cmawrule

cmawrule has 7 years experience and specializes in Acute care, LTC, Med/surg.

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1. Benefits of becoming a CNA before Nursing School??

   cmawrule replied to Emile's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Yes. I agree with Juliaann-You gain good experience (everyone needs a nurse who knows how to use a bedpan!), it makes a good impression on future employers and it pays the

2. Will you work during a Pandemic?

   cmawrule replied to Goju's topic in Disaster Preparation

   I suspect most of the people who voted "yes" are thinking of the patients."If I don't go, who will?" But no PPE? I'm compassionate but not suicidal. My immune system is pretty good but working...

3. skin protection before incontinence

   cmawrule replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

   OK, I'm curious about the stoma powder. Is that an ingredient IN the cream, or are you putting it on the raw areas first? We all have incontinent patients so always interested to learn something...

4. I'm starting to change as a person. Is this what nursing is like?

   cmawrule replied to summersent's topic in General Nursing

   I agree with what the others have posted about working as a nurse so I'm going to focus on something else: You mentioned feeling sad and not being able to smile, feeling tired all the time, etc. What...

5. Give me your view now plz!!

   cmawrule replied to KPNL's topic in General Nursing

   I don't think "the public" really cares, yet. But I work in a place where we routinely culture for MRSA and VRE. When a patient is positive we usually have to educate the family that their loved one...

6. When should I make a follow-up call to the nurse manager?

   cmawrule replied to ARRR10's topic in General Nursing

   It would be very appropriate to go see her since you have already worked there and know the people, and it shows you are really interested in getting the job. Most nurse managers like seeing people...

7. And now . ..a few observations about CNA's -- from a nurse on the floor.

   cmawrule replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

   Hear, hear! I agree with MissERN-a good CNA/tech is like having an extra right arm, you can get so much good care done, and a poor one is such a total drag. (I was a CNA before I was a nurse. Best...

8. blood in peg tube

   cmawrule replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

   Definetly need to let the MD know. Possible causes: GI bleed, some kind of pulling or trauma to the tube, ulcer, etc. Good thing you got it unclogged, blood can set like cement. seen any

9. define no call no show

   cmawrule replied to sasha2lady's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   regarding your last sentence,"wouldn't wanna be in her shoes when it catches up to her." If she's running the facility as badly as you say, is there someone over her you could call or talk

10. In need of some advice

    cmawrule replied to kaliah14's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I agree with Tammy07-if you decide to go to another job, be professional, give whatever notice is required by your job(check the requirements) and when they ask you why you're leaving, TELL THEM....

11. :( Scared...

    cmawrule replied to cygnus85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I used to work in LTC. The workload IS huge, you are not imagining it. That's the reason why most LTC pays an LPN better than hospitals-you have much more responsibility. Might help to ask the other...

12. My son called me lazy for being sleepy during the daytime!

    cmawrule replied to momofdandm's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nightshift for 3 years. I trained my kids not to expect Mom to be worth a darn till after 3 pm. Even if I got up earlier than that, my brain was not really"on" till 3. I also expected them...

13. 93 questions

    cmawrule replied to mrwrong82's topic in General Nursing

    Never certain, but probably means you had a high enough percentage to pass. meanwhile, try not to freak out. Can you check online to see

14. MRSA legislation in Maine

    cmawrule replied to Mammy1111's topic in General Nursing

    AMEN!! I am so sorry about your Dad. We need MRSA prevention in every state. If we can't cure it we can at least prevent others from getting it. I work in a small acute care facility-we screen...

15. Overwhelmed, as usual

    cmawrule replied to garciadiego's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think TEAMWORK is part of the solution. Med-surg nursing IS fast-paced, demanding work. No two patients are alike, families are usually worried and demanding, things change quickly. That being...