RubyRabbit

RubyRabbit BSN, RN

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  1. How do I Handle Trifling Calls?

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

    I've had a handful of patients who behaved exactly the same way, if not worse. Unfortunately you will learn that you have to figure out a strategy for this situation instead of hoping it'll go away...

  2. your patients' coolest histories

    RubyRabbit replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have several cool histories that come to mind, but I'm not sure which are true and which were told by dementia patients.. I have confirmed, though, with my former patient's wife that he was once...

  3. What to do if you failed your cna exam a third time?

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

    It's a tough situation. If you feel that you know the material and truly want to be a CNA, then I would save up the money and go back to class whenever you can. It will be worth it. Here in Georgia,...

  4. I'm not sure if I want to be a nurse if I only work with the elderly.

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

    In my area, LVNs make up the majority of nursing home/hospice nurses but I've heard of both LVNs and RNs working at hospitals, etc. I would suggest building as many connections as you can. The more...

  5. you know you're a CNA when...

    RubyRabbit replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When you feel the urge to greet and smile at every elderly person you see in

  6. What to do if you failed your cna exam a third time?

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

    Yes, unfortunately you do. The upside is that you are already familiar with the material, so it should be much easier. Plus you now have a feel for the test, so that may ease any test anxiety you may...

  7. Sticks and stones...

    RubyRabbit replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree about the patients vs the family members. I find patients very tolerable, simply because they may be going through pain, needing attention, or struggling to accept their condition. I've heard...

  8. I know "it's not a race", but...

    RubyRabbit posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi all, I'm a pre-nursing student with three core classes left: A&P I, A&P II, and Microbio. The issue is that I can't take these courses at the same time, so I'm left with two options. I can...

  9. I know "it's not a race", but...

    RubyRabbit replied to RubyRabbit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow-- thank you everybody for all the thoughtful responses. It seemed so ideal to finish quickly, but as I read through all of your answers I realized I have been subconsciously inclined towards...

  10. Dog and 12 hour night shift

    RubyRabbit replied to JessRNBSN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi Jess, I'm sort of in a similar position. I rescued my dog when he was a month old and we've become very attached in the last two years. He's technically mine, but my entire family loves him so we...

  11. I know "it's not a race", but...

    RubyRabbit replied to RubyRabbit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow, thanks for your encouragement and props to you for tackling both classes at once. I had to cut back on my hours to focus more on school, so I definitely understand. I hope you're reaping the...

  12. "More" than Just a Nurse?

    RubyRabbit replied to lisabethanne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I struggled with the same issue for a while. Although now my mind is completely set on nursing, it was difficult to let go of what 'could have been'. I think that a large part of this is society's...

  13. I know "it's not a race", but...

    RubyRabbit replied to RubyRabbit's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd consider myself to be a fast learner. I have pretty good memory retention and I hear A&P requires a lot of memorization. I'm not naturally adept when it comes to science but years of heavy...