kassiahgp

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1. ICU, Pros Cons, What to expect?

   kassiahgp replied to kassiahgp's topic in Critical

   Do you have more patients in Critical Care than Med Surg or the opposite?

2. BSN bigotry

   kassiahgp replied to Delilahdj's topic in ADN/BSN

   On a side note I hate when hospitals and nursing homes get rid of seasoned CNAs and Nurses. It makes me nervous working with a bunch of newbies!

3. BSN bigotry

   kassiahgp replied to Delilahdj's topic in ADN/BSN

   I think in OP's case experience should keep them relevant to their career. If it was a new grad with OP's type of degree and no experience then I might understand the employer's perspective. I hope they aren't trying to phase the OP out simply beca...

4. BSN bigotry

   kassiahgp replied to Delilahdj's topic in ADN/BSN

   I'm really interested in what you are talking about but I can't keep up with the lingo. I am about to embark on Nursing school where I will hopefully come out with an RN, BSN. Can you explain in a dumbed down version what you are saying? Are you s...

5. Taking A&P 1 and 2 this summer

   kassiahgp replied to kateclapp's topic in General Students

   If you are willing to put the time in, you can do it! I am a TA for anatomy and physiology 1&2. Make quizlets, buy the online access for your textbook (something like Mastering A&P). Go to open labs to study with groups. Ask a lot of ques...

6. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

   kassiahgp replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

   I don't want to give too much information about myself on this website but I am in a location in Georgia where I can comfortably apply to jobs in Metro Atlanat or Rural Georgia. Does anyone know how the job outlook is for RN, BSN in that area? I'm ...

7. Are CNAs being phased out?

   kassiahgp replied to g_majied CNA,PC's topic in CNA/MA

   Amen lol

8. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

   kassiahgp replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

   I wasn't asking for a pity party. I wanted to know what was realistic as a new grad, and why-ideally- I would like day shifts. I don't need to be humbled because I don't feel entitled to day shifts. I think about my child in every aspect of my lif...

9. Are CNAs being phased out?

   kassiahgp replied to g_majied CNA,PC's topic in CNA/MA

   Where I live you don't have to be a CNA to work as one in a nursing home or assisted living facility- they call them RAs (Resident Assistants). If you want to have the ability to pass meds you must be a CNA and take a short class to be a Med Tech, o...

10. ICU, Pros Cons, What to expect?

    kassiahgp replied to kassiahgp's topic in Critical

    not that Med Surg is easy or doesn't hold prestige but I was also surprised by this. Perhaps it is because SO many want to try it out?

11. ICU, Pros Cons, What to expect?

    kassiahgp replied to kassiahgp's topic in Critical

    thank you! This is the kind of feedback I was looking for! Thank you for sharing!

12. ICU, Pros Cons, What to expect?

    kassiahgp replied to kassiahgp's topic in Critical

    But if you look at my original question I'm asking about the ICU. I never said I agree with my instructors. I never said I'm dead set on ICU. I just wanted to know about others experiences. I'm just curious what people feel are its pros and cons.

13. ICU, Pros Cons, What to expect?

    kassiahgp replied to kassiahgp's topic in Critical

    Respectfully, I know I may change my mind, but this is a forum to learn and vent. I would like to learn about the ICU.

14. Prerequisites

    kassiahgp replied to Mamasalsera's topic in Pre-Nursing

    This is the order I am taking mine: A&P 1/2 in a split session (which means normally they are separate semesters but I squeezed them into 1. I guess like an accelerated course) Chem (principles) 1/2 in a split session Microbiology I DO NOT recom...

15. What was your first Nursing job?

    kassiahgp replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    How does your work schedule vary compared to other specialties and departments? Do you have a 9-5, 7-7?