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  1. Where are the candy stripers?

    CNAkt replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a candy striper about 9 years ago, complete with the striped smock and everything. We also had the older women, the "Pink Ladies", who I think are still around. I haven't seen a candy striper in...

  2. Any 22 weekers out there?

    CNAkt replied to mauigal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I know this is a thread about 22 weekers, but I just wanted to throw my story in here. My son was born at only 24 weeks 3 days gestation, due to negligent behavior from two separate hospitals and my...

  3. Did you ever have needle phobia?

    CNAkt replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    All these responses are very encouraging...I want to be a nurse, but I have a terrible needle phobia. I can't watch when my blood is drawn or when I get a shot, I pass out about 15 minutes after my...

  4. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

    CNAkt posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I will be entering a CNA training program soon, and I have the entire uniform ready except for the shoes. We can wear any kind of white shoes, so I'm wondering what the best type would be. A lot of...

  5. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

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

    Wow, thank you all so much! I appreciate all of your comments more than I can

  6. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

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

    Worldtraveler - $70 isn't the cheapest, but it sure isn't the most expensive. That sounds pretty reasonable for a great shoe that won't make me ache

  7. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

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

    Nightingale - I've never heard of Z-coils before. I'll have to investigate them!

  8. Skilled nursing visits & preemies - how many visits?

    CNAkt replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

    I hope your sister's son is doing well. My son weighed in at 1 pound 8 ounces, and was 13 inches long. His home visits lasted for about 4 months, and the nurses came back during RSV season with...

  9. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

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

    Lovelife2 - After reading everyone's messages, I'm definitely not going to go cheap. I'm so glad I asked, and really appreciative of everyone who has left a comment. I didn't realize I'd need to...

  10. Skilled nursing visits & preemies - how many visits?

    CNAkt replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse, but I'm the mom of a micropreemie. My son was born at 24 weeks gestation, stayed in the NICU for 4 months, and was finally discharged. His neonatologist ordered home nursing visits...

  11. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt posted a topic in General Students

    I'd really like to be a nurse, but I do have a bit of a needle problem...I don't like to get shots or watch it be done. Is this something that can easily be overcome after learning the technique or...

  12. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    Melosaur - Thanks for your message! It makes me feel much better to know someone else can't stand to look, but can give the injections and draw blood fine. I feel encouraged

  13. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

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

    Thanks, LaterAlligator and

  14. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

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

    Justme - Thanks for you're advice! I'll definitely try both of those styles of Nikes on and see how well they work for me. And after reading about you're "wardrobe malfunction" I will definitely keep...

  15. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

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

    Lin - Thank you so much for you're comment! I really appreciate the links to actually see the shoes you're talking about, too. I like the styles of the ones you've shown me, I think I'll look for...

  16. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    Sock Monkey - I was just cringing reading about you're wound care experience...its great that you can isolate a reason and focus on that (the room being warm) and overcome you're squeemishness that...

  17. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    Thanks, Guiltysins. I find it very interesting that it is very difficult for you to watch some surgeries, but others are not difficult at all - but I'm sure we're all that way, having certain issues...

  18. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    Apgar10 - You know, that is what most of my son's NICU nurses told me, too. They say they could never do these things to their own child. I guess it must be the circumstances you are faced with - my...

  19. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    Apgar10 - Wow, I bet it was fascinating observing the surgeries! (If I ever have that opportunity, I may need to sit down...or have a trash bin nearby in case I vomit...) JBudd - I'm glad to know I'm...

  20. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    Apgar10 - You've painted a lovely picture...:barf01: So, have you ever obviously gagged during one of those lovely encounters, or actually thrown up? Or fainted while inserting an

  21. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

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

    Liles - Awesome,

  22. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    I watch a few shows on the Discovery Health channel, just haven't seen that show yet. I'll keep an eye out,

  23. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    StangGang - :) I've never seen Trauma Life in the ER, I'll have to watch it

  24. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    Thank you for the encouragement! You definitely made me feel more confident in myself

  25. Is anyone squeemish?

    CNAkt replied to CNAkt's topic in General Students

    RN2BDFW - Thank you for you're opinion. I was hoping it would be something I would work past, and instead focus on the job at hand, you know? The most invasive thing I've ever done was insert a NG...