qhjumper

qhjumper

Geriatrics, skilled nursing, hospice

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  1. Do you ever question if your a good nurse?

    qhjumper replied to taralopez's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Agree, give it time. I work a 140 bed facility and it's very nice. That being said the supervisors and upper mngmt leave some to be desired and it's very political. Often you get no back up and of...

  2. New LPN students, roll call, Jan 2011, 12 month program!

    qhjumper replied to dmy222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I graduate in June!!! Sooo ready! I thought it was smoothe sailing until 3rd quarter and it's tough...soooo many meds to remember! Start early learning meds and brush up on A&P! Good luck...

  3. Where are the LPN Jobs in GA?

    qhjumper replied to Mandylpn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Did you try Henry MEdical Center in McDonough, GA? THey hire LPN's. Good

  4. Emory Midtown potential PCT job..

    qhjumper replied to Cert2Fied's topic in Georgia Nursing

    If you are close to Griffin, Ga Spalding hires new CNA's. THe pay is low and it's alot of work but you get great

  5. Griffin Tech LPN program

    qhjumper replied to gatordez's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am at Griffin Tech right now and just finished my core, applying in May. I am doing the LPN and then bridging to my RN simply because it was more cost effective for me to do so. If you're already at...

  6. Why is Holistic-ism frowned upon?

    qhjumper replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in Holistic

    I totally agree with this as well. That's why I'm a freak about organic and at least trying to be healthy but you have a

  7. Why is Holistic-ism frowned upon?

    qhjumper replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in Holistic

    i totally believe that natural and holistic can be a great thing. i agree that it is ignorant to not use western/modern when th situation calls for it. that being said, i think that diet and excercise...

  8. Share your "problem patient" stories!

    qhjumper replied to nitenite's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh my gosh this week has been the cream of the crop for our floor lol! I'm in med-surg and we get tons of hips and knees...let me tell you about one that almost made me want to slit my wrists. I knew...

  9. Willl I ever be able to go fast enough?

    qhjumper replied to Anise1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hang in there! it takes time to learn the routine. i know it took me a good 2.5 to 3 weeks to feel comfortable enough to really handle residents by myself. i learned quickly that your residents will...

  10. Any school in GA that has winter classes????

    qhjumper replied to csweetooth's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Griffin Tech does and alot are offered online. The one downfall is the enrollment proccess and they are a very unorganized school but cheap and convieniant if you can navigate the

  11. Help. Have 1st interview after Completing CNA program.

    qhjumper replied to daboman349's topic in General Nursing

    the main thing to remember is to let them know your goals of obtaining your rn and show your enthusiasm about getting exp while in school. also, they want reliable and responsible and upbeat people...

  12. What is a TYPICAL day as a CNA like?

    qhjumper replied to soon2Bcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can tell you that you must love people and be able to handle the 3 P's! Poop, Pee & Puke! You will be very tired but you end your day knowing that you're needed! I have worked all shifts and I...

  13. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    qhjumper replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LOL right! Sometimes it sucks! I'm not sure that I could be an aid forever but they are very important, afterall they do the majority of the primary care for patients. Can't we all just get along! I...

  14. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    qhjumper replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    However, I will say that there are the select few great nurses where I work and sometimes the CNA's are lazy as well. I just get frustrated altogether when patients suffer do to lazy

  15. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    qhjumper replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree that the work is hard and LTC is understaffed! The nurses are lazy and complain about how hard charting is lol! I got my CNA so thatI could get exp in the medical field while going to nursing...