ann945n

ann945n RN

Nursing Ed, Ob/GYN, AD, LTC, Rehab

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  1. You're a nurse! How unfortunate

    ann945n replied to Anesthetize's topic in General Nursing

    When people make comments or fun of my job of "butt wiping" I always remind them that they should be so fortunate to never need someone to wipe their butt and be thankful that people will help those...

  2. Mountain State University CRNA/SRNAs

    ann945n replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you so much

  3. HELP with panic attacks.

    ann945n replied to middleageNP's topic in General Nursing

    I too was in the same position. I thought i was having heart attacks but after some testing done by my doctor turned out to be panic attacks school induced :) My best advice is to get some good sleep...

  4. Need help finding very entry level employment.

    ann945n replied to timinchrist's topic in General Nursing

    Go look for a CNA job where the facility will train you, this will save you some time. If you cant youll have to take the CNA class at a Community college usually about a quater long. CNA make around...

  5. Mountain State University CRNA/SRNAs

    ann945n replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you so much ICUMindy! I think that the mountain state program would fit my life very well. We love seattle and never want to move away we have alot family and friends here so mountain state...

  6. Mountain State University CRNA/SRNAs

    ann945n replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have been looking at this school as well though I am a longs ways off from applying. My question is how distant learning is it really? Do people fly in from out of state every three weeks or is...

  7. When staff accuse resident's of being racist?

    ann945n replied to LadyMonteCarlo's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I do not think you should put this CNA with other residents. Its an alzheimers unit, i worked in one for years. I had many times residents tell me the wackiest of things. I think this CNA needs some...

  8. Need tips for working with student RNs!

    ann945n replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

    My school is the same, the RN who has our pt is our RN for the day. They watch us give meds ect. I would talk to her instructor about picking up the pace a bit or that you will only watch her give...

  9. What's worse than having a strict grading range?...

    ann945n replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I cant believe some schools only give 4 3 2 and not anything inbetween. Solution to that problem is DONT GO THERE. What a horrible way to punish students by not accuratly refelecting the grade...

  10. Guess this chief complaint

    ann945n replied to ernurse61's topic in Emergency

    Discharge Instructions- repeat high school and learn to

  11. What's worse than having a strict grading range?...

    ann945n replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    Boy that sure is funny, why they may give you a A or a B they should also on your offical transcript give you a GPA which will show how good of an A or B you got. I have NEVER heard of a college not...

  12. When to tell boss I'm pregnant??

    ann945n replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    I would refer to your employee hand book, im sure theres some good info in there. I would tell when you are ready to let people know and you are comfortable that this pregnancy will make it ect. I...

  13. Nursing School Blues??

    ann945n replied to Nili927's topic in General Students

    Thank god for this thread, i was so depressed tonight even the hubby who so nicely tries to comfort me wasnt working. I too feel soooo burned out and just saying the c word (clinicals) makes me want...

  14. ADN and BSN

    ann945n replied to tickadyticktock's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Where Im going its 2 semesters full time that you have to complete in 3 years. Thats with all pre reqs done before hand

  15. HELP!!!! im in nursing school! i need serious help!

    ann945n replied to futgirl's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I never study at home. I go to a special place on campus that is my study zone, no tv no phone no computer so you can focus. Also make your study area as much like the classroom as possible, same...

  16. Are you in Nursing for the Caring or the Cash?? Be Honest

    ann945n replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went into Nursing for a great pay check, job security and the ability to work in many fields so i wouldnt get bored. Being able to care for people just sweetend the deal. Lets face it we all go into...

  17. piercings at work

    ann945n replied to iamcool's topic in General Nursing

    Im my own opinion, so no burning here, i think tattoos and facial body piercings are things best left off after we graduate high school. Its time to be an adult and look the part of a professional....

  18. Were you in nursing club?

    ann945n replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    I was the president of our Nursing club and we had a lot of fun. We did career days with employers around the area coming in to talk to us. We also did blood pressure checks on campus and set up HIV...

  19. Nurse with Latex Allergy

    ann945n replied to welch07's topic in General Nursing

    I would be so surprised if they can leagally not hire you because you are allergic to latex. If that was true then they could refuse to treat pts with it as well. I would fight that and look into the...

  20. Should I do MY BSN online

    ann945n replied to WinksRN's topic in General Nursing

    :balloons: Congrats on the RN!!

  21. Have you ever done CPR off duty?

    ann945n replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    Im not afraid of a little puke but I am afraid of infectious diseases, no mask no cpr,

  22. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    ann945n replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think if all Nurses had a BSN not only will other professionals opinions about us change but as well as the publics. We need public support and need to change our image of a doctors assistant to a...

  23. Degree title? "confused"

    ann945n replied to Xentec's topic in General Nursing

    CNA with phlebotomy will help, ive never heard of a CNA need EKG but I could be wrong about that. The two together will not be a different certificate a CNA is a CNA but you will have extra training...

  24. What age were you when you went to nursing school?

    ann945n replied to Imissthefall's topic in General Nursing

    22 when I started RN course graduate December 2008 with my BSN at age 25

  25. SENIOR IN NURSING SCHOOL FACING HUGE PROBLEM...please help

    ann945n replied to JNogueira95's topic in General Nursing

    Like others said check your student hand book and see what the rules are and If they told you at the begining of the quater Im afraid you have no way to argue this but if it was mid way then you...