Lulu Belle RN, EMT-B

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    How to get CNA:patient ratios down.

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

    I don't have an answer, but I have been thinking about this a lot because it's such a prevalent issue. Just out of curiosity, how big are your assignments? I think I'm very lucky. I work 3-11 and...
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    What will happen if you miss a college class?

    Lulu Belle replied to KAThftf's topic in General Nursing

    You will be fine. I will preface the entire rest of my post by saying this advice is based off of my personal experience taking pre-reqs at a good liberal arts school and a CC: If you are a good...
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    What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    Lulu Belle replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Nursing

    As a 19 year old, this thread is both fascinating and terrifying.... I can already see the potential mistakes I'm making, and I am trying to remedy them before they become major regrets--i.e....
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    ixchel's 8/15 This Week I Have Learned...

    Lulu Belle replied to Farawyn's topic in General Nursing

    Contributing to this thread makes me feel silly, cause who cares what Lulu Belle learned this week. But it's surprisingly therapeutic! Anyways: - I really like painting my nails (too bad I work in...
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    He/She Said What!?

    Lulu Belle replied to BritBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Or, even better, a "'Let's Pretend' Nurse" (heard this from a med
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    Help, I hate Vomit - Can I still be a nurse?

    Lulu Belle replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I used to have a completely out of control and debilitating fear of vomit. Like, it wasn't just a question of whether I could work in healthcare--it extended to my every day life. Pretty much every...
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    A Public Thank You

    Lulu Belle replied to WellThatsOod's topic in General Nursing

    I think you got some of the glitter from my sparkle-pants on
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    How long did CNA endorsement take for you?

    Lulu Belle replied to CaliRN284's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was just about to post something about this very topic!!! I am so frustrated with the reciprocity process!! I am going through it for both of my certifications (EMT and CNA). The state in which I'm...
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    Special Snowflake!

    Lulu Belle replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    I am the most special snowflake of them all. I also own the SPARKLIEST pants. COB's beware. If you come too close I might get some glitter on you and you'll probably
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    I shouldn't feel guilty, right?

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

    I've been sick since Thursday with flu-like symptoms. I was scheduled to work 1900-2300 at my nursing home job tonight, but I took my temp and found I still have a fever. I know I did the right thing...
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    My very first job ever is being a CNA... help please!!!

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

    I would highly suggest you to take an on call or per diem position. Being a CNA is hard, especially as a first-ever job. If your financial situation doesn't require you to work full time, you'll be...
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    CNAs going to nursing school

    Lulu Belle posted a topic in General Students

    I know that many schools require you to get your CNA before you begin school, and I understand that this is because ADL's are just a fraction (of a fraction of a fraction) of the skills nurses need to...
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    I'm a new CNA and I'm super worried

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

    It's way too soon to say you don't "get it!!!" I'm only 4 weeks into this whole CNA thing, so I do understand where your coming from. Let me tell you, I went home and had a meltdown after my first day...
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    I shouldn't feel guilty, right?

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

    Thank you all for the responses! When I called, they just asked for some details about what was wrong with me and if I'd be able to make my next shift. That was it. Nothing about a doctors note nor...
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    What I learned this week (6/27)...

    Lulu Belle replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    -Don't wait until 12 hours before your flight to Cancun to make sure your passport is still valid. Nothing else I learned this week beats the above
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    PRN- Should I feel bad?

    Lulu Belle replied to fifiandclea's topic in General Students

    I have had the exact same experience. They KNOW I am a full time student with other commitments, which is why I work per diem. I'm very blessed in that I don't need to work full time while in school,...
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    This week I have learned (6/20, a day late)

    Lulu Belle replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    The value of that saying, "you will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks." How to practice it consistently? Have yet to figure out. Oh! I also learned...
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    Does. Anyone like their CNA job??

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

    I'm brand new and absolutely do not think I could do this long term. There are moments when my residents put the BIGGEST smile on my face and I'm so thankful I get to work with them, but I do come...
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    This week, I have learned..... (6/13)

    Lulu Belle replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I can get called names/get screamed at by my dementia patients all day, but as soon as my alert and oriented resident decides to rip me a new one, I'll cry a little in the supply...
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    This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    Lulu Belle replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    When you're on a high priority call at 3am, and your medic has stopped giving orders and begun staring at you with a sad, sad look in his eyes, you MIGHT be trying to take a blood sugar with the wrong...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

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

    I would like to point out (as the "OP" everyone's talking about here, after all) that not ONCE have I been the subject of flaming, etc., nor have I ever been "offended" by someone's post on here. (I...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

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

    I'm sure when I'm as seasoned as you all are I'll feel the same way about this stuff but in the meantime, jeezum crow am I relieved I'm not totally and completely alone in my (maybe a little...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

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

    People can be astronomically stupid, I agree. Here. I really do want to talk about this without being nasty or snide *ahem.* after reading some responses and reevaluating, how about this take on it:...
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    You will all probably hate me for this

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

    Oh there's a strict protocol for that. It involves calling my mommy and crying. Don't worry I got it covered
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    You will all probably hate me for this

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

    Really? Aren't ya kinda proving the point? Btw, I read your posts all the time and are someone I look up to. But I dunno. I feel good when I make a hard situation a little better for someone even if...