Chad_KY_SRNA

Chad_KY_SRNA

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  1. How many Pt do you take care of?

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to Franlpntorn's topic in General Nursing

    The Commonwealth of Kentucky Long Term Care, Physical Rehabilitation, and Dementia Care Facility. Split into three units Skilled (SNF), Intermittent (ICF), and Dementia units. Skilled and...

  2. HIV in LTC

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to NJLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    On slow nights when we have read the newspapers at the desk we will read resident charts. Some of them have colorful lives. I have never had a nurse try to stop me, they have encouraged us to do...

  3. CPR Question

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    Ok I finally found the AHA CPR page and it is 15:2. We have less than 50% CPR certification in the facility I work at and in this situation even the nurses were telling us to do 5 compressions and two...

  4. HIV in LTC

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to NJLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't even get me started on how much I love HIPPA. But I have worked with older CNAs who don't ever wear gloves because "these old people don't have anything". I don't know how many times I have...

  5. CPR Question

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I am as confused as before. I guess that you just do whatever rate you were taught. When I first got certified you did one man 15:2 and two man 5:1 but I was told that when they changed the protocols...

  6. what is ment with first shift??

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to ChristinaNcRN's topic in International Nursing

    Instead of two twelve hour shifts you have three eight hour shifts. First is typically 7am-3pm Second is 3pm-11pm, and Third is 11pm-7am. It leads to less hours a day but more days a week. I think I...

  7. HIV in LTC

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to NJLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am not sure of the legalities but I am pretty sure you can't tell the CNAs. However if they happen to be looking in the charts and find that particular note or lab slip you can't really stop them...

  8. What is a missile wound?

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    If I remember correctly it can be a bullet, arrow, stick, anything that can be launched into

  9. I got in !

    Chad_KY_SRNA posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got the letter from the president of the college, I have been accepted into the ADN program for Fall 2005. :balloons: :biggringi :lol_hitti :smiley_aa :bowingpur

  10. About Our Beloved Franmtnurse

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    We all can't wait to hear from you Fran. Get well soon, the place just isn't the same without you this week. Love, Hugs and Continued Prayers

  11. I got in !

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel like defending what initials the State of Kentucky decides to put behind my name right now. Yes Mike I am in Kentucky

  12. I got in !

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in General Nursing

    In Kentucky SRNA is State Registered Nurse Aide. Its what the legal title for CNA is in this

  13. Louisville vs Lexington

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to Astoria's topic in General Nursing

    I absolutely adore Kentucky, being from the Eastern end of the state I have seen more of Lexington than Louisville. First of all Kentucky is home to many natural wonders such as Mammoth Cave and the...

  14. Who is your Favorite TV or Movie nurse?

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    My absolute favorite TV nurse has got to be Laverne on Empty

  15. ER the T.V. Show

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to sunnyjohn's topic in General Nursing

    I slept through another episode of ER, I assume that Dr. Carter is gone. I don't know what all I missed but if someone could fill me in I would be

  16. Grey's Anatomy Premier!!! + How to Contact Show Creators

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to miya's topic in General Nursing

    My friend Becky and I adore the show. It's silly but it's

  17. Anyone able to get a job/pass criminal background checks with felonies?

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to Cris_AFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good Luck, glad you were scared straight, hope the BON

  18. Anyone here as impatient as me?

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to cindib's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know exactly what you mean. My psych professor told me that she sits on the commitee that reviews the applications and that they haven't even started reviewing the applications yet but that we would...

  19. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I cannot believe someone called the hospital because there cat was giving birth. ? The momma cat takes care of them, trust me I have 9 cats right now. Anyone want a

  20. NO Lunch-- Ever?!!

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to Limik's topic in General Nursing

    I'd eat, get paid for not eating or

  21. About Our Beloved Franmtnurse

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    ((((((Fran)))))) I too will be praying for you

  22. A&P 1: The Spring '05 Anatomy & Physiology Club

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I passed A&P 1 with a C, thats about what I expected. :balloons: :yeahthat: :lol_hitti :smiley_aa :w00t: Well Now for A&P 2 this

  23. This is the stupidest thing I have ever done.

    Chad_KY_SRNA posted a topic in General Nursing

    I did something so stupid that it astounds me. I was working a third shift last night and decided to ride a soiled linen cart like superman, oh I hope no one from work hears about this. Well after...

  24. cannot get over mistake

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to takrn's topic in General Nursing

    It's hard to overcome some mistakes, you learn from them and become a better

  25. New ABC show "Miracle Workers" to feature two real nurses: will one of them be you?

    Chad_KY_SRNA replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would be on this show, if I could accurately be portrayed as a caring professional nurse and to highlight nursing in a positive