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1. Email from dfpr??

   gummi bear replied to futurenurse93_'s topic in General Nursing

   I got the same email. That's why I came here. I was offended at first (I initially assumed that this pesky coworker was trying to stir up more workplace drama) but maybe it was an automated

2. Has your clinical instructor helped you or held you back?

   gummi bear replied to nowim clean's topic in General Students

   We can pull meds from the pixis and gather supplies for skills on our own. But any skills or med administration my be done in the presence of a nurse or instructor. I've had some nurses try to...

3. Why do nurses "eat their young"?

   gummi bear replied to hope4ccns's topic in General Students

   Some students are incredibly sensitive and the "culture" of nursing is a complete shock for them. However, let's not act as if some nurses and instructors don't actively participate in eating their...

4. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

   gummi bear replied to TheCommuter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? CNA Where are you located? Illinois What is your hourly wage? $17.19 Are you paid shift differentials? Yes What...

5. Poop in nursing

   gummi bear replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

   We have this same discussion every week, and people get up in arms every week when some people say "Some RNs don't deal with poop." Welp, the truth is that most nursing jobs require some interaction...

6. Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

   gummi bear replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

   OP, you're free to do/dislike whatever you want, but I've worked with nurses like you (that refused to do anything in regards to whatever disgusted them). I'm a CNA and I'm also in nursing school....

7. Hospitals that help pay for Nursing Students?

   gummi bear replied to kstrac13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   VA hospitals pay for full tuition and books for up to 4 semesters of nursing school. But you have to have been an employee for at least a year and go through a lengthy process to get their...

8. Nurse Posts About a Patient on Facebook ... Duty to Report?

   gummi bear replied to PacoUSA's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I know someone that posts the name of the hospital that they work at, the department, a patient's vital signs, the patient's medical diagnosis, time of death, lack of visitation from family members,...

9. Is CNA even worth going for?

   gummi bear replied to angellove6776's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I don't regret becoming a CNA. It was required as a prereq for my school's nursing program. I've never worked in a nursing home, and I now work on a medical surgical unit. It's a hard job, but I've...

10. LVNs going extinct? MAs taking over?

    gummi bear replied to kristakay7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    what?? lol. This thread won't

11. Normal nursing grades..

    gummi bear replied to katestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Oh.....Looks like this may turn into another "People can be book smart, but lack common sense" thread. Everyone should try their best. Comparing grades does nothing. Some people will make A's, some...

12. Fake nursing/CNA licenses or what?

    gummi bear replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Honestly, I looked up one of my coworkers on the state BON. I did it because I think that she's an *ss and I wanted to see how long she's been a nurse because no one can get a consistent answer out of...

13. Worst part about being a cna

    gummi bear replied to CNAkat31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Imo, there's this weird condescending attitude that some nurses give off to CNAs. It's as if some assume that we're all mentally handicapped, lazy, and with no future in site (despite the fact that...

14. VANEEP-Nursing Incentive for VA Employees

    gummi bear replied to Divinerandomness's topic in Government, Military

    I work in VISN 12 as well. You should speak to someone from employee education because specifics vary based on the hospital. The screening process is only open twice a year and it's a very lengthy...

15. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    gummi bear replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ugh! I can't take it anymore. My school keeps pushing back the date that they will send out the acceptance letters! I give up because I'm going