DreamyEyes

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  1. What's your favorite shift to work?

    DreamyEyes replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    I usually only work 8 hour shifts, and I would have to say 11p-7a is my favorite. No management, not as much b.s., etc. Most of the time I can do my job without stress, as long as we're not short...

  2. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    DreamyEyes replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ohhh I am real fed up today..... just a warning. I can't stand: -Management is probably #1. And everyone who kisses managements a$$. I am DONE doing favors for them, coming in on my days off, coming...

  3. Is it worth it anymore to pursure LPN?

    DreamyEyes replied to gracelikerain's topic in General Nursing

    It's worth it to me, but then again I love working with the elderly and have no desire to work in a hospital or critical care setting. The only reason I may end up going back for my RN is because I...

  4. how to prepare for working night shift hours

    DreamyEyes replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The most important thing I've found is to get into a sleep schedule that works for you, and stick with it. I work 11-7, and generally get home around 715. I eat something small for breakfast, watch a...

  5. First nursing job asking for advice from fellow 3rd shift people

    DreamyEyes replied to Catch22Personified's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work 11p-7a as well, and I really like it. I have worked all three shifts, and in my opinion, this shift is MUCH better than 3-11. I have much more of a life now that I work 3rd shift. The biggest...

  6. LPN starting pay $26.50!

    DreamyEyes replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I live in New Hampshire, and just the other day I saw a job post for a full-time LPN, benefits, starting at $23-$25 an hour depending on

  7. Did you already know that area of nursing you wanted to be in before graduation?

    DreamyEyes replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    The two specialities I'm most interested in, are the ones that most people wouldn't touch with a 10 foot poll. .....I want to work in either Geriatrics and/or

  8. Rehab Nursing advice please...not a real nurse?

    DreamyEyes replied to leolomb's topic in Rehabilitation

    Just because you choose to work in a speciality that is not widely attractive to others, does NOT mean you are not a nurse. You hold a nursing license, you ARE a nurse. Don't listen to anyone who...

  9. How long have you been at your job?

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How long have you been in your current position, and how long have you been a CNA for? I've been at my job since October 2007, and became a CNA in the summer of 2007.

  10. Anyone been told a lie about making money as a CNA?

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

    Nope. It's an 8 week class... I knew I wasn't going to make much. Plus, I wasn't going into it for the money. I make $14.75 in assisted living, which isn't bad pay until I finish nursing

  11. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    DreamyEyes replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I make $14.75 an hour on nights in the NH/MA area. This is in assisted

  12. Areas of nursing

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in General Students

    Just curious, Based on your clinical and/or personal experiences, what are 3 areas of nursing that you're most interested in? Which 3 areas are ones that you know you would NEVER work in? For me, the...

  13. Areas of nursing

    DreamyEyes replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all the replies so far! It's interesting to see how different we all are in the specialities we like. It's also interesting to me that those who don't like LTC also don't like psych,...

  14. CNA starting wage?

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

    Back in 2007, I started out at $11 an hour on day shift... assisted living facility. I now make $14.75 on

  15. Why is everyone discouraging me from going the LPN route

    DreamyEyes replied to Divalish918's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    People are always going to judge the choices you make. Do what's right for YOU. There is nothing wrong with going for your LPN, whether you plan on going on for your RN after or not. I'm an LPN...

  16. I graduated!!!

    DreamyEyes replied to Arcadia73's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!

  17. Night shift sleep schedule

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, if you work night shift or you have in the past (either 11p-7a or 7p-7a), when do you usually sleep? Do you get a full 8 hours? I'm just curious because I work nights and generally I...

  18. Areas of nursing

    DreamyEyes replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Students

    We sound alike. :) I also love kids but I don't think I could deal with seeing them hurt or sick on a regular basis. I also would find ER to be too hectic, I like a little bit more of a routine.....

  19. 3rd shift & sleep

    DreamyEyes replied to SC APRN's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I work 11p-7a, anywhere from 24-28 hours a week, and I'm in nursing school full-time during the day. So I'm always flip flopping between day sleep and night sleep, but there is NO way I could stay up...

  20. Study Skills for Nursing School.

    DreamyEyes replied to jlshort06's topic in General Students

    Everyone has a different learning style, the key is to find yours. I learn best buy re-writing my notes. I kind of skim the chapters, highlighting while I read, that way when I study for exams I can...

  21. What's your favorite shift to work?

    DreamyEyes replied to JennNHD24's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked all 3 shifts, and I love nights (11p-7a) which is what I work now. I like days too, because of the normal schedule- I just hate how it seems impossible to get everything done on that...

  22. To those who are cna's and also going to school to be LPN

    DreamyEyes replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work nights (11p-7a) anywhere from 24-30 hours a week, and it's been PERFECT for me with school. But my work is extremely flexible.. I work Tuesday and Friday nights and every other weekend. I have...

  23. how long does it take you to leave work

    DreamyEyes replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work 11p-7a, and I almost always leave right at 7am.. depends how the morning is and who's coming in on day shift. We're not supposed to clock out 7 minutes earlier or 7 minutes later.. some days I...

  24. how do you wear your hair when going to work as a cna

    DreamyEyes replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wear my hair up.. always. My hair is pretty long and there's no way I would wear it down at

  25. Nursing Student & Working....HOW!!???!!

    DreamyEyes replied to reesedatdude's topic in General Students

    I'm in a full-time program and live with my fiance (no kids) and to be able to pay my bills, I need to work 24 hours a week. I work around 24-28 hours a week on night shift (11p-7a) as a CNA. I'm...