DreamyEyes

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  1. What do you think a good CNA to patient ratio should be?

    DreamyEyes replied to rosey2007cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1:1

  2. At what age did you decide on nursing?

    DreamyEyes replied to Wan2BRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be starting an LPN program this fall....I turn 24 in September. I hope to get my RN before I turn 30. And I don't have any children.. yet.

  3. Share The Weirdest Reasons Patients Push The Call Light

    DreamyEyes replied to RN06-NP09's topic in Nursing Humor

    A dementia resident who NEVER pushes their call light pushed it one day... I RAN because I thought she had fell or something happened, and when I saw her, she was sitting by the nurse's station with a...

  4. Just Quit.... Need advice :/

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

    I went through something similar when I first became a CNA. I worked at a nursing home for a week.. yup, a whole week. I wasn't even off orientation, although no one was even training me, they just...

  5. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    DreamyEyes replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for this thread! I had the most stressful night at work last night & I just read this entire thread & it made me feel a lot better knowing other people understand. I had typed out a...

  6. yuckiest things to do

    DreamyEyes replied to misty720's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    C-diff Colostomy bags Vomit.. I'm not sure why but it still bothers me listening to someone vomit. The worst week at work was when the whole facility had a virus.. so everyone was vomiting & had...

  7. Feeling a little discouraged right now...........

    DreamyEyes replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    People are always going to make comments that you should get your RN first. Don't let it get you down. I haven't taken any pre-reqs for RN yet, so it made sense for me to get my LPN first... if I had...

  8. For all students working while in LVN program.......

    DreamyEyes replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LPN program starts this fall. I've been working for the past 2 1/2 years as a CNA at an assisted living facility, so I'll continue to work there while I'm in

  9. How long is your LPN Program??

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

    I start my program this September, and it's 18 months long with summers off.

  10. Should I be a CNA to pursue an RN degree?

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

    Definitely get your CNA. It will benefit you in the long run when you begin school for your RN. I'm so glad that I became a CNA before starting nursing

  11. Where are you planning on working after you graduate?

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey everyone, just wondering where you plan on working after you graduate from your LPN program? LTC, assisted living, clinic, home health, hospice, group home, etc? Just wondering! I will be...

  12. Sept 2010 Roll call LPN Programs!!!

    DreamyEyes replied to Mo620's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats everyone!! I will be starting an LPN program in September. The program is 18 months long, with summers off. I'm very excited but a little bit nervous, especially since I'll be working 32...

  13. Working?

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

    I will start an LPN program full-time this September. Right now I'm working 40 hours on 2nd shift... but once nursing school starts, I'll be cutting back to 32 hours a week. I'll be working every...

  14. Can you be "not allowed" to call out sick?

    DreamyEyes replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think that's a little extreme.. if you're sick, you're sick. I wish we had more strict policies at the facility I work at, though- People call out all the time, especially on 2nd shift- so we're...

  15. How am I gonna pay for a CNA/PCA program?

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

    I took out a private loan to cover the cost of mine. I don't really regret it, but the interest rate was pretty high. I payed it off last

  16. Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

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

    I did the same thing almost 3 years ago...I worked as a waitress, and once my CNA course was completed, I started working full-time as a CNA and left my waitress job. I have never regretted it. I'm...

  17. Excited about scrubs??

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

    I've been wearing scrubs for over 2 1/2 years now and I haven't gotten sick of them yet. I love being able to roll out of bed and wear scrubs all day at work! Although I will admit that it feels nice...

  18. NOT FOR ME???

    DreamyEyes replied to Dreamer74's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't give up. I worked in a nursing home right after I completed my CNA course, and I hated it, also. I almost gave up on nursing altogether. Now I have worked in an assisted living facility for the...

  19. Telling patients you're short-staffed

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

    I do not go around announcing it, but if a resident asks, I will tell them. Mainly because I don't want them to think that I'm ignoring

  20. Nursing & Pre-Nursing Students - Desired Area of Nursing?

    DreamyEyes replied to lil pixi's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Either Psych or Geriatrics....I love them

  21. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

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

    I have never regretted becoming a CNA.... 1) I love my job. 2) My future plans are to become an RN, not a medical assistant, so becoming a medical assistant just didn't make any sense to me. 3) I'm...

  22. Pre Entrance Exam help!!!!!! :(

    DreamyEyes replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck on your test the 2nd time! I'm sure you'll do great. I have the opposite problem - I'm great at English, but I'm horrible when it comes to

  23. Fall 2010 Starts

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

    Congrats! I'm also starting this Fall. My program is 18 months long. I also plan on eventually bridging to RN since my school has an RN program, but I want to work full-time as an LPN for a couple...

  24. LNA in NH...how much per hour?

    DreamyEyes replied to greenclover's topic in General Nursing

    I work per-diem on weekends and make $15 an hour. Day shift at my work starts around $11 I think, evenings are $12, and 3rd shift is around $15 an hour to

  25. how long is your lvn program?

    DreamyEyes replied to dark40's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    18 months...I start Fall 2010, and hopefully graduate Spring of 2012. We get winter breaks, spring vacation, and summer