Poochiewoochie

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1. relocating to Colorado Springs.

   Poochiewoochie replied to PatrickBaron's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Since Memorial has become part of UCH they have added an O-arm to their system-the only one in the area. Plus, they have a DaVinci Robot and have hired a lot of new doctors. The days of Penrose being...

2. relocating to Colorado Springs.

   Poochiewoochie replied to PatrickBaron's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Memorial Central is a Level 2 trauma center that is planning on seeking Level One status. It will be the ONLY Level one trauma center in southern Colorado when it happens. Penrose Main is Level two....

3. CNA job scam? Please help

   Poochiewoochie replied to magalipastor60's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Not all job postings are scams. Our local Community Health Center posts jobs on craigslists. But I understand your POV and it's too bad that the bad apples make it bad for the legit

4. How long will it take to be hired as a CNA?

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

   Where I live the market is so oversaturated with CNA school graduates. Most places want a years experience-with so many CNA's they can be

5. Online Medical Assisting Program

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

   How much is the online program and who is offering

6. $33, 000 for Medical Assistant program

   Poochiewoochie replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   No they don't. MA's don't wipe people's hineys and do all the grunge work that a CNA does. As for the for profit schools most places will not even look at a resume that lists one as your education. I...

7. IV insertion problems

   Poochiewoochie replied to nursing_problem's topic in Emergency

   I had surgery a week ago tomorrow. I told the nurse about my valve problems in the top of my hand yet she sticks me there anyway then proceeds to tell me , yes, you are pretty valvely. A few seconds...

8. Getting a job after challenging CNA exam

   Poochiewoochie replied to Nurse2b87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   The OP is lucky-in my state you can not take the CNA test unless you take a CNA

9. Getting a job after challenging CNA exam

   Poochiewoochie replied to Nurse2b87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I hope things work out for you. Good

10. Family Members/Patients Who Write Down Your Name

    Poochiewoochie replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yep, we do. Especially when they are not getting the treatment they

11. Getting a job after challenging CNA exam

    Poochiewoochie replied to Nurse2b87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most places want a years experience-staffing agencies included. If you know someone at a facility or staffing agency like a family member you have a better chance of getting a job there. The market is...

12. Deathbed visions **UPDATED**

    Poochiewoochie replied to ag_man's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know but it broke my heart to hear her say that. Especially since I knew she WAS dying. Her father was not a very nice person-he sexually abused her-so I was surprised when she said she saw...

13. Deathbed visions **UPDATED**

    Poochiewoochie replied to ag_man's topic in General Nursing

    A couple of weeks before my Mom died she told my Dad that she had seen her Dad and his parents. Three days before she died(that was the last day she was awake) she told me she was going to die and was...

14. IV insertion problems

    Poochiewoochie replied to nursing_problem's topic in Emergency

    Every time they try to start an IV on top of my hand they hit a valve. The last surgery I had the nurse tried 3 times before she managed to get it in. I think she was more flustered than I was and she...

15. Odd ER visit

    Poochiewoochie replied to inshallamiami's topic in Emergency

    I was once treated badly by one snotty ER nurse. A quick email to the hospital and the next working day I received a phone call from a patient representative telling me they were sorry I was treated...