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  1. CCC - Nursing program

    megykilo replied to xera678's topic in Oregon Nursing

    It sounds like you have it all sorted out; that's great! You will stay busy and get lots of time for studying! There is one guy in my class whose family lives in Vancouver and he rents a studio...

  2. CCC - Nursing program

    megykilo replied to xera678's topic in Oregon Nursing

    You shouldn't worry about it. This is just me having a meltdown as we get to finals week and being on allnurses instead of studying ha ha! You are blessed to be able to bring your family with you. I...

  3. CCC - Nursing program

    megykilo replied to xera678's topic in Oregon Nursing

    i did my prerequisites at clatsop, and live in the area. it is definitely cool to live within walking distance from school and 5 minutes from the hospital. i don't have much to say about clatsop...if...

  4. Katherin Heigl Scrubs

    megykilo replied to modelmama07's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i have a white pair of pants and they are completely see through. didn't expect that because they were kind of expensive. i have to wear white for school. twas a

  5. To all CNA's

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

    Well that was sweet! I'm another one of those soon to be nurses that won't ever take a CNA for

  6. Difference between LTC facilities and Hospital CNA

    megykilo replied to bham104's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In LTC you will have between 8-15 residents and be responsible for incontinence care, feeding, ambulation, dressing, transfers, getting them to the dining room and making sure they all eat enough at...

  7. New Grad RN and Military Wife Frustration

    megykilo replied to coastiewifern's topic in First Year After Licensure

    funny! my husband is an AMT3 as well, and he graduated this past august. i hope you get stationed somewhere fun too! i wish i was already done with school like you are! elizabeth city is pretty neat,...

  8. New Grad RN and Military Wife Frustration

    megykilo replied to coastiewifern's topic in First Year After Licensure

    sorry to hear that. my husband is also in the coast guard, but we arent due to transfer again until 2 years after i graduate. i know what you mean about some health care facilities not caring about...

  9. at what age did you start studying nursing?

    megykilo replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    I started pre-reqs at 17, started NS at 19, and this year will take the NCLEX PN (at 20). I will graduate with my ADN at

  10. Which CNA job would require the least lifting?

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

    all i have ever heard is that hospital cna's have it easier. i work in LTC and know exactly what you are talking about. despite being a 'lift' hoyers take a lot of energy and it is so easy to throw...

  11. CCC - Nursing program

    megykilo replied to xera678's topic in Oregon Nursing

    one of my clinical instructors is a '99 grad of chemeketa, and a girl in my class did her prereq's there but i really don't have any helpful information. my teacher described herself as a 'survivor'...

  12. Hello! :) Hoping for some advice and trying to find anyone from Oregon

    megykilo replied to strawbrykiwi's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I'm a first year student at a rural community college and we had around 200 applicants for 24 positions....i can imagine in portland the numbers would be baffling. my best advice is to get really good...

  13. Is this supposed to be "quality care"??

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

    yup, it sounds just like the LTC where i work. so sad. what a

  14. Rounding up grades

    megykilo replied to kakalika's topic in General Students

    my school will not round up for us. our care plans do count towards our final grade, but it is very minimal. too bad. so sad. i spend a lot of time with my careplan and get good grades on them, but as...

  15. 2-Year Nursing Students

    megykilo replied to nurz2be's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i'm beginning my ADN program in september. i'm really excited; i've worked so hard for the last year and a half to get in...but it's almost frustrating to think that if i went to a U (closest is 2...

  16. Tips for dealing with sights and smells

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

    yea i remember in cna class they mentioned vicks up the nose...i did try it once but it ended with me smelling minty poop. now i just suck it up, get the job done, open the window etc. it helps to...

  17. anyone working and going to school and having a family

    megykilo replied to greysa32's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am married but with no kids. I've been working full time and going to school part/full time for 2 years now. All I can really say is that it's hard; especially CNA work...I mean physically...

  18. Comfort Clogs? and discount stethescopes?

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

    oh oh oh...i would NOT try all heart, but that is just my experience. part of my order never came, and i bought the 10 99 croc like shoes. worthless. painful. stiff plastic and they crumbled and...

  19. CNA jobs in places other than LTCFs

    megykilo replied to amanda1229's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    that's interesting about the two nurses aide courses. i'm a CNA and was hired on as an OB Tech at the hospital after a year of experience in LTC. well they offered me the position but i ended up...

  20. Bad bad day

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

    residents fall and it is a fact of life in a nursing home. as long as you are consistent with checking to make sure conditions are as safe as possible before the transfer, there is nothing else you...

  21. Best Bsn Program In Portland?

    megykilo replied to NOINU's topic in Oregon Nursing

    well judging by their ranking as the #7 nursing school in the nation, i'd say that OHSU is the best? i plan on obtaining my bsn online once i finish my two year degree. they are transitioning to the...

  22. What are your hours like?

    megykilo replied to jaytek13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i work in LTC in Oregon and from day one they were very supportive about my school schedule. for most terms while i was doing prerequisites, i worked 3 days a week on eve shift, 145-1015 pm. i was...

  23. How Many New Cna"s Are Older?

    megykilo replied to Irene joy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i was the youngest in my cna class, at age 17. i work with aides of every age and from all walks of life. it is a lot of fun and i will always have fond memories of my coworkers. just take care of...

  24. CNA acute care vs. CNA LTC

    megykilo replied to melpip3's topic in General Nursing

    I 'm in LTC and it is hard work. However, I love geriatrics and we have great teamwork. Hospitals have always seemed to me like greener pastures, but at my job I can have the schedule I want and some...

  25. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    megykilo replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    in response to a dansko question, any of you who have a military ID can get danskos at the exchange for 76 bucks, i just stocked up on the white 'marcelle' mary janes and the cordovan mary janes....