toxic.waste

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1. Becoming a CNA

   toxic.waste replied to cnamom12's topic in CNA/MA

   Congratulations and good luck passing your state exam! As for the nurses, I have encountered some like that. But I have found there are some nurses were more than happy to help if you needed help. Good luck on your way to RN!

2. CNA in training

   toxic.waste replied to Maryea's topic in CNA/MA

   I can tell you that I would NEVER do any of those! And as a traveling CNA, if you got caught doing things like that, you would have been fired on the spot. Things that happen in your lab classes are in a "perfect" situation. Unfortunately, things are...

3. Number of residents

   toxic.waste replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in CNA/MA

   It really depends on the facility. In one facility I have had about 15-16; on one wing there was odd number of residents and we had the same hallways each day so they would float the resident between two CNAs to "make it fair." There were a total of ...

4. Still finding a university to get into

   toxic.waste replied to nursebrandy33's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   LPN is only a certificate program and takes a year to complete. You can find this program at some 2 year colleges and Technical Centers. Some schools might have some prerequisites to get into the program which might add on another year of general col...

5. Almost does not count !

   toxic.waste replied to Shavon3's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Congratulations! You've earned it and deserve it!:w00t:

6. Words of encouragement anyone???

   toxic.waste replied to NursingN.C's topic in Pre-Nursing

   3.8 is definitely top notch GPA! Don't worry and be confident! At least in my area, schools aren't concerned about you doing your prereqs at their instituion, as long as you have good grades in them and they are transferable. If they give points for ...

7. Summer Classes a Good Idea?

   toxic.waste replied to VIMom's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I found Mirco to be easier in the summer than fall or spring semesters. I got a B for a 10 week course. The labs were easier too. It was still not an easy course but for the most part it was less intense than taking it during the regular semester. Th...

8. Male Nursing Student

   toxic.waste replied to arronlpn's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   There is nothing wrong with being a male nurse. It is sad people are teasing you for going to nursing school. I am sorry for what you are going through.

9. You need experience.

   toxic.waste replied to MVitiello's topic in CNA/MA

   I am sorry you haven't had much luck. I have been a CNA for 4 years and when I first got my CNA licence, I was hired. It might have to do with your location. I worked for a traveling staffing agency that paid me $12 an hour as a new CNA.

10. interview questions CNA help?

    toxic.waste replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in CNA/MA

    Congrats on the interview. I am sure you will do fine! As for the questions you have asked they really depend on the situation at hand. And you have to take all factors into perspective. Patient safety is the most important thing to remember and if t...

11. Summer Classes a Good Idea?

    toxic.waste replied to VIMom's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Summer sessions in my opinion, are always good. They are a little fast paced, being as you fit 16 weeks into 10 weeks(or 5 weeks if it is split into summers I&II), but you can get your prereqs done faster when you utilize summer terms. The school...

12. LPN to RN pay.

    toxic.waste replied to gagirl1124's topic in ADN/BSN

    presbyterian has some rn positions open. there is a position in the peds icu. [table=class: pabackgroundinvisible] [tr] [td][color=#3c3c3c]job description [/td] [/tr] [tr] [td][/td] [td] location will be in charlotte nc the nurses number one jo...

13. LPN license eligible?

    toxic.waste replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    The only time I have ever heard of this is when I was looking for RN programs in different states. I do know the McLennan Community College in Waco, TX lets you test for NCLEX-PN after the first year of RN school. This is the only school I have heard...

14. So we want to be respected as educated professionals?

    toxic.waste replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing. To be honest, I think this post should be closed because of the arguing going on. I am young and a nursing student and whether someone directed it at a certain age group or not, it shouldn't start a huge fight. I person...

15. Collecting Certifications

    toxic.waste replied to hilzaberry's topic in LPN/LVN

    I am not up for pity parties. I am sorry that you haven't gotten anywhere with your current school. But if you can't get off of waiting lists, then it is time to think of another school to speed up the process. Sitting there and "waiting" for it to h...