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  1. poor resident care/bad CNA's

    neuron replied to AmyWI22's topic in General Students

    And management expects the 'good ones' to answer lights when 'bad aides' are late for their shift and can't answer. They'll have to find an answer to that before I'll

  2. So I kind of messed up

    neuron replied to oopsmybad's topic in General Nursing

    She may have not known the legal consequences or value put on Ativan or the depth (so-called) of her indiscretion. Heck before I started in this 'field' I didn't know what 'value' Valium had and...

  3. Why are Nurses and CNAs so mean/rude

    neuron replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Most nurses (and maybe CNA's, med techs) most likely have had their efforts and cares exausted by the interests of administration, DON and administrator. They have nothing left to show after enduring...

  4. Meaning of your username?

    neuron replied to Flightless Bird's topic in General Nursing

    fibroblast - a type of cell that is responsible for the structural framework of a connective

  5. LTC's are a joke

    neuron replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Probably depends on the state you work. If you work in the midwest or south, chances are you are working with a very high nurse-direct staff/pt. ratio so quality of care is poor, experience is

  6. To the nurses, a question.

    neuron replied to NTechTruth's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe because they don't understand. On one hand, they have to be responsible for side 'effects', call docs in case of emergency, be on duty. Sometimes duty doesn't involved 'visually being busy' but...

  7. I was fired from my first CNA job after four months, I feel cheated...

    neuron replied to Fortsucc's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It seems like they were out to get you. Was there any other incident that you have been spoken to about? Never know what's under their sleeve, the DON and the administrator. Some of these DON's are...

  8. Med Error

    neuron replied to xanderfan's topic in Patient Medications

    So this poster, after discovering her error a day 'later', should tell the patient that he received 'Oxycodone' instead of 'Oxycontin', when there were no adverse reactions or side effects (which she...

  9. Med Error

    neuron replied to xanderfan's topic in Patient Medications

    Not a nurse, but I didn't tell the pt. But told my supervisors and thankfully they didn't tell the pt. Telling a pt. can make it worse. No adverse reactions/no side effects, learn from the error. The...

  10. Red Flag? - Job Offer

    neuron replied to justagirlwhosaideh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is your background check ok? Do they have the right number. It is strange you haven't heard from them. Have you tried calling

  11. Anatomy and physiology 1

    neuron replied to kristie.castle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The way to do well in A&P is to just put your mind to it. Our lab was just plain and simple, know every bone in the body, professor will just put a 'toothpick' on each bone and finger of the...

  12. It's Time To Go

    neuron replied to NTechTruth's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All I learned was to not be a 'CNA' anymore. I did just that. I couldn't do all what was necessary. I still do what I can, and I accept that. The only way to keep my sanity was to

  13. Patient abuse

    neuron replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You must advocate for the patient. At least tell your side, and cover no one's behind. 9 times out of 10 that supervisor will make remarks or say something insulting/inapprpriate to you down the line....

  14. Im 53 and looking into Becoming a CNA

    neuron replied to Jrenyc's topic in Men in Nursing

    Seems that would be your choice. Work till late 60's being a CNA or work till late 60's being a nurse. Nursing is more

  15. Yuck! med error

    neuron replied to Iheartnursing's topic in Patient Medications

    It seems to me it is more of a 'documentation' error than a med error. If you didn't sign out the med, and a med wasn't missing from the blister back, then there shouldn't be a problem. They should...

  16. 50 and making a dream come true.

    neuron replied to Tigerlilley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The local nursing school that came in for clinicals had a man that was mid 60's close to 70. No one has to know how old you

  17. The Obesity Problem in Rural America

    neuron replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    Longer drive times to the store can also contribute, and having bus access. If there are car problems, you can't get to the store as efficiently so one either eats what they have or goes to the most...

  18. Just took the CNA/STNA state exam, wasn't expecting that....

    neuron replied to AgentFreckles's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I took the state test, we got our results the same night. I drove an 'hour' before I opened it. I felt similar after the skills portion. Just wait and

  19. Become a Nurse But Don't Work As One

    neuron replied to Stargate Atlantis's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure how you know that I work in the LTC/nursing home industry, but nurses or aides that I know don't wear much make up. You said the many 'nurses' lack the appearance and social skills for the...

  20. Become a Nurse But Don't Work As One

    neuron replied to Stargate Atlantis's topic in General Nursing

    Probably true, but I wouldn't use it as an end all and be all article. I go to work several days without (much) makeup because I know my job is soley focused on med administration, and not (or cannot...

  21. CNA Bonus Plan

    neuron replied to Mariesmith's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A compensation plan would be to pay them 'per job'. For example, a hoyer lift transfer pay them extra for it, or pay per bath, if a CNA gives 3 baths per day, and sometimes they have to do 6, give...

  22. "I don't know why she has to get such a lowly job just to be a nurse"

    neuron replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nothing lowly about it. It is just a line of work. Got to start somewhere. If you get certified as a CNA, depending on where you are, doors will open

  23. LTC's are a joke

    neuron replied to baygrl11's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My residents get every eye drop prescribed, every blood pressure med prescribed - as long as it's within the parameters. Not sure where you got that 'I just signed my

  24. My Managers steal from the budget???

    neuron replied to NTechTruth's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it's valid to have a right to know who you are working for. If there is dishonesty at the top, it will be there in the 'bottom'. Impossibility of meeting

  25. Should I leave this racist town?

    neuron replied to ChutneyFries's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just like when a white person goes to a big city, he/she might feel threatened. Not trying to offend, but you being black and going to a small town is the same as a white person from the midwest going...