RNDreamer

RNDreamer

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  1. Is anyone having trouble finding a Job?

    RNDreamer replied to missi30's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel your pain. (also in NYC) I have been a CNA since November and can't find a job either. I was only able to get an HHA job. I have sent my resume to nursing homes and hospitals, and have even...

  2. Is A PCT looked at different?

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

    Lol, I feel your pain. I can't get a CNA job for the life of me, only as an HHA..I am interested in taking a nurse tech course (ekg & phleb), but I'm afraid that it won't make a difference and I...

  3. Angry ER RN new n LTC

    RNDreamer replied to DaretoDreamRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    any

  4. Colonoscopy Jokes

    RNDreamer replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl:

  5. Long Island University

    RNDreamer replied to 3Triages's topic in New York Nursing

    Hello there and congrats. I start at LIU this coming monday as a transfer student. I decided to start in the summer so I can finish my pre reqs in time to starts clinicals fall of 08..Since I haven't...

  6. Why you want to be a nurse?

    RNDreamer replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    *like helping people *was at a customer service position, constantly getting yelled at over wilted lettuce, broken eggs, and rotten apples. i finally said to myself, "self, if i am going getting...

  7. I need Info-Accelerated Nursing Programs

    RNDreamer replied to Sftbllgirlie08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    NYU, Columbia, Pace..they are a few examples of Acc programs...sorry, but you will have to do the rest of the research about these schools (cost, pre reqs, length) on your own ...take care, good

  8. Thankyou all, I found something!!!!!!

    RNDreamer replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats and take

  9. Gastric bypass - psycho

    RNDreamer replied to brax881's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, how is that possible? I knew that one could gain weight but to get bigger than you originally were? How does it happen if you get sick eating more than you are supposed

  10. help with nursing 141-142

    RNDreamer replied to ecrawford's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried speaking to an advisor at your school to find out how to go about doing this? Good

  11. Job Discrimnation !

    RNDreamer replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, wait! Let me see if I understand. You went on a job interview? By handing you the handbook, was she offering you a job? How did the interview turn into the interviewer warning you about gossipers?...

  12. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    RNDreamer replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently a CNA/HHA, starting my BSN journey next week. My HHA agency requires that wear all white, which I hate. I feel like I am delivering milk. Hopefully, when I become a nurse, this won't be...

  13. financial aid

    RNDreamer replied to us4halls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're best bet would be to go speak to a financial aid advisor...They would be able to answer all of your questions, good

  14. Are There Any Cna's Starting School

    RNDreamer replied to MONI959702's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    school as in CNA class? If so, there is no ONE book that every school uses, your school will give you the book that you will need for the course....in addition, if you go to the CNA forum, I'm sure...

  15. Is it worth trying to become a nurse?

    RNDreamer replied to cjane's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To have more openings they need more instructors, money, etc...From what I understand, instructors don't make alot in salary. But do I think it is worth it, YES! If you are determined to reach your...

  16. Can I challenge the LPN Boards?

    RNDreamer replied to LiLSouthernAngel's topic in General Nursing

    I believe your state BON will be able to tell you if you are able to do this. In NY, we are no longer able to take the LPN exam while in an RN program. Take

  17. Associates or Bachelors?

    RNDreamer replied to mickjordmoll's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSN and ADN students take the same test after graduation, so NO you will not be "stepping down" should you go to an associates program. Try applying to more than one program, I applied to three...

  18. What do patients say that irks you?

    RNDreamer replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hey guys, please bare with me if this has already been asked. I am only on page 15 but wanted to ask just in case I get to the end and it wasn't. Also, forgive me as I know nothing about babies while...

  19. What's the difference?

    RNDreamer replied to missAmanda's topic in General Nursing

    My CNA course about 5 wks long. We we were taught bathing with back massage, peri care, height, weight, cath care, nail and hair care, bed making, emptying a foley bag, pulse and resp, range of...

  20. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    RNDreamer replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not as disgusting as my patient who, instead of letting me clean him and his poop up, would rather stick his bare hands (with long nails) between his "cheeks" and dig the poop out...so not only do I...

  21. CNA training

    RNDreamer replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    hi there mochanurse2be, how is the class going? how much are the phlem/ ekg classes without the cna class...i'm willing to pay a tad more if the school has a good repution for helping students get...

  22. Accepted Cochran Nursing School

    RNDreamer replied to tabrown1's topic in New York Nursing

    All it means is that you must make sure you are at the top of your game! ..even though my school only requires a minimum of 2.5 to program to progress to the nursing sequence, I'm still going to aim...

  23. Beth Israel School of Nursing

    RNDreamer replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    I will definitely do that,

  24. Beth Israel School of Nursing

    RNDreamer replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't if it was former students or folks just trying to duscourage her. She was also told some other things that discouraged her from applying. I told her to stop listening to other folks, do her...

  25. Beth Israel School of Nursing

    RNDreamer replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    Thanks, I am trying to get my sister to apply there my she said she was told that they do not even look at your application unless you have a 3.0...she has a