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    Agggghhhhhh!!!!!!! I Feel Like I Am Losing My Mind!

    chevyv replied to mgalloLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm sorry to hear your having such a stressful time. I'm going into 4th semester and I was hoping it was going to get easier, but I fear that is not the case. Sending you hugs and a small glass of...
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    CNA job & Pregnancy

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

    I was 24 and a CNA with my 1st pregnancy and I worked my butt off! I had no problems at all. I remember working on my due date and having to lift a 300+ lb pt. He kept telling my there was no way I...
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    VA Nursing

    chevyv replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering the same thing as well. I hope more posters
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    Does this happen to you?

    chevyv replied to David Offenbaker's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree with the above poster. It sounds like PT might be doing whats easier for them. I understand that some pts need to stay up for awhile, but after a session in PT, pts are usually wiped....
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    Did I do the right thing?

    chevyv replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did the right thing. To leave someone sitting dirty is absurd, not to mention that the resident asked to be cleaned up. Even reporting off to the rn seems off to me simply because as...
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    My Skills Test Experience - What the day was like

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

    Hopefully theres a pad there already. If not, I'd place one just because it would be easier to change the pad than the bed. During testing, you may not have that option though. Good
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    I am supposed to be the trainee!!

    chevyv replied to NewbieLPN2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hang in there and don't be afraid to speak up! Let those training you know what your comfortable doing and what your not. Before long you'll develop your own routine. Ask questions and make them...
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    Visitors are OUT OF CONTROL!!!

    chevyv replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    I hear what your saying, but I have to admit that while I was in the hospital (10 days) my only bright time was when I had visitors. Staff is so busy and sleep is so difficult that I really needed...
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    Visitors are OUT OF CONTROL!!!

    chevyv replied to paperdreams's topic in General Nursing

    I can totally understand the frustration of visitors, but having been on the other end of that spectrum with both myself and my son, I can say that visitors were a godsend. I do think that having 10...
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    How can an adult leave a child in a hot car?

    chevyv replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way. I have 2 children and they come with me. Even if dad has them throughout the day, I call his cell and ask how they are. Forgetting to stop at Store X is much different than...
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    How can an adult leave a child in a hot car?

    chevyv replied to Patrick57's topic in General Nursing

    As a mother of 2, I can say with quite certainty that it is most impossible to forget you baby or child in the car! HELLO, when you go into wherever your destination is, your not use to having your...
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    Curious...any of you guys considering Peds/PICU/NICU?

    chevyv replied to SteveNNP's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My first born was at Childrens with a heart defect. He was 3 days old when he had his first open heart. There was this male nurse that looked just like a biker. He was tall, heavier set, long...
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    Caffeine Pills

    chevyv replied to KIMMY03's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I never take pills, but will have a Coke Classic if it's before 5pm (I'm a pm student). Any later and I can't wind down to sleep. I drink tons of water especially when I'm feeling tired. It seems...
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    4.0 all four semesters?

    chevyv replied to brittney140's topic in General Students

    I'm going into my 4th semester with a consistent 3.8. I could care less. I've seen students so set on their A's that they stay after class to argue, plead, and cry over test grades. I agree with...
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    ego problem??

    chevyv replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    Great Big AMEN to the above
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    She is sleeping with a patient.............

    chevyv replied to fournee's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should just take the sit back and watch approach. If you suspect something, you really have little choice but to keep your eyes open. Concentrate on yourself and let things lie for...
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    Having a boyfriend while in nursing school....

    chevyv replied to sheridan3456's topic in General Students

    Go for it if you can handle it! Just remember, you have to prioritize and he needs to understand that. If you find someone who can stick it out while your a student, you can weather just about...
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    After a few years of nursing, you don't care anymore?

    chevyv replied to jenthehen828's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet, but have been a CNA for over 12 yrs and I can say that I do care. Sometimes though the caring is 'seasoned'. You see things that pull at your heart, but after seeing the same...
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    I am so depressed

    chevyv replied to daily_chaos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Are you taking Anatomy and Physiology 1 online? I believe that's what you wrote.... but I just can't imagine how that class can be online. It's so hands on that I'd be lucky to get a 38 out of 100....
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    help!!! where? IV experience!

    chevyv replied to needhelp00's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck. I just finished 3rd semester in an ADN program where we practiced IV's (rubber arm). I never had a chance to start one in Clinical. I contacted hospitals and was told that I could come...
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    who is tired?

    chevyv replied to shellpsychrn's topic in General Students

    I'm going into 4th semester in Aug. I haven't even been able to read for fun yet this summer (3rd ended mid May). Usually, within a week or two I'm reading mysteries and other fun stuff. Not this...
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    RN responsibilities in LTC

    chevyv replied to saraltx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry about the grief we've caused you. I for one can honestly tell you that I am not jealous. Many CNA's and LPN's don't want the responsibility that comes with the RN title. If you've had...
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    Question about HIV and patient confidentiality

    chevyv replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA for many years and this subject always stops me. A nurse can report to me regarding a patient, but must leave out the fact that the patient is HIV pos. Why? I'm here to care for this...
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    unprofessionalism?

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

    I've worked in places like this before. My advice is to give it another day or two and see if it gets better. If it doesn't, then speak to the DON or charge to see if you can precept with a person...
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    What you get for nurses week

    chevyv posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just found out that Cinnabon is giving nurses a free cinnabon for nurses week. Just what my plump and juicy butt needs... In clinical today, they had sandwiches for the nurses....that Cinnabon...