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  1. How do clinicals work?

    I'm in a 4 year program and last semester I had OB clinicals from 0700-1530 (one day) and mental health clinicals for 8 weeks from 1300-2000 (one day) and switched to a community site from 0800-1100. Now for medsurg, I'm there one day a week from 070...
  2. I'm not sure on your situation, but if you're worried about lack of clinical experience, you could try getting some of the same aspect by working as a CNA? Try talking to your advisor again because it will show that you are really committed to nursin...
  3. Posting your Exam Grades on Facebook

    I don't really post my grades on facebook, but I don't mind if someone is like "A in a class!!!" because I would feel super happy for them. I usually say I passed my classes instead.
  4. Finding an entry level cna opening

    I would try a nursing home or home health care agency (if you don't mind driving and a varied schedule). Hospitals usually require previous experience as a CNA or medsurg clinical experience as a nursing student. Otherwise, if you don't mind not gett...
  5. I flunked out of clinical today..

    I'm really sorry for you!!! I would forget my watch for clinicals too but there were physical old school clocks on the wall and the digital thermometers had a timer option. The major problem was that you pulled out your cellphone. There were other op...
  6. There's the direct entry option. Half of the students in my clinical classes are DE students and my godmother's daughter got her's after getting a bachelor's in biology. I heard they were cancelling out the MSN soon though so everybody would have to ...
  7. Religion in Nursing

    I think it would be right to say "you are in my thoughts" to be neutral to the patient and show that you care, no matter what they believe in. If the patient asks you to pray with them, I think that's okay because it will provide comfort, companionsh...
  8. How long did it take you to find a CNA job?

    I got my CNA license in August (in Wisconsin, you have to have your license before you can start working) and applied in October since my schedule got lighter and I wanted to work during winter break of college. I applied to online ads on the local j...
  9. Nursing Diagnosis (NANDA format)

    Every nursing diagnosis needs "as evidenced by" aka aeb and "related to" aka r/t. Here is one that I did for a class: At risk for suicide related to hopelessness, increased anxiety, poor rapport from family as evidenced by suicidal ideation, statemen...
  10. Are you able to see tests after grading?

    A lot of exams are scantron now. Depending on the professor, you might do a class review of your scantron and test after your exam has been graded. Also, they will probably offer office hours before finals so you can look at your old tests. You can d...
  11. Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

    Seconding t2091! I was extremely awkward in communicating with patients but the other nursing students who were CNAs had a lot of experience with asking things calmly and smoothly with good bedside manners. It might also help with the not really inte...
  12. Horrified at what I have seen go on in this nursing home

    Defs go with the anonymous report! You need to be subjective as noted by the other people said! Good luck with the rest of your clinical and make sure your CNA care is top-notch instead~
  13. Can CNAs work outside the Nursing home?

    If you don't have experience, you can always work in home health! I just got hired and it's mostly PRN for now but it's driving to client's homes and taking care of them. It does lack the social aspect since it's mostly working by yourself but the ho...
  14. I love my clinicals so far...

    Wow, this sounds awesome that you love working as a CNA! You could always do an alternative to a nursing home if it gets too much for you like a home health care CNA? It's more driving but more one-on-one with clients!
  15. Having to quit

    It's fine to change to PRN (as needed) shift as long as you notify your employer. But not answering your phone is irresponsible and will be a major impact on future jobs since they call your past employers for job verification and they could leave a ...