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The powers-that- be at work are now trying to implement a new duty for CNAs. We are supposed to go through the patient's charts-their medical records and fill out updated Assignment Cards weekly. We are to go through the patients' records and check o...

Thanks for the replies, everyone. To clear things up a bit: this is both a LTC and Rehab facility. I am on the Rehab floor, so patients are always coming and going, therefore assignment cards need to be updated regularly. As CNAs we do know the pati...

Oops, meant to quote you, but I hit the thank you button instead. :)Hang in there! I like to go to the Nursing computer lab at school and take some practice tests- they have lots of NCLEX programs. Also, if your text came with a cd this usually has a...

I take NoDoze when I work my 12 hour night shifts. Usually all I need is half a pill

scorpiostudent had some great suggestions. I highlight the heck out of my textbook, too. It helps me stay focused. I also jot down notes while I'm going along, too. This is all very time consuming, but I tend to remember it better. Before my exam, I ...

I took mine at North Shore Community College. But that would be a trek coming from the South Shore. Try community colleges in your area. Some LTC facilities may offer training programs too.

I go to the gym. Even when I'm pressed for time I make an effort, b/c I feel so much better after. Also, cooking and cross stitch.

I've only come across a couple of not- so nice people in my program, and avoid them. Just about everyone in my class seems really supportive with eachother. If someone is having trouble understanding the material people will make an effort to help th...

I use them all the time and highlight the heck out of them. :) I feel like I have to study for two different types of tests with Nursing: the exams that the teachers give (I focus on the lecture and powerpoint for these) and then there is the HESI, w...

I work Baylor at my facility. My shift is Friday/ Saturday 7p to 7a. So I work 2 12 hour shifts and I get paid for 32 hours instead of just 24. It works great while I'm in school. I also pick up an additional 8 hours a week so I can be considered ful...

I always sit in the front, close to the door, except for my last class where I decided to give one of the middle rows a try. I couldn't concentrate. It was noisy back there and the girl behind me kept tapping me on the shoulder to ask me questions. I...

I'm not feeling excited about it yet either. In fact, I'm kind of dreading going back, despite doing well and finding everything I'm learning interesting. I just got burnt out last year between working and going to school full time and managing my re...

I got sick alot last year, but I chalk that up to my first job at a health care facility (lots of germs!) plus lots of stress and more processed food than I usually like. I'm hoping this semester will be better, since I'm only taking two classes I'll...

I've lost most of the 20 pounds I put on going back to school so I'm going to do all I can to keep it off! That means no cafeteria food for me. I've got a nice soft cooler that I'm going to bring with healthy stuff. My ideas: Salads: green salad, fru...

I haven't fallen asleep yet. But come 4 am, if it's not busy I will put my head down for 15 minutes or so to rest my body- and it actually helps. I'd never doze- I need to be alert and able to respond right away if anything happens.

I like to do 3 in a row and get 'em over with. :)

Sigh, I'm a full time working student and never have time to sleep. I admit that I'll take NoDoze- only when I work my Baylor nights, and half a pill is usually enough to keep me feeling alert and it does seem to help me focus when I'm getting a bit ...

I also get tired of hearing that one can't work and go to nursing school. I'm an adult with bills to pay. I'm going for my BSN full time, and am also a full time CNA. It's all about time management, and the right work hours (which, working in health...

ditto. I have know idea what to do with myself right now. I'm almost looking forward to pharmacology in a couple weeks.

I'll join. I definitely need some support- I'm in the midst of hell week at school right now (test in every class, papers due, presentations, etc) so I've fallen off the wagon. The mac and cheese box has been my source of comfort, along with M&M...

For your feet: keep a water bottle in your freezer, and when you get home from work put it on the floor and roll your feet over it while you check email or what not. Feels great!

It's tough! I wind up eating in the car because I have to book it back to campus for lecture. I usually do peanut butter and jelly (both all natural stuff, no sugar added) on whole wheat bread (Arnold Double Fiber). Add a banana and it's a fairly hea...

I was in the same boat as you a couple years ago. I had a BFA and no money, but I decided to go back to school full time for nursing. I took out student loans to cover my tuition, but still need to work full time to pay living expenses. I took a few ...

I try to stick with high protein, high fiber foods so I stay full longer. I just discovered the Atkins Advantage and South Beach Diet bars: both super high protein and hardly any sugar. My new favorite- Kashi Go Lean Crunch Honey Almond Flax cereal....

Salem State has a good one from what I hear, if you don't mind commuting.