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  1. OMG Say it correctly!

    susanlwins replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some of the CNAs I give report to, when I say "This patient is on iso for MRSA", I have seen them write "Mersa" or even "Merced". Really? It's one of the most common infections in the hospital. How...

  2. 2013-2014 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    susanlwins replied to AccelCNL's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm also thinking about applying for this, but like you am leaning towards OB nursing and am not sure that I want to do 2 years at a community clinic immediately after graduation. I am afraid I will...

  3. HRSA/Nurse Corps Scholarship is now OPEN!

    susanlwins replied to conursetobe's topic in General Students

    I am applying also. Starting my ADN program in 2 weeks, and I am in the first financial preference group, so we will see what happens. There is a webinar next week on the 20th in the evening where...

  4. First stop CNA next stop RN

    susanlwins replied to cnastriving2brn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'll be starting nursing school in April, and have been a CNA for 3 years in both LTC and the hospital. You are making a great decision - you will learn so much that you can take with you into your...

  5. What's the weirdest thing management has said to you?

    susanlwins replied to monkeybug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Management told me that before leaving a patient's room, I should be writing down on their whiteboard the time that I will be returning to their room for the next round (we are expected to round on...

  6. Current Lake Washington (LWIT) RN students?

    susanlwins posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi. I am finishing my prereqs and am going to apply to LWIT as well as several other area schools. I haven't heard a lot about Lake Washington's RN program. Current students, or recent grads,...

  7. Current Lake Washington (LWIT) RN students?

    susanlwins replied to susanlwins's topic in Washington Nursing

    I just saw that your responded - thanks for being willing to share info. I am applying for spring quarter (having a baby in January, or else I would be going with my original plan and starting in a...

  8. TEAS V and school policy

    susanlwins replied to GivingLove's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    That is a stupid reason to have such a restrictive policy. My school lets you do one retake after a 30 day waiting period. Then, you can't take it again for another year. It gives everyone a chance...

  9. Hardest part of nursing school

    susanlwins replied to amf1987's topic in General Students

    Thank you for mentioning that "there really is no such thing as a 2 year RN. There is a solid year of prereqs.) I am finishing my prereqs (took me 2 1/2 years going part time), and there were...

  10. Tips on getting an A in A&P1?

    susanlwins replied to avalee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I also got an A in A&P 1. I agree with kamecee that you have to study as you go. Do not plan on cramming sessions to get you by with a good grade. I read the material before lectures, so that I...

  11. Is anyone getting into nursing programs with a realistic GPA?

    susanlwins replied to Era324's topic in Washington Nursing

    I agree that grades are not the ONLY thing that is important, and if you feel this way, apply to a school that looks at interviews, recommendations, and experience in health care as a major part of...

  12. Does your unit have to absorb the cost of sitters?

    susanlwins replied to NBMom1225's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can empathize with your situation completely. Our unit is the same, as are most hospital units, it seems. When we have a sitter, a CNA is pulled from the floor, leaving the other CNA's, RN's, and...

  13. Feeling lost and discouraged in clinical....

    susanlwins replied to aweldon001's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on making it this far - you will be fine. It takes a LONG time to get confident with even basic skills like bed baths. It will come with time. And even then, sometimes you will...

  14. Feeling lost and discouraged in clinical....

    susanlwins replied to aweldon001's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on making it this far - you will be fine. It takes a LONG time to get confident with even basic skills like bed baths. It will come with time. And even then, sometimes you will...

  15. Do you have time to give baths?

    susanlwins replied to stellaRN1983's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! I am a nursing assistant in a hospital now, and I see my job as assisting my RN's with WHATEVER they need help with/don't have time for. I realize not all CNA's have this understanding of...

  16. ADN=RN

    susanlwins replied to Birdbr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The bottom line is, as with a lot of things in life, what is good for one person is not necessarily good for everyone. That is why (thankfully), when it comes to getting into the field of nursing,...

  17. I'm tired of working full time!

    susanlwins replied to h_kitty's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You can do it! Just keep telling yourself, one foot in front of the other. One day at a time. It will all be worth it, and there are TONS of us out here doing the same thing - sometimes just knowing...

  18. New Grad Entitlement

    susanlwins replied to SunshineAnytime's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for being so honest. I applaud your accomplishment at completing nursing school, and know that, just like any job, you will get the hang of it and succeed. I was raised in the generation...

  19. If us nurses could invent something, what would we choose?

    susanlwins replied to nursn4u11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ostomy bag with a slide mechanism for easy emptying. And a rolling bed mattress (like a conveyor belt from head to toe) so you could boost someone with the push of a button - no muscles

  20. New CNA trying to develope a routine/issues with other CNA's

    susanlwins replied to hajile's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That is horrible. I am so sorry that you are having to deal with that for your first job. Bottom line, the other CNA, no matter what kind of power trip they are on, are not your supervisor. They are...

  21. First Day Blues

    susanlwins posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been a CNA for a year and a half in LTC, and have been orienting to my new hospital job on the Neuro/Tele unit for the last 2 weeks. Today was my first day on my own, post-orientation, and it...

  22. Horrified by lazy CNA's, is this the norm?!

    susanlwins replied to DBK99's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All I can say is, you have to decide whether you are going to be part of the solution or part of the problem. Don't join in and become these people. Not wiping someone is enough to get you fired, in...

  23. Searching for a job is unbelievably frustrating.

    susanlwins replied to pinkstethoscope's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't give them a bunch of info about yourself over the phone. Go to the facility, fill out the application, and find out the name and number of the HR person and when they will be in the facility....

  24. CNA in LTC vs. a hospital setting

    susanlwins replied to Ashmeg87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work at a LTC and now also on the med/tele/neuro floor at hospital. The main difference to me is a)hospital you have a lot more support from nursing staff and management; b) hospital you will have...

  25. Measuring Respirations.

    susanlwins replied to Thujone's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Watch chest rise and fall for respirations. It is easy if they are wearing a striped gown or shirt - just find where the stripes are moving. I always take their pulse for 30 seconds, multiply by 2,...