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  1. CNA'S suffer second hand smoke

    CNABESS replied to nurseblob's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am happy to say I work on a smoke free campus. I would absolutely refuse to smoke a pt. I do not smoke, or allow smoking in my home or yard. Smoke is a migraine trigger for me. If a facility has...

  2. CNAs doing things not under licensure?

    CNABESS replied to student29349's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The LTC facility I work at is also part Rehab Hospital. CNAs are trained in these things and they are within the scope of practice of our state. We are also required to be licensed in our state, so...

  3. Another Five Star Management Decision!

    CNABESS replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    That is pretty darn stupid. Nuff

  4. Wisconsin has gutted Medicaid, no mandated ratios!

    CNABESS replied to EponaRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This is what we do repeatedly in this country. We ignore the pitfalls when things are going well, do nothing about the abuse of the system for years, and then have a knee jerk reaction when the...

  5. Did you need a stethoscope when taking the class?

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

    I work in a LTC/REHAB facility (one entire floor is dedicated to stroke/cardiac/brain injury rehab.) I take vitals everyday. We do use electronic most of the time. There are times when we do manual,...

  6. What grosses you out?

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

    I agree with the OP. Dentures and mouth care are = UGH!!! I guess the thing that I find MOST disgusting though, is spitting.

  7. Are you insulted????

    CNABESS replied to CNABESS's topic in General Nursing

    You all are a great resource. I feel good enough about myself and my decisions to not care what others think, but I thought I might be portraying some sort of snobbery on my part without realizing it....

  8. Are you insulted????

    CNABESS replied to CNABESS's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for making me feel better about this. I just read the other post and responded to it. My hubby had a cardiac procedure at Tufts University Hosp. and I wanted to be the one to care for him as...

  9. CNA's/PCTs are worked real hard.

    CNABESS replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I just posted a thread about this very thing. I was surprised to see that a few nurses were insulted that i did not want to continue on in my education and become a nurse. I work very hard, and enjoy...

  10. Favorite Dr or Nurse Name

    CNABESS replied to sethmctenn's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am NOT kidding. 26 years ago I had an OB/GYN named Dr. Dick. Her first name began with an A so she signed everything A. Dick. And yes, she was. 3 1/2 years later I get a new OB and he looks exactly...

  11. CCRI NNAAP skills exam failed

    CNABESS replied to HWSstudent's topic in General Nursing

    You are allowed to use 4 tries before recording the pulse. If you feel the person has a pulse that is too weak to record, you are allowed to ask for another person to palpate. The evaluator probably...

  12. Compassion or reality for obese patients?

    CNABESS replied to stefanyjoy's topic in General Nursing

    I come from a family of obese diabetics. My mother literally ate herself to death last year. at 4'11" tall, she weighed 212 lbs most of her adult life. Yes, food was her drug of choice for her...

  13. CNA license

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

    Just to clarify, some states DO have a license for a CNA. In RI you are a CNA once you graduate from the class, then can work for up to 120 days before passing the state test and get

  14. Funny Sarcastic clip about ER nursing

    CNABESS replied to obnurse4u's topic in Emergency

    Okay, in the spirit of being able to laugh at Life's crazy moments, these videos crack me

  15. Anyone done a Hybrid CNA class?

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

    Wait, don't Federal guidelines require at least 75 hours of instruction to become a CNA plus passing the written and skills exams??? The Omnibus Reconcilliation Act of 1987 assured certain guidelines...

  16. Post-Mortem Care

    CNABESS replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are doing just fine. Nobody handles this perfectly. Post mortem care is different, but it is still care for the person. It is not something the average person deals with every day, so don't expect...

  17. What am I missing here?

    CNABESS replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA (in RI. that is 120 hrs schooling, 2 wks clinicals and a license required) I would not WANT to put myself in the position of doing anything out of my SOP. I have refused to hand a pt. her...

  18. What am I missing here?

    CNABESS replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    Also; The need, or desire, to be more profitable in health care will just make it worse. Nurses are expected to have higher degrees, do more, and handle just about everything with ease, yet they are...

  19. What am I missing here?

    CNABESS replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    In some states MAs need to be licensed. In several of those states, a licensed MA can draw blood and give a vaccination under MD supervision. I do not understand this. Especially since, in some of...

  20. Would appreciate some advice.

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

    Disaster is awaiting you, honey. Please, if a family is not allowing the parents to be cared for properly, you cannot be part of this team. I know the economy is lousy, but I think you can see this...

  21. New England Tech in Warwick, RI

    CNABESS replied to navycorpsman2010's topic in General Nursing

    BelleLee0103, My remarks concerning NE Tech and my son's graphic arts degree were to point out the fact that the school has an excellent reputation in many fields, so lets not assume that the nursing...

  22. Nursing the old fashioned way

    CNABESS replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone remember unit secretaries??? What angels they

  23. OK we get it STUD, you're straight

    CNABESS replied to bigrigcowboy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Can a woman chime in here? This headline caught my attention, and some of the responses have sent my coffee shooting across the room in laughter. As a straight married female I want to say, really???...

  24. Nursing the old fashioned way

    CNABESS replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I was in school to be an LPN 25 years ago, working as a nurses aide at the time. I remember many of these things, as well as a total lack of gloves for routine patient care. Depends briefs were...

  25. New England Tech in Warwick, RI

    CNABESS replied to navycorpsman2010's topic in General Nursing

    Ah yes, for that insane amount of money the labs should indeed be better. It all depends on what you are looking for. Clinicals are offered at area hospitals inc. Hasbro Childrens and the professors...