Barbie8808

2020 UPDATE. You guys gave a lot of feed back and I appreciate all of your constructive criticism good or bad. So I kept my job- paid my bills-took care of my kid- started my nursing residency without a hitch. Over the last couple years I've come to the realization that although allnurses can be healthy in connecting with other healthcare professionals it’s not something I want to hold as the holy grail! I’m fine you guys no weird repercussions. During my short tenure as a RN/tech I was never in a situation where I put a patients safety at risk or pt was crashing and absolutely no one was around and I myself had to act as a nurse but didn’t (Lmaooo- You guys came up with some creative scenarios) oh and here’s a lil tidbit I did my residency and just so happen to switch specialties and came back the company as a registered nurse no one said anything they welcomed me back with open arms. ONCOLOGY HERE I COME

Troll lol you must not know the meaning of troll! First off all I come to a community of "nurses" who instead of giving helpful advice some spew words of discouragement or some type of unworthiness like I didn't work my butt off for the last four years, so if you have a problem you and her can kiss my sarc-ass-m. Thank you have a bless day

LOL I guess I'll just forfeit my license since I cannot be trusted you are so right thank you

Maybe I did not type it correctly. My manager has not shown me ANY policy related to this matter. I even search myself and I couldn't find anything

As I mention before the BON specifically addresses this issue it states nurses can work as techs but he or she could be found liable as a RN if that said nurse did something wrong. I know my role as a CNA and I'm sure I'm not going to put any diapers on wrong to jeopardize my new shiny license. BTW did I mention I'm licensed in completely different state than the facility I'm working at. My manager has not shown me any policy but I have provided him with the literature from BON. But if he does miraculously come up with a policy does it trump board of nursing

For the past four years I have worked as a CNA putting myself through school and I can officially say I am a RN. However-a few months ago my manager told me that I had to tell him immeadiately after passing my boards because I could not work for my organization as a tech if I'm a license nurse. I checked with my state BON and it says I can but I'm still avoiding him because I need my job. My nurse residency doesnt start for another month (at another location) and I still have bills to pay. Whats worst is that my co workers have been asking me, so I have been honest and tell them that I passed my boards but some of them have gone out of their way to question how do I still have a job as a tech where as the organization usually let techs go once they become nurses who are not staying with the company. I also wanted to stay with the same organization to earn some extra money prn because I'm sure I will not be eliegible for overtime for months at the new Hospital. I'm so confused right now because it's like I have to hide the fact I'm a nurse to justify my needs for survival.

YIKESS!! Just took my NCLEX today, on a friday and now I'm going to have to wait and suffer the whole weekend pondering whether I passed or not.Not to mention that I live in a state that doesnt participate in quick results. I tried the PVT trick and I'm confused. There is youtube video saying if you get to the billing page you failed but another video says if you put all the billing info in card doesnt go through you passed. THE AGONY. The computer cut off at 75 questions, so I know either I did really good or really BAD! Also do any of you guys think the proctors at the testing center know if you passed? Mine's was giving me googly eyes and told me to "relax youre going to be fine."

SOOOOOOOO I have literally been driving myself crazy trying to "secure the bag" as a new grad by applying for several jobs. So far I have been offered two positions, but I'm not sure which one to accept. Although the first contender is located an hour and a half away from me, I'm attracted because it's a critical care RN position and offers several certifications during the course of the residency program. Whats weird is during my interview with the director of the unit she only asked me two questions and told me to reach for the stars.(LOL IF I DIDNT HAVE TOUGH SKIN I COULD HAVE CRIED) Two weeks later I got an email from them saying that they have selected another candidate blah blah, but within hours of that same email, I got a phone call saying oh that was a mistake "insert director name here" actually wants to hire you. The second contender is at a hospital closer to my home, thirty minutes to be exact. It is on a med/surg floor and the interview went 10 times better than ole "reach for the stars and follow your dreams" lady. I want to take the position as an ER nurse but the way I was offered the job seemed weird especially in conjunction with the way the interview went. What should I do ignore my gut or follow my heart and hope for the best?

I'm back ktwlpn, thanks for waiting! About thirty minutes ago before my computer died, I promise you I wrote out the longest reply in reference to your statements about the difference between a nurse and tech in regards to respecting patients cultural and religious preferences. lmaooo But fortunately for you my computer did die so the world will never know how ignorant I think your comments are. I suggest you do a little research to find out how much education Certified nursing assistants receive about topics such as ethics, cultural, and religious preferences before you make a silly assumptions. No one is Holding a patient down with out their consent to give them a Brazilian wax - at least not me. For a incontinent patient I think it is a good idea to trim pubic hair so I can clean them properly instead of the hair holding a strong odor or a poop ball being lost amongst the madness. If I'm starting an iv I prefer not to stick someone aimlessly because thick corse hair on their arms. If the patient does not want me to do it I wont do it. Thank you for your patience in waiting for my response! I hope I have answered all of your questions, if not I know you know where the reply button is.

How may I help you ktwlpn?

Speaking of grammar Momandson, I think you should re-edit your post and correct nurse assistant to nursing assistant or nurse's assistant. Few things: -In the world of nursing I didn't know it was inappropriate to discuss body hair on patients -In my original post I stated I have being doing "nurse assistant" work for 10 years so what exact patient am I making a mockery of. -You call me juvenile, yet other members claim to french braid pubic hair?!?! -if you dont like the post what prevents you from moving to the next?

we all have choices buckybadger and for some reason (instead of clicking on a another post that fit your standards) you have decided to click on this and other posts by me to come to a false conclusion. I've never said I ran circles around any NURSE. This was simply a post about hair sorry you took it so serious sorry that you wasted your time doing research on me give. Give me hug hun:cheeky:

WOW! Sexual assault?!?!? Thats extreme. But lets say we took it that far, am I sexually assaulting a female patient when Im changing her diaper because I obviously have to wipe her lady parts? How about when I put a condom cath on (I hope I'm allowed to do that as CNA and all lol) That mean's I have to touch the patient's member, right? What about shaving a patient in general? I have shaven plenty of beards with and without permission just to make the the patient appear well kempt. For now on my patients will look like Santa claus before I ever pick up a razor lol

I'm not dictating, Im setting the record straight. There seems to be some type confusion on what I can and cannot do. For some reason a lot of users feel the need to post what happens at their own personal places of employment like that is the standard of practice EVERYWHERE. Then it turns into an argument, escualting to group of people deciding to sound ignorant and gang up on another member '_' Like thats going to change a persons job description, skills, or what their expected to do while on duty. I'm suggesting that we (myself included) keep the discussion light and humorous after all its about HAIR

OK PEEPS LETS GET THIS STRAIGHT NOW!!! I am a cna who works as pct at two hospitals on the east coast. I DO NOT WORK AT A LTCF.I DO NOT WORK AS A HOME HEALTH AIDE. So my job description may not fit the same as the aides that you work with. In my job description at MY JOB I am able to start iv's-flush them to ensure the work correctly not start a bag of fluids or hang meds. I am able to draw blood do ekg's etc. PLease back to the pubs thanks u guys rock!!!!