tishirajan

tishirajan

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  1. ER Experience

    Thank you all for the great advice. I was so stunned and ill that I couldn't respond. I should've puked all over her shoes!:barf02:I will certainly report this. I don't want anyone else to be...
  2. ER Experience

    I was wondering if I should bring it to the attention of someone. Thanks for the replies. Should I send it to the CEO or the Head of
  3. Should medication aides exist?

    I have to agree with the fact that I think there shouldn't be med aides. Sorry, but I have worked with several in LTC and all they do is pass meds and do notes and act like they know it all and...
  4. Boy, Did I Feel Stupid!

    Don't ya just hate that moment of panic when you think you're running late? I've done that many times! I've jumped out of bed thinking I was so late and tried to think of what excuse I was going to...
  5. Boy, Did I Feel Stupid!

    Hehe, head is ok. Just cause a red bump in middle of my forehead. That was freaky! LOL....I literally couldn't breathe when I roused awake and realized it was pitch black. I laid there like a...
  6. Too UGLY for Nursing?

    The Bible tells us not to judge others. This family is judging a person by their appearance only. How sad it is that we can no longer feel safe from ridicule and judgment in our own churches. Why...
  7. Don't Anger The Nurse!

    A big shot business man had to spend a couple of days in the hospital. He was a royal pain to the nurses because he bossed them around just like he did his employees. None of the hospital staff...
  8. I have my FIRST INTERVIEW !!

    Ah, I see. The waiting is the hardest. Yes, I'll be taking my prerequisites starting in August at a local community college. I hope to then transfer to a university to get my BSN at a later time....
  9. Murphy's Law of CNA's!

    Your nose starts to itch the moment you get poo or some other bodily fluid on your gloved
  10. Don't Anger The Nurse!

    Hehe, I haven't seen ER in ages. I thought it was funny:chuckle There have been a few people I would have loved to do this to
  11. What is your first hint that it is gonna be a rough shift

    The call lights are ringing off the wall....ugh that's a bad
  12. My patient fell!! now in hospital...need advice

    You won't be able to prevent these things from happening. You did the right thing by easing her to the floor. Nurse12b was correct in stating that making a full assessment before transferring to the...
  13. Question re CNA Vocation

    Since you have been volunteering for Hospice you probably could just go ahead and try to get a position with them. You don't have to start out in a LTC facility or hospital. Most just start working...
  14. Need Some Wisdom

    Hey all! I'm looking to invest in some new shoes since I'm going back to work in a nursing home:w00t: The last job I had in assisted living was nothing in comparison to working in a nursing home in...
  15. Need Some Wisdom

    Great advice everyone! I'm going shopping Monday and can't wait to get me a comfy pair of
  16. I have my FIRST INTERVIEW !!

    Welcome skipi66 . Here's a good link for jobs in Ohio, I hope this helps you out. http://www.indeed.com/q-Nurse-Aide-l-Ohio-jobs.html. Good luck to you as well and let us know how it works out for...
  17. CNA course

    No problem. Hope it helps. If you need anymore info just msg me or post
  18. Its Sign Up Day

    :ancong!: I'm really proud of you and you can do this! Hang in there and keep us posted on your success. If you ever have any questions or need to vent, we're here for you! Good luck to you and...
  19. Murphy's Law of CNA's!

    HAHAHA! That is so
  20. CNA's I need some advice

    Here's a link that may help you out. I posted it in another thread. http://www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/NF/credentialing/nar/cna.pdf This will really give you an idea of what you can expect....
  21. :ancong!: and the best of
  22. CNA course

    Anywhere from 9.00 to 14.00...just depends on the facility and the amount of experience you have. Hospitals pay more than most LTC facilities
  23. I'm glad it was of help to you. If you have anymore questions don't hesitate to post them. Keep us informed on how it's going too! Best of luck to you, you're going to do
  24. I've never regretted a single minute. I've learned so much about myself and about other people. This will help me as I go into nursing school. Take the advice of the others and volunteer and try...
  25. I like the drawstrings personally. You can tighten them as tight as you need to. I have a "birth pouch" from my 2 c-sections and hysterectomy and I had the same problem too. Darn things kept...