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bakpakr

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  1. Share Your Saying

    bakpakr replied to angelique777's topic in Nursing Humor

    You have two arms, two legs, they work, use them. If at first you don't succeed, get a bigger hammer. Your movin like pond

  2. Seniors Head to Mexico For Treatment

    bakpakr posted a topic in General Nursing

    Found this today would like to hear some thought on this. Seniors Head To Mexico For

  3. Schweet

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

    Another update; I had a meeting with my instructor today. Went over what the course entails. It was basically an interview. I wish I would have known that before hand. Oh well. We start on the 4th of...

  4. Safe area?

    bakpakr replied to JennyMac's topic in New York Nursing

    Might i suggest that you do not let yourself fall into a routine as to arrival and departure times. I know you start and finish times are set but do not arrive at the hosp. at the same time each day....

  5. Schweet

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

    Just another update. I got the call I have been waiting for yesterday. I go in to meet with the instructor on Tuesday. Woohoo!!! Now to just start the

  6. Thank you's - memorable ones you've received?

    bakpakr replied to Liddle Noodnik's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am not a Nurse YET. But come heck or high water I will be. I start CNA class in 2 weeks. I am not going into Nursing for the thank yous. I am going into it because it is right for me and will allow...

  7. broken bones???

    bakpakr replied to studentIVlife's topic in Orthopedic

    I highly suggest taking a first aid class to everyone I know. Also take the CPR class as well. In the situation you are talking about depending on the hight of the fall do what Sweetooth said....

  8. What would you do?

    bakpakr replied to livingroomcomputer's topic in General Nursing

    Also one thing to consider with workers comp claims. After you see the company provided doctor a certain number of times you have the option to see your own doctor. I had a problem where I broke my...

  9. Schweet

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

    Just an update. I took the test today and.... Passed. Start in 2

  10. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    bakpakr replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    from my military days; Don't watch where the grenade lands. Might just end up with a major headache. While working under a vehicle don't tick off the guy holding the jack handle. When asked to check...

  11. gift idea for child in PICU

    bakpakr replied to feebebe23's topic in General Nursing

    Such a sad story. My heart goes out for them. My prayers are with the family and all the know them for a speedy recovery. I am not a PICU Nurse, not even a Nurse YET but, The Gameboy sounds great and...

  12. Questions

    bakpakr posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am about to start my CNA class in a couple of weeks. I can't wait as this is the first step in getting my RN. While reading a few threads on staffing and the workload of both Nurses and Nursing...

  13. Questions

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

    Thank you all for the wonderful replies. I am not going into my new career blind. I do understand as many of you stated that there will be very little time for me to have a conversation with a...

  14. difficult co-workers

    bakpakr replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    First off I am not a CNA YET. Start classed later this month. I don't know diddly. But from what I have read on other threads and on this thread about being a CNA I am appalled at the behavior of the...

  15. Poverty to Prosperity......

    bakpakr replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with this statement. And this is coming from a dad that does pay his support. I have been homeless and am about to become homeless again due to paying support. But I will not ever not pay my...

  16. Poverty to Prosperity......

    bakpakr replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It will never happen. To easy of a

  17. How do you go about handling a rude Dr.

    bakpakr replied to RN 4 U's topic in General Nursing

    Not a Nurse YET but... They way I plan on handling this type of situation is like I learned in the military with officers (I was enlisted). Just keep in mind they (MD's) put their pants on the exact...

  18. Need tips...meeting attorney re: pt liabilty case

    bakpakr replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I have to agree a lawyer is not needed at this juncture. You are not under subpoena your presence has been requested. Therefore it is up to you whether you attend or not. I would suggest attend. But...

  19. Gotta off the wall question

    bakpakr replied to bakpakr's topic in General Nursing

    I do tend to diagnose myself. But I am not yet a healthcare professional. So if it is something out of the ordinary for me I.E my hydrocele I let my MD make the diagnosis. I know my limitations and...

  20. Gotta off the wall question

    bakpakr posted a topic in General Nursing

    This may be a bit off the wall but here goes. I'm not a nurse YET. But while in the military I recieved more medical training (ALS) than the normal troop and through out my life I have tried to stay...

  21. Gotta off the wall question

    bakpakr replied to bakpakr's topic in General Nursing

    What I find kind of cool about my last encounter with my MD when I presented with my hydrocele is that I knew more about my condition than he did. But then again a hydrocele only effects about 1% of...

  22. I don't feel like I'll ever know enough

    bakpakr replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse YET, But I did sleep at a Holiday Inn last night hehe. Just had to say it. In any profession you can never know it all. Your always learning. I have been a mechanic for almost 30 years...

  23. Your Worst Mistake

    bakpakr replied to aurora_borealis's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is an old thread. I'm not in school yet but it is on my mind all the time. I am excited and also very apprehensive. And reading these just scares the bejeezus out of me. I know that i am...

  24. Verbal Abuse from surgeons in the OR

    bakpakr replied to spineCNOR's topic in Operating Room

    My favorite reply to a situation such as this is " You have two arms and two legs, they work, use them" Abuse such as being mentioned here is not confined to the medical profession. I see it everyday...

  25. Who Should NOT do nursing as a Career?

    bakpakr replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Career

    Before I made the final decision to become a nurse I thought about all the attributes that would make a good nurse. And made the decision that If I could not answer yes to to any of them I would...