secquoria CNA

secquoria has 4 years experience as a CNA and specializes in MedSurg, Tele, ER, ICU, Float.

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   Where Do Minneapolis/St Paul Nurses Live?

   secquoria replied to kingofthekicks20's topic in Minnesota

   I've worked at two of the two of the hospitals in downtown St. Paul, after working in Baltimore, Maryland. Currently studying for my BSN at a very nearby college in St. Paul. In saying so, I've felt incredibly safe in Lowertown. My initial intention ...
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   Mane with MetroState

   secquoria replied to PTKChic's topic in Minnesota

   Good question. I am curious as well. How are you getting on at NCC? I'm interested in starting there.
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   Hopeful Normandale Pre-Nursing Student! Please help!

   secquoria replied to HopefulNurse411's topic in Minnesota

   Did you make it into NCC? If so, how is the program going so far? Normandale is my preference school for the coming fall cycle.
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   Concordia University, St. Paul, Adult BSN

   secquoria replied to kaygiiirl's topic in Minnesota

   I'm considering the Adult program at Concordia. I was initially looking at the MANE program via Metro State, because of the cost. But I am discouraged by the negative reviews from students who have gotten into the BSN portion of the program at Metro....
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   Student Resources: Nursing Diagnosis

   secquoria replied to VickyRN's topic in General Students

   Thank you for being so thorough. Checking Amazon in this instant.
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   BCCC Nursing Fall 2015

   secquoria replied to nef4242's topic in School Programs

   It couldn't hurt to do so... but everyone's circumstances will be different
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   BCCC Nursing Fall 2015

   secquoria replied to nef4242's topic in School Programs

   The lectures are as early as 8 or 830am and future clinical at the hospital could be as early as 730am. I'm working full time so far. Friday saturday Sunday, so 36 hours full time. If it gets too hectic I'll probably drop to 24 hours. They'll discou...
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   Best Places to Buy/Rent Student Books

   secquoria replied to guest07/14/15's topic in General Students

   I was able to find my fundamentals text at the public library. I'll just have to keep extending the reservation to get through the semester. Even so, Thanks to that and a combination of the websites above. I brought my original price of $700+ down t...
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   BCCC Nursing Fall 2015

   secquoria replied to nef4242's topic in School Programs

   Orienting tomorrow! Here begins the journey...
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    secquoria replied to MJB2010's topic in Uniform/Gear

    My last job we wore any color, any print. During that time i opted to wear my own personal uniform: fuchsia scrubs. It helped my dementia patients to remember i was someone they could trust. Now, with my new company, we wear a mandated grey. I fin...
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    BCCC Nursing Fall 2015

    secquoria replied to nef4242's topic in School Programs

    That's right, September 10th. I'm just getting started. We basically have to take forms to the Dr, labcorp, etc..have them sign then upload the paper to certified profile, right?
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    BCCC Nursing Fall 2015

    secquoria replied to nef4242's topic in School Programs

    Orientation in a week and a half. .. Having luck getting everything needed for certified background?
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    Can anyone offer some good advice on passing Micro with at least a B?

    secquoria replied to mdiada's topic in General Students

    Last fall i took micro along with Socio and chem and aced all three. (I took A&P 1 & 2 as solo classes but became lax and left with Bs in both. ) i put the pressure on myself to get those As by recording the lecture so that i could listen to ...
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    Full-time PCA/PCT while in nursing school?

    secquoria replied to Sydneyad2's topic in Technicians

    I'm in a similar position. Just hired for PCT on a busy Tele floor on night shift and start my ADN this fall. To be honest, I'm nervous but it's my only option and i cannot reduce to part time. a lot of posters on the site have stated that you mu...
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    New CNA wondering which shifts to start with

    secquoria replied to BertG77's topic in CNA/MA

    When i started at the nursing home i worked Saturday-Sunday 16hr shifts at night. I'm at a hospital now and i work Friday to Sunday on night shift. Great shift differentials and i can focus on school Monday to Thursday, Friday as an off day/library...