Lulu Belle RN, EMT-B

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    Rant - How should *I* know?

    Lulu Belle replied to canigraduate's topic in General Nursing

    A hypothetical story by moi: Say you are a person who doesn't use message boards (I know more people who don't than who do, maybe that's just me). And you really want to find something out about bird...
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    Dr. On Demand????!!!!!

    Lulu Belle posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just saw a commercial for a thing called "Dr. on Demand," where you basically Skype a doctor and they can write you prescriptions etc. While it could be convenient, this seems a little crazy. What...
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    Hospitals with the Highest Infection Rates

    Lulu Belle posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    12 Hospitals You Might Want to Avoid for Infections - Consumer Reports Very impressive that lil' old CHH made a national ranking... I mean, it's already known for being not amazing, but
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    First real CNA job tomorrow and so nervous!!!!

    Lulu Belle replied to mdiada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You'll be golden!! Working in LTC is all about getting a routine down and planning your shift. Yes, you can have a crazy shift, but those are the ones that fly by. I work 3-11, not night shift, but I...
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    Free CNA training???

    Lulu Belle replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Agree with PP. Where I'm from certification is mandatory and always expensive. Where I go to school, the hospital is currently offering free training. Depends on the need for CNAs in your
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    Can we lay to rest the "compassion" nonsense?

    Lulu Belle replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sick of this conversation and will stand by my sparkly snowflake of an opinion: The issue is not the blunt responses. The issue is not when there is an OP who wants affirmation. The issue is...
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    At what point is it OK to discuss salary?

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

    Nope! I'm so stupid! After she put me in the clock, I thought we were headed back to the lady's office, right? So I'm following her, rehearsing how to bring it up, and instead she brought me straight...
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    At what point is it OK to discuss salary?

    Lulu Belle posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just got a new CNA job in the town I go to school. This is an unpopulated area and it's kind of a sketchy facility. Anyways, they've hired me, had me watch dementia training videos, go over fire...
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    At what point is it OK to discuss salary?

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

    I worked 3-11 last night, I was 1:1 with a resident. Whatever. It was tough, I'd rather have an assignment, but I was warned that I'd be 1:1. Except they told me to come in at 2 to complete some last...
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    At what point is it OK to discuss salary?

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

    I'm growing more and more concerned. I'm going to be a patient sitter on 3-11 tonight and 7-3 tomorrow.... ugh if I didn't need the job so bad I'd be out of there in a second. ETA: a) they still use...
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    At what point is it OK to discuss salary?

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

    Except they didn't so much offer me the job, as had me sign the paperwork on the spot. I know I should have said something, but they keep catching me off guard. Oh well, I will say something
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    UMass Boston Spring 2016

    Lulu Belle replied to Lulu Belle's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks so much for your reply! I'm glad to hear the background in healthcare will be a plus. I've gotten mostly A's in the sciences/pre-reqs I've taken, but I'm unconvinced that I will do well on the...
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    9/5 What I learned this week.....

    Lulu Belle replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    -There actually is a bit of an isolated a nursing shortage around here. -Places will train you as a CNA for free if they are desperate enough for them. -The thought of recording I&O's is...
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    A Rant by a Special Snowflake.

    Lulu Belle posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a college student going to school 5 states away from home. I have my CNA cert in my home state but the reciprocity app. has not been processed for Maryland yet. So, for now I'm looking for non...
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    Things I Am Grateful For (Vol. 1)

    Lulu Belle replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in General Nursing

    I do this every day in the notes section of my phone! It's very hard for me to be happy-- I have to work hard at it, especially today--and this is a huge help. Today, I'm thankful for: 1. My parents...
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Lulu Belle replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I live in fear of the woman in charge of CNA
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    (8/29) This week, I have learned......

    Lulu Belle replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that "I don't like my medicine" is a good enough reason to call an ambulance, apparently. I learned that being ridiculously entertaining almost makes up for the fact that you're wasting your...
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    A Rant by a Special Snowflake.

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

    That is completely
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    Exhausted

    Lulu Belle replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Students

    Are the outlines something you have to hand in? Tactfully ask your professor how much he tests from the book. Many professors test solely on what's discussed in lecture, and in any primary sources...
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    What to Expect from State Surveyors

    Lulu Belle replied to TheAwkwardOne's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be prepared to have them follow you in rooms and ask you questions. -Use basins for bed baths -Keep up on incontinent care and repositioning -don't apply any medicated ointment or powder -have your...
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    CNA's not doing vitals & slow to answer lights?

    Lulu Belle replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    3 reasons vitals can be delayed until, say, after dinner (but no later). 1. A resident is in recreation and then goes straight to dinner--I will happily walk there if I am asked to, otherwise I'll...
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    8/22 What I learned this week....

    Lulu Belle replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Re-staining/painting things is a giant ordeal Wood stain remover will give you chemical burns if you get it anywhere near your skin Adding milk, eggs, a box of pudding, cream of coconut and sour cream...
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    Walking from school at night with deer and no street lamps?

    Lulu Belle replied to KatFUTUREnurse's topic in General Students

    If you are friendly and relaxed, you will make friends. These friends will either let you stay in their dorm rooms, or drive you home. As long as you don't convince yourself they're serial killers and...
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    What does your username mean?

    Lulu Belle replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I am a girl of many nicknames, including but not limited to tiger bean, bug lips, and Lulu Belle. I think everyone can agree that lulu belle is the least weird, though I almost wish i went with Bug...
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    How to get CNA:patient ratios down.

    Lulu Belle replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Exactly. There is one hallway that is basically all hoyers, so the aides on that hallway just work together and it's all hunky dory. Every other two assist in the facility will never get toileted,...