Nibbles1

Nibbles1

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  1. Home ventilators

    Nibbles1 replied to Gooselady's topic in Private Duty

    I was told to wash them out by a DME rep. A day later, another DME rep said to never ever ever get those filters

  2. Epic Health Services

    Nibbles1 replied to forgivenfaith119's topic in Private Duty

    RUN RUN RUN from Epic!! Seriously, I worked for them for three years. Leaving Epic Health Services in Dallas region was the best decision ever!! Plus, I got a 5.00 pay

  3. How/where to make best lpn money?

    Nibbles1 replied to northmississippi's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Private duty pays the most in my area. Dallas, TX. I worked at a LTC and made 15.00 per hour in 2012. I make27.00 per hour

  4. Would you work here?

    Nibbles1 replied to ellieheart's topic in Psychiatric

    NO!!!! I know that when I graduated, I put in a lot of apps. I took the first job offered. Had the same type of reviews, after 4 days of orientation, I never

  5. Low GPA need help finding schools!

    Nibbles1 replied to Michelleparker's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't know any school in my area taking anything lower than 3.2.(Dallas, TX) I have a 4.0 and was wait listed. Your best bet is to retake those science

  6. ANA Code of Ethics- for a fee?

    Nibbles1 replied to anon456's topic in General Students

    I was about to start typing them out for you. Glad you found a link and my fingers thank you

  7. Has anyone taken Excelsior Health Safety?

    Nibbles1 replied to franSchm's topic in Excelsior College

    Don't underestimate Health Safety test. I thought I knew this content towards and backwards. I made a C and was happy. I thought I failed it. Definitely take the practice exams. I had several...

  8. Passed Reproductive Health todayI passed Reproductive Health with an A, this afternoon. I

    Nibbles1 replied to little miss redpatch's topic in Excelsior College

    Way to

  9. My sisters wedding is when I'm in my 1st year of nursing school?

    Nibbles1 replied to ateka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I take my books with me on vacation. I pay the extra 50.00 per bag at the

  10. CNA claims to be a nurse - what to do?

    Nibbles1 replied to tinaroselpn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a cna tell me she was a nurse one morning. I gave her a complete shift change report. When I was leaving, the real nurse walked in. I had that cna fired within 15 minutes. Honestly you have two...

  11. Anyplace hiring LPNs?

    Nibbles1 replied to RatedR22's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm also in Texas. Have you tried private duty nursing? I put in 33 apps before I finally got a call. Took over 6 months to get a job. Good

  12. What did I do wrong?

    Nibbles1 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Excuse me? I was one of the first responders on this. There was another person saying CNA's give meds. Go back at the very beginning and re-read before you make ANY comment to

  13. What did I do wrong?

    Nibbles1 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We all take the oath: Do No Harm. Even doctors take an oath to Do no harm. Good luck! So glad everything worked out in your favor. And I bet you know Haldol and Ativan when you study

  14. What did I do wrong?

    Nibbles1 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never ever heard of a CNA giving meds. Especially pre-pouring meds is a big no

  15. What did I do wrong?

    Nibbles1 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for sharing!! I thought I was the only one couldn't quote/reply. I hate technology. Yes, I said

  16. Healthcare Facilities running out of medications + supplies

    Nibbles1 replied to calivianya's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The place I used to work at ran out of soap, paper towels, hand sanitizer, towels, food, and even hot water for three days. The hot water tank died. We had an influx of MRSA during the three weeks we...

  17. the ten most hilarious excuses by patients for more pain medications.

    Nibbles1 replied to pmccarthy287's topic in General Nursing

    A lady set her alarm. She hit her call light. I need my pain pill. I take it to her. She's pale gray, drool coming from her mouth drenching her pillow. And out like a light. Respirations 7. Heart rate...

  18. What did I do wrong?

    Nibbles1 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    @mzsucess I knew a graduate nurse in the ED that had to give some potassium to a patient. He was gone over an hour. Finally the charge nurse found him, he was slow pushing the potassium into her vein....

  19. What did I do wrong?

    Nibbles1 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    @NorthmanRig I have actually given 90 units before as per sliding scale. Lady was a train wreck. But yes, this guy in particular 4.5 units vs. 45units major bullet dodged. The guy just laughed. I...

  20. What did I do wrong?

    Nibbles1 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think at worst, just my own professional nursing opinion, you will get wrote up and a good talking to. You know now to never ever put yourself in this situation. And after you become a nurse, you...

  21. What did I do wrong?

    Nibbles1 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can't touch medicine. You cant even pour it out onto a napkin or cup. That triage nurse should have got off his/her butt and assess the situation. The wife probably told them that you administered...

  22. What did I do wrong?

    Nibbles1 replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a cna you cannot administer medications. Doesn't matter if you are in school or not. You are employed as a cna. The triage nurse should have called hospice and came to assess the situation. This...

  23. Too soon to take NCLEX-RN?

    Nibbles1 replied to piratenurse1222's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The longer you wait, the more you will

  24. Fell asleep at private case

    Nibbles1 replied to emKayLPN's topic in Home Health

    I've seen this go both ways. One agency I was with reported it to BON. another agency would slap you on the hand. Please do not let the family say it's okay to sleep as long as you wake up if the...

  25. PASSED BABY!!!

    Nibbles1 replied to CriticalCareRN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I read your post I thought it said you started the test at 11:38 and finished at 11:45. I was like "Omgosh, that's a new record." Kuddos to