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  1. CNA state exam tomorrow... sooo nervous (NC)

    stefanyjoy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm so afraid I'll be so nervous I will forget everything! My CNA class really sucked, the instructors could never agree on anything and always gave conflicting information. I just feel so unprepared...

  2. Second career nurses: Do you like nursing better?

    stefanyjoy posted a topic in General Nursing

    It's no secret that there are a lot of miserable posts here, but I wonder often if what I'm reading are only complaints about working for large businesses in general (money hungry administration,...

  3. First day of CNA clinical - Elder abuse?

    stefanyjoy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good afternoon everyone. I just need some perspective on what I witnessed today to see if I can expect to see this kind of thing everywhere. I'm not sure if I can handle it. This is going to be kind...

  4. Skin grafting - does your facility treat it as a sterile procedure?

    stefanyjoy posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am a nursing student and I had an OR rotation last week. I observed a split autograft and xenograft. The procedure was "clean" and not sterile. I asked the resident as to why it wasn't a sterile...

  5. Skin grafting - does your facility treat it as a sterile procedure?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in Operating Room

    I should clarify just for full disclosure - during the pre-op interview the circulating nurse told the patient he would have a safety strap. The patient expressed severe anxiety over this, as he had a...

  6. Nursing school claims to not be able to teach prioritization.

    stefanyjoy replied to humanoidRN's topic in General Students

    I think when your instructors say, "We cannot teach prioritization", they are more referring to the fact that they cannot teach critical thinking. They teach you your ABC's, Maslow, etc. and all the...

  7. First day of CNA clinical - Elder abuse?

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

    It's been over a year since I posted this thread and I just wanted to give an update. I'm an NAII now and halfway finished with NS. I've only worked in hospitals since but I have a much better...

  8. Skin grafting - does your facility treat it as a sterile procedure?

    stefanyjoy replied to stefanyjoy's topic in Operating Room

    Thanks for the input. While observing a skin graft was a really exciting experience for me, some things just left me reeling. The sterilization (or lack thereof) of course, but also, the circulating...

  9. How many people in your class?

    stefanyjoy replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

    65 in my nursing program year (I think 2 of those dropped by mid term) 15 in my lab 32 in my lecture 8 in my clinical

  10. nursing diagnosis

    stefanyjoy replied to hello111's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'd probably go with a risk dx here since it looks like he's well underway with his care. Risk for Ineffective Airway Clearance would be my best guess, unless you're allowed to make a dx from the...

  11. How to prepare for nursing school??!

    stefanyjoy replied to mariaberry19's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just finished my first semester. I'd say... just rest. Take naps. Watch TV. Spend time with your family, your friends, drink wine, enjoy yourself. Pretty soon you won't be able to enjoy that as much...

  12. Is my husband being unreasonable?

    stefanyjoy replied to Nurse ABC's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's fair to your older children to have them assume parenting roles. My mother was a night shift nurse and I always had to hold down the fort, and yes, there were emergencies sometimes....

  13. To all the students about to start nursing school...

    stefanyjoy replied to windmill182's topic in General Students

    Thank you for this post. I start nursing school tomorrow. I feel scared ******** and unprepared. I have to work 25-30 hrs a week and I'm a single parent. Hi to the General Nursing Student board...

  14. Tips on getting an A in A&P1?

    stefanyjoy replied to avalee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Aside from studying a bunch, I also used Mr Ford's videos online Mr. Ford's Anatomy and Physiology -- worth the $5 per lesson. When my eyes were too tired I would just play his videos over and over,...

  15. First day of CNA clinical - Elder abuse?

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

    Curious as to why some people would think I would make something like this up. I work full time, am a part time student, was just accepted into NS for this fall, plus I am a single parent. I have a...

  16. Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

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

    Don't feed the

  17. Anyone dealing with a discouraging advisor?

    stefanyjoy replied to SopranoKris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I decided to go back to school full time, I also worked full time (still do). My then-advisor laughed in my face and told me it was impossible especially because I was a single parent. He said I...

  18. First day of CNA clinical - Elder abuse?

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

    Thought I'd come back to this thread now that my 3 week CNA clinical is over. This LTC was nasty, disgusting, HORRIBLE -- I would not allow my dog to live there. The treatment of the elderly lady on...

  19. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    stefanyjoy replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :w00t::cheers:

  20. Potential nursing students who dont want to hear the truth

    stefanyjoy replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Forgive me for oversimplifying your post here, but it to me it says, "How can I discourage people from their dream without making it seem like I'm trying to discourage people from their dream?" Would...

  21. Socializing after work in your scrubs

    stefanyjoy replied to klone's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Umm.. how do you know they weren't dental hygenist students or cosmetology students? they wear scrubs as well. I seriously doubt an entire group of nurses who were in contact with bodily fluids all...

  22. Keeping A Written Record Of The Patients You've Had: Good Or Bad?

    stefanyjoy replied to All4NursingRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Oh, dear. I feel that institutional covered entitites rush their HIPAA training so quickly that it basically says "PHI PEOPLE! DISCLOSE IT AND BE FIRED! NEVER BREATHE A WORD!" Keep your list, with...

  23. First day of CNA clinical - Elder abuse?

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

    I think she meant on the back of the thigh, close to the buttocks. Thanks for your input Leslie. I know that CNA's have many patients and can't provide such unique care to each and every one, but if...

  24. Nursing Schools in North Carolina

    stefanyjoy replied to Kashmiir89's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Durham Technical Community College doesn't do a wait list, it does a point system for admissions (based on number of pre-reqs completed) but the application deadline has already passed for Fall 2012...

  25. Starting A&P I tonight, need tips!

    stefanyjoy replied to pixie976's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, I wish! I'm in 2 now and it sure would