beck_79

beck_79

LTC, subacute CNA

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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Overwhelmed in the first semester...

    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....
  4. Do you take any stimulants?

    I take NoDoze when I work my 12 hour night shifts. Usually all I need is half a
  5. I failed Med Surg 1

    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,...
  6. Becoming a CNA in MA

    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
  7. 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
  8. Students are cut-throat!

    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...
  9. Do you use your TEXT BOOK?

    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...
  10. What is a Bailer shift?

    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...
  11. Night Shifters: Do you sleep?

    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...
  12. 3 12's - in a row or break them up?

    I like to do 3 in a row and get 'em over with.
  13. Caffeine Pills

    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...
  14. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    ditto. I have know idea what to do with myself right now. I'm almost looking forward to pharmacology in a couple
  15. 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...
  16. What Hurts the Most?

    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
  17. Healthy Clinical Lunch?

    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...
  18. need help on life changing decisions please

    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...
  19. Salem State has a good one from what I hear, if you don't mind
  20. Fall '07 Grades!! Be Proud!!

    Abnormal Psychology: A Adulthood and Old Age: A Anthropology: A Intro to Professional Nursing: A Health Assessment with Lab: A Statistics: B I'm happy! I did well considering I was taking 6 classes...
  21. Caffeine and shifts

    I don't like coffee, and try to stay away from lots of soda. But I work Baylor night shifts so I need something to keep me going. I take NoDoze (caffeine pill), but I only need half of one to get me...
  22. Not Happy - Nurse with MS

    If you need a break from floor nursing, what about working at a call center help line- many health insurance companies have 24 hour help lines staffed by
  23. surviving nursing school financially...

    I have student loans to pay for tuition and books, and I work full time as a CNA to pay for everything else. I find that working in healthcare is great while in school because of the flexible hours- I...
  24. I use alt. remedies all the time. They've been an interest of mine since I was a kid, lol. But I'm a big fan of conventional medicine, too, so I wouldn't use alternative medicine exclusively, because...
  25. Healthier Living Thread Part V

    Mind if I join the party? I've developed the slow but steady "nursing student spread". :uhoh21:Suddenly I've got at least 15 pounds to lose! Current weight- 145, height 5'5. No, not overweight yet,...