Alaskagirl71

Well, Juneau is certainly "laid back"! In fact, that's a huge reason why I love it here! :) We laugh about being "on time" somewhere vs. being on "Juneau Time."

I would not have a problem telling someone that their comments were inappropriate. If the comments continue, then by all means, notify your RN or LPN. I think most patients/residents are either not interested in what you're doing, more embarressed than you are, or just glad they're having help getting clean. :)

I've been a CNA for 3 years and am a current RN student. My experience has been limited to geriatric patients, but I can say that I've never had anyone get an erection during pericare. I was really nervous at first, but you get to the point where it's just a part of the body and it becomes no big deal.

Yes -and remember, it costs a lot of money to fly out of here. Typically RT tickets are 700-800 bucks except for PFD ticket sale which is Oct and Nov. Ferry rides are really expensive too if you have to go very far.

It is more expensive than you might think - things add up. Most homes use oil - I have a 250 gallon tank that I refill once every 2 months or so in the winter. About 800 bucks each time. Electricity is about 200/month in the winter. We just lost our hydro power because the towers are in an avalanche zone, so now Juneau will be paying a 500% increase for the next 3 months or so. An unplanned 700/mo or more bill is something that could happen anytime given the terrain our power lines have to go through. Gas is nearing 4 bucks a gallon. Even though we have Costco, Fred Meyer and Gottchalks in Juneau, they are pretty small (except FM), and you'll find that you have to order lots of stuff on the internet. Be prepared for extraordinary shipping rates to AK. The rest of the country thinks AK is on the moon, and charges accordingly. Dr. visits, etc are more expensive here too. Everything adds up. I'm sure there are things I'm forgetting...

I'm a current resident of Juneau - and a nursing student. Bartlett is our main hospital, and they are almost done with a huge remodel. The hospital really looks nice - the ER has doubled in size, the OB floor is beautiful. Med/Surg still isn't done. Juneau is a gorgeous place to live, a great place to raise kids, wonderful if you like outdoor activities, but....it is VERY expensive to live here. I'm from Oregon originally, and I was amazed at how expensive it was to live here. Rentals of a 3 bedroom home typically run about 1300-1500/mo or more. My house payment was 970 in Oregon, so you can see why I was shocked. New homes are 400k + and they are pretty standard homes in my opinion.