Taiin

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1. Clinics Being Cut Short

   Taiin posted a topic in General Students

   I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this. Basically, clinic/class troubles. I'm an LPN. I'm currently working at a hospital. I am also working on my RN. This semester is the psychiatric...

2. How did you spend your first nursing paycheck?

   Taiin replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

   Probably not very exciting, but I purchased a Littmann Cardiology IV and a few new sets of scrubs. And I wish I'd gotten a better stethoscope earlier. Part of it is needing to develop my assessment...

3. HIPAA and Demanding Family Members

   Taiin replied to Taiin's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   We do have a system for admitted patients to provide a code number to family members who the patient wishes to receive information. Or if someone is unable to consent, the first emergency contact,...

4. HIPAA and Demanding Family Members

   Taiin posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

   When someone is discharged from the facility I work at, all we're allowed to tell someone later is that the patient is no longer here. No details on where they go. Today an especially demanding family...

5. Final Stretch Fatigue

   Taiin posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I am in my final semester in my LPN program. Honestly, I know I should be incredibly excited, but right now, I am just feeling worn thin. It doesn't actually feel like it is coming to an end,...

6. One Atheist FAQ Answered

   Taiin replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Spirituality, Religion

   I'm not a nurse yet (working on it), but I am a CNA. I work for for a religious institution. A few people know that I am Atheist, a few people I am comfortable with knowing and are not judgmental....

7. Stethoscope Sales

   Taiin posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   The tube on my boyfriend's stethoscope tore in two the other night, and he is currently borrowing mine. And while I am just a nursing student (and he a respiratory therapist), I feel a post on this...

8. Fired for posting on face book

   Taiin replied to Lizzly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Is it not a common sense thing to keep negative comments about your workplace OFF a social media website? For example, I can understand an "I'm tired" post about a hectic day at work, but not bashing...

9. Cna instructor:diarrhea of the mouth

   Taiin replied to deetrain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   It doesn't matter if Deetrain is easily discouraged or not. No instructor should be actively singling out a student in a negative manner. It is one thing to assist the student to help them improve...

10. Question for CNAs

    Taiin replied to jadabraxton96's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A small person can have a lot of strength and stamina. Your muscles will get used to the job you are doing! Though always be sure to use proper body mechanics. Being a CNA is tough on the body, so use...

11. Hospital Lift Test

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

    Oh cool. I was thinking it was a fitness test from the sound of it! I am both very anxious and excited for this hospital CNA job. Though it will be very different! I like the nursing home I work in...

12. Last name on ID badge?

    Taiin replied to ravenpuff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The nursing home I work at has first names only for nurses and CNAs on the name tags. I think it is because there were a few members of staff who each picked up some tenacious stalkers (family members...

13. If you are a CNA and work the night shift, is it possible to have tons of free time

    Taiin replied to hhealthai's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is never down time during the night shift where I work. There are two CNAs for 40 highly dependent people, most who have dementia, Alzheimers, or are huge fall risks in general. Many of the...

14. Firing employees who refuses to come into work.

    Taiin replied to Lizzly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The nursing home I work at has a point system too. You earn a single point against you on a normal day (M-F) and on weekends or holidays, you get two points. Points are per incident. So if you are...

15. Hospital Lift Test

    Taiin posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    After working a year as a CNA at a nursing home which I really enjoy, I applied to and received an offer to work at a local hospital. Needless to say, I am ecstatic! The hospital is much closer to...