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    Prospective male nurse with a catch

    casi replied to mowski1214's topic in General Nursing

    Once you get some experience with bedside nursing there are always desk job options. When deciding which route to take, look at the job descriptions and find out what you think you would enjoy the...
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    Qestions about being a CNA

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

    Quite honestly the only thing that really freaks me out is when the patient has something like the stomach flu or influenza. I've gotten both off patients and have been a very unhappy
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    What law is violated?

    casi replied to ncva's topic in General Nursing

    Check out your states board of nursing for the nurse practice
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    Really disliking my job

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

    If you are looking for a change have you ever considered
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    Working closely with PT and OT and ST...ever want to tell them to shut up?

    casi replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I have a strong feeling that you can legally delegate dressing changes or reinforments to a physical
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    Medical Uniforms

    casi replied to twoheartbeats's topic in General Nursing

    Scrubs are bought from retailers. There are stores in malls, some chains such as walmart carry them, and this wonderful thing called the internet has a lot of really good sites to buy
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    Hospital CEO's way of preventing lay-offs

    casi replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    This man is doing what a lot of hospitals need to be doing. Going to the people that work outside of the offices for solutions to saving
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    Medical Uniforms

    casi replied to twoheartbeats's topic in General Nursing

    The price depends on the quality you get and how much of a bargain shopper you are. I never pay more than $30 for a set of scrubs. I also rarely wear scrub jackets so that's not included in the set....
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    PCT/Nurse Tech: How many patients do you have?

    casi replied to motyandproudofit's topic in General Nursing

    I work overnights the staffing grid states that I can have anywhere from 12-23 patients as a single CNA. Due to staffing I've had an upwards of 33. First thing I would do is ask for advice of the...
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    what do you do during a tornado?

    casi replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    Shut all blinds and prepare to move patients into their bathrooms or hallways if things get hairy. Also keep your fingers crossed that things don't get
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    Knowledge of English as CNA

    casi replied to docent1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As long as you can understand others and they can understand you, I wouldn't be too worried. From your posts I wouldn't have guessed English is your second
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    How long till hospitals provide tuition assistance??

    casi replied to NPkas231's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work you have to be there at least 6 months before they start repaying your tuition. They too send a check once the semester is over and you turn in your bills and transcript to
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    Two ICU Vent Patients placed on a med/surg floor with no charge nurse....

    casi replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

    at least the first patient wasn't a stable vent patient. they coded him on the med/surg floor, intubated him, and just kept him there. i'm sorry, but if the facility doesn't have icu capabilities,...
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    Do You Wear Gloves When...

    casi replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I rarely wear gloves for this. The only time I do is if their skin isn't intact, they have a rash, or I'm putting on something medicated or that my skin might react to. I think that good hand...
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    Is it okay to dress like a "nurse"?

    casi replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I see nurses in skirts and the ocassional dress quite often. Mostly it's due to cultural beliefs, but there is the occassional nurse who wears a skirt for comfort. No one really seems to mind what...
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    Staying for Meetings after Your NIGHT SHIFT!

    casi replied to dRkazN's topic in General Nursing

    Quite honestly I'd rather have staff meetings right when I'm getting off work at 730 or 8 instead of working all night, going home and then being expected to be back at work at 2pm during my sleep...
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    jewelry in the labor suite?

    casi replied to oramar's topic in Ob/Gyn

    How many women and infants are dying in these countries due to
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    Help with Nx Dx!! Sepsis

    casi replied to Jrie51584's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Take everything you know about this patient and put it together. What are her vital signs? Labs? History? Family support? Physical
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    what to do in an emergency?

    casi replied to Lanessa Bah's topic in General Nursing

    scream for help start with your ABCs In a facility you always have the help of co-workers. In the community you always have the help of emergency
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    new C.N.A. with a few questions

    casi replied to mimerz's topic in General Nursing

    Since you worked with a client that had CP (I'm assuming cerebral palsy) and enjoyed that why not look into working in a group home for the developmentally disabled. They often hire
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    what to do for an interview at nursing home

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

    Dress nice. Dress pants, skirt, nice shirt. Be confident. Expect questions such as "Tell me about a time where you went above and beyond at work." "Tell me about a time you had a conflict with a...
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    1st Night on the floor as an "Uncertified" CNA....

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

    No matter what else is going on, before you go into a residents room take a deep breath, put on a smile, and make that resident be the center of your attention. Unlike an above poster I've found that...
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    All CNA Classes Created Equal

    casi replied to Satori77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go with the class that is the best fit for you. Employers don't care where you took your classes or how long they were. Most just care that you are on the state registry and that you can pass a...
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    Can you retire as a CNA?

    casi replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've known several people who have retired from being CNAs. In my area at least CNAs make really good money for the amount of education they have. I really enjoy being a CNA, but I don't know if my...
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    Reamed for ordering an ethics consult

    casi replied to WalkieTalkie's topic in General Nursing

    I echo what everyone else said. You did a good job and don't let these doctors get you down. They could really learn a few good lessons from