NiquiCNA

NiquiCNA

Surgical, LTC

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About NiquiCNA

NiquiCNA has 10 years experience and specializes in Surgical, LTC.


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  1. 3rd shift-hospital nursing assistants!

    I work 12 hour nights at a hospital.. which is awesome because NO MEALS. WE do Vitals at specified times, blood sugars.. and answer lights.. which.. can be soo many things... from toiletting to...
  2. how long does it take you to leave work

    How is clocking out at 7:08 unethical? ROFL. Seriously.. if I clock in at 18:38 (which I do) I dont get paid any extra than clocking in at 18:45? So.. is that unethical of them? Its a 24 hour job for...
  3. how long does it take you to leave work

    7:08 am I leave.. Gives me the extra fifteen minutes since shift is
  4. Started new job and ready to quit

    Yes, a hospital is different, mainly because it's different every day at work. I can have from 11-21 patients a night.. and intellectually challenging? Heck yes, a LOT more than Long term. Nursing...
  5. BUDGET... and know where every penny goes. No way will you be able to have that rent. I will have my house paid off before I'm 30, I have two vehicles, and money in the bank. I know how to save, I...
  6. first day at hospital

    you dont always have a choice when you precept. I do not like to orient someone, and they just spring it on you with no notice. its especially difficult when you are the only CNA on the unit and you...
  7. Aides being "nurses"

    The only thing that really bothers me about that is CNAs saying they are nurses.. I would never say that, though I when someone is hollering nurse, nurse, nurse.. yeah, I will answer and see what they...
  8. vent for those who work midnights

    hmm.. and people wonder why I simply turn my phone off and took out the doorbells to my house. Good I don't have any emergencies to worry about.. and the only people that call is work.. or 1-800...
  9. How many of you work in a hospital?

    I work in the hospital after 10 years stuck in LTC. I could have gotten in the hospital earlier, wish I hadn't waited. The hospital is awesome, mainly because there are more RNS than CNAs.. whereas in...
  10. How much homework for CNA class?

    "You are dealing with real people when the class is over and you are certified. This post was the first that I've read that actually sounded like common sense" 99% of what you need to know to be a CNA...
  11. Where oh where have the good PCTs gone?

    Did you REALLY say maybe she doesn't know how to take vital signs? As if that should ever be in question of a PCT!!! I mean.. you put on the BP cuff and push a button.. and EVEN then.. if she can't...
  12. Violence against nurses law.

    So... RNs.. and LPNs.. but what of All the other personnel? CNAs, Respiratory..transport..lab..? should be ALL healthcare
  13. Noc shift: How many res. ?

    hmm.. IN NY I did 25 residents a night.. but in SC.. it was more like 15, for long term care.. in the hospital.. I can have anywhere from 11 to 21 by
  14. You can be a CNA.. work in assisted Living would be easy too.. (no lifting!) but dont expect decent pay... and Almost anyplace does part time work.. prn.. any shifts you
  15. Where oh where have the good PCTs gone?

    As a CNA in the hospital, I can't believe they did not fire her. Usually, there are certain things that are grounds for immediate termination, and falsifiying records is one of them. What excuse...