When taking my BLS course we were instructed to remove the person's shirt and to even try to remove any hair on the person's chest if we could but who really has time to pull a razor and some shaving...
I agree wholeheartedly with BrandonLPN. However, I can also understand how frustrating it might feel to work as a CNA especially after working your butt off in becoming an LPN. It also sounds like...
Karla_isela replied to jersey244's topic in Canada
Forgive me, but I'm not American. And what does it matter? This is a forum for nurses. My first sentences were part in part questioning. The laws and policies that apply where I am at may not be the...
Karla_isela replied to jersey244's topic in Canada
As a student RN and an STNA I would have to say I have never seen LPN's even touch an IV. Please correct me if I'm wrong but student LPN's aren't taught this skill unless they are becoming certified...
Karla_isela replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor
I'm currently a nursing student. When I first became an STNA I can honestly say it was because I wanted a job that paid better. After I learned more about what it really takes to be an aide I fell in...
Karla_isela replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn
Hi! So nice to hear that someone else out there is as passionate about OB/Peds work as I am! :) I want to become a nurse-midwife, and honestly I would have no problem working with male nurses in that...
Hello, everyone! My Intro to Nursing class assignment is a nurse interview paper. This class hasn't been the easiest for me or my classmates. The teacher failed just about the entire class (on this...
Does anyone want to Skype me, maybe? We can set up a time today -- maybe later. I think it's Easter -- I don't really celebrate the eggs and bunny part so I'm not too busy
I couldn't agree more with what all of you have to say. For the most part my classmates interviewed nurses in person. My instructor seems kind but for what I can tell she is spread very thin. I think...