Qbert

Qbert

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  1. breakups during nursing school

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

    I am sorry this happened. I was working full time and going to school. My spare time included homework and more homework. My wife got sick of "putting up with me" and left about 60% of the way through...

  2. CNAs sending home early?

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

    It happens. Usually people with the most scheduled hours gets sent home first. Saves the company money. Sometimes if I picked up an extra shift I got called off.. Eventually I just called them and...

  3. CNA's want to share salary info?

    Qbert replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In CA, Kern county $10.77 c/ no exp. +10% for noc shift dif. (so about $11.84/hr) no weekend dif.. which sucks cause i work Fri-Sat-Sun every week >. free health insurance though, and it's pretty...

  4. CNA in a critical care unit

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

    Not much downtime in my SDU. our CNA ratio is 1:6 because of high acuity's but sometimes are left with 13 patients (13 bed unit). Which is usually a staffing issue.. or whatever. a lot of total care...

  5. IV meds? confused now.. (california)

    Qbert posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    nevermind. found my answer

  6. Constant complaints about LPNs

    Qbert replied to Brookenicole84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am in a similar situation. But I am glad I am taking it the way I am. I am able to support me and my wife while working as a CNA full time. and go to school 2 days a week. The nurses at work usually...

  7. Heading to sub-acute unit at an LTC...what should I expect?

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

    If you are uncomfortable with something like trach care or suctioning, feel free to ask your instructor for a demonstration! remember, when suctioning a patient via trach or NT tube, to watch the O2...

  8. need advice for career move..

    Qbert posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok, I have worked in my hospital unit for nearly a year.. I work 7p-7:30a in a Stepdown unit(critical care). basically I take vital signs Q2h, Turn pts Q2h. do bathes and oral care with total care pts...

  9. I PASSED!!!

    Qbert replied to crystal25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations! what skills did you have for your state

  10. Just wanted to say Hello =)

    Qbert replied to sunflower777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :wlcmggrp: &

  11. Did you learn how to do a manual BP in your CNA class?

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

    Everyone should be taught how to take manual vital signs. Just like everyone should have their BLS. Buy your own BP cuffs + stethoscope and practice yourself if you have

  12. Where can CNAs work?

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

    Nursing Homes Hospitals Prisons In home care assisted living facilities Physical therapy asst. MA's usually work in doctors offices and

  13. Have you been able to find a job eaily after taking the CNA course?

    Qbert replied to kiss04bam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LTC facilities usually hire straight out of school. pay usually sucks though. Hospitals Usually require 6mo-1yr before they even look at you. I was fortunate enough to get an interview through a...

  14. Would you look at your friend's bottom if they asked you to?

    Qbert replied to Sash123's topic in General Nursing

    1. my wife 2. I could only think of a few close friends who's butt I've probably already seen at one point or another. anyone else is SOL. If they ask my advice I would say to get it checked out.. or...

  15. Sometimes, I just don't matter WHAT you do...

    Qbert replied to Roy Fokker's topic in General Nursing

    There is a fate worse than death. death is natural and inevitable, there's nothing you can do even if you go above and beyond. I pray you have the clarity and the strength to do it again. What's worse...

  16. This probably belongs in NCLEX discussion but I need some STAT support!!

    Qbert replied to NurseBreezy's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be praying for you! I know I will be in your shoes in a few years:specs: Don't freak out whatever you do! I know you're probably going tachycardic every second closer you get so just calm down....

  17. Need help getting etting money (help) for CNA classes

    Qbert replied to kiss04bam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    also: $10 sets. $12 or $14 for XXL or XXXL i think.

  18. Need help getting etting money (help) for CNA classes

    Qbert replied to kiss04bam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    maybe scope out places you would like to work. some long term care facilities will pay for your school if you work for them for X amount of

  19. How long after you finish CNA course do you typically take the state exam?

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

    Depends if your school has state proctors exams at the school or if you have to go out of town yourself. ask the administrators [edit] I took mine at the end of my program at the

  20. anxious about starting my classes?

    Qbert replied to willthrashforcash's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When I started my CNA class there were about 5 or 6 males. 3 of us finished. It is a little weird but just be yourself and bonds will form. some girls start their own little cliques or whatever. I was...

  21. Pressing Issue - Nursing Assistant

    Qbert replied to BeOne77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't forget Hand Hygiene and Infection control! I'd put that down. If you were an employer what would YOU like to

  22. Communicating with the Elderly

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

    It always helps to assess your resident, even when waking up. Ask a couple simple questions like, (Do you know where you are right now?) (What year is it?). Try to orient them to the time and date and...

  23. Class starts June 4th, Shoe question?

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

    Really it's just a matter of trial and error. what works for one person might not work for another. Ideally get something COMFORTABLE or else your heels will hurt, your legs, knees, back. I got my...

  24. Help!!!!!! What do i do?

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

    My advice for you is to stay calm. Use common sense and let it come natural to you. Of course there is always the "Official" way your school teaches you but you rarely go "by the book" in the real...

  25. How expensive is your program?

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

    $5,500 in Southern California @ an adult school 22 month program 2 days a week local CC is $10,000 private college $20,000 2 years is kind of long but only 2 days per week so I can work full time and...