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  1. CNA License

    blackvans1234 replied to ren09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was always under the impression that CNA's were certified. Hence the "C" in CNA. Also, they fall under the category of UAP, in which the "U" Stands for Unlicensed. However many people probably throw...

  2. can you be floated while your on orientation?

    blackvans1234 replied to labnars's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No holidays while im on orientation I wouldn't mind though, but it's "not cost effective"

  3. Wrist tattoo in Nursing

    blackvans1234 replied to futurenurseLisa's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Deff hide any tatt's during the interviewing process. Nurses have them where I work. I feel most facilities have a ''no visible tattoo'' policy, yet it is the individual unit's atmosphere regarding...

  4. Are handguns allowed at work?

    blackvans1234 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I believe a previous poster referred to the Law enforcement agents as ''highly trained''. And yet.... I only learned 4 rules about guns Rule # 1 Finger off the trigger unless you're ready to fire Rule...

  5. Are handguns allowed at work?

    blackvans1234 replied to TexasGal1964's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Woot woot things are getting steamy! Out of sight out of mind. Concealed carry FTW. Or at least locker carry FTW. I wouldn't have showed

  6. No briefs?! Is this an ICU thing?

    blackvans1234 replied to paramedic-RN's topic in Critical Care

    Anyone have any evidence based articles regarding the moisture issue? I've also heard how some places like to ''let them air out''. But is it wishful thinking or is it actually

  7. Should a student nurse take ACLS?

    blackvans1234 replied to joshmiller2010's topic in Cardiac

    Hello! I graduated May 2014, and start my first acute care job in two weeks. I'll give you my opinion (as a new grad / peer)- (Please note that this advice is regional!) I honestly don't think that...

  8. Newbies Who Want to Pay ZERO Dues Schedule-Wise

    blackvans1234 replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I start my first job in 2 weeks. The two hospital interviews I had I stated "Im willing to work either days or nights, I have no problems working weekends and holidays. I would prefer NOT to be on a...

  9. Does anybody else feel guilty about calling off?

    blackvans1234 replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Went through the last month of nursing school / preceptorship with shingles. Not allowed to call out in nursing school. Anyways, If you're alotted X sick days that DON'T ROLL OVER, what do they...

  10. Why does this man's personality change instantly

    blackvans1234 replied to Butterfly92xo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "I said if he does, I will not be changing it because I do not want to speak or go near him and he can lay in a pool of urine until the night staff come on. He continually buzzed that night before I...

  11. "Which job" advice from exp. nurses

    blackvans1234 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hey all, I am putting this here to hopefully get some opinions from the experienced nurses out there! I dont know which hospital to choose. My ultimate goal is to completely relocate to another state...

  12. "Which job" advice from exp. nurses

    blackvans1234 replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, I am recently graduated. I have not received offers from either place, however I have applied to both (and many others). I am (wishful) thinking I will get an offer from hospital A, that is why...

  13. LTC / Rehab...as bad as they say?

    blackvans1234 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey all, just wondering what the general consensous is regarding sub acute / rehab / long term care. Is it really as bad (for a new grad RN) as we always hear? Could it be that a few bad apples have...

  14. Capnography help

    blackvans1234 replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like there were a few too many Morphine induced apnea episodes in your neck of the

  15. amputation

    blackvans1234 replied to ashley6's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    my understanding is elevation for first 24 hours, MUST lay prone a few times though. chances are test question wants to know if you understand the importance of hip contractures. The elevation is an...

  16. PRIORITY for BURN??

    blackvans1234 replied to johwen93's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What happens to fluid movement in the initial stage of burns? Ever heard of the parkland formula? If that stumps you, dont forget your ABC's Pt wont get an infection if they dye from hypovolemia (or...

  17. NCLEX less than one month after graduating!

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

    I graduated about may 10th and am taking the nclex june

  18. Pharm on NCLEX?

    blackvans1234 replied to KeepCalmNurs3On's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My sister reported to me that she had a few, and she'd never heard of any of them. I wouldnt go too crazy about it, but definately learn the categories (olol, pril, ''ide") and their respective...

  19. 35 page review

    blackvans1234 replied to punchin51799's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    agreed! The spelling errors are driving me

  20. What'd you get on kaplan QBANK?

    blackvans1234 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would like to hear from those that have taken the nclex since they ''made it harder'' last year. How did you do on the kaplan qbank? After 100% (1200 questions), I have a 62% avg. Im glad to be in...

  21. What'd you get on kaplan QBANK?

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

    I have no idea where these Q trainers are, I bought the Q bank. I dont think the q trainers were included with that. Can someone message me a link o the q trainers? or post the link to them on here....

  22. What'd you get on kaplan QBANK?

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

    Bump! Does anyone know what im talking about? How much are the Q trainers? I only did the Qbank. Many of you seem to imply that you get both

  23. April 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    blackvans1234 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Do you sell wine by the

  24. Anyone use saunders / kaplan? Similar to the test?

    blackvans1234 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all, wondering if saunders / kaplan nclex review is similar to the nclex at all? If you reply, please indicate when you took your nclex! I have a kaplan and saunders book. They are completely...

  25. Student Nurse "Help me!" Threads

    blackvans1234 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to play devils advocate here. According to the BLS, the area I want to live in has a reported (via BLS 2012), average wage for RN's is 65k. According to people on this forum (in '08/ '09)...