jb2u

jb2u ASN, RN

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  1. Can they report Abandonment for 1st day on job/orientation?

    jb2u replied to ohboy09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The best place to get this answer is from your state's board of nursing or a lawyer. However, members of allnurses are not allowed to give out "legal advice." Thread closed as per the terms of...

  2. HESI Admission Assessment Test for Nursing School

    jb2u replied to 2bLeonurse1989's topic in Georgia Nursing

    as per the terms of service for this website. please do not post email addresses into your post. they will be

  3. Medical College of Georgia Augusta! Looking for a roommate!

    jb2u replied to kh0828's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Closed per OPs

  4. Thoughts on Denver School of Nursing?

    jb2u replied to JettaDP's topic in Colorado Nursing

    reminder: so that the thread may remain open, please follow the terms of service for this website. you may debate the topic but no personal attacks are

  5. Restroom usage requests during treatment.....

    jb2u replied to GabbyandAri'sMom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I made the mistake of letting a patient off the machine in an acute dialysis unit. I thought we had to if the patient insisted. We do not have a policy to state that we do not take patients off to use...

  6. TBI Facility - Too Much False Hope

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

    I do not really see false hope. Although, I do not know the full story. I say that if you really do love working there, then do it. Look for the one in a thousand. And when you find him or her, keep...

  7. CNA worth it?

    jb2u replied to mama2boyz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it is a great idea for all lpn/rn's to work as cna's first. However, there are reasons why this is not possible. The biggest of which is the fact that the pay is low making working as a cna...

  8. Family member issue......

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

    First, I am happy to hear that you care so much!!! Second, this is what happens when "customer service" is connected with healthcare!! The fact is there are more nursing homes, hospitals, doctor's...

  9. question about volunteering...

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

    I'd say that you could apply right away! Now, for some, it may be easier to get the job if you volunteer, make some contacts, and then apply for a job. If people see how professional and hardworking...

  10. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

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

    busia, the problem is that there are many lpn/rn's that do not think that "cna work" is "their work." the truth is...it is their work. i am an rn that started as a cna. it is no one's favorite part...

  11. is it okay to get a TB test twice in one week?

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

    Unfortunately, no one on this forum is allowed to give medical advice. The best place to find out if it is safe to take the TB test twice would be your medical provider or public healthcare

  12. Criminal Background Check

    jb2u replied to SDChargersGirl#31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As you stated the best information will come from the BON. No one on this forum is allowed to give such advice. I wish you all the best. Thread

  13. Illegal mixing of Medication??

    jb2u replied to XY_RN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    The best place to get this information is from an attorney or the BON. No one on this forum may give legal advice. For this reason, I am closing this

  14. DUI 20 years ago

    jb2u replied to CdaleJekyll's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Closing thread as seeking legal

  15. You idiot.....

    jb2u replied to garciadiego's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Was it

  16. Landing that first job?

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

    When in nursing school, I applied online to an open cna/student nurse position. I never received a call. One of my classmates started working there; so, I asked her about it. She said, "oh just call...

  17. CNA- Dealing with Homecare Experience

    jb2u replied to natkoz82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As others have stated, it would be better to quit than be sued or risk your future as an RN. However, as this thread has turned into a legal advice thread, it will be closed due to this being against...

  18. Male CNA - Female Patients

    jb2u replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a former cna, I did run into the occasional female that did not want a male assisting them. I've also ran into patients that the patient could care less, but the family would say, "no man is going...

  19. Wrecked my career in 40 days

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

    Remember you can always call a toll free hotline at any facility you work for and report abuse while remaining anonymous. NEVER look the other way!! You have an obligation to report abuse. Working in...

  20. Cna Vs. Medical Assistant

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

    everyone please read: hello all. just a friendly reminder from your moderator that the tos clearly states to debate the topic and not each other. also please do not take this thread away from the op....

  21. Being a CNA first

    jb2u replied to hugs and kisses's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Speaking as a former cna and now an rn, I'd say working as a cna is a great way to start off any nursing career. However, be aware that you will meet many miserable people that are unhappy with...

  22. Need Advice- What should I do?

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

    It happens some times. Phone tag back and forth. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Personally, I would continue to apply to other positions; however, I would not abandon this one. The HR person...

  23. Any advice for a nurse tech starting out in ICU?

    jb2u replied to wannabenursetx's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'd say be a sponge. Ask lots of questions!!!! Find the nurse that wants to teach you about ICU nursing. That being said, lend a hand to those that need it. It is always nice to have another set of...

  24. Phlebotomy through port : help please

    jb2u replied to reynolds34a's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Closed. This falls under...seeking legal/medical

  25. University of Phoenix RN-BSN-MSN

    jb2u replied to Nurse Nellie's topic in School, College Programs

    I do know of nurses in GA who went through UofP online. I know it is expensive, but on the bright side...no clinicals. They consider your nursing experience as clinical time. Check out the distance...