jb2u

jb2u ASN, RN

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  1. New here with a few questions

    jb2u replied to lma82's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First, congratulations on the decision to go for the goal. Second, keep in mind that most things that are hard to obtain are also worth it!!! Not to sound like a broken record, but yes, all schools...

  2. Getting CNAs to WEAR GLOVES & WASH HANDS?!?!

    jb2u replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked as a transporter and when transporting a pt with, let's say MRSA/VRE/CDIFF, I wore gloves while transporting said pt. Contact precautions does not end when one leaves the room to go to...

  3. Getting CNAs to WEAR GLOVES & WASH HANDS?!?!

    jb2u replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    First, as a cna, I'd like to say that I take no offense to what you are saying. Second, I'm sure we can all agree that there are problems with infection control by all types of care givers, including...

  4. Need male nursing slogans.

    jb2u replied to Dynasty's topic in Male Nursing Students

    how about........ Male Nurses........"caring" knows no gender. or Male Nurses........same hearts, different parts! or Male Nurses.........Strong. Knowledgeable.

  5. Why the fanny packs?

    jb2u replied to kstockdaleRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I do not wear a fanny pack, but I do think that they are very practical. Cargo pockets are my prefered method, but I understand why some men prefer the fanny pack. As a side note, in my school, the...

  6. Now or future

    jb2u replied to Lil123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I worked on my pre-reqs, I was normally the "older" guy in class, but I was also the one studying, showing up everyday, and leaving the cell phone at home. I had a plan to get into nursing school...

  7. Scope of Practice

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

    Balder, To know the cna scope of practice you must look at the laws and regulations that a nurse must follow. What can a nurse delegate? This is found in the Law RCW 18.79.260 and in the regulation...

  8. Now or future

    jb2u replied to Lil123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    47-48 is NOT too old. There has been plenty of studies that prove an "older" brain can learn just as much as a "younger" one, it just MAY take a little more time to learn or "add it to your already...

  9. Scabies Question

    jb2u replied to ImAStudent06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    this is what the above posted article stated should be

  10. Scabies Question

    jb2u replied to ImAStudent06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This article from the Journal of Family Practice should give you plenty of information. Only you can decide what is best for you and your family, but the article does state that residents, staff, and...

  11. What would you like ?

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

    These are the things that I think EVERY cna should know (esp. in LTC)... 1) Diabetic coma vs Diabetic shock (signs & symptoms, etc.) 2) Signs & Symptoms of Stroke 3) Signs & Symptoms of...

  12. Hospital or LTC? Other options?

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

    I agree. It all depends on the type of care that you want to provide. When I graduate in May, I hope to get into an ER. I still really enjoyed providing care for the residents in the nursing home I...

  13. New CNA - any advice?

    jb2u replied to smwall3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    so true...so true! I've had to duck many o

  14. New CNA - any advice?

    jb2u replied to smwall3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :yeahthat: excellent

  15. Question?

    jb2u replied to Lil123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When doing a manual bp, you must do it slow to insure that you "get" every beat. It is not recommended to use a auto-bp machine, however there are times when you must. Sometimes we have VERY obese pts...

  16. Male Nurses/female Patients

    jb2u replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    Well, your initial response is correct. It IS discrimination. You should take it personally when someone treats you as a predator JUST because you are a man. I think IF you were to say to that...

  17. shift report sheet

    jb2u replied to smparkes23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is the report sheet that I made up. We take v/s q4h, so i have three spots for that. What i do is circle the abnormal v/s's and then after i tell the nurse, i put a check in the circle by the...

  18. Calling All CNA's!

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

    Welcome Ms. Sarah and thanks for the suggestion. We, the cna's of allnurses.com thank you! Good Luck on 19 August. :groupwelcome:

  19. CNA after first semester nursing school?

    jb2u replied to Nursing in 09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good Luck and Hang in There.

  20. Scared of nursing school...please help!

    jb2u replied to Finallyy's topic in General Nursing

    i say...don't listen to what anyone tells you. nursing school is a personal experience. i enjoy nursing school (well, i am ready for it to be over though). as far as LPN vs ADN vs BSN....don't worry...

  21. Hospital or LTC? Other options?

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

    Well, I think that you will have a hard time if you apply online. Your best bet would be a face to face interview. A good nurse manager would hear the caring in your voice. A good nurse manager would...

  22. CNA question. hope its ok to ask here.

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

    Don't let that stop you. You can always get another cna or nurse to help you turn a pt if need

  23. Question?

    jb2u replied to Lil123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work on a cardiac floor, so ir hr are the norm. I say let it out slow pump it up high (until you feel the pulse disappear plus 20) and let it go all the way

  24. interview next week!

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

    :w00t: Congrats on the new job!!:w00t: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: :redlight:...

  25. Calling All CNA's!

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

    :welcome: :groupwelcome: