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  1. People confusing and mixing titles

    cardiacfreak replied to NeoNatMom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with you that some people do hold titles to high, for example, a MSN thinking that she is superior to an LPN. BUT, a medical assistant does not have the schooling that a LPN or RN has, he/she...

  2. What to do after a stressful night at work?

    cardiacfreak replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Get on my computer and log into AN, with a big glass of wine or if it was a really, really bad night there is no glass needed.

  3. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    cardiacfreak replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Thanks SoldierNurse, I didn't even see that post! LOL She'll understand in about 10 years. I am not negative, but I thought I was going to save the world. I soon found out that I

  4. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    cardiacfreak replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Oh, I forgot one... Don't go into nursing unless you have a big

  5. Cranky Old Man - What Do You See Nurses?

    cardiacfreak replied to Brian's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love the cranky patients, I make it my mission to make them smile or

  6. What does your username mean?

    cardiacfreak replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I work on a progressive care unit and I think the heart is

  7. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    cardiacfreak replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    ^^^And the fat lady sang^^^ P.S. I wasn't calling you fat, I have no idea what you look like.

  8. Don't go into nursing school if_____

    cardiacfreak replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in General Students

    Don't go into nursing school if you don't have any common sense. ....if you are doing it for mom/dad. ....if you aren't sure nursing is what you want to do. ....if you think you are going to change...

  9. Our Manger is overflowing!

    cardiacfreak replied to NicuGal's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I read it wrong too . Happy belated birthday

  10. Is it harder as a CNA in a LTC or Hospital?

    cardiacfreak replied to AtomicxKitten's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a CNA for 9 years in LTC, then 5 years as a PCA in a hospital. LTC is physically more demanding than working in an acute care setting. @Funtimes, it is NOT the responsibility of the CNA to...

  11. Leaving the nursing field after 3 years

    cardiacfreak replied to Hacker's topic in Canada

    I personally am going to go buy spandex so I can have super powers. Just call me Super Freak Good luck to you

  12. Concerned about light duty work

    cardiacfreak replied to Clovery's topic in General Nursing

    We have an older RN on light duty, she works as a secretary and the other nurses don't try to take advantage of her. In fact, working the desk is driving her crazy because she loves being at the...

  13. HELP! Failed NCLEX-RN 6 times!

    cardiacfreak replied to hmctaa0511's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I publicly apologize if my words offended anyone, that was not my

  14. Stereotyping Male Nurses

    cardiacfreak replied to lvansick's topic in Male Nursing Students

    When a patient is crashing I don't care if you're female, male, gay, straight, or bi-sexual as long as you know what you are

  15. How many Christmases have you worked?

    cardiacfreak replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I've worked either Christmas Eve or Christmas night for the last 23 years. Holidays don't really bother me except for the 4th of July because that is my hubby's

  16. HELP! Failed NCLEX-RN 6 times!

    cardiacfreak replied to hmctaa0511's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I believe in God and the power of prayer, that being said, all of us Christians know that God does answer prayers and it is not always the answer we want or are praying for. Maybe God has a different...

  17. friend in trouble... looking for your thoughts

    cardiacfreak replied to catebsn25's topic in Nurses Recovery

    When I started to read your post I was thinking...Are you kidding me? But then I read you were from Canada, so my question is this...Is weed illegal in Canada and if so why would you not think it was...

  18. Exit Strategies For Nurses Who Deal With Overly Talkative Patients

    cardiacfreak replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I back pedal to the door and open it, that usually delivers the subtle

  19. HELP! Failed NCLEX-RN 6 times!

    cardiacfreak replied to hmctaa0511's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll take GrnTea and her years of experience over someone who has failed the NCLEX 6 times any day. Posters keep saying that the NCLEX doesn't have anything to do with "real" nursing but I beg to...

  20. Don't you just hate it when a patient yells at you?

    cardiacfreak replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I wish I could like this a thousand

  21. MERRY CHRITMAS!! Twas the night before Christmas Parody

    cardiacfreak replied to midnite688's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That was awesome (in my 5 year old grandson's

  22. Don't you just hate it when a patient yells at you?

    cardiacfreak replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Has a patient ever yelled at me? Absolutely

  23. New and 'fun' things

    cardiacfreak replied to Sassy5d's topic in Emergency

    Yikes!

  24. The Commuter(s), Any and All RN's What's the real deal?

    cardiacfreak replied to cee cee g's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Grn Tea, thank you, that needed to be said. I agree if you can't pass the test on attempt two, you need to go back to do remedial work. There are so many studies about how a BSN degree saves lives,...

  25. Today's startling twist of fate!

    cardiacfreak replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Nurses Rock

    My mom was raised in Alexandria, my dad was raised in Anderson, I was raised in Winchester. Good luck with