nkara

nkara CNA

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  1. Got a job!

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

    That's so awesome! I'm jealous! I work nights and it took me about 6 solid months to get used to it. I go to the gym right after work in the morning. If I waiting till later I wouldn't go....

  2. CNAs inTelemetry... advice please!!

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

    I started on a med/surg floor with telemetry. It was pretty basic interview. I told them I was willing to do what needed to be done and I was eager to learn. Telemetry is easy. The box's have a...

  3. Help with Pulse Oximetry Question

    nkara replied to purplestang's topic in General Students

    I know on my floor if they aren't picking up right it's sometimes the

  4. Can they report Abandonment for 1st day on job/orientation?

    nkara replied to ohboy09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I believe as long as you explain to the company that it isn't working for you and you are sorry to leave. I'm not sure of laws and don't pretend to be. But as long as the residents are covered and not...

  5. No sleep= calling out?

    nkara replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    Nope... I work on 3 - 4 hours of sleep. On the other hand I've also work with nurses who only got less than 1 hour and they performed perfectly fine.. but annoyed

  6. TEAS test.

    nkara replied to kv07's topic in General Students

    I heard on one thread they concentrate on the math section with converting and decimals and percentages.. the science section they've said to study rocks and odd other aspects? I haven't taken it yet...

  7. Quick question on AIRBORNE PRECAUTIONS! HELP!

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

    I work with TB patients and we never put them in the same room. They are supposed to be in private isolation rooms (negative pressure) We use the N95 mask and gloves but not gowns unless they are...

  8. Critical thinking in the NCLEX exam will go a long way!

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

    do you have a list of these suffixes to know? I worked with a nurse who gave me a brief explanation but I don't remember what she

  9. answered 265 and failed for the 5x!!!!

    nkara replied to cdb6c's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with taking a break from the test. Breath and just relax. Pick a date wether it be 1 month 2 months 3 months, whatever you need to breath and relax. Then on the date you pick start your new...

  10. I can't handle it when kittens die...how can I be a nurse?

    nkara replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I'm the same way with animals. But I find when people die I'm ready for it. I've been a CNA for about 2 years now and have had plenty of deaths. I think that seeing them suffer and then finally be...

  11. NCLEX practice questions online

    nkara replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    oh thank you for all the good

  12. when working FT- how many credit hours should I take?

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

    That is wonderful you have such a support system. I think it all depends on your working hours and which classes. I myself and taking intro to health and dosage and calc starting in September. I...

  13. Fever vs. Warm Blanket

    nkara replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Emergency

    We usually remove the blankets and turn the heat down in the rooms to bring the fever down. I do believe these people think an 80 degree room is good for

  14. CCRI lpn program

    nkara replied to Blondie1988's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Chris, if you are looking into an LPN program look at the jobs around and decide if you want to stay in LTC or work in a hospital. Pretty much all of the hospitals are only hiring RN's...

  15. urgent:

    nkara replied to nanciepaul's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    can you get a printout online? I know my state I

  16. Would you not work your last year of school if you were able?

    nkara replied to KeithT66's topic in General Students

    I would say if you are ABSOLUTELY sure you have enough money for the rest of school and then how long it will take to land a job once you obtain your license then go for

  17. Community College of Rhode Island

    nkara replied to Northofnowhere's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    That's great... I wish I was done with my

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

    nkara replied to gerry79's topic in Texas Nursing

    Are you a new grad? I would say take the job as

  19. CNA student, please give advice for hospital employment

    nkara replied to SunshineCNA's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think you have all the right ideas. I also am a CNA in a hospital and getting my foot in the door consisted on apply at least 30 times and finally having an internal employee call HR to request I...

  20. how many times can you take the teas

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

    I believe my school allows you to take it once a year... they use the most recent grade? I'm not positive though. I'm in RI and not at that point

  21. How to get L&D experience

    nkara replied to jessnye's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have a question about becoming a Doula. I work full time nights at a pediatric hospital and would like to become a L&D nurse .. right now I'm a CNA. My question is become a Doula how do I...

  22. Which job to take?? Can you help?

    nkara replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I would actually suggest the hospital job also. You will use your skills and be able to move around to different

  23. Traveling to Hawaii

    nkara replied to dbrucker's topic in Travel

    I thought travel nurses were paid if they were cancelled? At least the ones I've worked with that has always been the case. I would check into that with the contract prior to

  24. Failure to thrive

    nkara replied to ringaroundtheposey's topic in Pediatric

    the babies diet is just fruit and

  25. Student Nurses automatically CNA's

    nkara replied to Ccutie515's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with