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

    CNA_MISSY posted a topic in General Nursing

    Last week, I was offered my dream job. I accepted and went through the whole process of having the physical done, including the TB test. I went back today and had the test read. When the nurse left...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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....

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

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

    CNA_MISSY replied to -Renal RN-'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ((((all The Good Luck, Prayers, And Best

  12. 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,...

  13. 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????

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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....

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

    CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

    Good morning and thank you for all of the replies and support. One of the labs drawn was for Hep C. That was confirmed this morning when I received THE dreaded call from a nurse with Employee Health...

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

    CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

    I probably should have mentioned that I am very concerned about my health and I did call my doctor's office here in my new state to get an appt but she is on vac and won't return until the end of...

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

    CNA_MISSY replied to CNA_MISSY's topic in General Nursing

    I really wish I could say I was wrong and did not read correctly, but I know that I read the results correctly. They caught my attention because they were

  20. Distance Learning or On-Site Lecture for Anatomy?

    CNA_MISSY replied to txgirle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I suggest lecture for anatomy. I have had both online and lecture and find that with some classes, online will work but anatomy is a very important class and worth going to campus to take. Good luck...