NicInNC

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  1. Down Syndrome Help!

    NicInNC replied to ShortyLPN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Yeah, I used to have a chart, and that just didn't work. But her actually SEEING me take away a token or adding one works great. They each have a cup with their name on it that I put the tokens in. I...

  2. Do antiseptic swabs ever expire?

    NicInNC posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm cleaning out my parents camper that we're going to be borrowing and I ran across their first aid kit. They must not have ever used it since they bought the camper because all the asprin, insect...

  3. Down Syndrome Help!

    NicInNC replied to ShortyLPN's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    That's EXACTLY what I was going to suggest. My now 5 year old used to have THE worst behavioral problems. There's no health problem with her either...she was just MEAN! I tried spanking, time out,...

  4. Do antiseptic swabs ever expire?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    I ended up just adding 2 new bottles of alcohol and peroxide along with cotton balls and q-tips. Everything else that needed replaced was stuff that I have here at home, so I'm good to

  5. Question on office injections?

    NicInNC replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    That's a tough one. Maybe just ask: "Can you give it here instead of there? It's a little less painful for me". Explain that's how your old doctor used to give them to you. I wouldn't use the correct...

  6. My 3yr old has rash and temp

    NicInNC replied to madwife2002's topic in Pediatric

    Sounds to me like Fifth Disease. Both of my kids AND myself had it recently. That stuff was going around the school like wildfire. It could be a number of things though. My niece had a fever and pin...

  7. What route to choose LVN-RN or RN only

    NicInNC replied to Angela2006's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm in the same situation as you. I can get in the LPN program much sooner than the RN program. I asked the same question as you and the majority said to go for my BSN. After a lot of research and...

  8. Persistant low grade fever in 21 month-old.

    NicInNC replied to Atlnurstudt's topic in Pediatric

    Will your insurance pay for dna testing if it's being done to check for PFAPA, Familial Mediterranean fever, Cyclic neutropenia, Hyper-IgD syndrome, Epstein-Barr virus, etc. A lot of these disorders...

  9. Persistant low grade fever in 21 month-old.

    NicInNC replied to Atlnurstudt's topic in Pediatric

    I feel your frustration. My daughter got monthly HIGH fevers that would last for about 5 days every single month for a YEAR. The fevers would get up very high with her highest 104.7 that caused...

  10. Child needs evaluated for autism

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    I too wondered about that, but if you saw this child, you would know what I mean. We can be doing absolutely nothing and all of sudden, he'll start squeeling, kicking his feet frantically and...

  11. can you work at a Hospital even if you get ADN?

    NicInNC replied to Remnants's topic in Nursing Career

    ADN IS a registered nurse. You can work anywhere. It's just a different degree. With the BSN, you have more chance to get promoted to higher positions. I have no desire to be in a higher position, so...

  12. Child needs evaluated for autism

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Thanks! I just know she'll take it the wrong way, but at least I know I tried to help.

  13. CNA Info

    NicInNC replied to andreamae's topic in General Nursing

    I would NEVER try to demote an LPN. I'm currently waiting to get in the RN program, but am thinking of going into the LPN program instead, so that would be stupid of me to say an LPN is any less...

  14. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    NicInNC replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    That kind of reminds me of my friend that's going to medical school. She took the CNA course with me. I thought it was odd that she was taking the CNA course if she was going to med school, but she...

  15. Isn't this a joke?

    NicInNC replied to ZZTopRN's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle My mom has gotten those before. When she had her bypass last year though, the nurses sent her FLOWERS once she was back home and it had a little note on it from the nurses that cared for her...

  16. CNA Info

    NicInNC replied to andreamae's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember, that one day you could be the reason for that "code brown". Hopefully CNA's will still be around to care for you like you would want to be cared for. Then again, maybe LPN's will be...

  17. CNA Info

    NicInNC replied to andreamae's topic in General Nursing

    I ALWAYS try to put myself in the patients position. I care for them and do things for them that I hope someone would do for me if I were in their situation. Sometimes that means it's not all fun and...

  18. CNA Info

    NicInNC replied to andreamae's topic in General Nursing

    It also depends on where you work. One LTc facility I worked at was HORRIBLE. The CNA's that worked there had no business working there. WHY do people get this job when they are so mean and hateful to...

  19. CNA Info

    NicInNC replied to andreamae's topic in General Nursing

    Good grief, you sound like the CNA position is the worst job in life. I've always enjoyed CNA work. I loved being with the residents and caring for them. Yes, it's hard work, but SOMEBODY has to do...

  20. CNA Info

    NicInNC replied to andreamae's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished my CNA class and took my exam last Tuesday. My class was 5 weeks long. It was actually a PCA class and we had the option of challenging the CNA exam, which I did and PASSED....

  21. How does PRN work?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    The post for the opening says nothing about previous experience, so I figured it wouldn't hurt to give it a try. Job Title: CNA I Department: 004505 Medical Surgical Mend Position Number:...

  22. How does PRN work?

    NicInNC posted a topic in General Nursing

    Someone told me that PRN means that you work when needed. Are you always "on call"? If so, how often do they usually call and do they spike an attitude when you CAN'T say "yes" to a request? I want...

  23. Fire Ants

    NicInNC replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    Is there a certain brand of meat tenderizer to buy? I've seen liquid kind and I've seen the powder/salt. We're going to Hunting Island on vacation next week and I'm making a First Aid kit and would...

  24. How does PRN work?

    NicInNC replied to NicInNC's topic in General Nursing

    My hubby works 13 hour shifts. One month he works Mon, Tues and Wed. The next month, he works Thurs, Fri and Sat. So, I know when I'd be able to work. I'd just work the days opposite of him. I don't...

  25. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    NicInNC replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in NC and CNA certification is a requirement here to get into the Nursing program where I'm going to school. I just passed my CNA exam last week and am so happy! I'm hoping to get a job sometime...