kcsunshine

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1. First hospital job, need advice

   kcsunshine replied to secretsunflower's topic in Technicians

   I know it will be mentally and emotionally exhausting, but I really feel like I can handle it. I want to help people, and I just feel like I belong on oncology. I really want to help no matter how hard it will be. Why do you say it wouldn't be you...

2. Considering a job as an oncology cna

   kcsunshine replied to kcsunshine's topic in Oncology

   The pay cut mostly has to do with the fact that I have a supervisor position at my work. If I were to be a regular PNA I, the pay would be very similar. I've heard the same thing, that hospitals won't hire if you if you don't have experience, but I...

3. Considering a job as an oncology cna

   kcsunshine posted a topic in Oncology

   Hello, So after 6 months of applying, it finally happened: I got an interview for a job as a CNA on an oncology floor. I have been waiting for this moment since before I got my certification. Ever since I realized I wanted to become a nurse, I alwa...

4. Student With Some Questions

   kcsunshine replied to kcsunshine's topic in NP Students

   Thank you for the response! I am currently in my second year of school, so I have wasted a few semesters if I switch to medical school, but at the same time, I haven't even turned 20 yet, so I am still young with no children, which means it will be ...

5. Student With Some Questions

   kcsunshine posted a topic in NP Students

   Hello, I am currently just a student finishing my pre-nursing courses. I am posting in this section because I know that, even now, should I finish obtaining my BSN, I would ultimately be interested in ending up as an NP. As of late, I've been quest...

6. Not as sure as I used to be...

   kcsunshine replied to kcsunshine's topic in General Nursing

   I don't want anything to come across the wrong way here; I don't mind being busy. I don't mind being stressed beyond belief. I know there are bad sides to this job and I embrace that. My concern is not that I'll be busy or stressed per say, just t...

7. Not as sure as I used to be...

   kcsunshine replied to kcsunshine's topic in General Nursing

   I had never thought about hospice nursing until about a week ago when I met a family friend who worked in that field. It is definitely something that has interested me since then, particularly because of the time I would hey to spend with the patien...

8. Not as sure as I used to be...

   kcsunshine replied to kcsunshine's topic in General Nursing

   Right, and I understand that. I didn't go into this thinking everything was going to be nice and rosy. I don't know, I guess I just thought there would be more time for patient interaction then there actually is.

9. Not as sure as I used to be...

   kcsunshine posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi! To start off, I am currently a pre-nursing student who is about to finish up her prerequisites. I was originally aiming to get into nursing school next spring. I have worked as a psychiatric nursing assistant for about 3 months, I have many fam...

10. I don't know how to study

    kcsunshine replied to sarahjeanleach's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Record yourself saying your notes and listen to this recording while you're walking, exercising, sleeping, etc. Rewrite your notes. Writing things over and over really helps me solidify things into my memory. Buy a white board or chalk board and g...

11. Colleges that will accept student who retook A&P I

    kcsunshine replied to xhelenaaax's topic in Pre-Nursing

    This. We can't give you names of places because we don't know where you are. A simple google search will give you the information you need. If for some reason you can't find this information on the nursing school's site, email their admissions off...

12. Importance of regular chemistry?

    kcsunshine replied to megan98's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Well if there is a specific program you are looking to get into, they will have a specific chemistry they want you to take. You need to get in contact with all of the programs you are looking at. Talk to advisers from each. Or simply look at their...

13. Colleges that will accept student who retook A&P I

    kcsunshine replied to xhelenaaax's topic in Pre-Nursing

    What cities and locations are you hoping to go to school at?

14. Trying to get a job in the hospital (help!)

    kcsunshine replied to ctmclamb's topic in CNA/MA

    I think it depends a lot on what area you live in. In certain places, there is just too many CNAs and not enough hospital jobs available. I was able to secure a job in a hospital, and am still getting calls to this day from hospitals, and I don't e...

15. Psychiatric Nursing Assistants

    kcsunshine replied to kcsunshine's topic in CNA/MA

    I haven't started training yet. I start on Tuesday. I will keep you updated when I start, however. I believe most of the training we will be doing is defensive training for emergencies, and how to calm patients/residents down in difficult situatio...