miabia BSN, RN

I'm very proud of my life in nursing. I cared for family at a very young age and when I was able to get certified I jumped at the opportunity. Many say they played house when they were children, I was able to play nurse and it was fantastic. There ar...

Don't be offended by my question but as far as I know the CNA in my state cannot touch the oxygen unless its adjusting the cannula. A CNA in Nebraska would surely be investigated for adjusting the Liter Output for gross negligence. Just be careful. I...

When I started caring for my grandmother at 4 years old I did the exact cares I'm doing in LTC minus the the peri cares that I'm doing now. I'd lay out her clothes for the next day, arrange her medications, set up her DuoNeb, clip her nails and such ...

I work full time, goto school full time, am a full time mother and wife and I take care of a fulling functioning farm with livestock. I miss, more than anything, being able to sit at the dinner table to eat supper with my husband and children without...

Im not judging but I've always been incredibly curious what the ratio of "I want to be a nurse because it's my life dream" vs "I want to be a nurse because I need the money" is. So my question to you is (Honestly) Are you in nursing for the money or...

First - I mean't this to be for general healthcare. Sorry for the confusion but the general audience that has voted/replied seems to be what I was looking for. Second - I am facinated (In the best possible way) by everyones responses. Thank you for...

I need money. Like every other nursing student what are some great scholarships/grants I can look into? Im in Nebraska too if anyone knows of any scholarships or awards given to nursing students in this state. Thank you for your time!

I just finished at the Financial Aide and ALL they gave me was FASFA (which I applied for just now and am waiting on that to finish). I meet with my student advisor Wednesday ad we'll see where she can direct me.

I actually made the poll by the two ends of the spectrum I was only interested in. We, of course, can make a new on reflecting all ends where you can add your own reason why you're going into nursing

I'm going Monday but I was hoping I could find out some information before hand to start researching it and so forth. :)

congrats! to answer your question, " what is restorative care? " it is to maximize a person's level of function and minimize decline. todo this you're going to want your patient to try and assist themselves as much as possible. examples would be...

I make $13 and some change With shift differential during night shift. I also get ETO, paid Sick leave, bereavement, 401K, Comp time, Paid holidays/overtime, health/dental/eye insurance and I earned a nursing scholarship. I've been a CNA/MA for 5 yea...

I'm an MA and I'm not even allowed to insert Caths or handle IV's! I can't even fathom why a CNA would be allowed near such a machine.

We had this CNA that was going to school for his EMT. Not only was he on his 4th attempt of passing the EMT test but one day I came in to check his vitals and he had a patient at 209/130. I burst out laughing and asked if the patient was stroking out...

Such a sad story but I'm so glad you were inspired because of some GOOD people. But this quote made me sick to my stomach. I can't even imagine.

I've never had any issues getting any job that I've applied for . I would only list 3 of your most recent jobs not 5 also

I love crock pots! But rarely is there a lot of take home homework (but then again I went through my certification 5 years ago) just a lot of memorizing

It really depends on your time management and memory. I studied extensively for my CNA/MA because of all of the things we were required to memorize. Hint - Use flash cards for your acronyms

I have never heard of that because most states have guidelines that are different than others in CNA training plus you have to do clinicals. I would say no and just go to your local redcross or community college and see what you can arrange instead o...

Just a friendly reminder that as a mandatory reporter you are required by law to report any unusual occurances to your supervisor. If you cannot get anywhere with the supervisor you follow the chain of command up to the administration. If they do not...

People can be so cross when talking to others about their career choices. I've experienced it a lot as a CNA/MA. I always respond when someone says I wont like it, "Well now you're just making me want to do it and make it work". Good luck on your car...

The worst thing I have ever had to deal with was not in my job but I came upon a very nasty accident and this man had his arm nearly completely removed from his body. The fact that the blood was just pouring out of his arm like a faucet made me very ...

(Apologies in advance for spelling and grammar I'm on my laptop nursing my child) Depending on the person I'm speaking to about my line of work, when I tell someone, "I'm a CNA/MA" the range of responses varies. I usually get a disappointed, "oh" or ...

Actually at the state level I stared in horror that a dietary aide made 3 cents less than a CNA. I kid you not.

I know you're scared now but if you've studied it will come naturally. Just remember with the cares use a different side of the wipe each time you clean and go from front to back every time. I'm so excited for you! And yes your skills will all be tes...