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  1. Standing up to my charge nurse prevented a mistake

    green34 replied to 002rn05's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Can your hospital do a finger stick for a trop? I know will do it but it is a pain to do as you need to have a pediatric tube that is filled by squeezing the blood to the line. We have them in the ER....

  2. Nursing school = weight gain?

    green34 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Students

    I gained 20 pounds the first year. The last semester I overloaded myself and I gained another 20 pounds. I am cutting back on working so that may help. I don't have high hopes for dropping the weight....

  3. Any direction on areas of nursing I should consider?

    green34 replied to schade1's topic in General Students

    I would suggest getting the basics down in med-surg and then moving into infection control. However, I would recommend getting at least 1 year of experience. My ex's mom moved straight into infection...

  4. Out of town clinical sites?

    green34 replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    I think the rural branch of my school is kind of out of luck with their clinical agreements. Also, you have to look at the quality and competition. If the clinical site will not allow students to do...

  5. Best backpack? Not rolling!

    green34 replied to the healer's art's topic in General Students

    The best back pack I think is Sandpiper CA bugout bag. It's expensive but those things will last through hell and for a good reason. If you know anyone in the military ask them to order one for you....

  6. How many scrubs do you own?

    green34 replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work 24 to 48 hours a week depending on how much I want to work. I own 3 pairs of "working" teal scrubs. 1 pair of teal that is on its last legs and another pair of teal that is too small now. I own...

  7. Can you get a CNA job without attending a formal CNA program?

    green34 replied to nrod's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my state, they hire people who are not certified. However, a lot of people will not touch you until you are certified or finish at least 1 semester if not two semesters of clinicals. I would see if...

  8. I'm a culinary student. Applying for ER tech w/ no experience

    green34 replied to Mshotsauce's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Most ER techs prefer EMTs. We had an EMT, two people who may not be certified and have been here since the dawn of time (not sure, but I would think they are not certified or CNAs), and one nursing...

  9. Scrubs: Made in the USA?

    green34 replied to trulynurseatheart's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Aviator Scrubs has a factory in

  10. Knew it was her

    green34 posted a topic in Emergency

    Basically I heard the squad report and knew it was this girl I went to school with in elementary school. I was so glad it was an AMA and not a transport. Basically I am a horrible person for not...

  11. Math rage

    green34 replied to tayloramaRN2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    College algebra I support making students take. Anything higher I'd say is a waste of money. I use formulas all the time in algebra and it is helpful to know the

  12. A's in nursing school

    green34 replied to finallygotit's topic in General Students

    I think it depends on how much free time you have. If you have other responsibilities, you aren't likely to get all A's. The two or three people with all A's do not have children and do not work more...

  13. Pre-nursing student...not sure if i should take a part-time pca job?

    green34 replied to sbwpaso's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Part-time work is very important in my opinion. It shows you have people skills and organizational skills. A lot of times hospitals will open up nursing positions to employees first and will start...

  14. Should I go to college or community college?

    green34 replied to hayleyyelyah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Which one would you start out faster? If you did your LPN, you may be stuck on a waiting list for an LPN to RN program. Ours had a shorter waiting list of about a year back when the traditional...

  15. Grateful for my flu shot....

    green34 replied to roser13's topic in Disaster Preparation

    That is one thing that drives me nuts. You don't have a 24 hour flu. That is probably food

  16. Knew it was her

    green34 replied to green34's topic in Emergency

    It's kind of a rant. I'll explain it better without getting it to the point where she may find it. Basically, this girl is kind of crazy and has a long list of health complaints I am not entirely sure...

  17. How many work and go to nursing school?

    green34 replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    Your grades will suffer if you work full-time. Most students work some hours during the week to be able to afford stuff. I don't recommend more than 24 hours a week. I worked nothing first semester (I...

  18. Triage complaints- the good, the bad, and the shocking.

    green34 replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    "Attacked by a

  19. Leave a comment now before i go to bed! need CNA Advice!!

    green34 replied to DavidSquire's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't judge till six months into a job. It'll give you yourself time to adequately

  20. Youngest person in your cohort?

    green34 replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    20 was the youngest that I've seen. We have a wait list though. I am not including the people who start their nursing degree with the pre-reqs. I am doing the state of

  21. Nursing School Bag - Vera Bradley

    green34 replied to musaafirah's topic in General Students

    I'd personally recommend the Sandpiper Co. bags. Those things are heavy duty and last through the abuse of 50+ pounds. My boyfriend uses the bag to travel on the motorcycle for light

  22. Physical, shots, background check....what to do?

    green34 replied to KimmieDurham's topic in General Students

    Oh, I forgot about the tetorifice. That was a requirement. Also, CPR too. We also used certified background but I didn't have issues with them. Our physical was 3 pages long so the school decides the...

  23. Can some of you share your acceptance to a nursing school?

    green34 replied to dayanan715's topic in General Students

    My school does a straight forward point system to be fair to all applicants. Any volunteer work would not be counted (how can you fairly judge volutneer work? Plus too many people get their parents'...

  24. ER tech

    green34 replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Our STNAs take a class that is at least 75 hours per our state rules. They can cram it into 2 weeks though. It sounds very similar to one of the states I am a medic

  25. ACLS Certification First Time. Overwhelmed, need help

    green34 replied to MayMSN's topic in General Nursing

    SkillStat for ekg interpretation. Remember that you always have to check for a pulse to make sure it's not pea. Learn a few drugs that you can use. I've never had someone say I can't use either...