VampyrSlayer

VampyrSlayer CNA

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  1. condom catheters

    VampyrSlayer replied to 84RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm I was taught to pull the foreskin back but next time they ask me to put one on I'll try that! We very rarely use it on him. He's comfort measures so the only reason we do it is because he...

  2. condom catheters

    VampyrSlayer replied to 84RN's topic in General Nursing

    It's really hit or miss. I'm a new cna but I've learned that I need to take my time doing it...not that it always helps. We found with one of our elderly male patients that it goes on fine, you pull...

  3. Work Schedule

    VampyrSlayer replied to dousei987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't want to work both day AND night shift. It messes up your circadian rhythm to the point of getting

  4. Funny - Tech Broken, Use "Old School" Sphygmomanometer

    VampyrSlayer replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Also, my LTCF doesn't have the auto ones... only manual. And you're lucky if you can find both the bp cuff and a stethoscope on one nurses cart without hunting down another

  5. Funny - Tech Broken, Use "Old School" Sphygmomanometer

    VampyrSlayer replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It was required for my class. I didn't get it on the exam, but a classmate did. I think it's very important. Of course, practice makes perfect and if you are in LTC there are going to be people with...

  6. It's Wrong! (A night shift perspective)

    VampyrSlayer replied to Sixtyseven's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't really mind living where I work right now, but only if I had a private room. We have a dining room where you get two options (but can order other stuff if you're not feeling the choices)....

  7. Is there a chance for me?

    VampyrSlayer replied to gracilis's topic in General Nursing

    Clinical career training offers lna classes all over nh I'm not sure bout

  8. What's the difference between an OB/GYN nurse and a CNM/what's it like?

    VampyrSlayer replied to Grier's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Maybe ultrasound tech might work for you if you're interested in the actual visualization of babies inside the womb. Not to say you shouldn't pursue nursing if that's what you want, just another...

  9. This Blows Every Other ED Visit Out of the Water

    VampyrSlayer replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in Emergency

    Wouldn't this count as being a harm to

  10. Is there a chance for me?

    VampyrSlayer replied to gracilis's topic in General Nursing

    By online do you mean one of those for-profit, non-accredited, extremely expensive schools? I'm not sure how you could get a nursing degree online (other than advanced or bridge programs) as you need...

  11. Is there a chance for me?

    VampyrSlayer replied to gracilis's topic in General Nursing

    CCV is a great first step! If there's an entrance exam to your nursing school try to ace that too. I don't know how uvm evaluates nursing admissions but maybe volunteering at a hospital and/or getting...

  12. Need help having problems with my teacher and the program

    VampyrSlayer replied to CNAintraining's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Everything here in NH is wonky. I figure it has to be to have the word "die" in its state motto and on license

  13. Need help having problems with my teacher and the program

    VampyrSlayer replied to CNAintraining's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I go by "aide". So much easier

  14. Need help having problems with my teacher and the program

    VampyrSlayer replied to CNAintraining's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In different states it's Lna instead of cna. NH has lnas while most other states are CNAs... I don't think we have more training...definitely not as much as

  15. Need help having problems with my teacher and the program

    VampyrSlayer replied to CNAintraining's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm confused... What's the difference between cna and Lna then?

  16. I dread going to work everyday!

    VampyrSlayer replied to FutureLPN16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in this boat... Kinda. I'm new at my cna job (grad in July) and I feel so overwhelmed and my body is screaming at me. Even though I come home exhausted, shower, get in bed and read I cannot fall...

  17. Question

    VampyrSlayer posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I'm a prenursing student, hoping to be admitted to ADN for fall 2015. I have heard repeatedly that you should start studying NCLEX questions as soon as you start NS... Would there be any point at...

  18. Question

    VampyrSlayer replied to VampyrSlayer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bahaha! That's not me! I wish he was

  19. Should I quit my job, sell my house and sail to Hawaii?

    VampyrSlayer replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    YOU SHOULD

  20. The best excuses for positive drug screens

    VampyrSlayer replied to rnaturcervix's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How about it's their choice to get pregnant at all (barring rape) and the fact that they're a drug addict, know it, and are going to be harming their child. There's all sorts of tests pregnant women...

  21. Freaking out

    VampyrSlayer replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    Or you could do what I was gonna do if my mom couldn't come. Offer to pay a friends return airfare and share a hotel room along the way. They get a free road

  22. Freaking out

    VampyrSlayer replied to raindrop's topic in Travel

    I wouldn't have done Cali to Boston by myself (I made my mom drive with me) because you go hundreds of miles with no civilization through deserts with no cell service. I drove from Arkansas to nh...

  23. The hours a CNA works

    VampyrSlayer replied to janisdoc's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with 12 hour shifts. Where I work there are a couple of cnas that come in only on weekends. Two 16 hour shifts.

  24. Night Shift and Your Health - Advice Needed

    VampyrSlayer replied to Maymie's topic in Nursing Career

    In the end, your health is all you've got. I am somewhat of a night owl, definitely not an early bird. I did night shift at a hotel for 3 years. The first year was fine, but the last two were...

  25. As a nursing student I'm afraid of _____. (fill in the blank)

    VampyrSlayer replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    1. That I'll suck. 2. That I won't like it 3. Spiders...always