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  1. HD orientation?

    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

    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

    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!

    Congrats! Great News...God Bless as you make your
  5. I want to curl up in a ball and cry

    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

    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?

    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?

    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!

    Really, I totally agree
  10. Rant

    OP, if you can't beat "em", join
  11. You know its a seeker when . . .

    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

    Some families are like that no matter who talks to them or what is said...the joys of
  13. 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

    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. 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.

    That's nice...maybe you could go back for a
  17. lasix and kcl

    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. 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?

    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?

    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?

    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?

    Social Work for 3 years right after
  23. almost got written up at clinical

    [color=#ffff00] i miss paper charts 2,
  24. almost got written up at clinical

    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...