ali.nystrom

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1. What can I do to prepare NOW (Jan 2015 nursing school start date)

   ali.nystrom replied to Jen_Loves_Nursing's topic in General Students

   I agree with everyone else! Just relax and spend time with family while you have a chance! Nursing school can be overwhelming at times, so I wouldn't recommend starting the torture early! (:

2. I hate my new CNA job

   ali.nystrom replied to Alexandra_C23's topic in CNA/MA

   Having 5 patients to care for is not bad at all. Actually, that is a dream day for me. We have 8-12 on a normal day. Your boss probably wasn't lying to you about being well staffed. That being said, being a CNA is no walk in the park. In my experienc...

3. OMG, is it only the second day of nursing school????

   ali.nystrom replied to SeattleJess's topic in General Students

   My first week of school was absolutely insane. We had so much reading to do... the class lectures were SUPER condensed and they pretty much said "study everything because everything is testable." I just learned to take it one day at a time. I would ...

4. Shoe recs for clinicals

   ali.nystrom replied to poopylala's topic in General Students

   I wouldn't cheap out on shoes. I love my Cherokees... they are so comfortable. Many students in my class have Dansko's. I would say that it is worth the investment for expensive shoes. If you splurge now, you will probably have the shoes for a long t...

5. Advice Needed: CNA Peers in Class

   ali.nystrom replied to jeaniekadinee's topic in CNA/MA

   I would just ignore it. From my personal experience, you will get those type of people at lot in the work place too. Just keep on studying and focus on clinicals and finishing the class. You don't need negative people bringing you down!

6. Looking for advice, just starting out as a CNA

   ali.nystrom replied to shux's topic in CNA/MA

   I was in the same boat as you about a year ago. Here is what I did: I applied to every place possible--both online and I would go and fill out applications in person. I always attached my resume and asked in the charge nurse or manager was available ...

7. Career in nursing

   ali.nystrom replied to MillyG's topic in Pre-Nursing

   MillyG, Welcome to the US (: Although I am not far along my journey of becoming a nurse, I can tell you that it will be tough! You must have good grades in all of the pre-req courses to get into a good nursing program, but with some dedication it is ...

8. Venting (How do deal with people who don't want to help?)

   ali.nystrom replied to PrettyNerd's topic in CNA/MA

   It always sucks when fellow CNA's won't help out on the floor-- I feel your pain. I help people out all the time and never get the help I need in return. I hate to say this--but a lot of times nothing does change. If a facility is short handed to be...

9. How old were you when you started nursing school?

   ali.nystrom replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   I am 21 and enrolled in a ADN program!

10. Clinical internship...what to expect?

    ali.nystrom replied to deetrain's topic in CNA/MA

    "Making rounds" simply means that you go into each patients room/locate the patient to check on them--make sure they aren't on the floor, check their brief, re position the patient, take them to the restroom if needed. I always try to pick up their r...

11. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

    ali.nystrom replied to TheCommuter's topic in CNA/MA

    I am currently a Nursing Assistant in Virginia Beach, VA, but I obtained my CNA license in Oregon. I have been a nursing assistant for 1.5 years. I currently work at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community in the Skilled/Long Term care facility. I make ...

12. Is it helpful to work as a CNA while in nursing school?

    ali.nystrom replied to SaraStevenson's topic in General Students

    It is a great opportunity. I think you will be glad that you did it. You will nail all of the basic skills--transfers, bed baths, vitals, etc. While other students are focusing on learning the basics you will be able to study the other skills. I thin...

13. CNA's: Please Read

    ali.nystrom replied to SirenoftheSea's topic in CNA/MA

    Usually as a CNA there are 3 shifts-- Days (7-3), Evening (3-11), or night (11-7). So yes, nights are definitely and option. Also, care facilities often have you work only every other weekend--so you get some weekends off! I only work part time--so I...

14. Less than favorable nursing school applicant requesting assistance

    ali.nystrom replied to rileym14's topic in General Students

    I felt the same way when I applied to my program. When I started school I didn't really have direction. I skipped classes a lot, didn't study, etc. Once I figured out what I wanted to do I started getting good grades in the classes that mattered (Mic...

15. NERVES

    ali.nystrom replied to Nurse2Bstacy123's topic in General Students

    I am also starting my nursing program January 13th. I have been freaking out--and classes haven't even started. I am glad that I got on here and got some advice. I am also glad that everyone else seems just as anxious/nervous as me! I really apprecia...