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    Can I get some advice from seasoned CNA's?

    Hygiene Queen replied to gochicagobears's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, to a degree you will need to have "suck-it-up" mindset. You have to have a lot of self-control and backbone. I became an aide at 18 and I remember the first time I had to "keep it together". I...
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    Do employers look at what Nursing Program you went to?

    Hygiene Queen replied to HappyBee's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Can you possibly work in healthcare (if you are not already) while you wait to get into a reasonably priced school? Some employers offer tuition reimbursement for their employees. I got a job as a...
  3. Hygiene Queen

    Can a home health nurse choose which neighborhood he/she sees patients in?

    Hygiene Queen replied to amsicle's topic in Home Health

    Will they provide body guard service? My husband was the body guard for a home health agency that was sending their nurses into a pretty scary apartment complex (the nurses were being leered at and...
  4. Hygiene Queen

    Transfering from Oncology to Psych?

    Hygiene Queen replied to kallenb's topic in Psychiatric

    Amen! Psych is like The Little Girl with a Curl, Right in the Middle of Her Forehead... When she was good... she was very very good... But when she was bad... she was
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    I'm getting terminated from my first nursing job

    Hygiene Queen replied to Nurseadam's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's a mess. I've known people who have gotten fired, quit on their own or a just a big time warning for fooling around at work. Hormones... they'll get ya everytime. Anyway, I always hear it said...
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    RANT!! Pleaseeee dont answer the call light if you have no time to help!!

    Hygiene Queen replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Um... yeah... like don't make sure the patient is okay or anything or anything like
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    RANT!! Pleaseeee dont answer the call light if you have no time to help!!

    Hygiene Queen replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh yes. I remember feeling the same way you do. It was drop dead frustrating to me and I never forgot it. I try not to do that myself if I can help it (and I think most nurses are really the same...
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    Got into a car accident after working a night shift

    Hygiene Queen replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I think the trucker meant that if you want to hang on to your money, you'll stay good and
  9. Hygiene Queen

    search me!

    Hygiene Queen replied to ear's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow. We do not use wands or metal detectors of any kind. Nursing staff has always been frustrated that there is no type of search beyond a body check and a search for contraband within personal...
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    How many Nurses had their CNAs before Nursing School?

    Hygiene Queen replied to GarrettLeonard's topic in Washington Nursing

    These "mind-numbing" and "demeaning" tasks that involve "filthy work" are actually part of nursing. It is striking that there are those who hold disdain for what it is the CNA does, yet I am certain...
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    Pre Nursing with cosmetic medical condition?

    Hygiene Queen replied to anng303's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I knew a gal that had vitiligo... drop dead gorgeous she was. She just wore make up. But you don't have to unless you want to, of course. Just exude confidence! I've worked with folks with cleft lips...
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    Habits you picked up from work...

    Hygiene Queen replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I work on a locked unit so I catch myself reaching for keys as I open doors in my own house! I have done the check/credit card "RN" thing (I bet we all have! I mean you only sign your name that way a...
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    Pre Nursing with cosmetic medical condition?

    Hygiene Queen replied to anng303's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like you have overcome a few hurdles already. Good for you! Don't let a cosmetic reason stop you. It's brains that are important. Good luck in your continued effort to make improvements in...
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    math for meds help!!

    Hygiene Queen replied to gissellew's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Think about Kool-Aid. You have one packet and the more water you add to that packet, the weaker the color and flavor. Kool-Aide:water 1:1= equal parts 1:2=more water than Kool-Aide, getting weaker...
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    I have a concept map due this afternoon on 'unstable blood glucose'

    Hygiene Queen replied to edmond1969's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What have you got so far? Here at AN, the expectation is to show your work so you can get feedback on it. Otherwise, it may be assumed that you just want others to do your homework for you... and that...
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    oxygen sTaturations

    Hygiene Queen replied to Creamsoda's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. How about the aide who told me the reason why she was a no-call/no-show was because there was a "misconfusion" regarding her schedule?? Had an elderly lady who was very angry about being stuck...
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    ECT

    Hygiene Queen replied to edie1's topic in Psychiatric

    ECT is amazing and it is not "evil" or "cruel" as some believe. It is true that one of the biggest concerns is the anesthesia, especially in the geriatric population. Another concern would be cardiac...
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    Apologize for last post...

    Hygiene Queen replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    Good heaven... one miscommunication, mistranslation and misstep after another around here. I'll send you my apologies and I think I'll just pack it in for the
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    Apologize for last post...

    Hygiene Queen replied to hershdawg's topic in General Nursing

    Come on... he started the thread to
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    Embarrassing? (Ladies opinion)

    Hygiene Queen replied to msnursecp's topic in General Students

    Be mindful of your panties! Get good ones and check that they hide-- instead of show off-- your pantyliners! You don't want anyone to see your pad when you bend over! I wore a flesh colored slimmer....
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    I feel like they should change the title of this site to "reasons why my job sucks"

    Hygiene Queen replied to hershdawg's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very true. It's not about anyone liking or disliking anyone. When I first worked pm's (which was an adjustment for me) many many eons ago, I started to nod off... well, I got told off and it wasn't...
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    Med Surg block 2 Fluid and Electrolytes

    Hygiene Queen replied to Steelkittey's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would interpret that to mean, for example, what is the influence on sodium in regards to something like blood pressure or what is the influence of potassium on the heart? What happens if there is...
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    Pediatric/Psychiatry Rotation Tips!

    Hygiene Queen replied to Aerielle's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There is no black and white in terms of how one reponds to a pt w/ hallucinations or delusions. It is very individual and dependent on many variables. Bottom line: it often relies on the nurse's...
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    Asking all nurses...need a consensus!

    Hygiene Queen replied to EquestrianRN's topic in Patient Medications

    I have seen Ativan ordered just TID PRN. I still try to space them appropriately. If the pt takes 1mg and then wants another just an hour later, I encourage other coping skills until I clarify with...
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    I'm seeing a lot of unprofessional posting here related to venting about patients

    Hygiene Queen replied to Garethaus's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah! He comes into my place too! What a coincidence! Anybody else know this