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    Getting into a nursing program with a L.D.

    Glycerine82 replied to hlr2752's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Awwww don't feel ashamed! I am LD as well and I'm really just starting to truly learn about it now, in my adult life. I'm not even sure of the name of it but it has to do with visual/spacial...
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    CNA's: Please Read

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

    You don't have to be "strong", but you have to use your muscles. I've seen girls who were 5 foot nothing pick up grown men. You have to learn the different body mechanics and ways of doing things...
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    2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

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

    What is your job title CNA Where are you located? SC What is your hourly wage? 11.13 Are you paid shift differentials? Yes. .50 for second shift, 1.00 for nights and 1.00 for weekends. What shift(s)...
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    Is asking for info in lobby a HIPAA violation?

    Glycerine82 replied to rse3's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    There needs to be a "damn you, autocorrect!" for nurses! OMG that thread would be soooo
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    Questions

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Cardiac

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    Questions

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hey all! I am a CNA/pre nursing student and I am traveling to my home state to help take care of my Dad after a triple-bypass. I will be arriving the day he is discharged. What are some things...
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    The reason I do it

    Glycerine82 posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I've been a CNA working in acute rehabilitation for about 5 years now. Mostly, I just wanted to get my foot in the door, so to speak. I just sort of stumbled upon rehab, and am so glad I did. I...
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    Affordable Care Act Users Guide for Nurses

    Glycerine82 replied to Jb4564's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think everyone should have a good understanding of it and not just opinions based on what they've heard, but I don't think it's the role of the nurse to explain insurance to the patient. As a...
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    Am I Too Old?

    Glycerine82 replied to rdl48's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    you're only too old if you're dead.
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    Questions

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Cardiac

    It was 93/46 so I was getting a bit concerned. I didn't hold anything I called the doc to see what he wanted to do. I would never hold anything that was scheduled. He's def. Not on the bp med for...
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    Questions

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Cardiac

    I getcha. His BS has been under 100 all along. He even has awesome blood pressure.....a little too awesome if you ask me. I'm keeping an eye on it bc its gotten pretty low a few times. But...
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    Questions

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Cardiac

    I
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    Glycerine82 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Jeez. The thing is, there is a difference between asking nicely for a favor and demanding someone do a task. If someone had asked me nicely to please start their car due to their RA I probably would...
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    Glycerine82 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I don't think it was in lieu of working the floor, I think it was in addition to everything
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    Is this a legal part of the job?

    Glycerine82 replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I mean, I am usually all about team work and all. This is pretty insane though. Where are you even supposed to find time to do it? I can maybe see them calling and asking nicely to shovel a walkway...
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    Questions

    Glycerine82 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Cardiac

    He has a dressing, and it was changed today by a home health nurse :/ His blood sugars aren't being checked, but I will bring my monitor with me, just so I feel better lol. He was discharged 4 days...
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    Hospital CNAs/PCTs: What's your workload like?

    Glycerine82 replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Med/Surg 15 pts q4 vitals, hourly rounding, q2 vitals on fresh post-ops, in addition to all the normal stuff. ICU is more like 5 patients, maybe less Acute Rehab is 8 patients to fully bathe, dress,...
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    To CNA or not to CNA? I have a question ... !

    Glycerine82 replied to zjtaylor85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    THIS So many CNA's at my last job were not hired as nurses because of their job performance. Multiple call-outs, patient complaints
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    To CNA or not to CNA? I have a question ... !

    Glycerine82 replied to zjtaylor85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe that every nurse should be a CNA first. BUT I don't believe employers give a hoot if you were or weren't. I do believe it can (and likely will) make you a fantastic nurse and I believe the...
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    Patients who love their sick role

    Glycerine82 replied to sammiesmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a pt with a fim of 5 ask me to put lotion on his legs. I told him that since he was in rehab, he needed to do for himself whatever tasks he could. He replied "Why would I, that is YOUR job"....
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    December 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Glycerine82 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    I would tell you to buck up,
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    Drug Seeker Stories

    Glycerine82 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, I'm thinking that also. If ADHD causes the brain to lack dopamine I would think there are other kinds of chemical imbalances that cause the narcotics to maybe give the brain what its missing...
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    Drug Seeker Stories

    Glycerine82 replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    Do y'all think that pain med's work differently on everyone? Meaning, do some people get this crazy good feeling from them and others just go to sleep and don't feel the "happy" effects? I just...
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    Being a Patient Where you Work

    Glycerine82 replied to ChristineN's topic in Emergency

    I had palpitations at work and was sent to our ER. Although I didn't know the staff well, I did know the RT who came to do my EKG. I was HORRIFIED. He was too. I finally just lifted my boobs up...
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    Admitting you are wrong

    Glycerine82 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I hate being wrong! I always apologize, but I usually tuck my tail between my legs