cjcsoon2bnp MSN, RN, NP

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    What do these family member expect

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to JB2007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You did your best to contact the appropriate family members. I would make sure that you document your actions and let management know that the family is making a problem about it, this is just to make...
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    Wow....the changes

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to crazensweet's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing great and I'm really excited about this semester, I'm in the same classes as Lauren which is going to be fun because I'm definitely going to need her help. I also want to know what pre-reqs...
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    RIC Spring 2009

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to pond3's topic in General Nursing

    I am in N223 and N224 like Lauren and I was just wondering who you had for both classes and what days you had them?
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    Can I do volunteer work as a nurse?????

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to katr1313pay's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not sure about your area but in my area there is a free clinic that is staffed entirely by volunteers including CNAs, nurses and physicians. Many of the volunteers are retired healthcare workers,...
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    Nurse - Patient ratios in your hospital?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to MiaLyse's topic in General Nursing

    I work evenings on a vascular med/surg. unit where the nurse to patient ratio is 1:5 (although lately they're trying to make it 1:6) and the CNA to patient ratio is 1:7-10 (the ratios are pretty much...
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    Male CNA - Female Patients

    cjcsoon2bnp posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok y'all I need some opinions or experiences on this. I would like to how your hospital or LTC facility handles a male CNA doing personal care for a female patient. I'm a relatively new CNA and in my...
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    Cialis/Viagra for good grades

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Bo Shoi Ming's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'd say it depends on what your being graded on...
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    Does having a Medical based job Help in Nursing School

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Dragtail's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It think it helps to get you more comfortable with patients and working in a hospital and just the setting in general. Not to be a stickler but I'd say your working in the Healthcare field not the...
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    RIC Spring 2009

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to pond3's topic in General Nursing

    Yes they will be the same ones for all of the 222 classes and yes these are the books we were asked to buy. We didn't use them all but you will need them later.
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    RIC Spring 2009

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to pond3's topic in General Nursing

    Well I don't want to ruin all the fun for you but when she gives it to you remember to relax and read all of the directions first before you start filling out the assignment, the assignment is really...
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    RIC Spring 2009

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to pond3's topic in General Nursing

    I think your gonna be good to go with those choices. Foote can be a tough cookie, you have to really keep on top of your reading and learn to follow instructions. I shouldn't do this but I will warn...
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    RIC Spring 2009

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to pond3's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm Chris and I was in Lauren's class (RhodyGirl) so I can offer my take on the first semester. I think it can be difficult but manageable, you really need to keep on top of your reading and...
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    RIC Spring 2009

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to pond3's topic in General Nursing

    I know Lauren its crazy how expensive it is!!! So far I have... Embroidered Scrubs Lab Coat Name Tag Reflex Hammer Blood Pressure Set Penlight Stethoscope (Its an old one I have, I'm not getting...
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    Male CNA - Female Patients

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks everyone for all of the tips. I'm working at a hospital not a LTC but I just wanted to know what people did and how they handled these
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    Best places to buy uniforms?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I usually buy mine from Working Gear or one of the local uniform stores, one in particular offers discounts to workers from the hospital I work at and for the nursing school I attend. I usually don't...
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    Bad Breath!!

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to RedhairedNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't want to embarrass someone or hurt their feelings about an issue like bad breath, I would carry gum and if you offer them a piece everyday after a few days they will get the message.
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    Our unit clerk

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I would advise you to not talk around her unless its something you don't mind mentioning to your boss. If she comes around when your talking with other people and its about something you don't want...
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    Pediatrics Question

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Lily C.'s topic in Pediatric

    I think thats a really good point. I will say one thing that freaked me out the first few times I did it was when I drew blood from diabetic children (ones who have had diabetes for a while) and how...
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    New here, looking for advice

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Cyquis's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm going to disagree with what some of the other people have said and here is my suggestion. Take the phlebotomy job, it sounds pretty stable and it gets you into a hospital which is good....
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    Becoming an RN just for the paycheck

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Nellie Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I second that and add. Negotiation , negotiation, negotiation. Not to beat a dead horse but like I said before, nurses need to start looking at nursing more like a marketable set of skills that...
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    CNA or Phlebotomist...or both?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Samantha2587's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    While I agree with most of what your saying I have to disagree that phlebotomy certification by itself is useless. The problem with it is that there aren't a ton of phlebotomy jobs out there and a lot...
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    Just Changed Jobs because...

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Vacationtime247's topic in General Nursing

    Smart idea. If I were you I would call the state on them again and let them know what you know, the patients or residence (I'm not sure if its a LTC facility or not) deserve better. Good luck!
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    Pediatrics Question

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Lily C.'s topic in Pediatric

    I'm another student replying to this but as someone who was a phlebotomist when we had to draw blood from children this technique that GodfatherSN mentioned is what we used to get blood. In my...
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    CNA or Phlebotomist...or both?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Samantha2587's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Having been both a phlebotomist and a CNA I can tell you what I've experienced. First, let's talk in terms of pay and job availability, phlebotomists (for the most part) are paid more then CNAs but...
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    How much do CNA's make in Massachusetts?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Samantha2587's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in RI and I know on average CNAs working in LTC facilities make between $9 - 10/HR. I know that in most RI hospitals (including Rhode Island Hospital) most CNAs make more like $12 - 14/HR. But...