Chesh

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1. Nursing Programs in New York

   Chesh replied to Rivv91's topic in New York

   I'm in the Hudson Valley also. I can't really offer you any advice regarding the area's your asking about but I'm wondering if you know about SUNYIT (SUNY Institute of Technology) They offer a BSN program through Ulster Co. Comm Col. It alows you...

2. Nursing Programs in New York

   Chesh replied to Rivv91's topic in New York

   How far upstate are you and are you looking for BSN or AAS program?

3. The Hidden Costs of Nursing School

   Chesh replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

   Does anyone else have to pay for malpractice insurance?

4. Starting as a CNA and working your way up the ladder

   Chesh replied to Apenland's topic in CNA/MA

   I've been a CNA since '81 (long before certification was even required) and am now entering my 2nd semester in an RN A.A.S. program. Knowing the basics that being a CNA teaches is invaluable. I was one of the few students that didn't need my profes...

5. Showering Kids

   Chesh replied to jjic3982's topic in CNA/MA

   It's unclear whether you work in longterm care or a hospital and I'm sure that will make a difference to the answers you're given. Assuming you mean hospital I'd have to answer with 'you can't force a pt to recieve treatment or care against their wi...

6. How to handle/mask feces smell...any tips of the trade?

   Chesh replied to nursingstudent3109's topic in CNA/MA

   I used to spray a little perfume on the shoulder of my uniform and when the smells get a bit overwhelming I'd just turn my nose into my shoulder and sniff the perfume. Vick's can be good but for some it makes their eyes water which can be another pr...

7. Worried about getting accepted to nursing school

   Chesh replied to Colleen2515's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Different schools have different requirements. My school requires the TEAS test with a score 75% or above, an essay based on why you want to be a nurse, the qualities that make a good nurse, and how you can effectively manage school, and an applicat...

8. Abbreviations galore! Please help :-)

   Chesh replied to misscherie's topic in Student Assist

   i got this list of abbreviations when i started nursing school. i hope it helps abbreviations [table=class: msonormaltable] [tr] [td][h=1]symbol[/h] [/td] [td=width: 222, bgcolor: transparent][h=1]meaning[/h] [/td] [td=width: 96, bgcolor: transpare...

9. Help memorizing Lab values???

   Chesh replied to GamerGirL337's topic in Student Assist

   Do you have anymore of these? They're great.

10. Do you like being a CNA?

    Chesh replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in CNA/MA

    I've been a CNA for 30+ yrs. (A dinosaur for sure) I'm proud to call myself a "Certified Hiney Wiper" thankyouverymuch! I do what others cannot do. My residents appreciate it, their families trust me and my nurses are grateful (because many have ...