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shugrr22107NA

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  1. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    There are lots of ways to see things and I agree wholeheartedly that we are all special and important in the world of medicine. I believe this thread was (and my post was written in that spirit) one...
  2. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    This is exactly the way I feel. Every time I take report from one of our PM CNA's she is sure to tell me how many "Aqua checks" I need to do....(Accucheck, like it says ON THE LID!!!) I deduct points...
  3. uncomfortable "selling" myself

    Thanks for being a part of my recovery. It's a WE program and HE takes care of all of us, if we just get out of His way! I have an interview with a great hospital today, I think I'll just do what YOU...
  4. DukeRaleigh CNA wages?

    Online app, 4 days ago, I interview today, I'll let you know how it goes! Thanks for the reply! I LOVE team work, we should function as an interdisciplinary TEAM with positive PT outcome as the goal....
  5. I recently had a pt who brought a blanket from home... they must have dogs, I could smell wet dog in the hallway before even entering the room, like you said,nice lady, smelly blanket! A nurse...
  6. Your favorite nursing gadget?

    TAPE! (after my 4 color pens of
  7. North Carolina Roll Call

    CNA, Former Computer geek, Studying for Unit Clerk, waiting for my Higher Power's direction on the next step in this segment of my journey.... Working in Wilmington now but I'm looking for a move...
  8. No More Fingersticks for Techs!!

    I'm a CNA and we do the accuchecks for AC&HS pts. My usual Pt load is 8-11 pts and if there are alot who require it can be pretty daunting to get the numbers to the responsible RN. If I have alot...
  9. women working with women, why its so hard

    What other people really think about me is none of my business. If I go to work, am a friendly and helpful person doing all I can for the patients (The reason I am in nursing...) I have done my part....
  10. 4th time with a pass

    Congratulations! My Nursing teacher always began the class with a prayer that we would be guided from above as "His hands"...I believe you will be an asset to medicine and to His children as long as...
  11. Will I survive this?

    THAT's the nurse I want to be each day....starting as an NA @ 40 and finding alot of the same pitfalls...if you can do it, I can do it! Thanks for sharing your courage! I emailed your quote above to...
  12. Will I survive this?

    "This job rocks. It's hard as hell, my feet hurt, and it's terrifying. But if it's YOUR mom who is assigned to me, you would want ME as her nurse. My energy and focus is on HER and not what my...
  13. Wasted Years

    My sponsor reminds me often...Page 449...Acceptance is the answer to all my problems today. It's either that or change, I can choose to change it if I can or not repeat the past. Staying in today as...
  14. Hi, I'm Marla and I'm an Alcoholic

    Well said my friend...grateful for those who have come before me to carry the message. It's a good day to be
  15. uncomfortable "selling" myself

    Before sharing my story, my sponsor taught me to clear my mind of my own words and ask my Higher Power to speak thru me, it has worked on many occasions where I would have had trouble making my...
  16. Approaching 11 months and life is good.

    Alive & sober by God's grace I have not found it necessary to take a drink since 2-21-2007. My life and those around me have begun to heal and I've discovered Nursing as a calling. I constantly...
  17. ecg test yourself strips may help...

    If you're using Mozilla Firefox browser try pressing the CNTRL Key and the Plus sign a few times, this increases the size of the web page displayed. Thanks for reposting the link! A great resource!