SapphireKitten CNA

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1. Acute in patient psych gowns vs street clothes

   SapphireKitten replied to sister zyprexa's topic in Psychiatric

   I also work in the ER, and we follow almost identical protocol. Our psych holds can keep on underwear (no bra though) and non-slip socks we provide. Understandably, many of these patients are hesitant...

2. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

   SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

   Definitely! I think that's a good

3. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

   SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

   Oh my gosh, I got my acceptance letter! I screamed and scared my cat when I saw it. To those who get a waitlisted letter, don't give up! Y'all made it this far, so clearly we're all awesome students!...

4. failed my hesi a2 very discouraged

   SapphireKitten replied to Dweiker's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

   Congratulations on your other scores! Those are awesome. :) As for grammar, I suggest buying the official HESI A2 study book written by Elsevier, if you haven't already. They're the company that makes...

5. Calling patients by "pet" names.

   SapphireKitten replied to dbabz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I'm from the South, so we pretty much all say "honey," "sweetie," "hun," "darlin," etc. Of course, when introducing myself and such, I call them by Mr/Mrs/Ms. I feel like using these "pet names," as...

6. Shocking amount of past bad grades is it possible to redeem myself

   SapphireKitten replied to Sturmzie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'm currently applying to the best undergrad BSN program in my state, and they stress that they only look at your nursing pre-req GPA! I was thrilled to learn this because I had a similar situation...

7. working in the er

   SapphireKitten replied to cinderella1521's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   It's okay to be nervous when you're new in the ED, but be as open as possible to new experiences and learning skills! I am an ED tech and truly love it. There is never a dull day, and I've learned so...

8. High end vs cheap trauma shears

   SapphireKitten replied to mailenaka's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   I bought a cheap pair of Prestige Medical shears on Amazon. They were only $10, and I haven't noticed any dulling of the blades. I avoid cutting Orthoglass with my shears because a coworker told me...

9. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

   SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

   You are awesome! Thank you for

10. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    I can't wait for this week, y'all! I really wish we didn't have to wait till next month to find out the result. Good luck to all of you! Does anybody happen to know what the first semester class...

11. Fall 2017 Chat

    SapphireKitten replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This semester I'm taking microbiology, English II, statistics, and abnormal psych. Everything is going abnormally easy so far, so I'm remaining skeptical and trying to remain ahead. I'm also in the...

12. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    I agree. I know during the info session I attended, they said are really looking for well-rounded students. Even though someone has a perfect GPA and awesome HESI score, if they really flop on either...

13. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    I finished mine! I really don't like listening to my own voice recorded, so that was kinda weird, but I feel like I did well. I tried not to overthink the questions. Of course I did, though. Haha....

14. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School, College Programs

    If y'all have already done and submitted, what did they ask? I know they usually ask something including their core values, so I'm prepared for that. I have no idea what to expect otherwise! I think...

15. What did you do in the ER today?

    SapphireKitten replied to Kinda Flustered's topic in Emergency

    I am a tech in the ER! My day went like this: -Sat and monitored a PEC patient for two hours. -Did an EKG that detected a STEMI which of course led to a STEMI code. -Did at least 20 more EKGs....