Caitlin23

Caitlin23

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Caitlin23 has 9 years experience.


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  1. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    typo..
  2. Scared to start nursing school

    First off, Congratulations! Being accepted into the nursing program is an accomplishment in and of itself Second, I think you are justified in being scared, but most things worth doing in life are kind of scary, especially in the beginning. As othe...
  3. I just started nursing school and I don't have a problem putting my all into it. What I do have a problem with is the fact that some of my instructors seem to be playing mental games with us, like intentionally trying to make us nervous or psych us ...
  4. Any current RN students at MATC - Milwaukee?

    And I've got a new account :)
  5. Any current RN students at MATC - Milwaukee?

    I'm starting downtown... sorry for the delay in response. I didn't notice the last 2 posts. Which campus are you going to, winner?
  6. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Reminds me of a doctor I went to once. I was about 10 pounds overweight at the time and had gained approximately 35 pounds in the past few months prior to this visit. I was eating healthy and exercising every day. I mentioned my concerns about my ...
  7. What to do? Significant other complaining...

    I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one with this problem. Every time I try to study, my husband says "AGAIN?" like it's something that I only have to do once. Then, as soon as I start studying, he begins talking incessantly. When I put my earp...
  8. Thank You for the info Esme! Looks like I may have to tweak the paper though, to relate more to nurse: patient ratios.
  9. I'm looking for some links that pertain to the actual laws on the federal and state levels regarding CNA: patient ratio in nursing homes. Ive been having trouble locating this info. Anyone know where I might find it? Thanks.
  10. HESI Every SINGLE Semester?

    I'm confused. We also have to take the HESI at at the end of each semester, so 4 in all. Is there like a HESI 1, HESI 2, HESI 3, and HESI 4? Or do you just take the same test at the end of each semester (this wouldn't make any sense)? When I look...
  11. Anyone have experience with Certified Background?

    Thanks for the info! I did get the results of my drug test back, but still waiting on the background check. Hopefully all is cleared by the due date (Nov 1st)
  12. Clinicals: How to tell edema from fat?

    Just like everyone else said, pitting is the way to test. Press your finger into their skin. Does the indenation stay or does the skin bounce back right away?
  13. They said it couldn't be done...

    but I succeeded in posoining my husband with halloween candy
  14. They said it couldn't be done...

    but the teenagers TP'd the entire city in one night
  15. How long does it generally take for the results from the background check and from the drug test? Anyone know? I realize that their site says 3-5 days for the drug test but what about the background check? And I'm getting conflicting information f...