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  1. Odors--Help!

    sissyboo replied to TraumaTrainingWheels's topic in Emergency

    I don't have any trouble w/ odors--but I hear breathing through your mouth helps alot! (I love your

  2. Big News...And A Decision!!

    sissyboo replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I think my families issue is the pay....I know my mother knows what she's talkin about because she went back at 40 w/ two kids. But I'm sooo thankful all of you are supportive of this! I DO have a...

  3. Big News...And A Decision!!

    sissyboo replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    Dekatn--I couldn't agree with you more!! It seems to be all I hear about with this decision though... I guess "outsiders" just don't understand

  4. I'm cluless

    sissyboo replied to spanky999's topic in Emergency

    ER Tech-ing is popular here--usually CNAs and nursing students. They're popular just about everywhere in the hospital actually--but its just acute care. Med-Surg and PEDS keep techs all the time--OB...

  5. The wait is killing me.

    sissyboo replied to TemperStripe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know the feeling. Hang in there.... I'm in the exact same

  6. LPN student uniform and other things needed

    sissyboo replied to NELMAGRIFFIN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The LPN program here requires that students wear a red scrub top and have a choice in red,black, and white in lab coats and pants--with name badge to all clinical locations. Street clothes are allowed...

  7. What do CNAs do?

    sissyboo replied to MissionMike's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a job as a CNA for a little while, wish it could've lasted longer! Iceyspots prettywell covered whats "expected" of CNAs. It's good to be around a medical setting for a little while, you can...

  8. CNA tryin to be RN!!!

    sissyboo replied to cfortune84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've got a similar dilemma--and I'm finding the LPN route very appealing. Everyone keeps saying "Well be sure you don't stop, get that RN license"...or "..JUST AN LPN..." (i hate that line...LPNing IS...

  9. Going To Nursing School

    sissyboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just found out the date I can go set up my classes for next semester. These will be my first nursing classes--I've been doing pre-reqs for a year. Been getting a little jittery about it! Several...

  10. What is the biggest frustration for nursing students?

    sissyboo replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I have a tendency to make things too difficult sometimes--but I like for my instructors to be very thorough in their expectations of assignments/duties. As someone else previously stated--be willing...

  11. Job Shadowing

    sissyboo posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have set up some time to do job shadowing in a level 3 NICU and very excited about it! I'm still a student--start NS this summer. I was just wondering if theres anything to look out for or to have...

  12. Job Shadowing

    sissyboo replied to sissyboo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks

  13. Job Shadowing

    sissyboo replied to sissyboo's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    It is pretty well observation. I have shadowed in this particular hospital before and did do some hands on assisting. But that may be more limited in this area? T Thanks for

  14. How long did it take you to get into nursing school?

    sissyboo replied to jewelsg627's topic in General Nursing

    I got accepted the first time. I had applied for the day program and for some reason they assigned me to the evening/weekend program and then said i could wait a year and start the day program. I...

  15. UGH....About that CNA test.....

    sissyboo replied to jlynnw's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1) I had a great test lady... 2) We didn't HAVE to perform any skills, just pass the written test. Our instructor said we should be prepared to do any skill the person giving the test may ask for or...

  16. any tips?

    sissyboo replied to indierock's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For Clinicals.. You may feel slow at first, and it does take awhile to get used to residents and their pace of things. You learn to work that into your schedule. Don't be afraid to ask for anything....

  17. LPN or RN? need advice

    sissyboo replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I say try if at all possible. You've made it this far...Good Luck

  18. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    sissyboo replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    These replies are

  19. How many times?

    sissyboo replied to anniev's topic in General Nursing

    Three times in my state...I think! Everyone I know has passed by the 2nd try

  20. First 2 weeks as a nurse - The impressions of a newbie.

    sissyboo replied to clee1's topic in General Nursing

    That really sounds like a great learning environment! I'm glad everything is going so well for you. Even though I am not a nurse, I'm sure you'll do just fine on your own. Good

  21. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    sissyboo replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the posts everyone...keep'em comming! I realize there is no clear cut answer as EVERYONES jobs (even non-nursing ones) are what we make of

  22. Relationships in Nursing School

    sissyboo posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am soon to start nursing school--either a 50wk LPN program or 2 yr ADN program. I know both programs are going to be extremely demanding of time and energy. I was just wondering how well everyones...

  23. Whats to Enjoy about Nursing?

    sissyboo replied to sissyboo's topic in General Nursing

    I am soon to start my nursing program--I guess I'm just getting worried! I hear so much about the bad things that I feel like there may be no good in nursing, even though I know better than

  24. I got the job!.. and Now I'm freaking out :(!

    sissyboo replied to shannonFNP's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just stay calm! There will be alot to learn about policy and procedures, just take your time and go over your employee handbook, if you have questions go to your supervisor. Orientee paperwork may be...

  25. A Male School Nurse, Omg ! ! !

    sissyboo replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    School nurse at my school was always female...some of them not so great, and I would've greatly appreciated another nurse several times. I think it might be a bit of an issue for teenage girls...and...