April, RN replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing
Same where I work. I would think vaginal and fetal ultrasounds would only make up a small portion of ultrasounds. OP, why do you think having an ADN isn't going to be enough?
April, RN replied to meghan91's topic in Pennsylvania
I'm not sure you can challenge the CNA test in PA. I just found this information on this website: http://i.nursegroups.com/nursing-article/pennsylvania-cna-certification-pa.html
"Required Hours for Pennsylvania CNA Certification
In Pennsylvania, you are required to complete a minimum of 75 hours of CNA course work and 100 hours of clinical rotation before challenging the state CNA licensing exam. The nurse aide classes typically last 2-6 months. Individual schools often have special requirements to begin the training program."
I also just wanted to add that when I took the CNA test years ago before I went to nursing school, they were very strict about performing the skills step-by-step by the book. Even if you are able to challenge the test without taking the course, you might want to see if you can get your hands on a course book to review the skills the "book way".
Or maybe you will get lucky and will get this job you applied for without having to take the test at all. :)
April, RN replied to meghan91's topic in Pennsylvania
If the job post said it will train non-medical professionals and you are going to be in nursing school, it seems like you'd have a shot at the job. You'll have to wait and see if they call you back. Where I live, most hospitals will let you work as an aide if you have completed one semester of nursing school clinical OR you have a CNA certification. The CNA class at the American Red Cross is 6-7 weeks.
I think it's a good thing that you thought about your own safety. I'm not saying you have to be skeptical of every patient, but as you know, there are nurses who have had patients track them down outside of work in person, through facebook, phone calls, etc. It sounds like you did a good job in this situation. As you gain more experience, you will be able to better identify unsafe situations and how to deal with them.
2126, can you clarify your questions a little bit? When you say "this situation", are you referring to the fact that he knows many people from your community, or that he asked you out on a date? Why would you need to tell anyone his name or identifying info? Are you concerned for your safety?
Personally, when I find myself in awkward conversations that I don't feel comfortable with, I try to divert the attention away by changing the subject or by excusing myself to tend to something work-related. I might say I have to call an MD before he leaves his office or something just to get myself away. I think your response to being asked out on a date was just fine.
I like to chat with patients and family members but I've learned from experiences like yours to keep them very basic and am careful not to give out any personal details.
I think I'm thinking the same thing Otessa is. I don't know anything about Ecuador but if this city is one of the best places to retire, I would think the average age would be 60+ and not childbearing age. It raises the question of whether or not a midwife would be needed in the area.
That aside, I admire your adventurousness!
April, RN replied to anonymous1919's topic in Nursing
I guess I'm also too sensitive because I'd be annoyed with that documentation, too. It makes it sound like the nurse gave the red snacks but then was too clueless to remember she gave the red snacks when she saw red in the stools and assumed it was blood. I wouldn't go as far as approaching the charge nurse to get it changed, but it would irk me a little.
