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  1. I didn't become a nurse to feed people's addictions. Do *nurses* have the right to refuse

    emcadams replied to Thankgodforativan's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In this situation I would tell the primary that the patients pain is still reported as 10/10 despite giving med as ordered and specifically ask for pain management. In my experience, they will put...

  2. New RN - Should I take an unappealing Med-Surg offer?

    emcadams replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have not posted on here in a while, but I am posting now to tell you that if the only reason behind taking the MedSurg is "for the experience", this is misleading advice. I took a PCU residency out...

  3. School teacher wanting a career change - Is nursing for me?

    emcadams replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I have to agree with bluebonnet...spend a summer as a nursing assistant. I got my CNA cert before going to nursing school, and worked in a nursing home. I thought that working as a CNA at a hospital...

  4. PT fell... Now I'm paralyzed with fear

    emcadams replied to mevsmom's topic in General Students

    Use this as a learning experience. All patients are fall risks. Every single one. My unit is not Ortho, but we have a policy to bed alarm all patients, unless verbally refused, and then we chart...

  5. When would you see D5 .45% NS w/ KCL used?

    emcadams replied to jlevnajic's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    What sort of disease processes/diagnoses would D5 1/2NS+KCl be used with? Anyone have experience using it with their

  6. Is this salary range realistic?

    emcadams replied to GlowBear500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    RN licensure is different from LVN. Why not take the NCLEX but have your school send the information to the state of California instead? That way, you are just applying for a CA license, not...

  7. Is this salary range realistic?

    emcadams replied to GlowBear500's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm assuming your talking about the VA jobs? 90k would be at the top of the range...46k at the bottom. I would assume you would be starting at 46k, and there is a step-wise grade level (GS) associated...

  8. Nurse Tech and first patient fall. Worried about being fired.

    emcadams replied to guyman123's topic in General Nursing

    Use it as a learning opportunity...Dilauded + Neuro = bedside commode/bedpan. On my floor, I can't stay with everyone in the bathroom. It is unrealistic. But if they need that much...

  9. New CNA- How to deal with body pain

    emcadams replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Make sure you have 2-3 pairs of shoes for work. Don't wear the same pair of shoes two days in a row. Call a podiatrist office and see if there are shoe stores in your area they would recommend. Advil...

  10. How much do you owe in student loans?

    emcadams replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't believe, reading all these answers, that the Gov't seems to think the average student loan debt is $24k (or thereabouts). Do they not count all the private loans students take out because...

  11. sooo tired of staff without ANY compassion or empathy!!!

    emcadams replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have to admit, this is a big concern of mine as well. I am still in nursing school, but I have already seen how much time nurses truly have to spend with their patients. I love caring for people,...

  12. Nursing student got CNA job!

    emcadams replied to sduncan86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey sduncan, just wanted to follow up and see how your med-surg experience is going?? After several months I definitely feel more comfortable with my responsibilities. Some days everything sails along...

  13. Can I Work as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant While in School?

    emcadams replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I started work as a CNA at a LTC just before the first day of class of my RN program. I am going into my second year of RN school, and now work at the hospital I hope to work at as a nurse. Being a...

  14. Finding a job in Florida

    emcadams replied to paradox28's topic in Florida Nursing

    Personally, I have found that you just need to apply and see what happens. There is a lot of job availability in Lee County (not sure about the others). That said, there are also many people applying...

  15. I understand why people go the LPN route

    emcadams replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Sounds like you're trying to justify your own choices to allnurses readers!!! I say stop worrying about what others think, and go do what you need to do. I worked as a CNA in a LTC, now I work in a...

  16. To take on the MICU or not?

    emcadams replied to vlh2001's topic in MICU, SICU

    hey troopers, how did your interview for the MICU job go? I think I might want to work ICU when I graduate. I thought it was because I wanted to be a CRNA, but after hanging out in surgery during a...

  17. Nursing student got CNA job!

    emcadams replied to sduncan86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am also really interested to know how your job is going!!! I am not a new CNA, but I recently made the transition from LTC to a busy hospital floor. I too mostly work weekends due to my nursing...

  18. ICU panel interview - Help!!

    emcadams replied to Jarreux's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My advice would be that panel interviews are about seeing how the interviewee interacted with the interviewers. So personality counts for a lot! I would try to be really outgoing and bubbly, and...

  19. Has anyone ever worked as a CNA while going to nursing school full time?

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

    I do it, but yes, I am part-time. No more than 24 hours a week or so. I have not found it possible to be full time. There are so many extra things in addition to class. Then there is you and your...

  20. Anyone NOT feel like they got hit by a truck?

    emcadams replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This happens to me as well, and I work 8's!! I haven't found a cure-all yet, but stretching and ankle circles help. If it gets me by my lunch break, I take an advil. It actually does help to fit in...

  21. Type A personality, recently accepted in Nursing school, and anxiety

    emcadams replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Since you know your personality is like this, make sure you set aside time to break from the grind and anxiety of nursing school. Like, if you know you have a test coming up, study for a few days...

  22. When do you find time to work out?

    emcadams posted a topic in General Students

    Hey everyone. I am finishing up my intro semester of nursing school, and between full time school, part time job, homework, work asking me to come in for another shift ( im a prn), and finding time to...

  23. When do you find time to work out?

    emcadams replied to emcadams's topic in General Students

    Short cardio workouts sound a lot more doable than 30-40 minutes sustained. I guess the intensity would be

  24. Changing Nursing for Hygienist

    emcadams replied to pretty70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I went back and forth between hygienist and nursing for a few years before focusing and finishing up prereqs for nursing. My thoughts were that as a hygienist, the job description is a lot less varied...

  25. "You won't like being a CNA!"

    emcadams replied to Moriah02's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well said, ProudStudent. I am in nursing school and work as a CNA a lot of the days that I am not in class. It is really hard work. And the CNA training doesn't really prepare you for how hard it is...