nkara

nkara CNA

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  1. Question about giving O2

    nkara replied to xiongmao's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I give a patient O2 and I'm a CNA .. if the patient needs it. I just let the nurse

  2. My L&D misadventure

    nkara replied to labordude's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Isn't that discrimation? I would consult with legal experts on this. I too worked with a male nurse and he was excellent. I think that's horrible that you are being refused jobs which you are...

  3. I passed NCLEX!!! For those who cannot afford Kaplan...

    nkara replied to 25seaturtles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's great! Congratulations!!!!!:yelclap: I'm so happy to see this post. I don't have the money for the other study guides people are posting so I'm very happy to see this.

  4. Two questions!

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

    I started out back when I was 14 as a CNA and didn't like it at the time. Decided that it wasn't for me and went into finance and banking. Fast forward 20 years and I got laid off from the last 3...

  5. Can any Patient Care Techs tell me how much your training cost?

    nkara replied to Miwila's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    whoa! I'm a CNA II at a hospital and I went to a state college and paid $700 for mine.. Plus the license fee for the

  6. Have to leave my town on sort of an urgent basis, is this a good option?

    nkara replied to SunnyPupRN's topic in Travel

    I would say go for it! Get out of the situation and get safe. Take an assignment and who knows you might be able to network in the area and you can get a permanent job. I know the agencies will not...

  7. Lost, Afraid and feeling like a failure...now what?

    nkara replied to JVRB4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Doesn't sound much different than the med/surg floor I was on. Try a clinic

  8. New grad starting @ the NEW Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC in the PICU!!!

    nkara replied to aljRN32's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    that's so awesome! congratulations to all ..... Give's me hope for when I

  9. If healthcare reform resulted in salary caps of $40k for nurses would you stay?

    nkara replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    I would do it... who cares about the salary. I'm in it for the patients.

  10. What does the NCLEX want for RSV? Contact or Droplet?

    nkara replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    wow.. it's droplet on my pedi floor

  11. States Hiring New Grads

    nkara replied to restless09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have a question about new grads accepting jobs in other states. Did you apply prior to graduation? and did you take the NClex prior to moving? I'm a little concerned about this process. I won't...

  12. Why won't anyone hire new grads?

    nkara replied to LvHaloRN's topic in Nevada Nursing

    go on google and search for New Grad positions. I found quite a few. Of course some of them were in other states but I'm keeping an open

  13. TEAS Breakdown questions

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

    Ick! I'm glad I read this post. My hardest part is the conversions... I better crack down on them. Pint to Qt and all that stuff.

  14. New Nurse who hates her job...nursing is not what I thought

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

    I wouldn't give up hope. You might be cut out for a different floor or spcialty. Try going for a different job and see how you do.

  15. Contact Precautions: You should know them forwards and backwards

    nkara replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Excellent resource. Thank

  16. LOVE maternity nursing so far!

    nkara replied to fsaav's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is exactly what I am looking to do once I graduate and obtain my RN license as well. I've been looking into becoming a Doula so I can have the experience and possibly volunteering at the womens...

  17. Job shadowing a nurse

    nkara replied to ForensicMI's topic in Michigan Nursing

    "Oguesswhat" That's exactly what I would like to do when I get my RN license. How will you go about getting hired? I'm looking online now and willing to move if I have to but wanted to know how...

  18. Why do people try to discourage you? :(

    nkara replied to drinkmoresoup's topic in General Students

    you need new

  19. Are all LTC jobs like this?

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

    Yes they are all like this. At least all of the ones I've worked for. Seems that they hate their jobs and take it out on anyone who doesn't stand up for themselves. IE: the new guy. I worked at a LTC...

  20. Staple Removal

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

    I know from my personal experience it hurts! I had 20 staples in my back and it felt

  21. How do you function on little or no sleep?

    nkara replied to Jewl's topic in General Students

    you get used to it. I work nights and get about 5 - 7 hours of sleep usually. Sometimes more sometimes less. But believe me your body adjusts to less sleep. Also drink ... stay

  22. struggling in Anatomy

    nkara replied to tamaraglennon's topic in General Nursing

    congrats on the grades you did get and don't beat yourself up over it. Some people just don't test well. Maybe your second guessing yourself? I'm nervous about this class as well. Not sure when...

  23. New Grad RN Need Career Advice, possibly Labor and Delivery Position?

    nkara replied to MimismomRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm also not in l&d but that is my goal. You could work in the delivery room or be a post-partum nurse. I know my cousin did it for years and loved it. Sounds like an exciting and nervous...

  24. New Grad RN-->No Jobs, Then what?

    nkara replied to lperkrn's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm not in this boat yet but I would suggest maybe continuing your education if you can. It won't hurt to get more degree's and until them try picking up home health care or LTC

  25. I'm regretting passing up a job opportunity...

    nkara replied to kythe's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck. It never hurts to let them know you are still interested and maybe they either didn't find someone else or that person might not work out and they will call you!