VicChic20

VicChic20 has 6 1/2 years experience and specializes in Nurse's Aide.

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1. What did you use to study for the NCLEX?

   VicChic20 replied to mininurse24's topic in NCLEX

   I was using this review book called Master the NCLEX-PN by Peterson's. It went through all the content of nursing: basic concepts, pharmacology, mental health, maternity/newborn, pediatrics, oncology, then med-surg nursing and each chapter focused on...

2. Taking NCLEX January 4, 2017! HELP!

   VicChic20 replied to shaeleann's topic in NCLEX

   Hi! I am in the same boat as you. I just took my NCLEX this morning!! I wanted to give myself enough time to study and refresh my mind with concepts or areas I wanted to brush up on. I think studying a chapter a night and being exposed to NCLEX sty...

3. What was the best thing about CNA school?

   VicChic20 replied to Vtachy1's topic in CNA/MA

   I had a decent sized class, and the instructors were very good at making sure we were on top of our skills and making sure they were correct. I enjoyed the clinical days when we went to an actual real-life setting. It was nerve-wracking, scary, and i...

4. new year resolution

   VicChic20 replied to KThurmond's topic in Pre-Nursing

   You can do it! Remember you are doing this for a better life and a better financial future for your family. Know that you have what it takes to achieve it. Set aside times during the week to study, focus on schoolwork, etc. My resolution is to start...

5. Hard of Hearing Nursing Student Dismissed, Sued and Awarded $75,000

   VicChic20 replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Disabilities

   I cannot believe how inconsiderate and disrespectful this college was to the student's disability. They were wrong when they booted her out of the program. It makes me angry that there are people like that who can't be understanding and provide the n...

6. How to be Successful in Nursing School

   VicChic20 replied to VicChic20's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I took the TEAS V test for the pre application process. It wasn't a super hard test, but definitely needed the time to study to get familiar with the material.

7. How to be Successful in Nursing School

   VicChic20 posted a topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Hello everyone, I am currently a CNA working at a nursing home and have been for 5 and a 1/2 years now. I have recently been accepted into an LPN program and I begin in January and it goes until next November 2016. One, I am so so excited and thrill...

8. Jobs

   VicChic20 replied to Lindsey3's topic in CNA/MA

   I think you would be better off trying a LTC/Nursing home place for finding a job to only work holidays and summer breaks. You can choose to go per diem and choose when to work so you can complete your hours. Good luck!

9. Clinical rotation age discrimination

   VicChic20 replied to Greekgirl123's topic in General Students

   It's not really age discrimination based off of one's walking speed. They probably are accustomed to that speed because of the busy, hectic environment they're working on. I'd try to reframe your mind about your preceptor and learn to pick up the pac...

10. How to stay away from smoking!!

    VicChic20 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in General Students

    Realize how far you've come and how good it feels not smoking and smelling bad and having it take over your life. You're a champion for fighting thru this and let the urges go by. Understand that urges come and go but act like they are clouds floatin...

11. Nursing School and motherhood

    VicChic20 replied to shantelmorgan's topic in General Students

    Try to realize that the schooling is temporary and won't last forever. You're giving your family a better life with a better income. You're also setting a great example about furthering one's education. Try to spend a fair amount of time with your ch...

12. Hurt and Betrayed

    VicChic20 replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    Im sorry this happened to you, however it's not really a big enough issue to violate HIPPA since you two were supposedly close classmates. You chose to share your personal information to this classmate and assuming she would not tell others. I think ...

13. Too Much Competition!

    VicChic20 replied to Marieh's topic in CNA/MA

    I think making nursing so competitive is a positive thing for potential students. Not everyone is cut out to be a nurse, but the ones who push through the envelope and put in the effort of making good grades, seeking out references, getting experienc...

14. CNA Accused of Abuse

    VicChic20 replied to halerac88's topic in CNA/MA

    Is this resident alert and oriented at all? If so, next time if she becomes combative , try leaving her be for a few minutes to calm her down, then reapproach her. As for the investigation, take deep breaths and be honest and direct about what you wr...

15. Overstepping boundaries

    VicChic20 replied to hookyarnandblanket's topic in CNA/MA

    It's a real issue when a housekeeper tries to being your boss and tell you what to do and how to do it. I don't get how some feel that they have any authority over CNAs. I personally wouldn't let those two housekeepers behavior slide, it is wrong and...