laurie0313

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1. If I hate being a Cna, should I stop pursuing Nursing?

   laurie0313 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Pre-Nursing

   There are many disciplines/ specialties in nursing, my advice is to meet with nurses in various departments/ units, so as to learn what they do, why they chose to do that, and the good and bad. I was a CNA for many years, explored other opportunities...

2. Clinical Failure

   laurie0313 replied to student1919's topic in Student Assist

   I know a few that would give their teeth gladly to be in clinical. You need to do something to change and fast, otherwise you may as well start looking to change your major. No boss is going to put up with tardiness without a certifiable emergency, e...

3. Why do I still feel crappy when I know I made the right call?

   laurie0313 replied to laurie0313's topic in General Students

   thank you, my aunt is a retired caseworker of the state and when I explained the situation to her, she said the same thing. I could not have lived with not doing the right thing, I hate that I was put in this position, but stand by my decision.

4. Why do I still feel crappy when I know I made the right call?

   laurie0313 posted a topic in General Students

   I am a nursing student and a former federal government employee. Yesterday, I was forced to make a phone cal that I would not want to have to do again ever, nor would I want anyone else to be put in this situation either. I stumbled across a severe c...

5. Taking NCLEX-RN tomorrow! Please keep me in your prayers!

   laurie0313 replied to crios's topic in NCLEX

   Relax, you know your stuff, just show them. Pretend it's just another lab, lecture with a sub. You will be fine.

6. Is it easier to get a job if you already work in hospital?

   laurie0313 replied to GodIs082010's topic in General Students

   I can tewll you now, Kansas City Metro Hospitals will not hire ADN's or LPNs, only the nursing homes will. They all trying to get Magnet Status, requires all BSN nurses. I found out as I started from a nursing recruiter, others in my class found out ...

7. Dealing with negativity from family

   laurie0313 replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in General Students

   Actually, yes, but in my case, my family did not feel it necessary to go to my graduation, and always expected me to fail. Try to surround yourself with those that are positive and are supportive of your decision. For the longest time, I felt it nece...

8. Trying to find a job while in school full time?

   laurie0313 replied to Nursing2102's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Feel you there, hon. I only have 2 classes (A&P I and Growth & Development) and I am having a hard time too. Like the other responses, I am checking out the retail sector for now. Hoping I find something before the bank takes my car.

9. Accuse of plagiarism

   laurie0313 replied to mamiso's topic in General Students

   My school is same way, I had never had to cite before, and like you my papers are all zeros. I wasn't taught this in school, I haven't been to a college class until now for over 7 years. I have asked for help and I am not getting any response. Appare...

10. Questioning ethics/legality of "bake-sale" threat

    laurie0313 replied to sunnygirlfriend's topic in General Students

    Find out what exactly the money goes toward, You may also want to have your school governing authority to investigate or do an audit of the club's practices particularly the fiscal end. Not too long ago it came to light a member of the PTO was embezz...

11. Practice what I am going to preach

    laurie0313 replied to Jazziepants's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    That would be great, My issue that I am on such a tight budget, I can't afford to buy fruits and veggies. I am doing good to just have meat in the house. Hoping to have a job soon, so that I can expand our diet.

12. False vitals data???

    laurie0313 replied to jval's topic in CNA/MA

    My Grandmother was a patient in the hospital where I worked in the GI Lab as an Endo Tech. She was in for pneumonia, on prednizone. She was also a type 2 diabetic on Warfarin (Coumadin). While inpatient, no one was tracking her BM's or they were char...