Qbert

Qbert

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  1. Dining room vent.

    Qbert replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Totally agreed tell the dietitian to shut it lol

  2. Thank you, nurses

    Qbert replied to laurah4k's topic in General Nursing

    Appreciation by family and patients is always appreciated by nurses. We become a part of your lives in a very deep and profound way. I've had someone in public recognize and thank me for taking care...

  3. CNA Tuition Reimbursement

    Qbert replied to LifeChanges's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sweet good job! Thanks :) I'm getting put on the schedule for days next month yay! finally

  4. What lab data and procedures would you order for a laminectomy?

    Qbert replied to onlyj's topic in General Nursing

    So is this for your care plan? or nursing

  5. CNA Tuition Reimbursement

    Qbert replied to LifeChanges's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A private hospital in California. I had a friend who applied there but did not want to work nights, I asked her to shoot my resume over there. My soon to be boss then called me around Dec 25th (my...

  6. Mean Comment?

    Qbert replied to Candybones's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My instructor does this kind of stuff too... She has kind of a sick sense of humor but its all good. Don't get upset.. just let it roll off your shoulders and focus on your

  7. CNA Tuition Reimbursement

    Qbert replied to LifeChanges's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow I didnt know that lol. but then again I went straight into acute care after my CNA..

  8. Nursing assistant resume

    Qbert replied to Lanesmama's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't need the number, they will get it later. Just put when you acquired it and the exp month/year. (similar to

  9. Nursing assistant resume

    Qbert replied to Lanesmama's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did some major and minor editing. You can always tweak your resume and change things around. I didn't make my changed clear so just compare to your current one =) If you have questions let me know!...

  10. RN still unemployed in Southern CA, I am really getting depressed

    Qbert replied to cuddly's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree, however, a bad employment history and a sloppy resume will get no responses from potential employers That was kind of my point here.

  11. RN still unemployed in Southern CA, I am really getting depressed

    Qbert replied to cuddly's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe there is something on your resume / work history that employers aren't responding to. Have you tried taking your resume to a career services center or something? When was the last time you...

  12. How difficult are the State Exams?

    Qbert replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We paired up with a classmate. Weren't allowed to coach the other and the instructors watch closely. The exam instructor gave us a scenario and told us to do a skill. Yes you are allowed 2 retakes...

  13. Did you need a stethoscope when taking the class?

    Qbert replied to can'tdecide's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a CNA there is no need for one. You might need one for school to learn manual blood pressure. You can buy them pretty cheap (20 bucks). You don't need an expensive one

  14. Help Needed for Homework Medical Abbreviations

    Qbert replied to Sheller86's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey I did pretty

  15. Will I learn this in CNA class?

    Qbert replied to can'tdecide's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will NEED CPR(BLS) for clinical as a student NA. Most schools offer a CPR (BLS) class or will tell you how to get one in the area. And honestly I have no idea what CPI is. Hope this helps! good...

  16. Attended Orientation and already quitting

    Qbert replied to Mamajane09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Same thing happened to me when I tried to work for a prison via an agency. They KNEW my school schedule and still scheduled my orientation for mon-friday 8 hour days >. And they didn't tell me the...

  17. Strange question / Vent thread.

    Qbert replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't most vital machines calculate heart rate? I guess if you are having trouble doing pulse for 15 sec and multiplying x4, try for 30 seconds and multiply by 2? I use my phone calculator for any...

  18. new lpn student tired of school already, needs motivation

    Qbert replied to steffuturelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just tough it out. My program is 22 months and I'm almost done. It's gone by so fast >. You wont regret staying in school =) Just know your priorities! Its really hard to stay focused and...

  19. Help Needed for Homework Medical Abbreviations

    Qbert replied to Sheller86's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Arteri = pertaining to arteries (ie arteriosclerosis) Brady = Slow (ie Bradycardia means slow heart rate) Cyano = Bluish in color (ie cyanosis is the appearance of blue coloration of the skin) Derma =...

  20. How do you answer multiple call bells at once?

    Qbert replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I said 14! *throws cup on floor* Try

  21. Shift differentials at a LTC facility?

    Qbert replied to bsn_bound13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I only got paid noc differential. Only RN's got weekend differential. kinda ****** me off but what can you do...

  22. How difficult are the State Exams?

    Qbert replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Everything is easy.. Just don't shoot yourself in the foot with worry! Skills are something everyone worries about and is where most people fail.. Something simple like not putting on gloves for...

  23. How do you answer multiple call bells at once?

    Qbert replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This question is often asked in interviews to determine your judgment and prioritizing skills. I'd always pick the one with the higher acuity (vent, trach, bedrest, high risk fall, etc) over a...

  24. Cynical after 3 Clinicals :( Is there another career choice?

    Qbert replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A sitter is basically someone who sits in the room with a patient who assists w/ ADL's, keeps them safe and keeps them company. I think you can be hired to do this by a family or agency. Whenever I...

  25. Nurse Kept my Great Grandfathers wedding Ring

    Qbert replied to ladimandy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As much as I want to agree with how mad you are, if he was lucid enough to make his own decisions why does that bother YOU what he does with HIS property?? Nurses and their patients in long term care...