Jack245

Jack245 has 1 years experience and specializes in CNA, Nursing Student.

Jack245's Latest Activity

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   Tired of kids coming to the nurse...

   Jack245 replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

   When I was in grade school, I used to do the same thing. I was always going to the office with random issues like that...because the office was the only place where I wasn't being bullied and beat up on. Now I know that isn't the case with every kid, but just some food for thought.
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   Working in a christian place while being an atheist?

   Jack245 replied to mls4455's topic in Spirituality

   If he was a coworker that's terribly offensive. I'd even go so far to say it might be against regulations. Everyone's entitled to their opinion on faith, but to hand you a bible and make a statement like that crosses a line in my book.
3. 

   Any male nurses working in OB?

   Jack245 replied to Jack245's topic in Men

   Thanks for responding! I just really enjoyed my clinical rotation there, and may pick a second up my last term for an elective.
4. 

   Energy drinks and teens coming to ER with chest pain

   Jack245 replied to mt3's topic in Emergency

   I shudder every time I hear that quote. "it's all natural so it must be good for you" to which I respond, so is snakebite venom. Doesn't mean I want it in me.
5. 

   I am reading my syllabus correctly???!!!??? Foley Cath's

   Jack245 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

   I do not believe you would practice foleys on classmates. I'm pretty sure you'll use mannequins or other instruments. Foleys are a bit of a cauti risk I doubt the school would have you inserting them willy nilly on classmates.
6. 

   Last Free Weekend

   Jack245 replied to rubato's topic in General Students

   I spent it chilling with my gaming computer and just put it in the closet. Classes start in the morning. I'm ready to rock this term and keep my 3.0 going. *fingers crossed*
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   Hospital Beep Syndrome

   Jack245 replied to hypatiafaerie's topic in Nursing

   I get that quite often as well. To the point that I tell friends and family if they need to get ahold of me after a shift, send an email, my cell phone goes off until the next morning.
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   NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

   Jack245 replied to panjia's topic in CNA/MA

   I didn't have that, but worked with those that did. Thing is, being a CNA is a team effort. No one can do it all on their own.
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   NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

   Jack245 replied to panjia's topic in CNA/MA

   Clipboard. It will be your best friend. Get one and make out lists of your patients each shift. Turn it into a table of what you need to do and check things off as you do them. At least it worked well for me.
10. 

    Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

    Jack245 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric

    Had one once that insisted I should "stay in the room with her all night" and that she would never tell my mother. I was so thankful the nurse was in the room with me, along with the patients daughter. It took all three of us to distract her enough to let go of my hand.
11. 

    New to nursing field - got fired after 2 months

    Jack245 replied to lifeisgood2012's topic in First Year

    This is exactly it. In an ideal world, every new grad would get an additional 6 months to a year working along side an experienced nurse and learn the ropes. And it's just the way the system is built. School teaches the theory and how to pass boards. Experience comes in the field working with patients after you pass boards.
12. 

    What to do during the summer to enhance my nursing experience?

    Jack245 replied to laronicavan's topic in Student Assist

    Volunteering helps too. You network with the employees and managers and some places even offer scholarship opportunities for volunteers pursuing degrees in nursing.
13. 

    Hobbies that keep your soul alive?

    Jack245 replied to TrinidadStudent's topic in Male Students

    Basketball The occasional video game with friends (currently live isolated from all of them by a 2 hour drive) Running And I try to take mini vacations between terms.
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    Any male nurses working in OB?

    Jack245 posted a topic in Men

    So I just finished my semester of labor and delivery and was wondering how many men there are that work on OB units? I rather enjoyed my rotation there and am considering it when I graduate. Is that totally unheard of?
15. 

    Summer term students

    Jack245 replied to Jack245's topic in General Students

    I hear ya. My finals are both on Tuesday so my stress levels are at an all time high!
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    Summer term students

    Jack245 replied to Jack245's topic in General Students

    Glad I'm not the only one! I only took one class this term, but it's proving more than enough to keep me stressed! Good luck to everyone as we approach finals week!