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  1. 400 pound diabetic friend in denial

    meant4me2 replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately ive watched the ones with emphysema smoke cigarettes with greater frequency..or the now type II diabetic explain their new diagnosis w/o understanding what may have helped them get...

  2. What area of nursing would you like to go into???

    meant4me2 replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thats hard because im drawn to so many!!! One part of me would love to do "Public Health and Advocacy" the other would be Psychiatric/Geriatric/Hospice..:redbeathe I think the ER would get to me..the...

  3. "As long as we all get a 'C'..." HMMM?!?!?

    meant4me2 replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How did you get through all that without saying something??? Ive learned through supervising others to control impulsive statements and opening my trap(to a degree)..but when im in school its a...

  4. Are we all old???

    meant4me2 replied to np_wannabe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From my own experience.. I was raised in a family where "manpower" was still very much the norm..most of my family is/was self-employed and did well for many years.. So, I was under the strange...

  5. Was this true for you?

    meant4me2 replied to sincerebliss's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ditto!!!!!!!!

  6. Was this true for you?

    meant4me2 replied to sincerebliss's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You've been there for 2 years..if there was a problem..you wouldve heard it by now. You are obviously doing a wonderful job. Im sure the nurses are thrilled. Besides getting patients to bed..you...

  7. State surveyors observed me

    meant4me2 replied to Cls62011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Tigger...you hit the nail right on the head!! The ones that do less do not even act nervous. Its a trip isnt it!! And guess what?? They never will...and usually the same ones stay at the same level....

  8. "As long as we all get a 'C'..." HMMM?!?!?

    meant4me2 replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I totally agree with what your saying...but the nursing program that I want..A maybe B is the only option. They have made that very clear. Im im the same boat...i have children and i know im going...

  9. Do you think it is too late to go into nursing?

    meant4me2 replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Too funny!!! I figure with the way i love to spend money...i better get my degree soon!! I love working with the patients..the politics of healthcare dont scare me(anymore)..already cut my teeth.....

  10. frustrating

    meant4me2 replied to indierock's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Couldnt agree more!!! Well said!! What I used to do was approach the senior nurses with the ''inquisitive question"..because I knew if I did it any other way, what I would get. Basically its..." I...

  11. State surveyors observed me

    meant4me2 replied to Cls62011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow!! I know the feeling!!! Especially when they ask a question that feels "off the wall" or the one you didnt expect!! Sometimes its good for the inspectors to come in and hang out for...

  12. Was this true for you?

    meant4me2 replied to sincerebliss's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Tigger!!! Follow your heart! This is definitely HEART work. That does not mean be the doormat, or one who doesnt tactfully speak up for herself..(smile)!! It is hard, very, very, very hard!!!...

  13. Do you think it is too late to go into nursing?

    meant4me2 replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey...the older the better!!!!! WE

  14. "As long as we all get a 'C'..." HMMM?!?!?

    meant4me2 replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In agreement...always do the best that "you"can..everyone has that area that they feel weak in, or needs extra studying..etc. When i went back to college in 2003...wow. I was stunned. What is called...

  15. "As long as we all get a 'C'..." HMMM?!?!?

    meant4me2 replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im not absolutely sure, but i think the advisors were advising the students to not retake classes...where im attending there is severe penalty for having a withdrawal or failed class. In addition to...

  16. Do you think it is too late to go into nursing?

    meant4me2 replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Im reading these posts thinking...im really not the only one who counts the years..or how old ill be when completed???:wink2: I was told the ONLY time where AGE matters...is if you are a WINE OR...

  17. Do you think it is too late to go into nursing?

    meant4me2 replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that all of us have to battle the negative self-talk monster... I can give you 100 reasons why I think I cannot do something. We always say "were too old"..I said to myself..ok too old for...

  18. "As long as we all get a 'C'..." HMMM?!?!?

    meant4me2 replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In the past when a subject was kicking my butt(so to speak)...I was grateful for the C. I never intended to get the C but if I was struggling on test..then I was satified, but not pleased at all....

  19. Was this true for you?

    meant4me2 replied to sincerebliss's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From early on...i had a very different view on my work as a CNA..i knew that if i did my work 'unto the nursing facility' or 'unto this" or 'unto that"...i would never ever make it! What I did...and...

  20. Dying residents

    meant4me2 replied to melisana's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have seen it just like you guys...its the way it happens. In threes. Another observation...look at September and October. Watch and see..usually an increase not seen during the rest of the year....

  21. CNA job is SO MUCH HARDER!!!...

    meant4me2 replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I remember when starting as a CNA in 95 that it was in my best interest to use every sense that I had and to make sure they were fine tuned!! Always watching, listening, observing(near and from...

  22. What are YOU taking Fall semester?

    meant4me2 replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello everyone!! New to the board!!! Im still knocking out the pre reqs since i transferred to our community college in Southern Pennsylvania... But im not going to let it get to me!! Not yet! If it...

  23. Anybody volunteering at a hospital?

    meant4me2 replied to NSFA08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello all!! New to the board! I actually just replied to a post about the same subject!:wink2: Anyone who would volunteer, work in patient care, hospice..etc....very, very wise!! The experience of...