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  1. Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, Springfield Illinois

    valifay replied to hrslvr1970's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You can get into the RN program at LLCC out of CASPN if you have taken the required pre reqs for the program. I would suggest giving LLCC a call to start the process of getting in now. I hear there...

  2. My new job...

    valifay replied to McArdle's topic in General Nursing

    A CNA doing that type of care sounds fishy to me. If you are not allowed to do it in LTC, I wouldn't recommend doing it in private care. Be sure you have the family sign papers not holding you...

  3. Hep B vaccine ??

    valifay replied to Concerned nj's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The school I want to go to requires it, which I thought was a little odd given most employers have you sign a waicer if you don't want it. But, IMO, its better to be

  4. DARN IT! Waitlisted!

    valifay replied to valifay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure what I am missing. The letter they sent will tell me. I can only imagine its one of my references, since I turned everything else in by hand. And since it is an accelerated program...

  5. DARN IT! Waitlisted!

    valifay replied to valifay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yeah, I'm garunteed a spot for january if people don't drop. Right now they only put 10 people on the waitlist and only took 60 into the program. They said they mailed me a letter today (obviously...

  6. is there a ratio for patient/cna in the state of illinois

    valifay replied to cna_lost's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If I remember correctly there is not a cna/resident ration. I believe there are just regulations as to how many poeple at each level need to be in the building for x number residents. And its a...

  7. Capital Area School of Practical Nursing, Springfield Illinois

    valifay replied to hrslvr1970's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I work with one of the instructors. She says it is a really good program, but its pretty fast paced. Good luck to

  8. Passed the NET...

    valifay replied to metfan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on passing the NET! I find out next week how I did...I'm so anxious! As far as your refernces go, I would suggest your clients, since they know you professionally and maybe a business buddy...

  9. Does this sound insane?!?!

    valifay replied to fayethlove's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you can handle it, I don't think it would be too bad...I might uggest working the weekends instead of the full week though. But be sure you allow yourself uninterupted time to study. I hear...

  10. Oh boy I am freaking out (HepB vax)

    valifay replied to marilynmom's topic in General Nursing

    You could also look into the test to find out if you are already immune to it. This was one option offered by a place I worked that required you to have the shot. Turns out I'm immune after only...

  11. Your Week-End To Work.

    valifay replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    My evening job we work everyother weekend. They won't call you in on your weekend off. They usually find someone to stay over or come in early to cover the busy times. At my day job we make our own...

  12. Getting a verbal for being too happy.

    valifay replied to st4wb3rr33sh0rtc4k3's topic in Nursing Career

    It all depends on what they mean by too happy. I would talk with your supervisor. I've seen too happy, like airhead happy, and it can get very annoying. It can seem unprofessional too. But if you...

  13. NuSkin on a skin tear...

    valifay replied to valifay's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I reported it. I know there's alot more to treating it than taking the nu-skin off. We were trying to remove it to put an anti bacterial cream on it for the time being until she could get to...

  14. Is this considered dispensing meds?

    valifay posted a topic in General Nursing

    My day job is through an agency doing home health as a CNA. I primarily work in active retirement communities and one of my main duties is to do med reminders. A couple of our clients have their...

  15. scope of practice issues for CNA'S/LVN'S

    valifay replied to squeakykitty's topic in General Nursing

    In IL CNA's can't handle anything medicated at all. I have to agree with whoever said standard practice for CNA's should be he same throughout the country. But, I do things outside my scope all the...

  16. Sore Feet!

    valifay replied to Meerkat's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Start gellin'! And be sure you have a good pair of shoes. A good foot bath will help too. My foot spa is one of the best gifts my husband ever gave

  17. Bad grades from 8 years ago

    valifay replied to duckies's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most the schools around here won't accept credits/transcripts from over 5 years ago. Either way you would have to repeat the class. Is the school requiring you to send the transcripts? I wouldn't...

  18. Stressing over scrubs.

    valifay replied to bananimal's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would recommend buying a couple pairs of plain colored scrubs for your clinicals. Geriatrics tend to enjoy the brighter colors over plain white and the darker colors like navy and burgandy...from...

  19. To get my foot in the medical door... CNA?

    valifay replied to JinglyJon's topic in Nursing Career

    Its a good foot in. If anything check out the job openings at area hospitals and see whats open that you don't need to take a class for or something with on the job training. The pay might not be...

  20. Is it better to become a CNA first?

    valifay replied to luna357's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It will definetly give you a heads up as to what to expect and it will also give you some experience before you enter the program Almost every school here wants you to have your CNA before you start...

  21. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    valifay replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    Here's a couple that'l will make you laugh... When I worked nights at an LTC, we had a medicare resident that hit the light everytime she wet the bed. Only she didn't know she had wet the bed, she...

  22. Taking the NET at 1pm...wish me luck!

    valifay posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a little nervous about taking my entrance exam. Its at 1pm and I have to be there at 12:30. I know I'm not going to sleep tonight and I have to work in the morning! ARRRGGHHH!!!!! I hope I do...

  23. Shaky Hands

    valifay replied to Carla25's topic in General Students

    Have they ever done a blood draw for you? I had this problem when I was 19 and it ended up to be hypoglycemia. A small change in your diet, primarily cutting out processed sugars and adding protien...

  24. Taking the NET at 1pm...wish me luck!

    valifay replied to valifay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    nah, the test wasn't that hard. I breezed through the math, which I thought I would have a difficult time with. It was the wording of some of the reading questions that threw me off. But, I think I...

  25. Ostomy care in school

    valifay replied to Jeanine's topic in School

    Oh my...do not let them hire a lay person for this job! The things you mentioned she would need care for should be done by someone who is trained, and certified to do so. I'm sure a CNA would be...