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    What to say to veteran CNA

    newtress posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello to all, I am a nursing student recently hired at a local acute care ICU as a PRN CNA. My first noc shift and was teamed with someone who has been at this hospital for years. We were 2 assisting...
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    Highly appreciate the information

    newtress posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just recently posted a question regarding transfering my CNA certification to California. I'd like to thank Daytonite for the valuable information posted in response. I have been cruising along this...
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    Highly appreciate the information

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

    Hey there again, had to get back with you on this one. I've lived in California all my life with the exception of the last seven years. I've lived both NorCal and SoCal. I couldn't get in to a nursing...
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    Highly appreciate the information

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

    Matter of fact Daytonite, I have been reading your posts since last year, but I see now that I missed hearing of your colonoscopy and findings. Oh my gosh what serious scary news that was for you. I...
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    Professional appearance

    newtress replied to fergus51's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I'm real curious about this one. Do you know of any nurses who wear a wig while on
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    When you think it can't get any worse....

    newtress replied to Cmariehart's topic in General Nursing

    This is a grand
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    nclex pn

    newtress replied to hcc new grad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks so much for the link
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    nclex pn

    newtress replied to hcc new grad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Where may I ask did you get the "RN Notes" book? Thanks for the
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    Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    newtress replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thank you for the reply and sharing. Sounds like you are one happy LVN/MTA. I'm glad to know there are some options out west to
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    quick scope question

    newtress replied to jennifers's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought the inexpensive Sprague with accessories for under 20 dollars for my first semester of clinical. Highly disliked it. I ended up having to hunt down a scope from another student to pass my...
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    Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    newtress replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi again BigB, much appreciate your all your information, opinions and advise. Was curious to know what your weekend and holiday gig is for your position. Are you working a lot of them and is that the...
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    Best/Worst States for LPN opportunities

    newtress replied to TurboJamer13219's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey there BigB, you've got me all in a tither now. I'm originally from Sacramento and currently live out of state in Louisiana. I plan on finishing my LPN program here in Lou and return to Sac because...
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    Getting Divorced During Nursing School

    newtress replied to NBMom1225's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you NBMom. Although I am not currently married to but living with the same man I've been with for over 10 years, he has pulled the carpet of my world out from under me numerous...
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    Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    newtress posted a topic in Correctional

    Hi all, I had a thought a few days ago as I get closer to completing nursing school, and have an interest in correctional nursing. The need for correctional nurses is evident, but here's my question....
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    Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    Okay, this is what I was fishing for in my original post. I still have an interest for nursing in a correctional environment, but still wondered if when an applicant gets a face to face interview, and...
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    Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    BigHouseNurse, I just had to respond to your reply this evening. You make absolute sense to me. I have family members who are a psych nurse, a psychotherapist, and social workers. I have always...
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    Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    Thank you Miss BigHouse for the tips about this unique type of nursing. It's nice to know that most all nurses here think along the same lines. Professionalism and very good nursing skills is far more...
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    To set something straight

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in Home Health

    Thank you so much for the informative responses. I know I am on the right track in my thinking and rationale. That will never change. So far the most difficult time I've been having getting through my...
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    Discouraged LVN - need help guys!

    newtress replied to MimismomRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand completely that it can be a bit more difficult successfully grasping a course like anatomy later in life. I am finishing an LPN program at 48 years old. I had a a hard time studying in a...
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    Looks a hinderance to being hired?

    newtress replied to newtress's topic in Correctional

    I appreciate and thank y'all for the insight and perspectives on this unique area of nursing. I agree that as a new grad it wouldn't be to her/his advantage to try correctional as an early employment...
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    Heart Attack Grill (20/20 ABC show)

    newtress replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I too saw this piece on 20/20 and well, yeah, I was offended in that there is nothing sexually suggestive in real nursing attire or nursing behavior at all. To sham the public under the guise of...