R2ndof7

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1. Navy Nursing and Ethics

   R2ndof7 replied to R2ndof7's topic in Government, Military

   Thank you all for your input. I was coming at it from the thought that there might not be formal statements on objecting to participating in certain programs or procedures. If you can't turn down...

2. Snapped at a nurse student last night, she had a bad case of Nursitis

   R2ndof7 replied to Tony1790's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   As I have the opportunity to move into nursing school and advance my training, I reflect upon what I will miss as my job responsibility expands. Frankly, I feel that the CNA work that I do is the...

3. Navy Nursing and Ethics

   R2ndof7 posted a topic in Government, Military

   I do not know if anyone has encountered a situation that would enable them to answer my question, but I am wondering about a navy nurse's right to object to participate in procedures or programs that...

4. Things You Do In Nursing School

   R2ndof7 replied to jturpin4's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the laugh! The most that I have had someone remark about personal care done during a bath was an interesting older gentleman to whom I was providing much needed peri care. Having worked as...

5. Anyone in the nursing program at Wichita State???

   R2ndof7 replied to BreatheFree's topic in General Nursing

   That makes sense to me. Right now, WSU is just my best option and I'll move ahead with that unless something else happens. Right now, I'm also exploring the option of Navy nursing after I graduate....

6. Anyone in the nursing program at Wichita State???

   R2ndof7 replied to BreatheFree's topic in General Nursing

   I actually know that God had a hand in my acceptance at the hospital. It was my first ever CNA job, since I had just finished my training in August. I was sooo green and inexperienced. I needed it...

7. Anyone in the nursing program at Wichita State???

   R2ndof7 replied to BreatheFree's topic in General Nursing

   I am using my nurse aid certification full-time currently at my local hospital. I really enjoy it and I have such a better idea of how things work, compared to what I knew going into classes in fall...

8. Anyone in the nursing program at Wichita State???

   R2ndof7 replied to BreatheFree's topic in General Nursing

   I am going to try to get all of my materials in for spring '09 (Sept. 1 deadline), though I don't have my heart set on it. I figure that it won't kill me to ease my way back into school, especially...

9. Starting at (almost) the very beginning...

   R2ndof7 replied to R2ndof7's topic in Government, Military

   I appreciate your thoughts and information. You have confirmed what I was suspecting to be true. I'm trying to work on this patience thing. I've finally gotten to the point where I don't have to...

10. Anyone in the nursing program at Wichita State???

    R2ndof7 replied to BreatheFree's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like my schooling is a long story at this point...lol. I have my associate of arts from my ol' faithful community college and one year of half-useful credits from a school that I opted to leave...

11. Anyone in the nursing program at Wichita State???

    R2ndof7 replied to BreatheFree's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the quick reply! That is good to

12. Anyone in the nursing program at Wichita State???

    R2ndof7 replied to BreatheFree's topic in General Nursing

    I have met with a counselor at WSU, but I can't remember if they use the actual TEAS score as a factor in admissions, or if they just examine whether you were in the acceptable range. Any thoughts on...

13. Vital Signs - what's your routine??

    R2ndof7 replied to Lemur's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't give any different advise than what has already been offered - all good! We have automatic machines in every room at my hospital, and provided that they cooperate, my routine usually involves...

14. Starting at (almost) the very beginning...

    R2ndof7 posted a topic in Government, Military

    After taking a year off from school (the program was doing poorly), I am ready to get back into a nursing program - of course, assuming that I will hopefully be accepted at some point for spring or...

15. CNA's??? (Sorry anotther CNA question)

    R2ndof7 replied to LadyBug0387's topic in General Nursing

    CNAs are allowed time and a half at my hospital when they work overtime. We also have the general shift differentials for evening, night and weekend! I am not familiar with LTC policy,