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    NOC Shift

    boogalina replied to Dawnski's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No Doz (or the generic house brand) is good if you don't like coffee. If you can't find good blackout shades, you can make good ones out of fleece blankets. And the tip about taking a power nap...
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    Problem with taking Blood pressure. grr.

    boogalina replied to Sheenabush's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You might want to purchase an inexpensive BP cuff (I got one at a pharmacy for about $15) and then practice, practice. This will help your confidence on this skill. Good luck! You can do
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    What did you wear to your CNA interview?

    boogalina replied to VagusX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wore scrubs to apply (was what I had on because I was going to class after that) and black pants, black loafers and a sweater to my interview. I tried to go for a professional, unassuming look. I...
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    Comfortable shoes? Do they exist?

    boogalina replied to Double-Helix's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Sorta. . .the answer is highly individual. Many love Dansko clogs. The only thing that works for me are the Wolverine Aurora Oxford with the Individual Comfort System (they have a circular insert...
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    Incompetent nursing assistants

    boogalina replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in General Nursing

    Ummmmm...where are the aides receiving their training. If it's in-house at your facility, that might be the problem...also length of time on the job and aide to patient ratio could be
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    Anyone start as a CNA in their forties?

    boogalina replied to heartbeep's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    @ text42cares -
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    Anyone start as a CNA in their forties?

    boogalina replied to heartbeep's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am 44, and decided to become a CNA because I wanted to learn proper bedside nursing skills, and make sure that healthcare was right for me. My journey started last December with application into a...
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    Disrespected daily by residents

    boogalina replied to b.randolph's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Labels are for canned goods. I agree that these residents should not refer to OP by her race, but by her name. If they can't remember it, "Miss" is certainly acceptable. I've lost track of the...
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    How would YOU like to see a nurse portrayed in the media?

    boogalina replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    Aha....ONE realistic portrayal - in the movie "Crazy
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    Chemeketa Community College Applicants 2011

    boogalina replied to IHAVEHOPE's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm in!
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    Chemeketa Community College Applicants 2011

    boogalina replied to IHAVEHOPE's topic in Oregon Nursing

    There were 26 alternates from the 2010 application
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    Chemeketa Community College Applicants 2011

    boogalina replied to IHAVEHOPE's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Got 365 (includes 5 alternate points).
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    How do you handle the smells?

    boogalina replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    Shaving cream is awesome...great for cleaning BM off skin or out of an ostomy bag...deodorizes as a bonus. Mentholatum just inside the nostrils is good too...not quite as powerful as Vicks, but...
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    Nursing students who do not understand what nursing is about

    boogalina replied to DNS on the go's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    The solution to many of the problems noted by the OP and others would be to require licensure of a prospective nursing student as a CNA before allowing him/her into a nursing education program. After...
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    Looking professional all day long . . .

    boogalina replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in General Nursing

    It's OK that you belong to those of us who are not hair-talented. My daughter and I both have long hair and hate headbands. For me, the Topsy-Tail is awesome. . .because pulling the hair through...
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    How do I tell staff members apart?

    boogalina replied to xInspiredx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When my DH was recently in the hospital, I appreciated the color coding of uniforms by position, so I could phrase requests appropriately, e.g.; ask the CNA to check with the nurse about him receiving...
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    Anyone waiting to hear from Chemeketa?

    boogalina replied to Kuku1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I think I was an alternate because of full score (310) and probably a pretty good essay performance. All I can figure (concerning why I wasn't admitted) is that there were alternates (extra 5 points)...
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    Anyone waiting to hear from Chemeketa?

    boogalina replied to Kuku1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    There are other courses that will help you meet the CIS requirement - CIS 101 will do it, and it is 3
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    Anyone waiting to hear from Chemeketa?

    boogalina replied to Kuku1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Yamhill County is within the Chemeketa district. Chemeketa has a satellite campus
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    Anyone waiting to hear from Chemeketa?

    boogalina replied to Kuku1981's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I am alternate #15 > Hopefully this will help me get in next year. I had a score of 310. Was invited to and completed the essay. My letter said 48 accepted, 26 placed on alternate list. No...
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    Does anyone have a good site/advice for breastfeeding?

    boogalina replied to friendlysmile's topic in General Nursing

    "The Nursing Mother's Companion" by Kathleen Huggins totally saved my sanity when I was having trouble feeding our first. . .Amazon has it, or you may be able to find it locally at a book store. I...
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    Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

    boogalina replied to Rachel-EMT's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Had to write the essay, no specific feedback received on it or reason for
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    Applicants to PDX area Nursing Schools 2010

    boogalina replied to Rachel-EMT's topic in Oregon Nursing

    DH and I applied to OHSU's accelerated BSN program. Both rejected (received letters on 3/26). Bummer. Both had 4.0 GPA's in all pre-nursing