LoveMyBugs BSN, CNA, RN

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    First Impression of a CNA job

    LoveMyBugs replied to FinderKeeper's topic in General Nursing

    I had similar thoughts when I first started to work as a CNA. It is good to keep in mind that these people are someones mother, grandmother, I see CNA's that dont seem to keep that in mind....
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    I was just thinking about the child who was disemboweled

    LoveMyBugs replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I saw the story on Nacy Grace, they stated on that show (dont know how accurate) that there were only 8 inches left of her intestine, they didnt state large or small and also that transplants would...
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    The Circumcision Discussion

    LoveMyBugs replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have two boys who are intact, the big deciding factor for me was, my insurance would not cover it not even a portion of it. My insurance considered it cosmetic. I feel that the foreskin is there for...
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    What should I do?

    LoveMyBugs replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    I am thinking that I might be retaking the A&P classes, the first one I got a B in the second and third I got C's in. I have finished all pre-reqs, I was in the process last year. I have finished...
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    What should I do?

    LoveMyBugs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have applied to to 4 nursing schools, two I have heard from and I did not get in. I am still waiting to hear back from two, so if I get in to one of them I don't have a problem. What I am wondering...
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    Need Advice - Please!

    LoveMyBugs replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in General Nursing

    I would just start applying. I went in to where I am working now and was hired on the spot, without having any experience as a CNA. Prior to that I worked as a resturant manager for 8 years and then...
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    Pay rate for nursing assistants?

    LoveMyBugs replied to FutureLatinaRN's topic in General Nursing

    In my LTC, I started out without any experience at $9.50, I am applying to the local hosipitals and they start at $13.00. The only problem is the hospitals want at least a year experience. I am in...
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    I'm not "WIPING BUTTS"

    LoveMyBugs replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a nurse with that kind of attitude, for example last night she was in the residents room setting up his tube feeding, when he knocked his urinal on the floor, rather than just picking it...
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    CNA Jobs $15-18 possible?

    LoveMyBugs replied to sexymonkeyboy's topic in General Nursing

    I know that in my area agency pays more, but they generally want at least one year experience. Also hospitals pay more than LTC, the hospitals in my area pay around 12-18, but again they want a years...
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    Should I say something?

    LoveMyBugs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday we had a meeting at my LTC, the DON was going over a list of things that we as CNA need to be working on. When she gets to the issue of breaks, and looks at me and says, "no taking longer...
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    Should I say something?

    LoveMyBugs replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    The next time I see her I will plan on asking her what she ment by that comment. I really am not sure if she was joking or not because I never really have spoken with her, I work Fri, Sat, and Sun...
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    HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    LoveMyBugs replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    Your school may want you to be a CNA first, so you know that you can handle the basic care. When I took CNA class at my community college, I spoke with the head of the nursing program and she told me...
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    What's worse than having a strict grading range?...

    LoveMyBugs replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    The college where I am taking my pre-reqs it depends on the teacher on what the grading scale is. Most of my classes have been the standard 10 point letter grade, but with my Micro class you had to...
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    Questions about hours, OT, and quitting job

    LoveMyBugs replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know about normal for LTC, but it is breaking labor laws. Before I stared going to school I worked for a large restaurant chain that was sued in a class action lawsuit, because it was not...
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    Damage control? Or just more damage?

    LoveMyBugs replied to chartlooe's topic in General Nursing

    I think that it is a bad idea, like another poster said, why dont you work extra shifts so that your husband wont half to work. Be supportive by picking up on the housework and cooking for him giving...
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    Behaviors and Call Lights! Help!

    LoveMyBugs replied to carolbear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work there are a couple of these. One lady is on her lights every 5min, last week was my first night with her, and she would call me in because there was a wrinkle in her top sheet, or her...
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    I Feel Like An Oddball

    LoveMyBugs replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think that I understand where the ER nurses are coming from. My 4 year old was sick, and I had an appointment for the next day, however he started having problems breathing (turns out he has asthma...
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    Anyone sew their own scrubs?

    LoveMyBugs replied to AMR21's topic in General Nursing

    My mother made me some srcubs with a pattern from McCalls, but if you are able to by srubs already made for $ 5-10, it is almost the same as the cost of the fabric that you would need to make your
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    What do you know about Methamphetemine?

    LoveMyBugs replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Also in Oregon if found with a meth lab and there are children the state moves to immediately terminate parental rights, no second chances, it is estimated that 90% of Oregon's foster children are...
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    What does this 0.8 FTE, and 0.6 FTE mean?

    LoveMyBugs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please excuse my ignorance, but what does 0.8 FTE, and 0.6 FTE mean? I have seen those on job postings next to the number of hours per week and have no idea what they mean.
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    Career in physical therapy vs. nursing..

    LoveMyBugs replied to user9876's topic in General Nursing

    I am only a pre-nursing student, however I am a parent of a child who receives p.t. and o.t. in the private setting and in school. Watching what he does looks like fun. So depending on the type of PT...
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    What's the best way to become a CNA?

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

    Best way, is to take the class and then take the test. I don't know about other states requirements, but in Oregon you have to have 75 hours class time and 75 hours in clinical and pass the finial...
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    STUPID PARENTS!! (vent here)

    LoveMyBugs replied to tgb3rn's topic in General Nursing

    Were the police called? Sounds like he chased her down, he could be charged with assault, if the parents wont reprimand
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    How to get hired

    LoveMyBugs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working as a CNA in a long term/skilled nursing facility for the last three months. While the job is okay, I would really like to gain hospital experience. All the hospitals in my area you...
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    How to get hired

    LoveMyBugs replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    I do attach my resume, with education listed first followed by ceritfication and work experience. My current job is my only healthcare experience, I have 10 years in retail and 5 of those I was in...