RevolutioN2013

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  1. What would nurses like from families on holidays?

    RevolutioN2013 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Did you mean from my own family? I'm not a nurse yet, but I would like a stethoscope for my CNA class, a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble or Amazon so I can buy some nursing books, and a second...

  2. Quick dumb question about ABC's

    RevolutioN2013 replied to kgh31386's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    pre-nursing student here...I see references to ABC in posts on this board and I understand that A means airway, B means breathing, and C means circulation. What is the difference between airway and...

  3. You Guys Are Making Me Worry.

    RevolutioN2013 replied to bella_autore's topic in General Nursing

    Pre-nursing student here and from everything I have heard the advice given you by a previous poster is spot on! Get your CNA I and then get a PT job. You may not be hired into the hospital right...

  4. Help?? What should I do.

    RevolutioN2013 replied to Emile's topic in General Students

    This is a perfect decision for 10-10-10. How To Use 10-10-10 To use 10-10-10 for decision making, you can simply ask yourself 3 questions: Question 1. What are the consequences of my decision in 10...

  5. Student Mistreatment

    RevolutioN2013 replied to boricualuv4ever's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry you're having a rough time and I can't imagine how stressful it must feel to go through this. I think that there is no easy answer here. My guess is that this teacher has made up her...

  6. Coworker issues - so disheartening

    RevolutioN2013 replied to rn865's topic in General Nursing

    I have a slightly different perspective on working relationships because I grew up in a family business and was taught from a very early age that you do not become "friends" with the employees. You...

  7. First CNA Job, plus

    RevolutioN2013 replied to cindylj7's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP - congrats on your new job and would you PLEASE give us a nice long post on your job and what it entails. I don't have any advice to add, but I am extremely in getting a position doing...

  8. Student Nurse - interested in E.R.

    RevolutioN2013 replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    My local hospital (small town) only allows volunteers to work the information desk so no volunteer opportunities there. However, I come from an administrative/office background and I'm hoping to get...

  9. Student Nurse - interested in E.R.

    RevolutioN2013 replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    I would not classify myself as an adrenaline junkie at all, but I think that I would like ER nursing because I do like instant gratification. I've been watching Trauma - Life in the ER on TV and I...

  10. A Conversation with my Supervisor

    RevolutioN2013 replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

    Here you go... Her: Yes, we don't want you to work when you're sick. You: Good, then I'm glad we agree. Her: Except that we really need you to work all of your shifts. You: Oh yes, I agree....

  11. Question for Mercy SON in NC students

    RevolutioN2013 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm planning to attend the info session in January to ask this question, but I would really like to know now if possible... I want to get into the accelerated program and it appears that the only...

  12. Student Loan Debt. Where do you draw the line?

    RevolutioN2013 replied to tothepointeLVN's topic in General Students

    I already have a BS in a non-related field and nursing will be a second career for me. I am headed into a diploma program (provided I get accepted) the tuition for which costs around $11,000 for the...

  13. Is nursing worth it?!?

    RevolutioN2013 replied to hokiefanatic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    what Saysfaa said...I am 40 and have spent 20 years in the work-force doing something that I really wasn't thrilled about from the word go. Now as a middle-aged worker I feel I have wasted all of that...

  14. Starting to dislike my NA job, but still want to be an oncology nurse.

    RevolutioN2013 replied to Jingles39's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To the OP your path sounds similar to what mine will be...pre-reqs throughout 2011 and entry to NS in mid-2012. I'll finish my CNA I in March and plan to immediately enroll in CNA II (I know they...

  15. Now I'm worried about becoming a nurse

    RevolutioN2013 replied to momof2prettygirls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read the thread about how the Stage IV cancer patient decided that she needed to get married NOW and the whole nursing staff put together an impromptu wedding in a matter of hours and then all of the...

  16. Health care reform: what it means

    RevolutioN2013 replied to mscranton's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    You are correct that I really don't know anything about the system in Germany and I should not have generalized "Europe". What I should have said is "England". My comments were based on anecdotal...

  17. Health care reform: what it means

    RevolutioN2013 replied to mscranton's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Universal healthcare works just fine as long as the public are okay with someone besides yourself deciding what care you will receive. In Europe this has been the system for so long that when a 70...

  18. All preferences aside, what is the best "track" for a new nurse to learn?

    RevolutioN2013 posted a topic in General Nursing

    If neither personal preferences nor lack of availability of jobs were an issue, what would be the best "track" in a hospital for a new grad to best learn and hone skills? From reading this board it...

  19. PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    RevolutioN2013 replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    How about a unit secretary/na combo position in a hospital? My local hospital uses these a lot an after I finish my CNA in March I plan to apply for and hopefully get hired for one. You are an RN,...

  20. ? about reporting CNAs to charge nurse or DON

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

    Although I have not yet worked in healthcare I am 40 years old and have been in the working world for 20 years. My experience is that organizations do not change as a result of some great epiphany...

  21. Negative experience on first day

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

    NA student here. Her role was to train you, so let her "train you" and then do things your way once training is over. If you see/hear abuse or unsafe practices then contact the ombudsman. That is...

  22. ? about reporting CNAs to charge nurse or DON

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

    ombudsman -isn't this what the ombudsman is for? I'm also assuming it is

  23. Applying to CNA Program on Monday

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

    Is there no way to register on-line? Good

  24. Happy Moment in the ICU

    RevolutioN2013 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Wow - that story just put into words all of the reasons I haven't been able to express why I want to go into this field. Thank you for a heart-warming story on this day of

  25. HIPAA dilemna/question

    RevolutioN2013 replied to NocturneNrse's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Hello, Pre-nursing student here. Isn't HIPAA to protect the person's medical info, DOB, address, etc from public access? Does it violate HIPAA to say that you knew him as a patient? If so, can you...