NurseToBe20100102

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1. Certified Medication Aide

   NurseToBe20100102 replied to DESTINED 2B NURSE's topic in CNA/MA

   I think that it is a good thing to have esp. if you are going onto nursing school; that is why I took my job because we administer insulin, meds, blood sugars, do doctors orders, give suppositories... I think that its a good thing to have to help out...

2. X-ray.. :( or :)

   NurseToBe20100102 posted a topic in General Nursing

   When you are working as a nurse, and you come across X-ray Technologists, how do they seem to like their job? Are they pretty busy most of the time? - Thinking that I want to go into that career. Anything about the job would be helpful for my inter...

3. Blood PRessure !(*E$@!

   NurseToBe20100102 posted a topic in General Students

   OK sooo i am just beginning nursing school this fall but I work as a CNA as if now...we get vitals at our place and we have manual way of checking bp or an electronic one, i know that for clinicals we probably have to pass somehow with a manual one??...

4. University vs. Community College/tech

   NurseToBe20100102 posted a topic in General Nursing

   i will be attending a community college for my associates rn just curious_ im doing it to save money>

5. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

   NurseToBe20100102 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

   I would/possible am going for x-ray technician... not sure why but sister is already a nurse so dont wanna follow exact same route as her. If i had enough brains and could put up with chemistry, i would have liked to go into pharmacy.

6. Why Bachelors over Associates?!? is it worth it?

   NurseToBe20100102 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I am going to get my associates of nursing, wondering what is so much different with the bachelors degree which i believe takes two more years after the associates rn? Is it just the pay is a little more? and a better chance of a job???? Neth...

7. X-Ray Tech..know anyone?

   NurseToBe20100102 replied to NurseToBe20100102's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks! i suppose that makes sense, would be quite difficult with scheduling... I suppose i could just work as a nurse a couple years and then x-ray tech...ha not sure why i want to do both or if i will (just a big goal i like to have), but what made...

8. X-Ray Tech..know anyone?

   NurseToBe20100102 replied to NurseToBe20100102's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for the replies... I just figured x-ray tech was something different, my sister is a nurse so I wanted to do something different..... I know that one of you said you were/are an x-ray tech, was the schooling super hard and hard to get int...

9. X-Ray Tech..know anyone?

   NurseToBe20100102 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello Everyone...So i am about to go in the nursing program this fall and start my classes, when I started thinking about becoming an x-ray technician...I am sure all of the nurses here know a little more about x-ray technician jobs than me seeing ho...

10. Hello: freshman nursing student

    NurseToBe20100102 replied to leshi's topic in General Students

    I will begining in fall too soo all I know is there is lots of studying! be prepared and stay on top of things. Had family complete it and was lots of hard work but can do it!

11. As a CNA what type of hours and money can I expect

    NurseToBe20100102 replied to Mrfox90's topic in CNA/MA

    I have heard of cna shifts usually being 8 hours in the nursing home and 12 possibly for the hospital setting. I have heard of pay being up to 14 dollars an hour to lower like 9 dollars an hour. I get paid 10.50/hr at a CBRF. As for hours, most l...

12. Did anyone quit smoking when they stated nursing school?

    NurseToBe20100102 replied to misserella8036's topic in General Students

    You can do it!!! I would agree with everyones reply, would u want a nurse who smelt like cigarette smoke helping you??? Not to judge people, but they probably would judge you as being less able/smart than you were. (for possibly giving urself cance...

13. Am I GOOD ENOUGH?!?

    NurseToBe20100102 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone... So i just had to write this out that I really want to be a nurse and i love my CNA job and the fact of helping others makes me feel good.. but does anyone else here going for nursing feel like they wont be smart enougH?? i know i just ...

14. Interview Questions...

    NurseToBe20100102 replied to angelwingsamy's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I think your questions are all very good honestly! and i should actually write them down so someday when that day comes for me, i can ask a few! good job!

15. Advice

    NurseToBe20100102 posted a topic in Oncology

    Any advice for how to become an oncology nurse? Possibly just start off in med surg and then try to become familiar with oncology???? and let the hospital know im interested???? Can you shadow an oncology nurse????