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  1. BP

    blackvans1234 replied to springchick1's topic in General Students

    Medial aspect of the supinated AC. If you can palpate it, you can auscltate it! Make sure stethoscope bell is on (lightly tap while earbuds in) Earbuds

  2. What is this clients major presenting health problems?

    blackvans1234 replied to marsy82's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Which will kill him first? That's what I'd choose. I think you're on target with the deficient fluid intake, seems like cholecystitis...but then again we just learned about that so everyone is getting...

  3. Teaching plan ideas?

    blackvans1234 replied to murse23's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Something you're interested in blabbering on about. See above

  4. When someone mocks you for being a nurse

    blackvans1234 replied to fraydar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Do this: Take a good look at them (up and down, then up and down again) and say, "Yep, you look like the type that comes into the ER who 'fell' onto that large

  5. Is this common?

    blackvans1234 replied to relaxingbath's topic in Male Nursing Students

    One of the things to be careful with, is that as a student, you have not been trained to use a lift. Usually that training is in the format of an inservice by the facility. If anything were to have...

  6. I had my peer interview a week and a half ago but no call back yet.

    blackvans1234 replied to anonymousz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't remember the specifics, but when I was applying to the hospital as a CNA, it took FOREVER for them to do all the things they had to do. patients my child, patients Keep applying to other...

  7. What to expect, how to deal with being nervous on first day?

    blackvans1234 replied to CNA James's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well you still have time, usually orientation is a full week of nonsense, give or take. I am a guy, and a CNA as well. I was hired in a hospital, but on a physical rehab unit. You feel like you don't...

  8. CNA job in a hospital with no experience

    blackvans1234 replied to Just_Kidney's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You sound like me 28 months ago I graduated from CNA school with my little certificate, dreading the fate of working at a nursing home. I also wanted to work at a hospital that wanted experience....

  9. Still struggling with self confidence in clinicals

    blackvans1234 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    My mantra: FAKE IT 'TILL YOU MAKE IT If you have the foundation of knowledge for the skills, and you've practiced them, then you will be alright. Of course you will feel nervous and incompetent,...

  10. Tested yesterday

    blackvans1234 replied to texasmum's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What does ''got good pop'' mean? I wen't to get me a cold pop, and den I thought sumbuddy was barbie Cue'in, I sayd o lord jesuz its a FAR I assume that means you did

  11. Why a Nurse?

    blackvans1234 replied to Ant24's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1) Why the heck not!? Seriously though, I always wanted to help people, thought about doing Physical therapist, did many hours of volunteering at local hospital's inpatient rehab, then took my CNA on...

  12. CNA Salary in New York??

    blackvans1234 replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    12.50/hr in local hospital, shift differential of 1.25 for evening, and 1.75 for night. +.50 for weekends. Hospital down the road pays like 16/hr and is

  13. Calling all CNA's. What is your typical day like at work?

    blackvans1234 replied to HappyBee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA (or PCT) in a hospital, inpatient physical rehab setting, evening shift The census vary's and has hi's and low's. Lately it has been lows due to trouble with nurse liasions finding patients and...

  14. Urgent! Dosage Calc in NCLEX!

    blackvans1234 replied to julz68's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you're freaking out about half drops i'm sure you'll pass. Good

  15. Grad nurse ASN building resume?

    blackvans1234 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hey people, I still have time before I need to be considering this, but I figured I would inquire sooner, rather than later. So I will be graduating in 16 months with my ASN (hopefully!). I understand...

  16. Nurse recruiter

    blackvans1234 replied to Brittany2206's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would say specific cover letter, for a few reasons. #1) If this person has seen your resume online they can put a face to a application #2) a general cover letter seems like you're mass producing...

  17. What are PCT/PCA pay rates in your area?

    blackvans1234 replied to btrflieye's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Local Catholic hospital pays 12.50/hr for PCT's. Differential is +1.25 for eve and +1.75 for night. +.50 for weekend shifts. This is a level 2 trauma center Hospital a mile down the road pays around...