Derek1975

Derek1975

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  1. Study for RN in same Area you'd like to get a job? Or move after school?

    Derek1975 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I know with Law School (of which I almost went), they suggest you go to school in the same geographic area you'd like to practice law. Is that the same with most Nursing Schools? I'm not sure I want...

  2. How to prep for being an LNC

    Derek1975 replied to BuckOwe's topic in Legal

    Sorry to rehash an old thread, but you don't need anything more than an RN and clinical experience to be an LNC? Would a BSN or MSN be more helpful in marketing your services, or do most lawyers...

  3. Other than working in LTC, where else can a CNA work?

    Derek1975 replied to Inspired By Silence's topic in General Nursing

    If you are lucky, you can find a job in an operating room type environment where you'll mainly do transport, supplies and clean-up after the operation. I had applied for a job like that with a...

  4. Medical Assistants to replace RN's?

    Derek1975 replied to blueyesue's topic in General Nursing

    I am an MA (or will be after graduation) and the doctor's offices I've shadowed hire all MAs for their practice. Hospitals I could never see hiring MAs for anything beyond clinical support or...

  5. CNAs and the dining room in ALF

    Derek1975 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Imagine the budget money they could save by firing the dietary

  6. CNAs and the dining room in ALF

    Derek1975 replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Considering the dirty jobs that CNAs do on a regular basis, they shouldn't be anywhere near the kitchen until it's time to take the residents down and pass out trays. That's been the extent of what...

  7. The Smell of Death!?

    Derek1975 replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about the smell of death, but working as a CNA in a few LTC facilities, I've had to take two showers a day. One before I got to work, and one after I got home. What may be...

  8. EMT-B as well as CNA?

    Derek1975 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a licensed CNA in my state. I'm considering taking a slight detour on my way to my RN and going for an EMT-B license and possibly a Paramedic license eventually before my RN? Is anyone doing...

  9. EMT-B as well as CNA?

    Derek1975 replied to Derek1975's topic in General Nursing

    I was playing around with the idea of becoming an EMT first. Then I stumbled on a CNA school that offered a 4-week program, and got a job doing home health. I guess I had expectations of having a...

  10. EMT-B as well as CNA?

    Derek1975 replied to Derek1975's topic in General Nursing

    I do know the EMT-P Programs are 2-year associates. But it's more likely not to have a waiting list like RN programs do. I figure I could sign up for an RN program, and take the paramedic degree...

  11. Question for Any of You That Have Switched Careers to Nursing?

    Derek1975 replied to PhilaGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I too wanted to be an EMT, but the hours are crazy, the jobs are scarce in this area - the jobs that are there don't pay that great - and I kind of fell into a CNA program locally that was only 4...

  12. You know you're a male RN when......

    Derek1975 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    When you're surprised, nay SHOCKED, to find other male nurses on the floor with you. And you instantly become fast

  13. You know you're a male RN when......

    Derek1975 replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    A-frickin'-men! I work in a nursing home with primarily female CNAs and nurses and I can never find a pair of larges when I need

  14. some younger male nurses.....

    Derek1975 replied to junebride's topic in Men in Nursing

    Honestly I like working the evening shift at the Nursing Home because it's the best of both worlds. From 2-6 it's pretty active, vital signs, getting the residents to bed, feeding during dinner, that...

  15. some younger male nurses.....

    Derek1975 replied to junebride's topic in Men in Nursing

    Ditto!

  16. Not Sure If Nursing Is For Me!

    Derek1975 replied to D.C.Guy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I do long-term care in a nursing home with a lot of the same things. At first I thought I couldn't do it, but after a while it's not so bad. Essentially that is part of the job, and I'd be letting...

  17. Whom else has gotten jobs based off of being a guy?

    Derek1975 replied to Gr8Dane's topic in Men in Nursing

    My first job was based on the companies need for Male CNA's for Home Health. So I've been in that boat also. Of course if you are male and working in a nursing home, that means you're automatically...

  18. Patient care on woman or man ?

    Derek1975 replied to serge09's topic in Men in Nursing

    There are those that won't let a man take care of them. Although I did have a few that at first were hesitant, then were ready to elect me pope after I had taken care of them on a few occasions. It...

  19. Any male CNA in here and currently working.

    Derek1975 replied to 2bELNurse1's topic in Men in Nursing

    99 percent of the Long-term Care facilities you work in are going to be OVENS. Obviously due to the thin blood seniors have. I've had residents say they were cold when it was 90 degrees outside and...

  20. How easy or hard is it to transfer an RN to another state?

    Derek1975 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I plan on getting out of the state I'm in after college is over (about 3-4 years) and I have my RN. Just wondering how hard it would be to transfer a Colorado RN License to another

  21. Working with all females - fringe benefit or danger zone?

    Derek1975 replied to medlaw's topic in Men in Nursing

    Being male can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand you're officially the 'muscles' of the outfit when one of the ladies needs help lifting (bring a gait belt), on the other hand, if you work...

  22. Question for Any of You That Have Switched Careers to Nursing?

    Derek1975 replied to PhilaGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am 33 years old, male, just got out of CNA school and went right to a job in home health care. I will be applying to go for the BSN very soon at a local university, just have to get the pre-reqs...