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  1. Nurse and CNA argument at the end of my shift

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to zippeh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I use to defend CNAs bc I was one myself. The ones I work with now are crap. Sounds like you had a crappy nurse who was only thinking of herself and not what's best for her/ur

  2. Difficulty with coworkers

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to MiriamRn's topic in Emergency

    Love all this advice. It's a new way of looking at situations. My husband said lower your standards of them and you will be happier. I tried it yesterday and I was happier. I didnt smile as much and...

  3. Dementia

    nurseywifeymommy1 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Patients that shout out almost constantly disrupt an entire group, should first try to be redirected, then medicated? Am I wrong? These patients must be feeling anxious on the inside and in turn sets...

  4. State visits

    nurseywifeymommy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am so nervous about State visiting our facility. Ugh!! I don't want to mess up. What if I do and get fired!! All the what ifs are going through my head! Anyone feel like

  5. I must make a confession

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I hv drank apple juice from the pantry a couple of times.. Since we can't hv drinks at the nurses station. I die from thirst

  6. Do you stand up for yourself to patients?

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to evolvingrn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our facility will side with the pt & family, but that doesn't stop me from letting them know I won't be spoken to in an abusive

  7. How young is too young...?

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to solneeshka's topic in General Nursing

    My mom left us at 12 & 7. My bro was the oldest and could cook. We survived!! We were like the other post- we watched TV. We lived in the country. I played outside when the weather was good with...

  8. First semester studying tips!!!

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

    I took notes first then did the objectives. I did all the vocabulary on flash cards and read the

  9. How many Nurses had their CNAs before Nursing School?

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to GarrettLeonard's topic in Washington Nursing

    I did, it was a preq In

  10. What do you wish you could/would have done while still orienting?

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to mitral's topic in First Year After Licensure

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  11. Infected Needlestick

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to blessedRN29's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry. I really hope everything turns out ok for

  12. New Nurse can't eat lunch

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to NightOwl0624's topic in General Nursing

    None of us ever take our breaks until we are caught up. Our first break is after morning med pass. Our company only guarantees 1 30min break. If everything is completed others take the 15min breaks...

  13. What is the environment like at your workplace? Do you like your co-workers?

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to KayyyT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As for nurses eating their young- some men & women are just B:+€$'s . Either you are kind and caring and secure or

  14. Critical Thinking: you have it or you don't. Agree or disagree?

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to LTCnurse11's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This statement drives me crazy. If you watched Seasame Street as a child, you should remember the cartoon "if I pop this balloon this..." And it goes in to tell you what could happen if the balloon...

  15. What is the environment like at your workplace? Do you like your co-workers?

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to KayyyT's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I like most of the people I work with. Management seems fair to me, although others don't. Just follow their rules and its good. I guess I've worked at terrible places and appreciate where I

  16. Have any advice on how to handle a tough clinical instructor?

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to JMJ523's topic in General Students

    Not everyone responds to nit pickers. I know I didn't and the only name of the instructor I remember is Kay. Sweet kind gentle and willing to go over things as many times as needed. The nit pickers...

  17. Can an "C" average student make it in the nursing world? Help Please

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to Beautifulvirgo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wanna add that being a CNA is back breaking and under appreciated work. They are treated poorly and I can't stand it. I would never disrespect the CNAs that work for me on my

  18. Can an "C" average student make it in the nursing world? Help Please

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to Beautifulvirgo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I disagree with the comment about the Teas test. I did not do very well on the teas test- enough to get in the nursing program- my nursing exams were all in the high 80's to 99 . I hated the Teas- it...

  19. Nurses Notes

    nurseywifeymommy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know if there is a book on documenting in nurses notes? I am not good at it at all. I don't want to say too much or too little. A web site would also be

  20. Want to be a stay at home mom

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to xandarosa's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh you guys- stop attacking her. She asked a question. Don't judge her situation. No I don't hv special needs children, yes I work. I had twin premmies and am grateful they are "normal

  21. Can an "C" average student make it in the nursing world? Help Please

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to Beautifulvirgo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We had to hv a minimum 3.00 to

  22. $8.25 an hour...*** is this normal?

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In IL we have to have our CNA as a preq before you can apply to the LPN or RN program. CNAs do back breaking work. I respect every aspect of the medical field. If I hv time I will toilet, lay down or...

  23. Nurses Notes

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to nurseywifeymommy1's topic in General Nursing

    Tyvm

  24. pros and cons

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to Yazmin-Lilly's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    MAs don't do it. Some states don't recognize the certificate and most of the time credits don't transfer. Do the Lpn or RN ur education is

  25. LPN salary questions

    nurseywifeymommy1 replied to KimPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In TN if LPNs make 13 and up - what do CNAs get??? That's really