SophieMae

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1. just have to tell you guys this story

   SophieMae replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

   :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle .......Now...that is funny!!!!

2. imposter nurse????

   SophieMae replied to lllliv's topic in General Nursing

   Photos on the license, a great idea. If not the next best thing is the "chip".....no thanks, I dont want to be scanned like a can of peas!!!!!

3. Aging

   SophieMae replied to Kizomo's topic in Humor

   In a closed secure unit, we had a combative with very long finger nails. She would dig everyone she could reach. One day her RN said I need help holding her steady so I can cut her nails. Well, four of us eventually ended up in that room, attempti...

4. Pic N Save

   SophieMae replied to Dana's topic in Humor

   I always arrived early for work. I would eat in the cafe with housekeeping b/c I liked them but staff looked down on them. Matter of fact, when staff found out I did that the come back was........"You eat with them!" Anyway, so after my meal I went...

5. scoliosis-lifting

   SophieMae replied to miknat's topic in General Nursing

   I have had scoliosis for over 40 years........I became a CNA but could not raise my two children on those wages so I went into construction. I have three curves......I was a paver, mason tender, dug ditches, etc. Sometimes I overdue and cant stand ...

6. trouble stayng slim when in nursing school

   SophieMae replied to cingulargirl21's topic in General Students

   lol..........got you all beat! I put on the weight FIRST!!!!!! Just thinking about going back to school and the M&M's flew off the store shelves!! Has a pumpkin ever graduated nursing school?............lol

7. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

   SophieMae replied to SophieMae's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry Jim but I think you mis-understand......the question was from the stand point of "CNA basic nursing"..........if this is the low man on the totem pole, then this is the basic patient care, is it not. And Jim I am sure you are a professional th...

8. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

   SophieMae replied to SophieMae's topic in General Nursing

   Well, I didnt think of it like that but it's not enough to turn me from the idea. I too, will have to do it this way but because I want to. I want to have as much knowledge as possible before I take care of anyone's loved one.

9. Should all nursing students be required to be a CNA for one year?

   SophieMae posted a topic in General Nursing

   Okay, please dont take my head off......but I hear/see so many students/new nurses regret the career path for whatever the reason maybe. My question is......Should all future nurses be required by law to have at least one year as a CNA before being ...

10. Problem CNAs on night shift

    SophieMae replied to clab25's topic in LPN/LVN

    I personally would leave that job in a heartbeat. If you have an administrator bringing in wine for a staff that is legally/solely responsible for the well-being of people's lives it sounds like trouble to me. And I might add if you have CNA's that...

11. Best places for LPN's to make a good salary and able to buy country property

    SophieMae replied to Roozeyk's topic in LPN/LVN

    I can't tell you where you will find your part of the earth for a decent price but you wont find it here in Maine. The best advice I can give you is to look for foreclosures. It is sad to benefit from others pain but if the opportunity is there.......

12. lpn being mistreated

    SophieMae replied to qje999's topic in LPN/LVN

    Your strengths could be her insecurities.

13. Getting frustrated with lack of employment ops

    SophieMae replied to HangingInThere2's topic in LPN/LVN

    No Fiona59, I was not referring to you.

14. Getting frustrated with lack of employment ops

    SophieMae replied to HangingInThere2's topic in LPN/LVN

    Make an appointment to see Humans Resources........ask them point blank......am I a potential hire and if not why?

15. Having trouble on tracing the path of a drop of blood

    SophieMae replied to blondiii's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am not even in school yet but this site is in my fav's already. I too, thank you Nurse Ratched.