WannaBNursey ADN, ASN, RN

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    Scope of practice for HHAs--JP drains?

    WannaBNursey replied to godiva's topic in Home Health

    Is your aid allowed to empty colostomy bags? I didn't think HHA's were even allowed to bathe patients (there was an issue with one of my old agencies hiring HHA's) If they're allowed to empty...
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    Full length modest scrub skirts

    WannaBNursey replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Oh I really like those skirts! I was looking for something longer, but I haven't been able to find that in a 3x or 4x. 37" is a pretty excellent length though! Thank
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    Full length modest scrub skirts

    WannaBNursey replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I got the ok from school to do skirts :) I've made them before. I have my one skirt for work, but I really wanted an ankle length skirt and it's so hard to convert pants to an ankle length skirt, and...
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    Positive I'm about to get fired

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

    Some of this stuff is just ridiculous! I don't think management is actually going to believe that you spilled water on a patient on purpose! That's so silly, and such a cruel accusation. They know...
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    Lightweight or Classic II?

    WannaBNursey replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've tried both and bought the classic II. I thought the lightweight was awful compared to the Classic. The difference is night and day. If you plan on keeping the stethoscope after nursing school I'd...
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    Engraving on Littmann

    WannaBNursey replied to ilovemythreeguys's topic in General Students

    My mother got me a littman and put R.N. after my name with a little music note. I consciously have to turn my stethoscope diaphragm side up when it rests on my shoulders to hide the R.N. after my...
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    Stress of being an LTC aide CNA just too great for the pay!

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

    You did your clinicals there so you should have seen how they operate at this facility. If you're comfortable there already I wouldn't worry. Not ALL LTC facilities are bad...but a lot of them are...
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    Are there any regular BSN programs that don't have the summers off?????

    WannaBNursey replied to Elkay's topic in General Students

    Most BSN programs have you do the first two years (pre-requisites) on your own. If you want you could go to school straight through the summer and knock the classes out. The way I see it, you'd get in...
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    LTC Workload + Speed and Time Management

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

    You might be getting to know what residents will regularly soil themselves. Get those up and out to the dining hall who require the least care first, then you will have time to concentrate on those...
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    LTC Workload + Speed and Time Management

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

    You might be getting to know what residents will regularly soil themselves. Get those up and out to the dining hall who require the least care first, then you will have time to concentrate on those...
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    Stress of being an LTC aide CNA just too great for the pay!

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

    Now that you have experience, consider the hospital or hospice care. It's a different world entirely. God bless those CNA's that are willing to deal with LTC facilities, I don't think that I could...
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    LTC Workload + Speed and Time Management

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

    I would need to know what shift you're on to give specific advice. I've done both day and night, so I'll give as much similar advice as possible. Have all supplies ready before you enter the room and...
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    CNA, but don't want a RN career or in health field

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

    When I was in high school I had the same plan. Work through my undergrad as a CNA, then take my Poli. Sci degree and go to law school. I became a paralegal and was offered less than I made working as...
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    As a nursing student I'm afraid of _____. (fill in the blank)

    WannaBNursey replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    Failing my last two semesters we've already had two people fail out and two people drop out. It's scary
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    How to Handle Night Shift Challenges as a CNA

    WannaBNursey replied to kacie.knyvett's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Having been a CNA on night shift in a very busy nursing home, I'm going to have to disagree with a majority of your statements. I cannot pronounce or call a time of death of a patient, and it is...
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    CNA job + nursing school??

    WannaBNursey replied to AMV1014's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm currently doing this. I'm allowed to work as many or as few shifts I need while in school, and being in nursing school was actually a big plus for me getting the job! Like others said, make sure...
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    Job interview Monday 4-29-13

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

    MommaTy, how did that interview
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    work as CNA while going to school full time?

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

    When I worked full time as a CNA I didn't have a chance to study. I've since cut it down to part time at the hospital and it's made studying much easier. You can definitely work full time and do...
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    Is CNA even worth going for?

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

    Being a CNA before going to nursing school is probably the best thing I've done to prepare myself for nursing school. It teaches me to prioritize, to give good and proper care, to deal with nurses,...
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    Nursing school claims to not be able to teach prioritization.

    WannaBNursey replied to humanoidRN's topic in General Students

    Actually, they can teach you that you would raise the HOB and then put in O2. I don't understand why they claim they can't do this! Are there rationales at the end of your tests? That's ridiculous....
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    Offered Hospital job and I declined but...

    WannaBNursey replied to RJay25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    GOOD DEAL! Usually hospitals have 12 hours shifts, so if you're full timer, you'd only work 3 shifts a week. You should be able to work out a schedule with you husband. Congratulations and good luck...
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    State College of Florida (MCC) or Edison State College

    WannaBNursey posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm currently in my final semester of pre-reqs for the nursing program at the State College of Florida. I'm currently taking Anatomy and Physiology 2 and Microbiology. I received a B in A&P 1, B...
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    A couple of questions about Florida schools

    WannaBNursey posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    So this is my final semester of nursing pre-req courses. I was initially planning on simply applying to State College of Florida (MCC) continuously until I got into the program, but now they're having...
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    I can't sleep!!!

    WannaBNursey replied to smartypantsnurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I was hoping to get some advice on this myself. I used to do 8 hour nights at a nursing home, and have recently been on days at the hospital, but I'm moving back to nights 12 hours When I worked 8's I...
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    How to become a OB/GYN

    WannaBNursey replied to wallacea362's topic in Ob/Gyn

    An Ob/Gyn is a MD or DO doctor. You need a four year degree preferably in a hard science like Chemistry or Biology (the pre reqs required for med school are usually included in those two majors, but...