jb2u

jb2u ASN, RN

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  1. Scared to be a CNA again

    jb2u replied to PeachPie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations on getting into Nursing school...those spots are like gold! Yes, LTC is tough. This is why their turnover rate is about 100% according to a recent study. Please understand, I know...

  2. Advanced Medical Training School

    jb2u replied to 2beanicurn's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I can't really answer this question for you, but I have some advice. Please keep in mind that this is an anonymous forum. You can always get a response from a disgruntled former/current student of the...

  3. worry about job

    jb2u replied to chadash's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Bring on the questions...We will all learn

  4. Hospital problems in Macon

    jb2u replied to maconnurse's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Any reply that is posted here may or may not be accurate. For example, I have never been to Macon, but I could post that I work there and they are closing their doors (THIS IS NOT TRUE, BY THE WAY!)....

  5. worry about job

    jb2u replied to chadash's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CONGRATS!! :balloons: :smiley_aa :balloons: :cheers: :icon_hug: :bowingpur :balloons: You are "up to it." It is normal to be scared, but as you get into your routine at the new job, you will be...

  6. who here is CNAII's? and what state do you live in.

    jb2u replied to gretchengirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In GA it is a Medication Aide, but it is in the "test" phase as of now. It is also limited to outside hospital settings. There are very strict rules as to where they will use Medication Aides. After...

  7. who here is CNAII's? and what state do you live in.

    jb2u replied to gretchengirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my facility the cna II's have extra training so that they can draw blood and check blood sugars. Nothing major! The question is what is a

  8. What would make you happy?...employee satisfaction

    jb2u replied to natsfanrn's topic in General Nursing

    "Not the obvious (more money, better benefits, better ratios)" :rotfl: :rotfl: :roll :rotfl: :rotfl: Isn't that like going up to a man hanging off a cliff and saying, "what whould you like BESIDES a...

  9. who here is CNAII's? and what state do you live in.

    jb2u replied to gretchengirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know OR and GA have cna

  10. worry about job

    jb2u replied to chadash's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Chadash, One thing that I have learned throughout my life and my many jobs is that many/most employers do not feel the need to reciprocate the same respect and courtesies that they expect from you....

  11. "male" scrub top patterns

    jb2u replied to jb2u's topic in Men in Nursing

    Marcus, Blood donor, piper for hire, and paranurse...I don't mean to get in the way of you all's grunting and chest pounding and all, BUT I have seen male patterns that were masculine and I liked...

  12. Is it really THAT bad?

    jb2u replied to easy4U2say's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, congratulations on taking on the challenge. Some people don't improve their life situation or "go for their dreams" because they are too scared of failing. Second, Notice I said, "challenge."...

  13. Change title of "Nurse"?

    jb2u replied to AKell388's topic in Men in Nursing

    Very well said, and I agree

  14. Change title of "Nurse"?

    jb2u replied to AKell388's topic in Men in Nursing

    One more thought for all of you guys out there that "hate" being called a nurse.... Think about it this way..... Nursing (breast feeding) is one of the most Loving, Caring, Unselfish things someone...

  15. Change title of "Nurse"?

    jb2u replied to AKell388's topic in Men in Nursing

    I found this article and thought you may want to read it. It's actually a letter to an editor about changing the title "Nurse." From NursingWorld.org He says that he thinks the title should be...

  16. Change title of "Nurse"?

    jb2u replied to AKell388's topic in Men in Nursing

    This has come up several times on this forum. I don't think adding "Medical" is a good idea, because we do not practice "medicine", we practice "nursing." I probably am one of the few men that don't...

  17. I need ur help!!

    jb2u replied to Irishkisses08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try using multiple search engines and type different words (fake, artificial, press on, etc. and then type organisms, yeast, bacteria, etc..not just aritificial nails and health care. But, to start...

  18. Denied for Three Jobs? NEED HELP~

    jb2u replied to Annointed_RNStudent's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hello, I have to agree with Jolie on this one. It is easy to look for "other" reasons for not getting a job instead of realizing that there may have been other more qualified applicants. Besides, you...

  19. Interviewing for CNA Position Tomorrow

    jb2u replied to ChristineN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations on the new job/training. CNA work is both rewarding and sometimes grueling work. A residents smile can light up your whole day, but having too many people to care for so that you can't...

  20. LTC Dignity

    jb2u replied to Redzie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Redzie, I am sorry to hear about your first day. Sorry for you and the residents. Yes, there is a problem, in MY opinion, with the healthcare system as it stands today. I have some very opinionated...

  21. I take the licensure test tomorrow!

    jb2u replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Great job

  22. Background check..

    jb2u replied to kris0918's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    kris0918, It seems that you have talked to others that told you that getting a waiver may be a possibility; however, no one at allnurses can really tell you if you can or can not for your particular...

  23. Hospital or LTC? Other options?

    jb2u replied to supermo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends on the type of position (FT,PT,PRN,etc.), but yes, hospitals have

  24. Male Nurses/female Patients

    jb2u replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    Getting back on the track of the original post.... I do not run get a female just because I have a female pt in need of intimate care. I do get a female if my pt asks OR I sense she is uncomfortable...

  25. Male Nurses/female Patients

    jb2u replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    OK..so we agree that gender biases exist, time will change that, and Men in Nursing are here to