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 and embarrassed to have to change into pretty muc...

2. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

   SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School Programs

   Definitely! I think that's a good idea!

3. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

   SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School 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! They said at the proctored essay session that peo...

4. failed my hesi a2 very discouraged

   SapphireKitten replied to Dweiker's topic in HESI

   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 the HESI, so it refreshes and re teaches all of t...

5. Calling patients by "pet" names.

   SapphireKitten replied to dbabz's topic in 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 you called it, sounds so much more personal and com...

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

   SapphireKitten replied to Sturmzie's topic in Pre-Nursing

   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 back in 2013 straight after high school. I attended ...

7. working in the er

   SapphireKitten replied to cinderella1521's topic in Technicians

   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 much even in just 6 months. I find that the ED nur...

8. High end vs cheap trauma shears

   SapphireKitten replied to mailenaka's topic in Uniform/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 that they certainly will run down quickly like that!...

9. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

   SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School Programs

   You are awesome! Thank you for that

10. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School 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 schedule looks like? I know we all take the same course...

11. Fall 2017 Chat

    SapphireKitten replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing

    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 waiting game for my nursing school application! Eee...

12. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School 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 the essay or interview, that's how they decide who...

13. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School 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. I chose excellence. I'm glad you asked, I think it...

14. LSU Spring 2018 BSN

    SapphireKitten replied to lexirae4708's topic in School 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 I'll do mine this evening.

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. -Brought a stretcher outside to Air Med as they arrived w...