lilgecko

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1. Frustrated with new job

   lilgecko replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Make a chart for each resident and post by their bedroom doors..be specific on times for bed checks, restroom, showers, linen wash, meds administered, etc. Have the CNAs sign in ink when the task is...

2. school question

   lilgecko replied to hollyandsky's topic in General Nursing

   Try this website: http://deptets.fvct.edu/nursing/index.htm. Its free. I wish you the best of

3. Stressed, brand new CNA. Am I going to make it? :(

   lilgecko replied to Comfortably_Numb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   You need to remind yourself... the only stupid question is an unasked question. Things will all start to fall into place soon enough for you! Keep the faith. I have had receptionists at the docs...

4. CAN I GET FIRED???

   lilgecko replied to Poopsie Gigglebuns's topic in General Nursing

   I am not sure what dept you work in, but you do need to let them know. Concealing that type of injury not only puts yourself at risk for further complications, but also your patient (transfers.....

5. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

   lilgecko replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

   WOW!! I have to post again. I was an office manager for several years and YES I did write out scripts, and YES I did call them in for the pts to the pharmacy. That is NOT an uncommon practice. When...

6. Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

   lilgecko replied to LoveFromAbove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Hello... Im 42 and was just layed off from the factory. Even though I worked in the medical field 8 years ago for 13 yrs, found it very hard to get a job without updated experience in a doctors...

7. SNOTTY MA claiming to be a nurse!!!!

   lilgecko replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

   Unfortunately it is the mentality of some of the MAs~that they indeed are side by side with LPNs. Recently layed off, I am now on the wait list for nursing school, but am taking the MA course while I...