DreamyEyes

DreamyEyes

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  1. Is becoming an LVN first instead of an RN a good idea?

    DreamyEyes replied to KeeKeePee's topic in General Students

    If you're taking a manual blood pressure, then you should get an even number reading, since manual gauges are marked in even numbers. With automatic cuffs, it's a different

  2. How far do you travel for work??

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

    My work is 5 minutes away- a little over 2 miles

  3. Is becoming an LVN first instead of an RN a good idea?

    DreamyEyes replied to KeeKeePee's topic in General Students

    I think it is very beneficial. Just as being a CNA is before going to nursing school- all the experience you have will definitely help. I'm currently halfway through my LPN program. I have many...

  4. LPN PROGRAMS, is it worth it?

    DreamyEyes replied to RNHealer08's topic in General Students

    I say it is worth it, depending on what area you want to get into. I love geriatrics, so LPN was the right choice for me right now. LTC is not the only area LPN's can work in. In my area, I see a ton...

  5. Anybody have a night PCT job & school/clinicals during the day?

    DreamyEyes replied to 2011NursingStudent's topic in General Students

    I'm in nursing school full time and work on night shift (11p-7a) as a CNA 24-28 hrs a week. It was tough at first but I got used to it. I work Tuesday and Friday nights, and then every other weekend.....

  6. Only wanting one area of nursing?

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in General Students

    Is it just me, or am I crazy? I'm in nursing school right now and I have NOOO desire to work in a hospital. None. Is this normal? I feel weird for wanting to be a nurse but hating the hospital... I'm...

  7. Practical LVN School Year Curriculum

    DreamyEyes replied to jjic3982's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My program is 4 semesters, but it's 18 months long because we have the summer off. For our 1st semester, we had Nursing Fundamentals, A&P I, Nursing lab, and clinical. 2nd semester is Med-Surg I,...

  8. Frustrated at schedule

    DreamyEyes replied to carlarenee02's topic in General Students

    I'm in nursing school full-time and working night shift, and I always leave time for myself so I don't go crazy. I still find time to cook, clean, get my hair done, and spend time with my family,...

  9. Commute to nursing school?

    DreamyEyes replied to bd22's topic in General Students

    I could NEVER commute that far to school, but that's just me. Especially with the gas prices the way they are

  10. Why did you choose LTC?

    DreamyEyes replied to MouseMichelle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm still in nursing school, but I've been a CNA for 3.5 years now and I love working with the geriatric population, especially working with dementia/alzheimer's/psych. It's definitely my calling! I...

  11. How to explain how hard you have to work in nursing school

    DreamyEyes replied to guest10's topic in General Students

    I don't think you can explain it, nor would they understand. The only people who understand are the ones who have experienced it

  12. working as cna while in lpn school?

    DreamyEyes replied to rhonda1976's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Definitely possible. I do not have kids, which definitely makes it easier, but I work 24 hours (sometimes more) on night shift and go to school during the day. I'll be done with my 2nd semester soon...

  13. Are LPNs being replaced by RNs

    DreamyEyes replied to tina19221's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my area, hospitals do not hire LPN's, except for some of their outpatient offices. Most jobs are found in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, doctor's offices, adult day care centers, home...

  14. FED UP CNAS!!!!

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

    Is it really necessary to call out at least twice a month? Management obviously doesn't care, and I'm so sick of working

  15. For Fun--Kudos 2 Me...The "toot your own horn" thread

    DreamyEyes replied to tammy1974's topic in General Students

    Got a 93% on my Nursing Process

  16. Tell me about your LTC on 3rd shift

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

    I work 3rd shift in assisted living, but we have a lot of residents who need complete care. We usually have 3 aides and 2 nurses on during the night. Here's a rundown of my night: 11:00- Start first...

  17. CNAS, what's it like at your nursing home/long term care facility?

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

    fuzzywuzzy, you've pretty much summed it up for

  18. What's your school's cut-off for passing?

    DreamyEyes replied to cobee's topic in General Students

    That is absolutely

  19. What's your school's cut-off for passing?

    DreamyEyes replied to cobee's topic in General Students

    Ours is 78% to

  20. Best shift for a new CNA?

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

    I would recommend 2nd shift, for the reasons the above poster mentioned. Most of the job postings I see for CNA's, at least in my area, are for 2nd shift. A lot of people don't like working that...

  21. Noc shift: How many res. ?

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

    I work in assisted living on night shift. We usually have 3 aides on, sometimes 2 if we're short. Usually I have around 8-10 residents to toilet Q2 hours, and we get 3 residents up each in the morning...

  22. Psychiatric Nursing

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am currently in LPN school right now, but plan on going the LPN to RN route after. I am VERY interested in working in psych after I get my RN. When I tell people I want to work in psych, they look...

  23. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

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

    Just thought I'd bump this thread for an update now that I've been a CNA for 3 years and worked all 3 shifts. 7-3 Pros: Busy..makes your day fly by, normal schedule, you're out by 3 to have the rest...

  24. First semester LPN student

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

    Linda, I am feeling the same way as you..overwhelmed! I am also a first semester LPN student. So far we have had two exams in Nursing Fundamentals. I got an 84% on my first exam, and a 76% on the...

  25. Feeling down about my 2nd exam...

    DreamyEyes replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Students

    ^Thank you! I just ordered the Fundamentals Success book, and it should come this weekend.