Thujone

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  1. Start floor orientation tomorrow!

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

    Well, as far as the skills go, it took me about 72 hours of work to get everything down, at least for most patients. On the other hand, I rarely had to work due to my PRN status, so those skills...

  2. Start floor orientation tomorrow!

    Thujone posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am starting my floor orientation tomorrow, and it's a 12 hour shift. Any tips from you experienced

  3. CNA to LPN School Worries

    Thujone posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i think i hate certain aspects of being a cna. today, i came in as a prn worker, and i have one patient resident who will start crying over the slightest little things, and one can not understand her...

  4. CNA to LPN School Worries

    Thujone posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think I hate certain aspects of being a CNA. Today, I came in as a PRN worker, and I have one patient resident who will start crying over the slightest little things, and one can not understand her...

  5. New cna rant: Being a cna feels so uninspiring

    Thujone replied to zara ray's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being a CNA gives you the opportunity to provide care for people that may not other wise receive it, and you can make the worst or best of it. If you can't see why being a care giver is empowering...

  6. In need of advice, I watched a movie that is making me think?

    Thujone replied to Ibukishim25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's true. A mistake on my part. OSHA has said that most needle stick injuries occur due to unsafe needle devices rather than

  7. Schedule Mix Up

    Thujone posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Originally, I was scheduled to work tonight from 7pm to 7am. However, I called the nurse that does the scheduling about 1.5-2 weeks ago, and informed her that my schedule was changing due to school...

  8. In need of advice, I watched a movie that is making me think?

    Thujone replied to Ibukishim25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OSHA has responded to this via their Blood Borne Pathogens and Needle Stick Prevention act. It requires that employees create an environment in which precautions are taken to reduce these incidences....

  9. What is the first thing you are going to buy once you are a nurse?

    Thujone replied to Living4Peace's topic in Male Nursing Students

    lol

  10. Guess what i saw today??!

    Thujone replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I thought it was quite funny, tbh, and no ones name was revealed thus no one was hurt, no harm no foul. On a serious note, I know there are some very serious infections that can occur by eating

  11. What is the first thing you are going to buy once you are a nurse?

    Thujone replied to Living4Peace's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I love how we are making it seem like becoming a nurse is the equivalent of being picked for a sports team with a million dollar sign-on

  12. I'm thinking about changing my plan...

    Thujone replied to southphilly_chic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make straight A's and you'll be safe. Remember that all the hard work will pay-off when you are done, and don't give

  13. Falsely accused of abuse

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

    We are not suppose to give legal advise on this site, but if was you I would find a new

  14. Stethoscope Question.

    Thujone replied to Murse270's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I thought the Littmann Cardiology Stethoscope (http://www.amazon.com/Littmann-3128-Cardiology-Stethoscope-Black/dp/B000F4UOXY) to be much better than the classic II, granted it is more expensive

  15. Double standard for men?

    Thujone replied to grpman's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Interesting that you guys have had these problems with sexual harassment. My problem is that I am gay until proven straight, lol. I had a patient claim that I had stuck my finger in his bottom, and...

  16. 4th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    Thujone replied to Brian's topic in News, Announcements

    Just a nurse,

  17. What is the first thing you are going to buy once you are a nurse?

    Thujone replied to Living4Peace's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hmm, I can't actually think of anything that I really want right now other than to become an R.N. I've always been poor, so maybe the idea of not buying stuff is just what I'm used to, lol. Maybe I'll...

  18. What is the first thing you are going to buy once you are a nurse?

    Thujone replied to Living4Peace's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I won't be buying anything. I'll be working toward my next

  19. Why did you become a nurse?

    Thujone replied to guest042302019's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm not a nurse yet, but I wanted to help people is the first reason. After taking so many pre-reqs and and science courses I have fallen in love with the theory portion of nursing, and I am sure I...

  20. Is it normal for them to just let us take care of the pt's on our own??

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

    On my first day of clincals I went to the Alzheimer's ward alone, granted there was about 3 other CNA's there. The rest of the student CNA's paired off into groups of two. We could not use a lift...

  21. Intro. to Micro OR General Micro for ADN Program?

    Thujone replied to FATGUCCI's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It seems Intro to Micro is more lab based and General Micro is more text book based. Pick your strength

  22. ADN vs BSN

    Thujone replied to futureexpectations's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say get your ADN first, and then take your BSN classes on-line. It will save you money, and will allow you to gain experience while working toward getting your BSN. You may not your preferred...

  23. Nursing classes are easy...

    Thujone replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Anyone with an average IQ and the ability to study for hours on end can become a nurse or a doctor. The content isn't hard. It's in-depth. A big

  24. Need serious Advice

    Thujone replied to RNnme3j's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, I hope you don't always type like that. Secondly, there would be no point in completing a CNA II class. Finish AnP

  25. OK sorry everyone

    Thujone replied to SnowPrincess's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    lolol