ejmonroe

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1. Has anyone ever taken A&P I & II via online?

   ejmonroe replied to makaylasmommy's topic in General Students

   I took A&P I and II online. I feel like I had to study twice as much as if I had taken it in a classroom setting. Many of the concepts are complex and I read every chapter at least three times. However, I studied like mad and used all of the stud...

2. Dementia patients not getting respect

   ejmonroe posted a topic in General Nursing

   I work on a hospital ortho unit as a tech (and am in nursing school). We almost always have one or two dementia patients on the unit who have fallen and broken their hips. I have witnessed several instances of what I feel is abusive behavior towards ...

3. Made a mistake last night.

   ejmonroe replied to ejmonroe's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you to all who responded. I appreciate the support.

4. Made a mistake last night.

   ejmonroe posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I work as a tech on an orthopedic unit of a hospital. I am also working on pre-reqs for nursing school. Last night I had 15 demanding patients to take care of (the other tech scheduled had called in sick). I had nasty nurses barking orders at me, thr...

5. I am very depressed, please help me.Anybody taking classes in DFW area??

   ejmonroe replied to Polska's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Maybe you could register to take the clases you need online....Many community colleges offer classes online and all you have to do is register. I'm taking stats online this semester through SUNY Online network (state university of NY) and there was n...

6. Which is better experience? NH CNA or Unit Sec position?

   ejmonroe posted a topic in General Students

   I'll be applying to nursing school for May '07 start. I quit my job in Corporate America and will work in the healthcare field until school starts. Which of the following jobs will help me with nursing school more, a CNA position in a top notch nurs...

7. CNA ED jobs...best way to get them?

   ejmonroe replied to ejmonroe's topic in Emergency

   Well, I made up little colored bags of candy, stuck in a cover letter and resume and delivered it to a few nurse managers at the local hospital, including the ED nurse. I called one of the four to follow up two days later and got voicemail. I'll try ...

8. CNA ED jobs...best way to get them?

   ejmonroe replied to ejmonroe's topic in Emergency

   Thanks for your response. I called, got the Nurse Manager's name and contact info and will send her a letter tomorrow requesting a short meeting. I'll follow up with a phone call. I'll post back here if I have luck with it. Thanks again! Regards, EJ

9. CNA ED jobs...best way to get them?

   ejmonroe posted a topic in Emergency

   I'll have my CNA in early Sept. I'm hoping to find a FT position in the ED of one of the local hospitals. One hospital, in particular, will pay in full for the nursing school I most want to attend. How do I rise above the other anonymous resumes com...

10. Seeking a Pre-CNA job

    ejmonroe posted a topic in Geriatric

    I'm currently working in corporate America. I'd like to change direction and go into LTC and Geriatric Nursing (I have particular interest in dementia care and geropsych...I took care of a family member for years with dementia). I'm looking into nurs...