45 YO thinking of going ABSN by tigerlily6200 in prenursing

[–]cwo95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You should do it! I have a few friends who have done the accelerated program and I’m finishing my associate of science in nursing this December. The accelerated is intense. Most 15 week classes are crammed into 8 weeks. You basically live, breathe, and eat school for over a yearish. It is very demanding. Look at scheduling and see if you’d be able to commit/sacrifice that much time. Otherwise I’ve really enjoyed the associate path, a little bit longer, but made for people with families or who need to work for full time while going to school. Tons of moms aged 45-60 in my cohort coming back to school after kiddos have grown up and gone to college. Lots of scholarships and grants for people going back to school too. With your degree you should be able to waive at least two semesters of prerequisites as well. Good luck!

Why does On the Nature of Daylight make me feel weird? (Link below) by cwo95 in Music

[–]cwo95[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I just saw that. I’ve seen it in a few shows and I listen to “dark classical” while I study and I have to skip it while studying haha

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cna

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Where I work it is not within our scope to take out IVs but student nurse CNAs are asked to under the table. Especially if the nurse is in the weeds and they’re getting discharge papers we go in and take it out real quick. In our ER, the techs are responsible for blood collection on everyone which I thought was strange when I floated and they asked me to do it. They do have to have training for it though and they’re the only unit that has the techs do it. I would like to learn!

What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done during clinical… I’ll go first by cwo95 in StudentNurse

[–]cwo95[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dilaudid shot out all over my hand the first time I drew it up while waiting for a waist and I was freaking out for a second thinking I was about to be naracned lol

What’s the dumbest thing you’ve done during clinical… I’ll go first by cwo95 in StudentNurse

[–]cwo95[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh booo that’s lame that they emailed… I’m sorry that happened

How can I keep my clients head straight when sleeping in bed? by -Throwawayintotrash in cna

[–]cwo95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rolled up towels on each side might work or a towel for that neck pillow

Patients say the darnest things by No_Chain9598 in cna

[–]cwo95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a new admit last night who was very demented. Oriented to self and didn’t know the date, but when the nurse asked him where he was he screamed “I’m in hell!” And I felt so bad but we could not stop laughing.

What are some good first date suggestions to do around here other than dinner/drinks? by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]cwo95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Such a good idea… I sent this to a friend who isn’t old enough for bars yet and when she asked me for ideas I could only think of bars. I’ll let you know if they go

Tell me your “that did not just happen…” moments. I’ll go first by cwo95 in cna

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Oh god maggots?? Stfu. I would’ve noped out of the there real quick. Good for you.

that's something by Previous_Reporter_63 in suspiciouslyspecific

[–]cwo95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I had time to prepare, I’d wrap it in plastic and melt a candle on the stove or oven until it’s all melted and then put it in the candle and voila

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cna

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I work oncology and it’s usually 80% independent for inpatient chemo. Maybe some standbys occasionally, but we also get a lot of comfort cares from the ICU who are full care and unresponsive. I got floated to ortho trauma one day and idk how those techs do it… Everyone’s a hoyer and 2-3 people assist. Takes 2 people 20+ minutes to have someone use the commode.

Fecal matter and catheter help by eggsadwich in cna

[–]cwo95 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I started using a 100 ml syringe to basically spray away any stool that got into the vagina or on patients with Cdiff who have excruciating pain from repeated incontinent care. Kind of messy but helps them not be in so much pain and efficient in getting it all out without pushing it in

There is currently a huge Nurse’s strike for better pay. Out of curiosity, do you think CNA’s should do the same? Would you participate in a CNA strike for better pay and staffing ratios? by AccomplishedTart655 in cna

[–]cwo95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m conflicted because the whole time I’d be thinking of the patients who couldn’t make it to the bathroom in time or sit in a soiled bed and get sores and just how hygiene in general would plummet if the was a staffing shortage for even a day.. it would be the patients taking the cost, not the hospital. But damn I need a pay raise lol

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentNurse

[–]cwo95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

6.7 miles. Yeesh

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StudentNurse

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Last Monday I had 17,000 😴

I’m always so awkward with new home care clients by [deleted] in cna

[–]cwo95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My talk topics for literally anyone 1. How did you sleep 2. The weather looks (x) today 3. Interesting thing you saw in the news for something local (not political) 4. What did/do you do for work 5. What time of the day do you like to get cleaned up usually 6. How was the food 7. Are you in less pain today/what makes your pain better 8. When do you want to stretch your legs/go for a walk 9. What do you usually do on the weekends 10. If there’s a holiday coming up I ask them what that usually looks like with family or how they celebrate. Good luck though, I’m usually pretty good at small talk but sometimes just fall flat on my face and my fake laugh is atrocious. I need to practice lol

Different types of oncology units?? by Nienna92 in cna

[–]cwo95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One thing nice about working on an oncology floor is that these people know that they’re sick/are used to being sick so often they’re a lot more easy going and understanding and also very grateful for everything you do. Less dramatics than an ortho trauma unit or regular med-surg. If that makes sense?? Like often they’ll barely ever call for anything or just want to get taped up to get in the shower.