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  1. RN"s and LPN's mandated to work as CNA's

    chili2641 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing assistant and at the nursing home where I work nurses are being mandated to work as cna's for RN pay. This has caused all heck to break loose. Many nurses are leaving because "I did...

  2. I have a question for all nursing home nurses.

    chili2641 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked as a CNA in a nursing home for over seven years. I have now graduated with my Bachelors degree in a different field. I have now left nursing all though I sometimes do work on call. My...

  3. Is nursing a "calling"

    chili2641 replied to fiestynurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I apologize I know this is off topic. But, why did you become a lawyer? Is that what you always wanted to be or did you change careers? Did you put yourself through law school by working as a...

  4. For those of you that are a nurse and those of you who call yourself a nurse!!

    chili2641 replied to StaceRacer1's topic in General Nursing

    I am a cna and will be a law student. I for one could care less about becoming a nurse. However I work in the nursing field and I consider myself part of the nursing team. Yes, there are...

  5. Here is an idea for you

    chili2641 replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was trying to make the point that nurses work in the human services. Their work is helping other people. Most people who work in human services do it for more than just the money....

  6. Here is an idea for you

    chili2641 replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Susy K, I can assure you that a little bashing doesnt scare me. I posed a very simple question one that required a very simple answer. ------------------ Nursing

  7. Here is an idea for you

    chili2641 replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I should not have to say this but here goes. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. Yes, I know a little bit about the field. However, I have worked as a cna for eight years so...

  8. Here is an idea for you

    chili2641 replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I should not have to say this but here goes. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. Yes, I know a little bit about the field. However, I have worked as a cna for eight years so...

  9. Here is an idea for you

    chili2641 replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Susy K, As you said earlier we all have choices. If nurses are going to complain about the money they should leave the field. Other professionals who work in the human services make less than...

  10. Here is an idea for you

    chili2641 replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing student Laura, I was refering to the pay of professionals working out side of nursing. ------------------ Nursing

  11. Nurse using drugs at work - ? violent

    chili2641 replied to peggy101's topic in General Nursing

    Peggy, You should talk to her first and see what is going on with her. Let her know about your concerns. You are the boss so it is your responsibility to be proactive and prevent any future...

  12. wild,suzy k, navy, buck,hollykate,level II, etc

    chili2641 replied to CEN35's topic in General Nursing

    I am a twenty-five year old cna from Michigan. I just recently left the field of nursing to pursue other goals. I work with young offenders by helping them to complete their GED's. I will be...

  13. Here is an idea for you

    chili2641 replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious how can nurses argue that they are under paid. Try to support a family on a nursing assistants wage sometime. Nurses are paid very well compared to other professionals....

  14. RNs versus NPs?

    chili2641 replied to Kadie-NP's topic in General Nursing

    I would just like to say this. I see a lot of disrespect being directed at BSN's and NP's. The level of education does matter in all fields. The individuals who took the time and effort to obtain...

  15. Poor Organizational Skills in Clinical??!!!

    chili2641 replied to lauraw's topic in General Students

    Nursing student, It is ok to be book smart! Keep up the good work in nursing school. Mabe you are meant to be an academic in this field and not a bedside nurse. ------------------ Nursing...

  16. CNA's Humiliation

    chili2641 replied to hanginginthere's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hang In There, I have worked as a cna for over eight years. Working as a nurse aid taught me about human compassion and humility. Sure there were times when I felt helpless and inferior, mabe...

  17. A little jUSTICE PLEASE!

    chili2641 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I HAVE WORKED AS A NURSING ASSISTANT FOR OVER SEVEN YEARS. I have been studying our justice system for five of those years. Justice is hard to define but in simple terms it means fairness. I hear...

  18. A little jUSTICE PLEASE!

    chili2641 replied to chili2641's topic in General Nursing

    ? ------------------ Nursing

  19. Drugs and drug addicts

    chili2641 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Should drugs be a public health issue. By that I am refering to the the harm reduction theory. Should we treat addicts or incarcerate them? Should we spend more time educating against drug use?...

  20. Fighting Among Nurses

    chili2641 replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I have sometimes said some things on this B/B that I would like to take back. I think we all do that sometimes. I too have been a witness to infighting among the nurses. I have witnessed first hand...

  21. BSN minimum requirement

    chili2641 replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this post was rough. I know that I have said some things on this B/B that I would like to take back. I worked as a cna for several years. I heard this debate and I witnessed a lot of power...

  22. BSN minimum requirement

    chili2641 replied to Lburns's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this post was rough. I know that I have said some things on this B/B that I would like to take back. I worked as a cna for several years. I heard this debate and I witnessed a lot of power...

  23. Help!!!!!! I am a Nursing Student!!!

    chili2641 replied to ChristyLS's topic in Forensic

    Why don't you consider a college degree in a different field. A major in criminal justice with a concentration in criminalistics or forensics. ------------------ Nursing

  24. Generation Y

    chili2641 replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    This is a very interesting topic. I started working as a cna when I was seventeen years old. I am now twenty-five years old. I can not speak for the young nurses. Working as an aid was a smack in...

  25. I just need to know the DX....

    chili2641 replied to daz's topic in General Nursing

    Lets be careful not to hit below the belt! The last two responses lack the professionalism I would expect from licensed nurses. ------------------ Nursing