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  1. Why do nurses delegate with a power trip?

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

    LTC there is less respect. If nurses don't respect CNA's cna's will just say something back. CNA's aren't afraid of losing their jobs, as nurses have more

  2. Accused of narcotic/ alcohol abuse... No clue what this is about!

    neuron replied to Purplegiraffe's topic in General Nursing

    How can you start a diversion program without know what the complaint was about? Date/time. Do you have a co-worker that would do this? I would go to a reputable independent lab company (here it is...

  3. strongly concidering career change to nursing

    neuron replied to joel1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not sure if your state uses Medication Aides, but that is something to consider. Most states don't require a person to be a 'CNA' first, but most facilities do. You basically pass the meds. CNA is...

  4. strongly concidering career change to nursing

    neuron replied to joel1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have concerns is there any way you could become a CNA or something allied and work part time to get your foot in the door and so you won't be left with no experience in healthcare? At least you...

  5. Medication Aide exempt?

    neuron posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I wanted to know if anyone knew if a Medication Aide (certified) could be exempt from taking Pharmacology (in the state of TX). I am familiar with the concepts of adverse reactions and side...

  6. Medication Aide exempt?

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

    Great. Thank you all for your

  7. UA/drug test failed

    neuron posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I recently took a ua/drug test at work, and it came out positive for THC (MJ). The test was taken because a pt. bit me and after an incident occurs, we are required to take a ua/drug test. When...

  8. UA/drug test failed

    neuron replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to take everyone's advice and look for another

  9. UA/drug test failed

    neuron replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    ok, ua came back negative. Now I am back to work. After all this, does anyone know if I can get more than 'back

  10. first job and feels I forgot everything?

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

    One thing is don't get discouraged by the experienced, overworked CNA that has been doing it 5 years. They might not want to show you how the facility does things or teach a new CNA. Make sure you...

  11. Bed Pan Skill New York???

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

    Since you passed your skills test, I wouldn't worry too much about putting a 'chuck' under a bedpan. It is fine to be technical. But you probably will not have too much time to do it

  12. UA/drug test failed

    neuron replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    I also want to say my stomach just turns when I think about this

  13. UA/drug test failed

    neuron replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    Red Kryptonite, If someone has it in for me, there is nothing I can do. She was beating around the bush when I asked her for the drug test results (the chain of custody forms), which is the...

  14. UA/drug test failed

    neuron replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    Got the independent drug results, they are negative. Turns out employer didn't send the first to the lab. Keep you

  15. How do I Handle Trifling Calls?

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

    Residents who do that I say 'I'll be back to check on you in a little while, ok?' That seems to keep them calm. I always check on my residents so I was not just saying that. With the frequency of him...

  16. no more alarms for fall risks!

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

    Only pts/residents that truly need an alarm should have an alarm. If a cna has 14 patients and 6 of them have alarms that constantly go off, there is no time to do all the work. She is spending time...

  17. cna cert. exam tips/advice

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

    I did my cert in California and the written was in a classroom and there was a separate room with the skills/equipment. There will be people who don't even know the steps. They randomly selected 5...

  18. your patients' coolest histories

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

    When I did home health in CA, I had a man that won an academy award. He was at an assisted living center in the memory care locked

  19. A resident is dying and I feel sad.

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

    I also had a hospice pt. that was on Morphine (.5ml) every 15 minutes, 7pm - 7am shift. She had cancer and that seemed a high and frequent dose. I didn't question it as I was new to being a cna. The...

  20. A resident is dying and I feel sad.

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

    That is very hard to deal with and very common in the nursing field. To see someone walking and interacting and then 3 weeks later, they are moving slow and more inactive. I think the hardest part is...

  21. Question about hospice patients

    neuron posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hi, I have a question about hospice care. I have a CNA and am working in home hospice (and sometimes in a facility -when needed). I am concerned with their unresponsive state (days/even hours before...

  22. Failed NCLEX, need a job, can I be a CNA in CA?

    neuron replied to ckypp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I believe if you have proof of completion of nursing school, you can take the exam. When I took mine there was an R.N. taking it and he did not know how to put on a transfer belt. Make sure you know...

  23. Question about pediatric employment

    neuron posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, I wanted to know if anyone knows if hiring supervisors specifically at a children's hospital/unit look at the school the student went to (being an R.N.)? There are many programs and some are not...

  24. Question about pediatric employment

    neuron replied to neuron's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for your comments. I am going to try to go to a good school. I feel I am the one of the 'best' as far as caring and doing a diligent job, but I have to see about the kind of school. I...

  25. I am Afraid. Please Pray for Me.

    neuron replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    BostonterriorRN, we are not talking about 'Patient's Bill of Rights', we are talking about the nurse's. I have yet to see someone 'lose it all' for the sake of the Lord. In your experience, has a...