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I agree with TWiersch-memorize and learn the bones and muscles and you will be in good shape. Everything else kind of depends on the professor. Some want you to know different things. However, I...

Orgill: I've only been working the medial surgical floor for a month or so now but, as of right now I love it! You learn so much stuff and it is something constantly new going on. One pt. usually...

I worked nights in the hospital from 7p-7a and had maybe an hour (including 30 min lunch) of "down time". In an LTC facility some are able to ring the call bell but a lot are incontinent, need...

I think it is pretty good. Good luck!

I got a B in A&P 1 and will be taking A&P 2 in a five week summer class. Would've gotten an A if I did not have to work full time, but i'll take a B! :-)

I was looking at ECPI's nursing program and was wondering if anyone had went through it? Any type of advice would be great!

At 07:00 I do vitals and bloodsugars At 08:00 I put them in the computer so the nurses have them. 09:00-10:30 I wash those that are total care and give linens to those that are self care. 10:30- I...

I went from a rehab/nursing home to the medical-surgical floor at the hospital. I absolutely love it, so far! I work 7a-7p and have 6-10 pts. Whereas, before at the nursing home I'd have at least 10....

I haven't gotten c-diff either. Just remember…HAND HYGIENE! Do not use hand sanitizer, it doesn't work for c-diff.

Like MierKat said, it depends on your state. My state allows someone to practice up to 180 days and then you will be required to take your CNA exam. If your state is like mine I would go ahead and...

I agree with above posters-low pay, extremely hard work due to understaffing. Thank God I will not be doing this all of my life. But it is wonderful experience for those going for nursing, and that...

When I first got a job at a nursing home/rehab center I had 10 days/shifts. However, if I needed more they said it wouldn't be a problem. I now am working at a hospital and it varies. The longest my...

Hi everyone: This summer I will have to move to the Winchester area and I haven't been able to find any nursing programs or schools around the area. I found Shenandoah (way too expensive) but that...

Does anyone know what the pre-reqs are to the accelerated BSN program? I couldn't find them anywhere on the website. Any information would be great! Thanks! :-)

Well I have two PRN jobs. One at a LTC/Rehab facility and one at a hospital. At the LTC facility I have to work 3 days within 3 months so, basically one shift a month. If not, you'll get taken off...

I currently have two PRN jobs while in school. I get to schedule my own days, and one job has called me maybe twice the year i've been working there. So, this isn't typical for me. Maybe it depends...

Yes, this happened to me when creating a thread once. I had no option but to put "med-surge" why I didn't write out medical-surgical, I do not know. :-)

Good luck! If you are determined you will do good! From my experience Sociology was a bit of a breeze compared to Anatomy. Just a little encouragement :-)

I'll be taking a 5 week A&P 2 course. However, keep in mind even though you have no summer there will be a good outcome for it :-) Good luck! We just have to stay determined to get pre reqs over with!

Good luck! It's not that bad. Remember patient safety and privacy :-)

It should be A. Maybe they made a mistake? I'd bring this to your instructors attention.

I do believe it gets easier in time. I experienced my first death (as a CNA) back in January. I had taken care of this lady for months and was able to get her continent by working with her, I gave...

It can be either 12 hours shifts or 8 hours. I've worked from 7a-7p, 7-3, and 3-11 before.

Thank you! :-)

I have been working at an assisted living facility/ nursing home for about a year now, and applied to a hospital on the medical surgical floor. I have an interview soon and was trying to get some...