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  1. Prospective RN taking a CNA Class

    bethin replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in General Nursing

    1. i've never heard of this. if there is an interview portion to the process it might help you. 2. not hard. there are plenty of positions in just about every area of hospital nursing. if you...

  2. Lap Tops at Ivy Tech?

    bethin replied to stupidcancer's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Now that I think about it, I could almost promise that a coworker bought hers with additional

  3. Lap Tops at Ivy Tech?

    bethin replied to stupidcancer's topic in Indiana Nursing

    That's not much of a cut. But I guess a little is better than none. I thought the email I got said you could get them for around $400 but that might be for a desktop. I'm glad you asked about laptops...

  4. Website to sell used textbooks?

    bethin replied to Sunset87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.amazon.com http://www.ebay.com http://www.craigslist.com - I like this as it's completely free. http://www.half.com which is part of

  5. It is me or them!!! I can't stand it anymore!

    bethin replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    *raises hand* Just got recognized by my coworkers - they bought me an Old Navy gift card for my hard work. If they're not doing their jobs, like baths, I&O's, etc then it needs to be addressed to...

  6. Strange things found on (or in) a pt.

    bethin replied to squeakykitty's topic in Emergency

    Every time I read one of these I wonder if the pt ever stopped to think that in order to have the potato lodged in his rectum from falling on it in the garden, he would most likely be naked. If he...

  7. What you get for nurses week

    bethin replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    You can claim all of this??? Something just struck me: we shouldn't have to pay taxes as we are almost govt. employees, as most if not all of the pt's I take care of are elderly and on medicare,...

  8. What you get for nurses week

    bethin replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Tweety, you forgot that I'm a new employee on your unit We got a poster by the time clock thanking us this year. Last year we got a choice between a really nice carry on bag or coasters. I picked...

  9. I want her fired!!!!

    bethin replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    After much consideration (as in 3 years) I finally decided I want a job that if someone demeans me I can politely tell them to make sure the door doesn't hit 'em where the good Lord split 'em. What I...

  10. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    bethin replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Just last week I said something that made me cringe: It was 0555 and was rushing trying to get I&O's in the computer because they print off for the docs at 0600 and if they're not in they the docs...

  11. Floating and C Diff, MRSA etc.

    bethin replied to magz53's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I work primarily med surg but when I float to OB I change my scrubs and give myself a sponge bath. OB have showers but they are for OB staff only. I still wear a isolation gown when handling babies....

  12. What types of scrub bottoms do you prefer?

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

    I like the tailoring, but the ones I've tried on are low rise and when I empty foleys I don't want my crack showing. I only wear unisex drawstring pants. The downside to this is that I have a short...

  13. CNA course

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

    You pay for the class out of your own pocket. Facilities then will hire you and pay you back, usually in increments over a period of time. You may have to sign a contract stating that you will work...

  14. Tips on charting for CNA's

    bethin posted a topic in General Nursing

    Charting was one thing I did not learn when taking my certification classes. I've been an aide for over 6 years working on med surg and ICU. I like to chart in the nurses notes. Not only does it not...

  15. Tips on charting for CNA's

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    One holiday we were short staffed and she took one easy pt and was charge. She had to ask how to do assessments. How to use the pyxis. How to use the computer charting

  16. Tips on charting for CNA's

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    I *try* to chart as I go. If I get a minute I'll chart. I'll chart on my breaks - but I guess that wouldn't be a break would it? :) If a call light goes off, I finish my charting and answer it. My...

  17. Tips on charting for CNA's

    bethin replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    We are expected to chart ambulation, turns, etc. and how pt handled these tasks. Our NM stressed that aides need to do more charting in nurses notes. For ex: pt's BP is high. I chart that under...

  18. am I going to be in trouble?

    bethin replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    Also, if anyone ever calls again regarding this incident refer them to your manager. Say nothing. IMO, I consider it bad business and even a bit unethical for a lawyer to pretend to be a surveyor to...

  19. am I going to be in trouble?

    bethin replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    That was my first thought upon reading the post. Talk to your DON

  20. which would you rather work with male or female nurses?

    bethin replied to fairness's topic in Men in Nursing

    Replace estrogen with testosterone and you get the same thing. Personally, I have more fun with my male coworkers than female. I'll probably get flamed for this, but can't we just forget gender for...

  21. Which types of patients should I not take care of while pregnant?

    bethin replied to RN 4 U's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a list that the CDC put out that my employer displays. This is word for word: "According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control) pregnant health care workers should be restricted from caring...

  22. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    bethin replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    I'm going to hijack for a minute. I'm not a nursing student but regularly work with them. This is the ONE thing that frosts my crack. After hearing it from multiple students one day I gathered them...

  23. Any techs out there? How many patients are you assigned?

    bethin replied to liljeepster's topic in General Nursing

    I would talk to your nurse manager. She/he has the power to hire and maybe she doesn't know that pt's aren't receiving good care d/t lack of techs. Then again, it may not be in the budget to hire...

  24. Any techs out there? How many patients are you assigned?

    bethin replied to liljeepster's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked days, I was assigned anywhere from 4-14 pts. On nights, I take up to 28 pts (on med surg). Depends. Sometimes I have help and sometimes it's just me. BUT the nurses on nights are HUGE...

  25. Did you learn another language?

    bethin replied to shoebottom's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest spanish or another foreign language, but if you only need 1 hour I would take an 'easy' class like yoga or the like. I'm fluent in medical spanish but I didn't take that while in college, I...