nkara

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  1. Fresh Grad, New Job...stressed out

    nkara replied to welfaremedic13's topic in General Nursing

    Things will absolutely get better. You will have good days and bad days and will learn from each and every one of them. Good luck, take a breath and just smile.

  2. I'm 39 and want to become a nurse.

    nkara replied to quinnsite's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I say GO for it! I started again at 39 after being in the banking/mortgage industry for the past 20 odd years. I'm starting out as a CNA and continuing my education. I know in the long run it is...

  3. Working as a CNA while getting BSN.

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

    I work as a CNA at a pedi hospital nights. I'm taking my pre-req's at the moment and hopefully when I can apply into the nursing program I'll be able to do the night or weekend program. I love...

  4. Eclipes Blackout Curtians

    nkara replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I have a sleep mask and earplugs.. they work

  5. The Dreaded Death Bath and a Moral/Ethical Dilemma?

    nkara replied to Be_Moore's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've been told that technically if you "pull" on the draw sheet it's considered a

  6. clinicals start tuesday - need advice!

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

    Don't be nervous. The facilities you go to are used to having students there. The residents love having new people to chat with and they will tell you what they want done. You won't be left alone and...

  7. Took NCLEX this morning....WOWZERS, what a test

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

    Sounds promising.. congratulations!

  8. How to apply knee high stocking

    nkara replied to crystalomly's topic in General Nursing

    Teds are hard to put on anyone.. very tight fitting. I found a trick similar to a previous poster... use the bad it comes in and place in on the patients foot. Put the stocking on and pull it up...

  9. CNA! Should I get my Phlebotomy and EKG too? Please help before I waste money!

    nkara replied to Nscrkrs's topic in Nursing Career

    I work in a hospital and draw blood with no training. I wish I had taken a phlebotomy

  10. The Woman's Hospital of Texas

    nkara replied to marly1401's topic in Texas Nursing

    Oh I'm jealous! Good luck on your

  11. Working with mostly women. Heaven or Hell?

    nkara replied to lsvalliant's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm hyjacking your post. I'm a woman and I'd much rather work with

  12. California nurses & others who can't find jobs- read this!

    nkara replied to Valerie Salva's topic in General Nursing

    I actually looked at the original poster as being helpful telling us there ARE jobs in CA for nurses..... The pay is equal to where I live for new grads if that is who they will

  13. Refusal of Blood

    nkara replied to crawlyberry's topic in Critical Care

    unfortunately it is a patient's right to refuse

  14. 1st nursing job in a doctor's office - a little wierded out

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

    I would definitely look into this. Hopefully they are not working under you license to perform these

  15. CNA > LPN >RN or CNA > RN

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

    I would say just go for the RN. Most hospitals now are phasing out LPN positions so you might have a harder time finding a job with just an LPN license if that is where you would like to

  16. Delegation Question - Glucose checks

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

    I perform fingersticks and blood draws.. my title is a CNA II

  17. CLINIC MANAGER PAY-Fresenius

    nkara replied to thanson809's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I've actually only heard good things about

  18. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    nkara replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I love this thread! I especially appreciate the one's who went for the NICU jobs and got them. This is what I'm planning on doing. Even relocating! I still have a few years before I need to worry...

  19. Now the wait begins! (CCRI)

    nkara replied to MrsPeep's topic in General Nursing

    I think people that are still on the waiting list are being called as well. I'm not sure how they are doing it but I have heard a few people who were on the waiting list and did get in and then I...

  20. Looking for Pointers from Current CNAs

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

    my advice is always remember that patient in the bed could be your mother, father, uncle, etc. How would you want them to be treated? It is not an easy job and it is stressful but treat them with the...

  21. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    nkara replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    eewww!!!! Ok I thought I've seen it all but I guess not now. My grossest was probably the 98 yo with projectile vomit of blood. He made it fromt he bed to the

  22. Patient called me Chubby... LOL

    nkara replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Being beligerant to a patient isn't the right answer. At least with psych patients. My boss had someone call her "fat" and she just looked at him and said "oh jeez.. I thought I was pleasantly...

  23. A Nursing Career Over 50

    nkara replied to m9791l's topic in Men in Nursing

    It's absolutely possible. I work with a nurse who left the financial world and received her RN license at the age of 50. I'm kinda in the same boat. I left the mortgage business and now I'm...

  24. Tetanus Shot--Did yours hurt??

    nkara replied to avidhunter3's topic in General Students

    Every time I have gotten a tetorifice shot it hasn't hurt? I guess I'm just weird like that. No soreness after

  25. Juggling Nursing School at Night and a Full-Time Job

    nkara replied to OKS10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm working 40 hours nights and I will make it doable .. right now I am doing the pre-req's but once I get into the nursing program I'll be doing the nights or weekend progran for my ASN. I do know...