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  1. Pet Peeve: Poor Grammar by Nurses

    bethin replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Last weekend at work a nurse proclaimed "I have a hour left". No, you have an hour left. Since the 'h' is silent and the second letter is a vowel you would use "an". Another pet peeve are those that...

  2. I got the job and now I am scared....

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

    You're right. You also learn so much from patients. I had one tell me that there are 3 things for me to remember (as she was dying): save for your retirement, brush your teeth, and don't smoke - she...

  3. I got the job and now I am scared....

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

    It took me 3 years (yes, 3) before I had to do postmortem care. I was petrified but it wasn't as bad as I made it out to be. It is usually the CNA's job to do care, but you don't go in there alone....

  4. Advise please...How the heck do I get OUT of pts room????

    bethin replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    I just tell them that "I'm sorry we can't talk more but I have other patients to see. If I have extra time I'll come back and see you." And I do try to go back. I do get nurses out of the chatty...

  5. Bed rails up only during bedside care = restraint?

    bethin replied to zooz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think my search term was "are 4 rails considered a restraint in Oklahoma" - just for future reference. Glad I could

  6. Bed rails up only during bedside care = restraint?

    bethin replied to zooz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    http://www.ohca.state.ok.us/provider/contracts/nurse_aide/pdflib/Nurseaidetrainingcurriculum.pdf It's 125 pages and I found this on page 23 (I think). I hope this helps

  7. Bed rails up only during bedside care = restraint?

    bethin replied to zooz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    zooz, why not ask your instructor for clarification? Good luck on your test. You will

  8. Bed rails up only during bedside care = restraint?

    bethin replied to zooz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good question zooz. I know when I give bedbaths alone I put up all the side rails so that when I turn the pt their legs won't be falling off the bed. I do it to protect the pt. I don't care about...

  9. How far do you commute to work?

    bethin replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    12 miles one way when I'm at my parent's house. If I'm in my apt in the city it's 50 miles one

  10. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    bethin replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL, yep, you're born

  11. Song lyrics that remind you of nursing...

    bethin replied to grace90's topic in Nursing Humor

    That is a beautiful song. I agree, it's the only song that doesn't make death dark and scary. This song embraces death and finding peace after you have left this

  12. did you buy textbooks online?

    bethin replied to Ms.RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I always buy my online if at all possible. I find that it's always considerably cheaper than going to the bookstore. I had to buy 2 books today and for one at the bookstore it was going to be $80...

  13. 11-7 shift

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

    1) No, I didn't like working nights in LTC. I would be the only aide for 35 residents and no nurse. There was only 1 nurse for the whole building. So, when it came time for turns you had to do it...

  14. Question

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

    I decided I did not want to work in LTC so I got hired on by a hospital where I work med surg and ICU. I could not be a CNA for my entire life. It's ok for some but not for me. The pay is...

  15. LTC is depressing!

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

    I didn't have any experience when I got my hospital job. I had been a CNA for 3-4 months when I was hired. So, you don't necessarily have to have experience. And since you are going to nursing...

  16. How Much Was Your First Check As A CNA?

    bethin replied to MissMe0707's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think my first check was about $250 but that was 7 years ago and I don't think it was a full 40 hour check. And it would have been a paycheck just from doing classroom work and we were paid $5/hr....

  17. Sen Clinton walks a day in a nurse's shoes

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm going to stick my neck out on this one: whether it was 2 hours or 12, I don't care. She focused on healthcare for at least 2 hours which is more than any other candidate has done (to my...

  18. Seriously Ill Patient vs A New RN Who Clearly Did Not Know How To Work in That Area

    bethin replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Fran, I'm sorry you had to have this experience. Crohn's may not be as serious as COPD but I understand what you're saying. I don't fit 'normal' guidelines when it comes to medicine. I'm in pain all...

  19. cosmetic surgery

    bethin replied to pinaypower's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's immoral or unethical. It's an individual's choice to better themselves and they shouldn't be judged by society as vain or shallow. I've had cosmetic surgery, it was to better...

  20. Really hate this nurse

    bethin replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I work with what the OP described. It was one nurse who would act so snotty, bratty, and elitist. I firmly believe that no one has the right to make you feel inferior without your permission. So,...

  21. Anxiety before work

    bethin replied to tinderbox's topic in General Nursing

    I've experienced the same thing, although I'm an aide. I went to therapy although not for this but it helped. Now I have no anxiety before work. I still feel the dread but I'm fine once I hit the...

  22. Before you make fun of a patient, make sure they can't see you.

    bethin replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    What those nurses did was wrong and they should be reported. That is just cruel the way they acted. I'm sorry your mom had to witness

  23. New Grad, Sad Resume

    bethin replied to land64shark's topic in General Nursing

    I second what motorcycle mama said. You're not lame and I bet there are alot of people out there that weren't CNA's prior to becoming a nurse. Show off your excellent reviews and awards! Ask your...

  24. New Grad, Sad Resume

    bethin replied to land64shark's topic in General Nursing

    I would go with the 3 most recent employers. If you fill out an application they may ask for all of your employers, but for a resume I like to keep it short and sweet. Do you volunteer? If so, put...

  25. Need help re: trip to Chicago

    bethin posted a topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm planning a day trip sometime before school starts to Chicago. Been there before but it's been awhile. Only a few hours from where I live so thought I could do it in a day. Questions: I'll be...