nkara

nkara CNA

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  1. New NICU nurse

    nkara replied to sjc80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That's awesome you were able to get into NICU right out of school. That is a unit I would love to break into once I get my license also. The orientation period seems really short but I'm sure...

  2. Torn....what would you do if you were in my shoes?

    nkara replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    I would say go for the coporate job also... but keep the RN license and get something per diem or maybe home care. You can do the best of both worlds...

  3. Use some class/compassion

    nkara posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think this forum is the best thing I have found. I have found alot of good information and suggestions. I just wanted to ask all who post or reply to a question to please use some compassion....

  4. Frustrated New Grad

    nkara replied to newPsychNP's topic in Emergency

    You can do the EMT-B online ???? where is

  5. What if Nursing pays $15/hr...

    nkara replied to mattfd37's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I'm with the poster above me:yeahthat:... I was a mortgage underwriter for 20 years... I took a 50% pay cut to be a CNA and now I'm taking pre-reqs. I loved the job when I was 14 but didn't have the...

  6. What is the proper way to TAKE OFF and PUT on PPE and wash hands in the process

    nkara replied to Lil_Mama4sho1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the N95 mask is used when droplet precautions needed not just for TB patients. I have used it for Swine and other instances as

  7. Not sure of what to do

    nkara replied to sjenn511's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I took the CNA route just to see if I could handle the job. When I learned I could I decided to go forward with pre-req's for nursing and where I work I draw blood but I don't have a phleb cert. I...

  8. Scared To Pick A Date

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

    take the plunge! Worst case is you fail right? But you'll get it over with and more than likely you WILL pass anyway.

  9. Question to NEW GRADS in the OR

    nkara replied to phluteloop's topic in Operating Room

    I wanted to say thanks to the OP and all the comments.... I too have been thinking that would be an area I wanted to get into after graduation.... I currently work as a CNA in a children's hospital....

  10. need opinions on my LTC job

    nkara replied to The Bell Jar's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It doesn't sound like a safe environment for you or the residents. I commute 45 minutes to where I work in a hospital and I wouldn't go back to LTC. I love it here. Good

  11. **St. Johns, Beaumont, or Henry Ford...Job opprotunity question**

    nkara replied to Dream2011's topic in Michigan Nursing

    LOl No you never get used to the smell.. the worst thing is the beginning of your shift and then ALL night long you still smell it! It's kinda like a bathtub full of chocolate milk looking, foul...

  12. Frustrated New Grad

    nkara replied to newPsychNP's topic in Emergency

    how about picking up some home care? You'll be getting experience, create your own hours and still be able to take the masters program without pulling out your

  13. Long term care or clinic job?

    nkara replied to shine123's topic in General Nursing

    without a doubt the clinic

  14. Everyone has a 4.0 GPA!!

    nkara replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    I think the OP was just nervous and trying to get an insight for the requirements of the program. I would hope she didn't mean any offense by it? But working full time and being pregnant, with the...

  15. Question about Hoyer Lift and Patient With Severe Muscle Atrophy

    nkara replied to WoofyMutt80's topic in General Nursing

    With home care cases a Hoyer lift is one person. With the hospital or ltc facilities it is a 2 person. If your not comfortable with this assignment the agency should place you with another case. I...

  16. I don't feel so bad anymore about being older and starting new

    nkara replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    You're still younger than me! I'm 40 and starting over.. to me this is a new career. Did mortgage underwriting, we all know where that went, now I'm a CNA taking pre-req's to get my RN license. I...

  17. Unpaid New Grad training program...

    nkara replied to Breezy Girl's topic in California Nursing

    I would also say to take it. Good experience and a guaranteed job in three months.. as apposed to still looking and maybe in three months still not having a job? If you can afford to do it I would...

  18. I have my FIRST INTERVIEW !!

    nkara replied to crystal25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Seriously! what state? But she might be working on per diem pay and you'll be getting full time with bene's? If that's the case you always get lower pay. But look at it this way.. you'll get...

  19. Intracranial pressure vs. hypovolaemia -- which is first priority???

    nkara replied to davidthenurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    hypovolaemic will be the first issue... I'm glad to see even though I haven't gone to clinicals yet I know the difference with this question. Being a CNA is definitely worth

  20. Dun....dun....DUN!

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

    :rckn:

  21. Everyone has a 4.0 GPA!!

    nkara replied to NursingStudent5548's topic in General Nursing

    Well either she lied or she test's better than she speaks? Some people have better book smarts than common sense. I'm also assuming that most of them with the 4.0 were telling you the truth...

  22. When did you know what specialty you wanted?

    nkara replied to peytonsmom's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a little way off to get my RN license but working as a CNA in pediatrics is the best. I think I would like to do L&D or NICU. I love working with kids but I would love to be a part of...

  23. Use some class/compassion

    nkara replied to nkara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Now this is what I'm talking about.. everyone has an opinion. Everyone who posted is telling the forums what they think in a respectful way. I would love to be in a room with Donald Trump! Let me...

  24. Use some class/compassion

    nkara replied to nkara's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :trout: I just don't get that one? Why would you poke someone with a fish?!

  25. Peds Hospitals Hiring?

    nkara replied to Rianna1's topic in Pediatric

    there was another thread about this.. search for it and there are plenty of people offering advice on who is hiring. I know where I work in RI they hire new grads for pedi positions but it's a...