BabyGirl1979

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1. Why did you become a nurse?

   BabyGirl1979 replied to Valerie99's topic in General Nursing

   The area I live in is medical based. The majority of people here work in the medical/nursing field or in a field that is connected. The local trauma center is our biggest employer. I love science...

2. The Right to Die

   BabyGirl1979 replied to BabyGirl1979's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Thanks to everyone who replied to this thread. The situation with Joe has gotten better. Hospice had a long talk with the POA about "giving up" vs "dying with dignity". The family seems more on...

3. The Right to Die

   BabyGirl1979 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I am just a med tech at an ALF while in nursing school, so I hope it's okay to post on this forum. I am also a CNA with 16 years of experience on LTC, ALF, and medical offices. We have a resident,...

4. nursing & tattoos

   BabyGirl1979 replied to SN2014's topic in General Nursing

   I LOVE my ink! I have a large tattoo on my right shoulder and will have many more. But until the healthcare work arena changes drastically, I won't get one that would show when wearing standard...

5. PCT on ortho floors

   BabyGirl1979 posted a topic in Orthopedic

   I interviewed today for a position as a PCT on the ortho floor of our local hospital, 7p-7a weekends. I believe I aced the interview, it really helped that I worked at the same hospital several years...

6. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

   BabyGirl1979 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I LOVE this thread. I'm just a med tech in an ALF and a pre-nursing student right now, but I have 15 years experience as a PCT so I hope I can play too. STOP yelling at people from across the memory...

7. Prayers Please! Exam tomorrow!

   BabyGirl1979 replied to BabyGirl1979's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Thank you so much! I passed! And this Friday I got a call from our local hospital. I interview for a nurse tech position next

8. Muslim Nurse aide

   BabyGirl1979 replied to daimere's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I worked with an awesome Muslim nurse who wore the hijab. I actually performed post mortem care on a patient with her at least once. She also placed catheters and other things that required getting...

9. Tattoos/piercings?

   BabyGirl1979 replied to livelovelaugh1396's topic in General Students

   First let me say that I LOVE my tattoos and my piercings... BUT... My nose ring comes out before I get out of my car at work and doesn't go back in until I am back in the driver seat after my shift....

10. Prayers Please! Exam tomorrow!

    BabyGirl1979 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My CNA certification exam is tomorrow and I'm a bit nervous. My situation is different than most taking the test. I have actually been a CNA for 15 years but stayed home with my children for 2 years...

11. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

    BabyGirl1979 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a Med Tech/Resident Assistant in an assisted living home that also has a locked memory care unit. My situation is a bit unique. I've been a CNA for 15 years but my certification went inactive...

12. post your fall class schedule

    BabyGirl1979 replied to reka2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Anatomy & Physiology I with lab Composition and Rhetoric College Algebra I will also be working full time and a divorced mom to four kids age ten and under. I can sleep when I'm

13. er tech vs pca-new to health care

    BabyGirl1979 replied to hopefulprayers1's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    ER TECH! (Sorry for the yell, lol) I am currently trying to get a job as a pct in one of the local hospitals and I am concentrating on the ED. What they are offering is a wealth of knowledge. Not...

14. Funny things patients say !

    BabyGirl1979 replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    About 5 years ago when I was a nurse tech on the cardiac floor at a local hospital, we had a patient who was VERY altered mental status at night (gotta love ambien). I had caught her having an in...

15. atrocious treatment of CNA

    BabyGirl1979 replied to Lizzly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Honestly, the situation you are describing is typical to what I know of ALF's. I am a CNA/PCT with 16 years of experience in ALF, SNF, and hospital settings. ALFs are looking to get the most amount...