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  1. Two week CNA classes

    bethin replied to mrsraisinkain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took a 2 week class and I didn't feel crammed. Personally, everything clicked when it was explained. There is alot of info to remember but it's not complicated. Also, I worked as a student on the...

  2. Injured and required to work?

    bethin replied to jstbg1s's topic in General Nursing

    Get a lawyer and get your medical records from all your dr visits pertaining to your injury. I ran into this sort of problem. Injured on the job, told to go to the er to cover my butt. Was...

  3. New Nurse keeps breaking out in hives!!!!

    bethin replied to brookorrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please see your dr asap. I've worked in healthcare for over 6 years. Always wore latex gloves. Two years ago after a TB test I suddenly developed hives. Bad bad hives. My eyes swelled shut and...

  4. disruptive students

    bethin replied to gigi15's topic in General Students

    I'm polite the first time. I ask them to please be quiet that I cannot hear. After that I turn into a witch. I've told one student to shut up. She was a repeat offender so I figured being nice...

  5. Wondering how others deal with RUDE patients, docs, colleagues?????

    bethin replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm probably reading too much into this, but what I'm getting from your last sentence is that you think that those of us who don't forget (purposely) that snack or don't put the chart at the bottom...

  6. Wondering how others deal with RUDE patients, docs, colleagues?????

    bethin replied to TrudyRN's topic in General Nursing

    [The name of this thread was changed. Original title made reference to another thread dealing with racial issues.] I re-read your post 5 times and don't get the connection between your post and...

  7. A message from GOD...??

    bethin replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, while I believe in God, I'm not convinced he gives us signs on what we should choose for a career. You have to do something you love or you'll be miserable. You know the answer, you just...

  8. How long is the wait in your ER ?

    bethin replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the wait time is under 30 mins. People still complain and write letters. This isn't McDonald's. A drive thru it isn't. The longest I've ever waited, even in large hospitals is 15 mins. But...

  9. Patients on Medicaid

    bethin replied to DiEd's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I don't run to a pts chart and see how they're paying. It's not my job. My job is to provide healthcare. End of story. As an aide, I don't know what if any insurance a pt has and I'm not sure the...

  10. Feeding Residents

    bethin replied to pat8585's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't think there's much you can do. If they're hungry they're hungry and they deserve a full belly as much as anyone else. Leaving them when they're still hungry is considered neglect. I use alot...

  11. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    bethin replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I realize this is an old thread but I have to throw my 2 cents in. Are we causing any harm by talking to brain dead pts? I'm not seeing the harm. The pt is dead and I don't think that we are...

  12. skills exam-bed making

    bethin replied to steenerz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We were told to use a chair to place dirty linens on. I still think that's gross as someone is going to stick their butt in that chair. In real life, it goes on the floor. Peri care we were taught...

  13. College or Military?

    bethin replied to jen2190's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't speak for all branches but I spoke to a Navy recruiter who offered me ~$30,000 for school and a monthly stipend while I attended school. I can't remember exact figures as this was 2 years...

  14. What would you do...

    bethin replied to oliveralways's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Wrong for who? Sounds like the charge nurse is feeling a little guilty. You stood up for yourself, co-workers and your patients. If I was one of your co-workers I'd be thanking you. You did the...

  15. Describe Your State Test Experience

    bethin replied to zooz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would put all 4 up if you raise the bed. If you need to place a bedpan just lower the rails on the side you are on. Then when you lower the bed you can put down the 2 lower rails. Technically, I...

  16. Describe Your State Test Experience

    bethin replied to zooz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would lower the bed even if you will be right outside the room. Better safe than sorry. I'm lost on the disposable protector. Are you talking about chux? We never used those with bedpans, but it...

  17. Describe Your State Test Experience

    bethin replied to zooz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    zooz, you're going to do great! Don't worry. My state experience was actually really good. I had heard horror stories, but I wouldn't put alot of stock into them. I was first to go, as I requested....

  18. Rapid Response Team for Families

    bethin replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    If you're going to refer to my post, use my name. And I don't view it as belittling. Belittling would be to say that family members are idiots and don't know what they're talking about. I merely...

  19. I turned in my 2 week notice today!!

    bethin replied to TexasPediRN's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck in your new job! I hope you love

  20. How Does Your Facility Identify Code Status?

    bethin replied to al7139's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We identify by their ID bracelets. We use red stickers for DNR's, yellow for chemical or limited codes and green for full codes. Don't have to worry about the stickers coming off as we have a clear...

  21. Rapid Response Team for Families

    bethin replied to NursingAgainstdaOdds's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto. We have rapid response where I work but it's called by an employee, not a family member. I had a daughter run up to me hysterical because her mother was smiling in her sleep and she thought...

  22. Grammar help, PLEASE!!!!

    bethin replied to Ted1's topic in General Nursing

    I've never heard anyone say that! Are they British? For the record, Lady had it

  23. Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    bethin replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, it happens but it is extremely rare. I believe the 99.7% that Dutchgirl mentioned comes from the CDC. I'm not going to answer for Tazzi, but I know that we are required to report needle sticks...

  24. Needle sticks (Question for all nurses, esp those in ER)

    bethin replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in General Nursing

    I don't work in ER but I've had a needle stick. I was cleaning a IV pump and the nurse had left a needle dangling from tubing (why I don't know). As I attempted to remove the needle (it screwed off)...

  25. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    bethin replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    That irritates me too. I have a long name: Elizabeth. I go by Elizabeth everywhere but here. When the charge nurse writes down the assignment she writes "Eliz" or "E". Come on! Write out my whole...