19. Is a $13,000 LPN program worth it?

    zorabanks replied to lyndseyx3x's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP I really agree with advice "mazy" has given you. Sometimes nursing home will train you in house to be a CNA and pay for you to take state certification exam and you get a paycheck. Look into being...

  20. LVN DIALYSIS NURSE?

    zorabanks replied to cawkazn's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    You have to work 2000 hours/2years as dialysis nurse before you can take certification exam. Check out ANNA website, lots of great information. Good

  21. Older applicants having an advantage?

    zorabanks replied to mmc51264's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    30-35 is not older, that's my age group... LOL I don't think it matters. It all in presentation and preparation. Good

  22. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    zorabanks replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Social Work for 3 years right after

  23. almost got written up at clinical

    zorabanks replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

    [color=#ffff00] i miss paper charts 2,

  24. almost got written up at clinical

    zorabanks replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

    OP, don't beat yourself up. Take it as a lesson learned and don't do it again. :) I wish your instruction had have asked you why you left the computer up 1st instead of just jumping all over you. But...

  25. Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    zorabanks replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume