Gcossio

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1. Movin' on up

   Gcossio replied to Gcossio's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I already took the assessment tests which I passed both, and I recently downloaded the Khan app, which I shall be using once officially accepted, that is pending the interview, which I am very nervous about I've never been interviewed to be accepted ...

2. Movin' on up

   Gcossio replied to Gcossio's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Yes there is but for the most part they are on line and I don't fair well with that. I suppose you can say I'm old school in that manner, seems I excel more in the structure of the classroom.

3. Benefits of becoming a CNA before Nursing School??

   Gcossio replied to Emile's topic in CNA/MA

   I agree with you I am a CNA and maybe it is a dirty job persay, but it is very rewarding as well, I LOVE my residents they gave me a renew reason to continue my education to become an LVN Knowing that i gave all so my resident even if only brief didn...

4. Movin' on up

   Gcossio posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Well Im back....This time continuing my education going from CNA to LVN . my question is after i completed two assesement test and passed I still have to complete an interview with the director of the nursing dept. Not a problem persay, however was w...

5. Just curious...:/

   Gcossio posted a topic in General Nursing

   Well as I mentioned in a previous post,I passed my cert test and was waiting on my background check for a job, that is now complete and I'm on to my physical. Can any one please tell me what does the physical entail? I know drug screen and tb test bu...

6. I NEED AN ANSWER!

   Gcossio replied to STXGirl2009's topic in Criminal

   That's just wrong, on so many levels...lol

7. I NEED AN ANSWER!

   Gcossio replied to STXGirl2009's topic in Criminal

   I agree I look forward to your comments....

8. Is it illegal to place a towel over a patient's face?

   Gcossio replied to poolnurse's topic in Safety

   This is to funny, y'all crack me up, thankfully I've yet to endure this type of situation, but grateful I'm now aware of how to handle the situation which I'm sure will arise..."pillow ther...um I mean a surgical mask, thanks I'll keep one handy at a...

9. Patient videos on social media?

   Gcossio replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

   My point exactly.

10. Patient videos on social media?

    Gcossio replied to BonnieSc's topic in General Nursing

    I think it shouldn't be on a social media of any sort, even if it's just for staff and Drs, reason being, if it leaks beyond the staff, could it be sold or encouraged to be done as a home remedy which in turn, between the privacy issues and the lack ...

11. Looking for guidance...

    Gcossio replied to Gcossio's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your advise it seems very logical as well as most productive, and yes I'm from the south ,Texas, to be exact. A far as employment,I am hoping to work in a hospital as a CNA while I continue with my education, but again I've noticed othe...

12. Need clarification please

    Gcossio replied to Gcossio's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your help,I wasn't sure if it was just a region thing or maybe a difference in duties

13. Need clarification please

    Gcossio posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question, can someone please clarify what is the difference between LVN and an LPN, I'm originally from Texas and moved here to Cali, I heard mostly LVN in Texas and that's what I'm hearing my schooling towards to become licenses, yet here i...

14. Looking for guidance...

    Gcossio replied to Gcossio's topic in General Nursing

    So in y'alls opinion which would be the best course of action, do I work as a CNA for a bit then continue with school for LVN, or just continue on with school...I'm assuming the experience I'll receive as a CNA would be beneficial, like a step ahead ...

15. Looking for guidance...

    Gcossio replied to Gcossio's topic in General Nursing

    I've enquired in several schools,tech schools to be specific , and each stated that I needed my credits from being a CNA in order to qualify for the LVN courses, Is that because, maybe it being a tech school...???