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  1. Private Duty!

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

    Have you checked want ads? I know in my area I see around 5 postings everyday. Or you could

  2. Console me or Slap me back into reality!!!

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

    I admire your tenacity. I would have bowed down to her also. When I get mad I do crazy stuff like that. Usually it's a bow, or curtsey, sometimes a salute with a "yes sir master sargent sir!" You...

  3. how would you feel as a pt?

    bethin replied to crissrn27's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't laugh, but I'd be wondering who the jack$$$ is that is making them say such stupid stuff. Of course I know who the jerk is, it's management who probably hasn't visited a floor in eons....

  4. Gloves in the hall

    bethin replied to brwneyegal's topic in General Nursing

    I even wash my hands the right way at home and in public. You know - turn on the faucet with a paper towel (or towel if at home), lather, rinse, dry, and get new paper towel and turn off faucet. I...

  5. Patient Care Tech and CNA?

    bethin replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    In my hospital, techs are those who have had at least one semester of clinicals. I've applied for CNA jobs in larger hospitals and have come across other variants: PCP: patient care partners, PCT:...

  6. Gloves in the hall

    bethin replied to brwneyegal's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember, if you touched that bag with dirty gloves, then take your gloves off and take the bag out of the room you need to be careful of what you touch such as doorknobs, computers, etc. I try...

  7. I cannot UNDERSTAND lazy people!

    bethin replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding of on call is this: you may be called at anytime, whether it is convient for you or not. If you make plans, be ready to cancel them as you are on call....

  8. Please help me with my new Customer-er...I mean Pt

    bethin replied to KellNY's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Let me get this straight......she's pushing 50 and her mother is speaking for her?? I don't think there is anything you can do except laugh. I know I

  9. Questions re:insulin, bs, carbs, etc

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Thank you both very much. We do have a Diabetic teacher, whom I know well. I will email her and ask for an inservice for the aides and everyone else who wants to brush up. I'll try not to feel bad...

  10. Energy?

    bethin replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    What I do is eat throughout a shift. I take a 30 min lunch but I don't eat a meal. I find that eating a meal when at work tires me out soooo much. So I snack on carrots, pudding, oj, then for lunch...

  11. Worst visitors ever

    bethin replied to Laught3r's topic in Nursing Humor

    [quote=CRNI-ICU20;2096180'HE'S THE BRAINS IN THE FAMILY, YOU KNOW?" God help us all.... He was flown out to a urology specialist within the hour....nearly two thirds of his member had to be...

  12. Worst visitors ever

    bethin replied to Laught3r's topic in Nursing Humor

    Had a daughter who asked me if I could give her mom some extra morphine to send her "into the light" because she was scheduled for vacation the next day. I told her I wasn't a nurse. She said "well,...

  13. (Who's really) Looking out for Veterans health?

    bethin replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Amen to that. The new president will have alot of cleaning up to do. I say we send no new troops to the middle east until we can properly take care of those here at home. If this war lasts 20 years...

  14. Should I report this CRNA?

    bethin replied to RNPamP's topic in PACU

    Without a doubt, write him up. He layed his hands on you in a hostile manner. Please, please write this up. If not, he may continue to do it. Evil prevails because good men (and women) stand by...

  15. HELP- How bad is it to leave job after < 1 year?

    bethin replied to scrubby bubby's topic in General Nursing

    You could take a LOA, but my understanding is that you have had to work 1000 hours in order to qualify. Also, if memory serves me right, you are limited to 90 days off. After that if you don't come...

  16. Where do you purchase your scrubs???

    bethin replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    www.lydiasuniforms.com They have Dickie's and some really cute uniforms. They also have some super soft pants. Huge selection. If you are looking for cheap try www.taffard.com Their catalog is...

  17. Gay Nurses... help!

    bethin replied to quakerkid's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I work with a male gay nurse. He's out and no one cares. He comes to work to be a nurse and take care of people. I could care less about his sex life. If people have a problem with it, it's not...

  18. Peace Corps

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your reply. I'm flexible and realize that calling and emailing will be pretty much out of the question. I don't even care where I go. What did you do while you were in Ethiopia? The...

  19. CEO told me to stay home while state evaluators vist the place I work..:(

    bethin replied to Bala Shark's topic in General Nursing

    Consider yourself lucky. On my first day as a CNA in LTC I asked a nurse where an item was and the state person was there. The state woman grilled me on why I didn't know where this item was. It...

  20. Peace Corps nursing stories needed

    bethin posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have wanted to join the Peace Corps since I was a kid. I've looked into it but I would love to hear some stories of nurses, OR techs, etc who have worked with the Peace Corps. My biggest worry is...

  21. Peace Corps

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your response. While the Peace Corps isn't exactly a volunteer organization, you do get a small stipend each month I thought this was the best place to post this. I think I'll copy...

  22. Can CNA do an accucheck?

    bethin replied to QuigRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CNA and have been doing accucheecks for years now. I attended a short inservice, took a test and now can do them. We have to be checked off yearly to show competency. I know every state is...

  23. Ethical Dilemma Concerning Commitment to Work

    bethin replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you talked to the chaplain about your concerns? I would definitely suggest that. Could be he's feeling the same way you are. He's probably anxiously waiting to go back to work in hospice. He also...

  24. Can you believe this commercial?

    bethin replied to one2one's topic in General Nursing

    I saw those. Don't have kids so I don't know the pain associated with childbirth. I had a dr ask me when I was having a gallbladder attack if I tried to take tylenol. I told him that's like taking...

  25. CNA Wars, advice please

    bethin replied to annmariern's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think writing these CNA's up is going to help, but I'd still do it so it's on record. Are the other nurses having the same problems with these CNA's? How long has this been going on? I've...