jb2u

jb2u ASN, RN

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  1. CNA Training at a Long-Term Care Facility?

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

    The one year commitment is an "insurance" on their investment. They give you FREE training, in fact they pay you!! Why shouldn't you give them a year. That is just my take on it. Anyway, I did just...

  2. CNA salary in Charleston, South Carolina

    jb2u replied to Deliab93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First, welcome to allnurses. Yes, you are in the right forum for your question. I'm not sure how much Charleston area pays a CNA, but consider this. A "decent living" is an opinion. Only you can say...

  3. toileting a resident

    jb2u replied to jose2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Does your facility have transfer devices such as the Sara lift? Otherwise, if you feel it is unsafe, I'd get a second person to assist me. Team work is an awesome

  4. New grad starting in registry no training!

    jb2u replied to JCAJ20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'd say you at least need an orientation to the facility. How else are you suppose to learn the individual policies and procedures? It is really your call. The most important thing is this....know...

  5. My experience at CNA clinicals

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

    We can not give legal advice on this website. So please keep that in mind. It is never appropriate to turn a blind eye to abuse, including verbal abuse. If it were me, I'd start with reporting it to...

  6. CNA and CMA

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

    Thank you nguyency77. I forgot about medication aides!!! I wasn't even thinking about

  7. CNA to LPN

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

    I worked as a CNA as I went to nursing school. Most places do have a tuition reimbursement program. The catch is you need to work for them a certain amount of time after graduation. I'd say as soon as...

  8. CNA and CMA

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

    They are different. Although, I went to medical assisting school, got certified, and worked as a cna. The difference really is in what they are there for. CNAs learn how to assist the nurse with...

  9. minimum UFpossible?

    jb2u replied to suetje's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The Fresenius rep told us that this came about due to the old machines and dialyzers. The techs from Fresenius were getting calls constantly due to pressure problems. They found that by setting the...

  10. Is this a good sign I might get hired?

    jb2u replied to CNA1991's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It could be a good sign. Of course, I've had job interviews that I just "knew" I had, only to never hear from them again. The receptionist sometimes does make a difference. I worked for a place where...

  11. Advice on overnight?

    jb2u replied to mag426's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My best advice to you is this.... Don't get caught up in the whole day shift vs. night shift thing. Day shift is hard. Night shift is hard. Some tasks are different and some are the same. Do your best...

  12. interview questions CNA help?

    jb2u replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, to the first question... I would help the patient to the bathroom (he may decide to go himself and fall or go on himself and that is not an appropriate thing to make a patient do just because...

  13. Male Nurses?

    jb2u replied to HADD7's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I do not think males get in easier. I know when I got into nursing school a woman that did not get in made that comment to me. I was offended because a) my GPA was higher than hers and b) I worked my...

  14. Augusta Nursing Job Market (Critical Care)

    jb2u replied to mrcookingnurse's topic in Georgia Nursing

    New grads are having trouble right now due to the fact that the Augusta area has a lot of nursing schools. That being said, it doesn't appear to me that it is a problem with experienced nurses. MCG...

  15. Favorite and least favorite diagnoses?

    jb2u replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Fav: ortho and lacs (splints and sutures!!!) I'll pass on: psych and OB/GYN (can't relate to

  16. Working in dialysis while you are pregnant

    jb2u replied to Pangtidor's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Your OB would be the person that you address your concerns to about this. No one here is allowed to give medical advice per the terms of service for this website. I can tell you that we had three...

  17. Clave not Cap on HD Catheter

    jb2u replied to awheat's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We always put claves on our HD catheters. I work in a 581 bed hospital. We have a very busy dialysis unit and never use caps. I wished the floor did not use our catheters, but unfortunately they do....

  18. Young CNA

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

    Congratulations on knowing what you want to do at such a young age. I would suggest volunteering, as well. Stick with it. Nursing is a wonderful profession!!! Best of luck to

  19. PASSED my CNA test yesterday :-)

    jb2u replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :yelclap: [color=#ffa500]congratulations

  20. Fluid Restriction on Dialysis Pt

    jb2u replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Fluid restriction is because, as madwife stated, they do not urinate or very little. They come to us to have it taken off. No that does not mean on dialysis days they can drink more before going or...

  21. Acute or Chronic Dialysis Nursing?

    jb2u replied to FransBevy's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I only work acutes, but.... Pros of acutes... 1. You see a lot of the same patients, but you also see some new ones. 2. You actually get to see some pt's recover kidney function (acute kidney...

  22. KSU accelerated RN program Spring 2012

    jb2u replied to UGAgal's topic in Georgia Nursing

    According to the owner of this site, you are not allowed to use initials. The terms of service state that you may not use anything that could identify someone. In this case, initials could identify...

  23. When working in the hospital Which Floor is the Best Floor

    jb2u replied to cscott123412's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Go for whatever interest you the most!!! Pediatrics, ortho, cardiac, etc. If you are interested in the type of patients, you are more likely to enjoy your

  24. New CNA feeling very depressed

    jb2u replied to kris90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA work is very challenging!! First, you will get better at it, but the workload will always be there. Second, remember that there are other CNA jobs out there, such as home health or hospice, that...

  25. Is it illegal for a private duty caregiver hired by a family to administer insulin ?

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

    Closing thread as "seeking legal advice." Please see the BON guidelines for your state. No one here is allowed to give legal advice, which this falls into the category of. Also, remember to create...