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Cindy_A

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  1. What should they teach in nursing school but don't. What do they teach but shouldn't?

    Cindy_A replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I'd get rid of those stupid care plans!!!! I spent HOURS on these things in school, and I have never used one ONCE since working in the real world!!! I'm sure there are other ways to accomplish their...

  2. A Koala Goes Into a Restaurant...

    Cindy_A replied to ExquisiteRevelation's topic in Nursing Humor

    Hey! I understood, despite the missing comma!

  3. what is the difference

    Cindy_A replied to BMcKenzie's topic in General Nursing

    A CNA is a Certified Nursing Assistant, who usually works in hospitals and nursing homes. They are the ones who give baths, help toilet pts, and many other duties. A CMA is a Certified Medical...

  4. How many of you were CNA's before you went into nursing?

    Cindy_A replied to Cryssi's topic in General Nursing

    I was a CNA before I became an LPN, now I'm an RN. I've always felt that if you were interested in nursing, you should work as a CNA. If you don't like being a CNA, chances are you won't like being a...

  5. Best nursing shoes?

    Cindy_A replied to CarolineRn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it sounds like I'm in the minority, but I LOVE my Nursemates! They are very light and comfortable. I wear the "Dove" style which is a loafer-type style. I don't like shoes with laces, as it...

  6. Tcu

    Cindy_A replied to highflyer's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Gee! When I saw the subject I thought it was about the transitional care unit (TCU)! Obviously not! So. what does TCU stand for

  7. advanced maternal age

    Cindy_A replied to Liann's topic in Ob/Gyn

    My grandmother was 45 when my mom was born 73 years ago at home. Mom turned out just fine. I guess there's hope for me at age

  8. Dosage Calculation Question

    Cindy_A replied to Ortho_RN's topic in General Students

    20gtts/cc X 100cc/hr X 1hr/60min = 33.3 gtts/min 300cc/2hrs = 150 cc/hr That's the way I do mine. Good

  9. Bed bath skill check

    Cindy_A replied to nrselisa's topic in General Students

    We used each other for skills check off, but thank goodness not for something like a Foley catheter placement!

  10. "Babywise!" Help! Friend swears by it.

    Cindy_A replied to Figaro's Mom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    So, I am curious. Anyojne know how Ezzo's kids are? Or does he even have

  11. Has medicine and technology gone too far?????

    Cindy_A replied to micro's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. No matter what high technology devices that are used and brand new drugs, everyone will eventaully die. This will happen to EVERYONE, regardless. I think our most important intervention for...

  12. Anyone regret getting those student loans?

    Cindy_A replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

    I don't regret my student loans, I figure they are an investment in myself. Have you ever heard of anyone regretting a loan for a car or a house? I feel like the loans are an investment, not an...

  13. Arnett Test for NCLEX

    Cindy_A replied to jschut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the Arnett test too. I passed it, also. We also had to take other Arnett tests during the school year, OB, Peds, Med-Surg, etc, they weren't worth a hoot. I think the mock NCLEX by Arnett was...

  14. obituaries

    Cindy_A replied to shannonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yep, I do it too! Because I've worked in LTC, there are many older folks. Since I'm not working in some of those places ( I used to work agency) you wonder what happens to them. It's also interesting...

  15. What Freaks You Out?

    Cindy_A replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    OK, I am curious. What was that procedure for? Sounds

  16. The Dreaded Math Test!!!!

    Cindy_A posted a topic in General Students

    I'm sure we all have to take the dreaded dosage calculation test at the end of the semester. We have to make 90% on 2 tries or you're out of the program. We had our test Monday, and I missed only 1,...

  17. The Dreaded Math Test!!!!

    Cindy_A replied to Cindy_A's topic in General Students

    Ageless, That is very interesting to hear. So many in our class think that we will NEVER use the math. It's good to know that we willl be using it. BTW, the 1 question I missed was because I expressed...

  18. The Dreaded Math Test!!!!

    Cindy_A replied to Cindy_A's topic in General Students

    YUCK!!!!!:chair: How many chances do you get?:uhoh21: Good

  19. The Patient you will NEVER forget...

    Cindy_A replied to LasVegasRN's topic in General Nursing

    "Chicken Soup for the Nurse's Soul" is another great book with lots of similar

  20. Out of curiousity

    Cindy_A replied to Marianne518's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe they're people who are curious about the nursing profession, or people who are considering going into nursing, and just like to read what we have to

  21. What Freaks You Out?

    Cindy_A replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Pooh, I'm sure it makes a big difference when it's your own kid! Renee, is lepra the same as leprosy? I love this thread! It's gross, yet

  22. Depsition and court

    Cindy_A replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just guessing that the reason that there were so many views and not many votes because there were a lot of people like me who have never had to go to a deposition or court before. I didn't vote,...

  23. a few more abbreviations?

    Cindy_A replied to frappachino's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Ted! I'm impresssed ! You know the LATIN translation for PRN! Now I know what it REALLY stands for!

  24. Use of diapers vs. underpads for incontinent patients

    Cindy_A replied to bmaury's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work in LTC, and we use pads, which I think are better than diapers. We do use diapers however on those pts who have been given a laxative or suppository, because some of them like to use their...

  25. What Freaks You Out?

    Cindy_A replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I really enjoyed this thread, and thought I'd "revive" it since we have quite a few new members to the BB. I have a pretty strong stomach, but trachs really gross me out. I just can't stand all those...