nkara

nkara CNA

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  1. Got fired... again. Should I not be a nurse?

    nkara replied to Sarah K, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think you should give up if your pationate about the profession you will find your niche. I do believe the LTC facility was 100% at fault on this one and wouldn't take the blame for what you...

  2. Another Drug Dosage Question

    nkara replied to cingram03's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    God I'm taking this class in September and I hope it makes sense to me... right now this all sounds like gibberish!

  3. What the heck is the matter with my Cnas?

    nkara replied to JavaMama98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    boy I didn't take offense to your post. I believe it sounded like the aide just didn't like her job. You just can't please some people I

  4. Wondering if I should try or not

    nkara replied to jacksonsir's topic in Nursing Career

    Never hurts to try.

  5. Tattoos all over!

    nkara replied to tigertjc's topic in Men in Nursing

    where I work they ask that certain larger tats get covered or ones that patients would find

  6. Nursing Job Needed!

    nkara replied to geny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    there is a thread on here about jobs in FL and several people listed hospitals that were hiring. See if you can search for it. Good

  7. Bariatric Surgery-Need Advice

    nkara replied to MedSurgeMess's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going through the appointments for my realize band surgery and hope to have it done by end of September. I researched it and found that I would like the less invasive surgery and I'm hopeful that...

  8. Best places in Massachusetts for new nurses?

    nkara replied to vlmusicalsound's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I also noticed Mass hospitals will only hire BSN

  9. I passed Chemistry with a "C", should I retake?

    nkara replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the above.. Wait and see how your GPA is once you finish the other classes. If it isn't high enough at that point then i would retake

  10. What is the DEAL with these textbooks?

    nkara replied to 2ndLife's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Holy crap... what that for the nursing books? I'm still taking pre-req's and the cost isn't that high. I'm kinda not looking forward to that

  11. Ccri Nsg V

    nkara replied to GretaRN's topic in General Nursing

    :lol_hitti I work at Hasbro as a CNA and find this funny that the nurses are so awful to the students. Of course I work nights.. that's when the better people

  12. Can you complete all pre reqs in 2 semesters?

    nkara replied to quiteria's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It can certainly be done. I wouldn't want to do it nor could I do it. I congratulate you on being motivated and wanting to get it done quickly. I myself thought that at first I would take 2 - 3...

  13. Job Offers

    nkara replied to LifelongDream's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good for you for sticking to your guns! That's

  14. I witnessed the most horrible death last night at a LTC facility.

    nkara replied to stdntograd06's topic in General Nursing

    That was a horrible thing to go through. I don't think I would have been able to just stand there. I work in a hospital and we put the patients on CMO (comfort measures only) The nurse will give the...

  15. Weight Gain

    nkara replied to kcb007's topic in General Nursing

    The only "diet" that has worked for me was Weight Watchers but I couldn't keep the weight off permanantly.. I've decided to get Realizeband surgery and I will be having that done next month. We'll...

  16. MA CNA Salary

    nkara replied to ann22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    well I worked for only a few months in LTC in RI and was hired at the hospital here and get paid $4 hr more at the hospital. Plus I am able to perform blood draws, finger sticks, ekg's, etc. I can...

  17. MA CNA Salary

    nkara replied to ann22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    working in LTC I was offered around $10 hr... plus night differential and wknd differential. They won't pay more than that... but this is RI .... I'm right over the border so I'm thinking it might be...

  18. I dont handle lazy aides well

    nkara replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I have to say I agree with not putting up with lazy co-workers but if it's an issue with every co-worker maybe the focus needs to be on you? but on the other point it sounded like he was being lazy...

  19. Has anyone ever worked a "double shift" ie 16hr shift?

    nkara replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work 1 double a week. 3 - 11pm and then my normal shift of 11pm - 730 am.... I wouldn't be able to function if I did two days in a row of

  20. Quick question on AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS! HELP!

    nkara replied to cspink's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :clphnds:

  21. Patient Care Technician?

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

    I am a licensed CNA 2 and work in a hospital. I was trained on the job for blood draws and ECG's. My title is still CNA 2 so I believe it depends on where you

  22. volunteering at a hospital: would it give me a good idea of a nurse's enviorment?

    nkara replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if volunteering would really give you the input on what a nurse does. You won't have patient care to do or watch. I think becoming a CNA or NSA would give you a better perspective on...

  23. Sad night

    nkara replied to chellelynn25's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    That is exactly why your good at your job. You have compassion for them and don't let it get to you. Sorry for your loss and I hope you find peace with knowing you helped her so

  24. new grad offered nurse manager position

    nkara replied to aye125RN's topic in New York Nursing

    I wouldn't be comfortable but it depends on you and the facility. I've been in management in other jobs but not nursing. I wish you well in whatever you

  25. Job Offer. Should I take it????????????

    nkara replied to gerry79's topic in Texas Nursing

    I would say with this economy, escpecially in MA, it is a good offer. If can take it and get the experience it would be great. I'm sure anything is tolerable for only 1 year? Good luck to