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  1. belmont tech?

    nursecompassion replied to nursecompassion's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I live in the southeastern part of ohio towards wheeling wv. Actually I have already been accepted into the ADN program there, I am just waiting for my formal letter for fall qtr. THanks for the info,...

  2. Question about MRSA in long term care facility

    nursecompassion replied to nursecompassion's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We used to have "unit aides" who passed ice and made beds, etc, however they usually only hire them for class when we are short on help. We currently do not have any. Yes, the r do nap during the day,...

  3. Question about MRSA in long term care facility

    nursecompassion posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Recently, at my facility we have had a number of "R" sent to the hospital. Three of them came back positive with MRSA. (They did not have it before they left) Well, at our facility if the "R" has MRSA...

  4. miscarriage

    nursecompassion replied to mbelle's topic in General Nursing

    I have two beautiful boys, but before each of them I had a miscarriage. The first time I was 11.5 wks and had to have a d&c, the second time the baby stopped growing at six wks and I should have...

  5. What field of nursing would you NEVER consider working?

    nursecompassion replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I could never work in any kind of respiratory dept. Mucous gives me the gag reflex. You'd think working in a LTC facility I'd get over it. Not a chance. I love L&D, but I don't know how well...

  6. Is 11-7 shift 1st or 3rd shift?

    nursecompassion replied to goodun's topic in General Nursing

    At my LTC our shifts for STNA's are 11-7(unless you work 12's) ,5-1, 6-2, 2-10, 3-11, the nurses work either 7p-7a, or 7a-7p.' Anyway midnights or 3rd shift is 7p-7a or

  7. Anyone else experience this ... ?

    nursecompassion replied to nurstudnt546's topic in General Nursing

    I think he needs to be seen by a doctor and have a full thorough checkup. sincerely

  8. Attention all clinical instructors, would you do this??

    nursecompassion replied to RN_2_B_5/2004's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    At my college there is a waiting list so long, that I had to register summer 03, in order to get into Fall 04' ADN program. I am just thankful for that. I can't wait to get crammed with all of that...

  9. Question about MRSA in long term care facility

    nursecompassion replied to nursecompassion's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thanks, but too far too drive!:) I found out last night that that r culture came back negative, but they are still awaiting the results of the second one. Meanwhile the r was out in the hall without...

  10. The Final Stab.....

    nursecompassion replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Julie, I am a julee too. Anyway I have encountered scheduling probs at my LTC facility also. I am an STNA and an ADN student, thus unlike other aides there I work 12 hour shifts to make up for my...

  11. Question about MRSA in long term care facility

    nursecompassion replied to nursecompassion's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I actually called the rn on duty and told her about my concerns, she said that she thought it was ok for the r to be in hallways with a mask. I told her that as far as i knew the DON said no. and...

  12. Question about MRSA in long term care facility

    nursecompassion replied to nursecompassion's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The "r" in question went to the hospital due to pneumonia, also has brain cancer and did not respond to chemo, thus the "r' has begun to fill with fluid. Making r body weak and more suseptible. The...

  13. Please help me with a decision

    nursecompassion replied to guest27716's topic in Nursing Career

    my mom is an aide and has been for most of my 24 years, although on and off she worked in other professions. I remember growing up thinking I could never and would never do that , become an aide or...

  14. what do you recommend?

    nursecompassion replied to NursePru's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with you nursenatalie, before I was ever an aide I was in marketing for almost two years and I know for sure that none of the work I am doing as an STNA will help me with my test, studying,...

  15. what do you recommend?

    nursecompassion replied to NursePru's topic in General Nursing

    Agnus, I am new to this allnurses.com, in fact I just registered today, and all ready I have taken offense by what someone has posted. You. CNA's/STNA's have something in common with nurses. They are...

  16. Strongest Asset(s) for Nursing

    nursecompassion replied to Luv2banurse2004's topic in General Students

    Knowledge,Compassion, Empathy, Reliability, Ambition, and the ability to encourage and motivate other employees to do their best by setting positive examples. There are so many things I think are...