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  1. Appearance at work

    peds_cna posted a topic in General Nursing

    When you work, what is your average appearance? Do you wear a lot of make up? Minimal? Hair styled or cut low key or thrown into a pony tail, etc. Usually I try to style my hair somewhat in a cute up...

  2. "I have kids! I need to come in late, need more sick time, etc."

    peds_cna replied to Plagueis's topic in General Nursing

    Commitment is commitment. If you can't handle it in a professional manner, you should consider giving up the

  3. Calling a Code

    peds_cna replied to Bella36RN's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital, aids are encouraged to call a code if they even think it should be called. They would much rather prefer to be safe than

  4. DUI suspect gets $15,000 for forced catheterization

    peds_cna replied to Balder_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no way I would forcefully cath an adult male for such a thing. Let his probation officer deal with the consequences of violating the

  5. Reviews.....Ugh

    peds_cna posted a topic in General Nursing

    So I just had my bi annual review and I'm left confused and quite frustrated. Let me first say I'm a very hard worker. I get my work done, I don't leave a mess for others and I find myself quite...

  6. Peds Or Adult Stethescope?

    peds_cna posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work in a large peds hospital in the ER. Typically, I see patients in the age range of newborns to around 8ish. Sometimes we get adults or teens. I want to invest in a nice stethescope and I'm...

  7. Guilt/Frustration Missing Work

    peds_cna posted a topic in General Nursing

    This might sound awfully silly, but it's what I'm feeling at the moment. On Monday, I was in the ER for the day with double severe pneumonia. I was on IV's for a few hours and sent home with...

  8. Guilt/Frustration Missing Work

    peds_cna replied to peds_cna's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry guys for the confusion! I got it on Monday, was supposed to work Tuesday and Saturday/Sunday, so it's more like 5/6 days off! I'm hoping this will be enough for me not to get sick

  9. Caffeine and shifts

    peds_cna posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I will be soon working 12 hour shifts about 3 times a week (in about 2 days). I am normally an upbeat, hyper type of person but I do enjoy caffeine and I was wondering what were peoples' experiences...

  10. Getting Through Loooooooong Shifts

    peds_cna posted a topic in General Nursing

    Don't get my wrong, I LOVE my job. Love love love. I adore coming to work but we have all had those days where it's your 3rd or 4th 12 in a row (sometimes 5th or 6th! Ha!) and the minutes are just...

  11. Flu after Immunization????

    peds_cna replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    Yup.

  12. I asked my doctor to get me a licensed person to give me an injection

    peds_cna replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Going to school for four years does not mean you have more experience nor skill than a simple MA. A degree does not mean you are necessarily competent. It means you have a piece of paper. I think it...

  13. Ever been stalked by a patient?

    peds_cna replied to marygirl's topic in General Nursing

    I carry mace on my key chain at all times, with it in my hand, finger on the trigger when alone in these types of areas. I suggest you consider the

  14. First name or surname?

    peds_cna replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    I am here to provide medical care in a professional and safe manner. I am also here to protect myself. If someone finds me unprofessional due to a lack of revealing my last name, disregarding the...

  15. Peds Or Adult Stethescope?

    peds_cna replied to peds_cna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The kiddos love them though. Anything to keep them distracted is

  16. Peds Or Adult Stethescope?

    peds_cna replied to peds_cna's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have one of those now, but I really wanted one of these http://www.allmed.net/catalog/category/220 there are a few nurses who have them and they look so cute. Seem to work well

  17. How nasty!!

    peds_cna replied to rnrae's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone I work with is awesome about hand hygiene, thank god! That's

  18. dirty scruabs

    peds_cna replied to duff49's topic in General Nursing

    Is it only me that finds that a little ridiculous? Since when would a teacher EVER think they had the right to forbid something outside of class that wasn't directly connected to the school, such as...

  19. Do CNA's know what they are supposed to do or...

    peds_cna replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA in a hospital, I know what I am supposed to do and how to do it well. I don't need to be told to do things unless it's totally out of the norm and is "special". I am here to do my job and...

  20. What would u do?

    peds_cna replied to goodgirl4u50's topic in General Nursing

    You followed proper protocol for calling in. Your boss had no business nor right to ***** at you. I hope your daughter is doing well with her new

  21. I feel isolated and left out

    peds_cna replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you could inform coworkers of your feelings. You have to be open to an extent. Maybe you could have them teach you a few things hands on that would make you feel more of the

  22. Moving Up In Same Hospital

    peds_cna posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently a tech/CNA in a large hospital while going to school. Does anyone know how easy it is to move from a CNA to an RN after having a few years experience in a hospital? Is it usually better...

  23. I am giving up

    peds_cna replied to ZootRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you

  24. Prison Nursing

    peds_cna replied to sidney82's topic in Correctional

    It could be an interesting job I suppose, but I would worry about my safety

  25. What's behind your name?

    peds_cna replied to antidote's topic in General Nursing

    Just my CNA currently, and when I become an RN, just