sabby09

sabby09 specializes in dementia/alzehimers,rehab,hospice.

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1. issues within the nicu

   sabby09 posted a topic in NICU

   Hi everyone, I am a nursing student and I have to write an argumentative paper on ethical issues and issues within the nicu and care for the babies. if anyone has any ideas on issues or worked in the nicu and had to deal with ethics please post below...

2. how much do you make?

   sabby09 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi I was wondering how much everyone was making as a cna. in the state of illinois(bloomington/normal area) i make $10.50 an hour(2nd & 3rd shift /$10 for 1st shift) and can increase yearly. how much are you making in your area along with the s...

3. help! patient refusing care

   sabby09 replied to sabby09's topic in CNA/MA

   thanks coffeemate for your reply it made me feel a little better. what made me feel worst was it was a simple mistake that the staff made me feel like was the worst thing ever. and trust me i have been in search of the other cnas and even asked for h...

4. Odds of being employed as a gay CNA?

   sabby09 replied to camci's topic in CNA/MA

   i guess it depends on whos doing the hiring. i actually have an "obvious gay guy" working at my job who has a high pitched voice and acts very feminine yet he's been there for a long time(hes in his 20's too) his ex boyfriend even calls the job for h...

5. help! patient refusing care

   sabby09 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   i recently got a cna job(1st job) working at a nursing home and this is my 3rd week there. i work 2nd shift and was taking care of 13 people by myself last night. well this patient refused my care and didnt want me to change,talk or even touch her. i...

6. Interview @ Mount Sinai!!!!

   sabby09 replied to rastanursern's topic in NICU

   good luck!! btw did you get the job?

7. I am a 'Cuddler' in the NICU ...anyone else?

   sabby09 replied to NeoRNtobe's topic in NICU

   im definately a cuddler. its SO hard to not get attached to those babies. i volunteered last year in the mbu and could rock the healthy babies. not only that but i was able to see a live birth even hold the ladies legs. i cant wait until i finish nur...

8. is nicu stressful?

   sabby09 posted a topic in NICU

   My dream job of course would be a level III nicu nurse and i was wondering is the nicu stressful? and whats the most stressful experiences you've had working in that department?

9. nicu questions. so confused!

   sabby09 replied to sabby09's topic in NICU

   thank you for your replies. i started shadowing at hospitals in the maternal-newborn unit when i was 17 and loved it! recently i called around a couple of hospitals to see if i can shadow in the nicu.Hopefully i will hear from the very soon!

10. nicu questions. so confused!

    sabby09 posted a topic in NICU

    HI everyone, im new to the group just signed up today.im 18 and starting nursing school in a month. My goal is to become a level III nicu nurse but im unsure about how to become one. After i finish nursing school what certifications should i have? do...