AmyLiz

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  1. Anyone else dislike the nursing home?

    AmyLiz replied to LindseyLou2222's topic in General Students

    I had my CNA clinicals in a really nice, well-maintained nursing facility. It was clean, safe and really nice. However, I still didn't like working there. I don't mind the elderly...I like them,...

  2. nurse/pt ratio?

    AmyLiz replied to lee1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Holy cow. That is a high ratio. Are they including techs in that ratio? Our nurses usually have 8 pts in their section during each shift, but also included in the section are usually 3 other techs...

  3. Need advice on moving...

    AmyLiz replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I heard North American was pretty decent too. When we moved from CA to OH we just moved ourselves & rented a big truck from Budget. It was a pain since we did all the work, but it wasn't too...

  4. VRE and MRSA

    AmyLiz replied to Juanay's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Oh, ok. I see now. At our unit, we have up to four shifts/day...first starting at around 5:30-6am, last one starting around

  5. VRE and MRSA

    AmyLiz replied to Juanay's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Every time? How long do you have between patients? We don't disinfect between patients...just at night and in special circumstances. Only thing we do is clean the exterior of the machine, the...

  6. nurse/pt ratio?

    AmyLiz replied to lee1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I'd say the majority of our patients come in 3x a week for treatments that last anywhere from 3-4.5 hours. We use primarily high-flux dialyzers in our

  7. First Stick!

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

    Yep....a "stick" is slang for cannulation. Speaking of which, I've started my 12 hour shifts now & am LOVING

  8. First Stick!

    AmyLiz posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Jnette, I especially wanted to let you know...I got to put 3 pts on today for the first time. The first stick went perfectly...I even put the arterial needle in slightly retrograde d/t an anneurysm....

  9. First Stick!

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

    Thanks! I had a successful stick today with that same patient that I had trouble with on Tuesday, so I'm happy. The venous end of his fistula is deeper than the arterial side. I got him first try...

  10. nurse/pt ratio?

    AmyLiz replied to lee1's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    3:1 at our unit. Ours is broken up into sections, A, B and C...then each section has its assigned staff, usually 1 RN and 2-3 techs per

  11. Mask/goggles question

    AmyLiz posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently started working as a dialysis technician while waiting to start the nursing program at my community college. During quite a few of the tasks I do, I have to wear a mask and goggles (along...

  12. Mask/goggles question

    AmyLiz replied to AmyLiz's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your thoughts. :) Our unit provides goggles or face sheilds, so that's a good thing. The thing with the shields is they give me a headache being on that headband. (what can I say...I've...

  13. Different strength baths in unit - safety issue

    AmyLiz replied to Robbilin's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    It's going pretty well. I'm learning so much, it's incredible! So far, so good! I still have 1.5 weeks left in the classroom part of orientation, but I've done some clinicals too while we're...

  14. Different strength baths in unit - safety issue

    AmyLiz replied to Robbilin's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Our unit does the same thing. We have 2K+, 2.25Ca++ pumped through the wall. We use the gallon jugs though for everything else. And yep, we mark the jugs that we add mix to with black marker (big...

  15. Question Regarding Switching Illinois Cna Liscence To Ohio

    AmyLiz replied to Louisepug's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Check out this webpage: http://www.nursingassistants.net/Registries.html It has the information you

  16. New and dont know what to do....

    AmyLiz replied to RansS10princess's topic in Ohio Nursing

    From what my friend says, you don't really need experience...they'll train you to do everything you need to know how to do. The only thing I think you do need is to be certified in CPR, which isn't...

  17. New and dont know what to do....

    AmyLiz replied to RansS10princess's topic in Ohio Nursing

    If you're interested in doing CNA work, try contacting nursing homes, or look at their websites for job postings if they have them (hospitals are good for this too...most have up to date job postings...

  18. SN Question to Ohio Flight Nurses

    AmyLiz replied to mcmike55's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    (Disclaimer: I'm not a flight nurse, but work for a hospital who's got a flight program.) Not sure about ride alongs. Usually those choppers are too small for extra folks. She could always call a...

  19. New and dont know what to do....

    AmyLiz replied to RansS10princess's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Look around...you may be able to find a position somewhere as a nurse aid, receptionist, or even dialysis technicican (that's what I'm doing now...they'll train you). Then many places will pay for...

  20. What did I do wrong...was laughed at!

    AmyLiz replied to abigailfaith's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Sometimes they're referred to as dialysis nurses. People who don't know what the "techincal term" is usually use that name for

  21. Taking the Pax Entrance Exam

    AmyLiz replied to Mswoo's topic in General Students

    Check out a study guide from the library & go through that. It helped me. Go over math problems...decimals, fractions, algebra, conversions, etc. And for science...it covers a bit of...

  22. dress code before clocking in

    AmyLiz replied to dee_OB's topic in General Nursing

    that makes two of

  23. California best for nursing degree

    AmyLiz replied to bousheboo's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard that CA colleges are any better than any other state's colleges for

  24. Difference between PCT and Medical Assistant?

    AmyLiz replied to coolatta19's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever you do, try to find out if the courses you take for your certificate will eventually transfer to a nursing school, if you desire to go eventually. A friend of mine got a certificate &...

  25. They caught the sniper suspect!!

    AmyLiz posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Las Vegas Police Nab Ohio Sniper Suspect KEN RITTER, Associated Press Writer LAS VEGAS - The man suspected in two dozen sniper shootings that have terrorized Ohio motorists was arrested at a Las...