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  1. I am a worried CNA

    nursecompassion replied to Krissy NY's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    i have never witnessed anyone on my shift doing this at my ltc facility, but if i did i would definitely report it. try not to put all of us 20 somethings in the same category. there are those of us...

  2. Night Shift Differential

    nursecompassion replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a stna and I make 1.00 shift dif. I work 7p-7a. My friend who is an RN gets at least 2.00 shift dif.

  3. I am officially an RN

    nursecompassion replied to ashcake29128's topic in First Year After Licensure

    congradulations! :balloons:

  4. Im going insane!!!!

    nursecompassion replied to Lovenursinganyx's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i currently work in ltc as an stna and i totally feel for my nurses on nights. there is one unit thats really unfair for nurses to work. at night they give the alzheimers (17 r), unskilled unit (21...

  5. New Fall Students: What are you planning to do during these last precious months?

    nursecompassion replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    lots.......we are preparing for the birth of our third son, planning a trip to sandusky to stay at the great bear lodge/water park. camping/fishing out at the lake. i am planning on working right up...

  6. RN or LPN???

    nursecompassion replied to trish820's topic in General Nursing

    No, its not part time. I have all but two of my prereqs done, so I guess if I had not had them finished I probably would have had to go everyday. However, I'll only have to go Mondays till 3,...

  7. RN or LPN???

    nursecompassion replied to trish820's topic in General Nursing

    hey trish, i am also from ohio, southeastern ohio close to st.clairsville. anyway, i currently work 12's at a nursing home as an stna and start an rn program this fall at belmont. my dh and i are also...

  8. What does your post name reflect about you?

    nursecompassion replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    nursecompassion i think people think i am calling myself a compassionate nurse, but it was mostly to tell others to "nurse"

  9. Did anyone take Medical Terminology course?

    nursecompassion replied to RedSox33RN's topic in General Students

    Yes I am taking one right now. Although it is not required it is suggested taking it before starting the nursing classes and

  10. This is for school! Please respond!

    nursecompassion replied to nursecrazy's topic in General Nursing

    As an STNA in a nursing home in ohio I feel nurse to patient ratio laws are in adequate. Residents get up at ungodly hours starting at 4:30 in the morning. Some go to bed as early as 6 or 7pm. As far...

  11. Pregnancy and Nursing School

    nursecompassion replied to Daeny's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, I am married with two boys 5 and 1 and recently my dh and I found out that we are expecting our third child probably the very first or second week of nursing. (end of september) Now, I have...

  12. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    nursecompassion replied to straba's topic in General Students

    Hi, This is my third quarter at Belmont Technical College in ST.Clairsville Oh. I am alsmost finished with my general ed. requirements and my prereqs are done. Saturday I got my letter making it...

  13. How long is CNA program.

    nursecompassion replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

    In Ohio the class I took was 2 weeks from 8-4 Mon-Fri, with 2 days of clinicals included in that timeframe. After passing the class you had four months to go and take your state test. Then you become...

  14. Was this really routine? On partial birth abortions

    nursecompassion replied to geekgolightly's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What can I say on this topic? Alot, but I'll try not too. Abortion has touched members of my family. I am pro-life 100% and don't understand a Hospital with Christs name performing abortions. However,...

  15. opinion--no carb diet

    nursecompassion replied to CPB's topic in General Nursing

    I think Carbs are essential and should not be cut out of a persons diet. You just need to know the difference between the bad carbs and good

  16. Survey: Has your facility implemented nurse to patient ratios?

    nursecompassion replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility is it one nurse or one aide to 15 residents. At night for example (we have four halls and one alzheimers unit) there are usually two aides and one nurse for each hall. Two halls can...

  17. Just took NCLEX, now I'm terrified!!!

    nursecompassion replied to mitek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, Just wanted to congradulate all of you on your hard work and passing your tests! You give me hope. I still have two years to go though. sincerely,

  18. I hate it when people say this...

    nursecompassion replied to Shotzie's topic in General Nursing

    "you'll learn, it's easy." I can not stand when ppl say this. Just because something may be easy for them to understand does not make it so for

  19. belmont tech?

    nursecompassion posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Is anyone familiar with Belmont Technical College? Are you attending or have you graduated from there. Interested in hearing about your experience. sincerely

  20. Questions-a-plenty! LPN's in long-term care...

    nursecompassion replied to StephMSeattle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There are no yelling matches at my facility. Luckily I am on third and 90% of the aides on my shift are good aides. Usually I even work with my own mom! It is what you find after you get there that is...

  21. Pt found dead!!!

    nursecompassion replied to glascow's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    At my LTC facility the most common devices we use are patient protectors. In bed we use the pad. Which is half the size of a bed pad and goes underneath the sheet, if the pt or r starts to try and sit...

  22. belmont tech?

    nursecompassion replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Good luck to all of you. I know that my school also has a waiting list.

  23. Pt found dead!!!

    nursecompassion replied to glascow's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am not exactly sure what a posey vest is unless it is something I had seen in my stna class. Does it kind of criss cross and then tie to the bed itself? just curious. I know we don't use those at...

  24. Questions-a-plenty! LPN's in long-term care...

    nursecompassion replied to StephMSeattle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I totally agree with all of the posters with regard to CNA's. I am an STNA in ohio at a LTC facility, I have only been state tested since April, however I do my job better than ppl who have been an...

  25. Families (May Be Offensive)

    nursecompassion replied to nurseygrrl's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!!!! I don't know what I would have done. Instead of listening to his filthy mouth, I probably would have walked away and immediately let the supervisor deal with him. It would have been nice...