dannyc12

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1. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

   dannyc12 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

   I think scrubs demand a T shirt or other undergarment for both sexes. If a hairy chested guy goes t-shirtless (or wears a wifebeater), then gold chains and a Media mustache should be mandatory...

2. Nursing or Accounting.. Please help me decide.

   dannyc12 replied to amanda1266's topic in General Nursing

   In addition to a couple of glaring misconceptions about nursing, you appear to be motivated almost exclusively external factors. The only items you displayed any passion over were computers and...

3. Anyone regret ever having stepped foot in nursing school?

   dannyc12 replied to summersent's topic in General Students

   I don't regret it for a split second. PS: My biggest headache in nursing school thus far has been whiny

4. about what % of CNA's have back injuries?

   dannyc12 replied to michelle_d's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I find I never get hurt with the heavy ones. I use the equipment and get the help. It's the little ones that get me! Especially younger male hemiplegics. You have them on the edge of bed or...

5. new job. state is here! any tips?? please help!

   dannyc12 replied to nurserach7's topic in First Year After Licensure

   If you need help from the person training you, be very specific regarding what you need. You could say, "Please show me how to do x" or "Please take a look at patient y, I am concerned about z." She...

6. MALE CNA

   dannyc12 replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Whether it is discriminating or not has nothing to do with whether it is

7. about what % of CNA's have back injuries?

   dannyc12 replied to michelle_d's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   The injury rate is somewhere between 99.5% and 100% Studies show that body mechanics is not a primary factor in back injury rates. No amount of body mechanics is going to allow a 115 pound person to...

8. Can you have a history of depression/anxiety and be a nurse?

   dannyc12 replied to mell260's topic in General Students

   Depression and anxiety appear to have been prerequisites for my nursing

9. Why not wear a mask to 'mask' some of the smells that go along with nursing?

   dannyc12 replied to Cathylady's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I'll get back to you after I check the State Practice Acts governing obnoxiously smelly

10. Why not wear a mask to 'mask' some of the smells that go along with nursing?

    dannyc12 replied to Cathylady's topic in General Students

    Smells are a part of patient assessment. Your dentist is a goofball. Why do you feel sorry for your

11. CNA's want to share salary info?

    dannyc12 replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You may - North

12. Cna Mad About Write Up Now Making Allegations!

    dannyc12 replied to dlissa74's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds exactly like life at my old facility. CNAs who think they run the place and don't have to listen to anyone. The hell of it is - they are right. They do run the place and are accountable to...

13. What are the pre-nursing classes like?

    dannyc12 replied to TCLA's topic in General Nursing

    Physiology and Microbiology are widely considered the most challenging prerequisites for nursing school. If you work hard and spend the time, you should be able to do very well in them. (You need to...

14. Home Care Aides: Stay busy?

    dannyc12 replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This sounds like some very good feedback for your case managers (not your fellow HHAs). You should be documenting on your visit notes what you did and how you spent your time in the home. Your notes...

15. Resigning while still on orientation--do I need to give 2 weeks notice?

    dannyc12 replied to Daysleeper's topic in General Nursing

    I think we need a forum addressing the need for professional conduct while leaving a job. I gave a two week notice when I was a