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1. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

   CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

   FIRST, thank you for all of the support I got during this stressful time. I am glad I found this website. It has been great to come here to post and get different opinions and thoughts. SECOND, I got cleared by employee health and I start on the 28th...

2. Has anyone considered going all the way?

   CNA_MISSY replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

   I think Jennifer may not have articulated well what she was trying to express. She has not begun nursing school yet and is probably not be aware of all of the certifications that are available to nurses. In her inexperienced nursing mind, she was jus...

3. Has anyone considered going all the way?

   CNA_MISSY replied to Aariah's topic in General Nursing

   I think the poster may not have articulated what she was trying to express. She has not begun nursing school yet and is probably not be aware of all of the certifications that are available to nurses. In her young nursing mind, she was just thinking ...

4. Well....I think I'm coming back

   CNA_MISSY replied to ShannonSRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Congratulation on your change. You sound excited and I wish the best for you. Your post made me warm and tingly and I can feel your excitement over the computer lines. I can see that you have a valid point. Just goes to show that the "nursing shortag...

5. BSN to Paralegal

   CNA_MISSY replied to sleeplessnseattle's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, Congrats on your decision to change fields. I have been a paralegal for 20 years and I am doing the exact opposite of what you are doing. I have returned to school to get my nursing degree. The first thing you want to think about is if the sch...

6. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

   CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

   I know right. Like there is no such thing as universal precautions. Wish somebody would tell this emp health dept that. Anywho, I tested positive for the HCV antibody and confirmatory RIBA. I'm not a quitter and while I may vent, I will hang on long ...

7. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

   CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I did authorize the testing for Hep A, B, C, and two others that escape me now. I did not have anything to hide so it was no big deal. It was not like I had a choice or anything as it was a requirement for the pre-employment physical. No testin...

8. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

   CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

   coreO, Thank you so much, your posts are so informative. I have the results here at home and I went back and reviewed them after reading your post response. anti-HCV=reactive HCV ab Riva was positive Hep C Riba Band Pattern was reference range=netat...

9. Tired of impaired nurses

   CNA_MISSY replied to epipusher's topic in General Nursing

   I am not a nurse (YET) but it just seems common sense that the nurse should be allowed back into practice provided he/she is closely monitored and not able to easily gain access to drugs. The nurse should also be required to actively participate in a...

10. I Am On My Way To Take Nclex Rn!

    CNA_MISSY replied to -Renal RN-'s topic in NCLEX

    ((((all The Good Luck, Prayers, And Best Wishes!!!!!!))))

11. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

    CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

    UPDATE: I went to Employee Health and they gave me a paper to take to my PCP which has to be signed off on. The form says: "Employee has applied for a CNA position in the ER. On pre-placement exam, labs for Hep C antibody and RIBA were positive. The ...

12. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

    CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

    One more question, if this is an "old disease that cleared itself from my body", how can I be positive???? Thanks.

13. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

    CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

    Good morning. Very weary today. I received a call from Employee Health and was advised that that two confirmatory tests were done. The first was a RIBA which confirmed that the first test done was correct. It was positive! The second test done was ...

14. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

    CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is in the military and his job requires a yearly physical inc Hep tests. He checked the results from his last physical in May of 2008 and it is negative. It is VERY unlikely I got it from sex. I have never stuck myself in any of my former ...

15. Hep C Diagnosis --- Now What???!!!

    CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

    DLTRAHAN26 ---- Thanks, but I don't think I will be fighting them to get it in...that would be career suicide. If I fight to get in, I would probably have to fight to stay in and I don't want that. What do you mean when you say "do you have active h...