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  1. New RN needs advice

    gymnut replied to car2614's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you have had some bad encounters with new grads and I'm sorry for that however I don't think it has to do with dedication so much as the market is terrible and any one in any field will...

  2. I am Most Thankful For....

    gymnut replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I got this in an E-Mail and I thought it was wonderful so I'd like to share. :heartbeat I am thankful for the wife who says it's hot dogs tonight, because she is home with me and not out with...

  3. Just a Heads up For Future Pennsylvania CNAs.

    gymnut posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just found out last week that starting in January of 2011 there will be some changes regarding the written and skill portion of the exam. The written portion of the exam just changed the amount of...

  4. How many of you work in a hospital?

    gymnut replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you don't mind sharing... How much experience did you have prior to getting your hospital job? Going into health care is a 2nd career for me so the only experience I had was my clinicals at a LTC...

  5. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    gymnut replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What the hell are you doing in here that your floor is so sticky all the time to the point my shoes are almost coming off! It's like I'm walking on the floor of an adult movie

  6. Am I being too sensitive?

    gymnut replied to NurseLily22's topic in General Nursing

    The sad part is that even though you graduate from high school you sometimes never leave it. I would be weary of these women who told you your preceptor was talking badly about you because maybe these...

  7. As if it isn't hard enough to find a job....

    gymnut replied to SDALPN's topic in General Nursing

    Funny I was thinking the same thing! I may becoming a PCA and will have to learn to draw blood. When I looked on Google for some tips on venipuncture I came across a boat load of heroine junkies doing...

  8. PLEASE HELP, confused

    gymnut replied to Courtcatt's topic in General Nursing

    I can't help you with your situation because I'm not a nurse (one day!) but I do enjoy trying to solve problems like these. I'm the dork furiously looking in my medical reference books while I watch...

  9. nursing and paperwork; what paperwork?

    gymnut replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Not to mention this: "watch tv, crack jokes, play pranks, prank calls, sleeping and being

  10. What do you say to depressed/anxious patients?

    gymnut posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been volunteering on a med/surg cancer floor and I have run into some patients who are extremely depressed and anxious. I knew to expect this because of the horrible disease that cancer is and...

  11. fighting slave wages! for home care /direct care workers

    gymnut replied to thomasbrooks07's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes I've heard of it and it makes me facepalm every

  12. Saw this on Facebook. Felt the need to share.

    gymnut replied to KarmaComesAround's topic in General Nursing

    I volunteer at my hospital from 4pm-7pm and my main job is to fill glove boxes and pass out waters both of which are in high demand. If a patient is sleeping (or appears to be) I will tip toe quietly...

  13. fighting slave wages! for home care /direct care workers

    gymnut replied to thomasbrooks07's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    OK, pet peeve time. Saying you make slave wages is equivalent to people comparing every president elected into office to Hitler (If you visited enough forums you know what I'm talking about). It...

  14. Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    gymnut replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    So this MA had the audacity to introduce herself as a nurse but then completely crapped all over them? Well looks like we can tell who flunked out of nursing school. I think the problem is exactly...

  15. licensure

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

    It seems to vary from state to state but in PA you don't have an actual license. You just get your name on a registry list from the board of health. You also only need to be a CNA if you want to work...

  16. Nurses really aren't the smartest people

    gymnut replied to Simply Complicated's topic in General Nursing

    My husbands one friend was dating a girl who was going through nursing school, graduated and has been working in the ER for several years now. They had a very love/hate relationship going on and were...

  17. Watching Jobs Pass Me By. Getting Frustrated.

    gymnut posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Recently a lot of CNA jobs have been popping up in my area and a majority of them are exactly what I'm looking for, full time middles with pretty decent pay to boot. My handbook says that I can work...

  18. Watching Jobs Pass Me By. Getting Frustrated.

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

    Thanks for the kind words! I did find out some promising news. The charge nurse at the hospital I volunteer at and I were talking today and she asked when I was going to be graduating and what I...

  19. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    gymnut replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to have to get that. After reading this thread I realize I have been saying a lot of things

  20. Unit Secretary

    gymnut replied to weluv3's topic in General Nursing

    Maria has given excellent advice and I can vouch for that because it's exactly what I'm doing! The charge nurse mentioned to me offhandedly if I was interested in job on the floor so I'm hoping it...

  21. Advice for How to Put Clinicals in my Resume?

    gymnut posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So I'm a little bit confused as to where I should have my clinical experience on my resume and am seeking out advice as to how any of you implemented it on your resume. What started me on this path...

  22. Can you be fired after giving notice??

    gymnut replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they would fire you, but I could see them slashing your hours drastically. I know I've seen it happen more than enough times at numerous

  23. Whats with the beyond horrible pay? :(

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

    Like NiquiCNA said it's all on where you live and the cost of living in that area. I was determined to get into a local hospital after I pass my boards because they teach you phlebotomy and EKGs along...

  24. How many of you would like to say this.........

    gymnut replied to milenko's topic in General Nursing

    You're right there is no excuse for the note taking family members. It's like "What are you doing? Writing a book? Well good then leave that chapter out!" Although I will say my hat is off to you for...

  25. How many of you would like to say this.........

    gymnut replied to milenko's topic in General Nursing

    I know families can be a pain in the rear and it's no excuse for them to act like that but if you look at it from their point of view you can see how they become the nit-picky nuisances that they are....