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Equinox_93

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  1. what would you do?........

    Equinox_93 replied to adorblepuppy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    True- but if it's a bad sore throat, it may be strep... Would they want someone on the floor with strep? (I'd hope no one would call off for just a mild sore throat... I mean- if we all called off...

  2. what would you do?........

    Equinox_93 replied to adorblepuppy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For just a sore throat? I'd have gone in. For what felt like Strep? I'd definately have called in. I'd also have called in if I were too sick to be confident that I would not compromise...

  3. Grad in June - Try to have a baby NOW?? Thought?

    Equinox_93 replied to gelousstudent's topic in General Students

    Very true- but while "the right moment" may never come- there may be certain periods that could definately be said to be "the wrong moment"... (Not saying this is one of them- just saying some...

  4. Grad in June - Try to have a baby NOW?? Thought?

    Equinox_93 replied to gelousstudent's topic in General Students

    Many people feel there is more to consider than just "do you want a baby- go make one"... Things like being able to afford them, for instance... And whether one will be able to manage enough time to...

  5. Grad in June - Try to have a baby NOW?? Thought?

    Equinox_93 replied to gelousstudent's topic in General Students

    ... I would only do it if you were OK with possibly not starting into your career for awhile. What if you have a complication with your pregnancy? What if baby winds up having a health concern? What...

  6. they teach us to be advocatees for patients but,,,

    Equinox_93 replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    I'm not criticising *you* here- *she* was the one who was the primary responsible party- you were clearly and unquestionably trying to do the right thing. You were unfortunately between a rock and a...

  7. they teach us to be advocatees for patients but,,,

    Equinox_93 replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    ... In a situation like that though ones own license is on the line and that would in many cases be viewed as neglect- which is reportable... The husband, the patient or anyone else aware of the...

  8. How are things with your home life while in school?

    Equinox_93 replied to j_audrey's topic in General Students

    ... just a thought... saying things that one admits were said just to hurt the other party- especially if they were doing this on a regular basis- is considered verbal abuse. not saying that's what...

  9. my first poop/ nasty experience... just wanna share

    Equinox_93 replied to 9livesRN's topic in General Students

    in more and more nursing schools it seems they are requiring a cna certification even for admission- so even if one is pursuing a nursing degree- they may need to do the duties of a cna anyway at...

  10. they teach us to be advocatees for patients but,,,

    Equinox_93 replied to mRpeNa's topic in General Students

    If I were the patient who was schedulled to go home and was being held up because the nurse couldn't get me a med to help me go I'd be livid. (Hadn't gone for 3 days??? At that point with the...

  11. Constantly Getting Thrown Under The Bus by Fellow Nurse

    Equinox_93 replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Nursing

    Say it with me- "No.". :) If she's a coworker and not your boss- she has no say in *most* of this stuff from the look of it other than the say you allow her. I absolutely agree with the advice to...

  12. "Rooming in" on Mother/Baby - not one size fits all

    Equinox_93 replied to LilyBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm all for "encouraging" it in those circumstances... I am, however, against "demanding" it.... :) Patients do have rights- including being non-compliant so long as they accept the risks and...

  13. Anyone know about Lorain CCC- LPN program (@ Medina Career Center?)

    Equinox_93 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm looking into the LPN program at the Lorain CCC (held at the Medina Career Center). I was wondering if anyone had any reviews or had heard anything about

  14. Newbie: Questions!!!

    Equinox_93 replied to Mommy2-3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, the information you learn in EKG or phlebotomy such as infection control etc. will help you- but you'd learn that in your CNA class so it would be redundant to take it just to help you in a CNA...

  15. "Rooming in" on Mother/Baby - not one size fits all

    Equinox_93 replied to LilyBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well- you definately have my admiration and lots of thank yous for recognizing how much nicer and more beneficial it is for everyone. :) It definately makes that hospital stay easier to stomach when...

  16. "Rooming in" on Mother/Baby - not one size fits all

    Equinox_93 replied to LilyBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just told the nurses that I was going to be feeding/sleeping in the bed and to go ahead and write me up as being non-compliant. I dozed while baby ate- safely propped up on a Boppy with pillows. I...

  17. "Rooming in" on Mother/Baby - not one size fits all

    Equinox_93 replied to LilyBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Awesome! :) I put my foot down in the hospital I delivered in- I coslept with both of mine- in the hospital. Some nurses said 'good for you'- some were crabby about it- but that was something I was't...

  18. "Rooming in" on Mother/Baby - not one size fits all

    Equinox_93 replied to LilyBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    YES the designer absolutely does deserve a medal for that one!!! Yes- colostrum (the pre-milk fluid) is more difficult to pump- (not unpumpable- but it's definately harder TO pump.) That's the thing...

  19. "Rooming in" on Mother/Baby - not one size fits all

    Equinox_93 replied to LilyBlue's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am absolutely not suggesting that rooming in be forced. I AM saying that baby has needs that do not change just because mom is too exhausted to care for them. If Mom wants to breastfeed but is too...

  20. What would you do in my situation? just looking for opinions.

    Equinox_93 replied to Nina2bRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would have done the exact same thing- taken the child to the ER. If I were thinking straight, I may have phoned the Ped. first- but... I agree- appeal. And keep appealing- and have your child's...

  21. Qestions about being a CNA

    Equinox_93 replied to teysmith's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So in NY you aren't responsible for charting? Do you have some other sort of log that you keep, and is that considered a legal document?

  22. Qestions about being a CNA

    Equinox_93 replied to teysmith's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Also- we are taught *how* to chart- which would be pointless I'd think if we weren't to have access to the chart...

  23. Knowledgeable vs. Caring Nurse

    Equinox_93 replied to maab's topic in General Nursing

    Sure- *because* they don't know any better... However, just as it's 'part of the job' to be able to keep a poker face when dealing with things like bodily functions and other situations- it is...

  24. pregnancy chance

    Equinox_93 replied to la mama 310's topic in General Nursing

    Approximately 20% on any given cycle for "average"

  25. Knowledgeable vs. Caring Nurse

    Equinox_93 replied to maab's topic in General Nursing

    IMO it IS ethical because holistic care is important and I would consider being 'caring' to be part of taking care of the whole person. Being 'caring' doesn't necessarily mean being warm and...