Ninja Nurse ASN

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    Changes in ED?

    Ninja Nurse replied to AndyLyn's topic in Emergency

    Sounds like an interesting topic. Sorry no one has replied yet. I'm fairly new to the ED, myself, so no new changes that I am aware of. Good
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    Wait List for Valencia Community College?

    Ninja Nurse replied to Nicki7701's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hmmm. That's odd. The hospital system I work for wants bsn nurses.......its the whole magnet hospital
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    Wait List for Valencia Community College?

    Ninja Nurse replied to Nicki7701's topic in Florida Nursing

    Everybody that's ever gone to vcc for their adn will say its awesome and well worth the wait. Imo, it doesn't matter where you get your associates from. Passing the nclex is what matters and, well,...
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    A day in the life of.........

    Ninja Nurse posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi, I wasn't sure if I should post this in CNA forum or AGENCY forum, thank you for reading. :) I'm almost CNA/PCT(test in April) and I'm already a(n) HHA. I haven't started working yet and was...
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    Coping with a depressed boyfriend

    Ninja Nurse posted a topic in Psychiatric

    after countless google searches on depression and relationships, i have determined that i am not dealing with my boyfriend's depression positively. i first want to say that i am not seeking medical...
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    anybody vcc summer/spring 2011 term ???

    Ninja Nurse replied to vccorscc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been at West campus since 2007.......ugh what a long process this has been! Glad to "meet" my first class mate. Hopefully we'll be at the same campus for the program. That would be cool. I'm...
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    anybody vcc summer/spring 2011 term ???

    Ninja Nurse replied to vccorscc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! you're not the only one! There are TWO of us! lol. I received my email yesterday(3/29/10) for Summer 2011. I was hoping to find "others" too.
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    I'm going to take the CNA state board on Wednesday,any advices to share?

    Ninja Nurse replied to chinny_0012's topic in General Nursing

    Best advice I could give is to remember to "say it out loud." (Clinicals) Go through each step like you're explaining it to the patient. As far as the written goes, I don't remember how many you can...
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    Spring 2010 CSN ADN Program

    Ninja Nurse replied to anshra1986's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Wow that sucks. Thanks though. I still can't believe I'm flying out there to check it out. I just found out the wait all across the board in FL is until Jan 2011. When I started my pre-reqs in...
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    Spring 2010 CSN ADN Program

    Ninja Nurse replied to anshra1986's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Is the Spring program closed? I'm attending an info session Nov 16th. Was just wondering if I could still try for
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    Hospital CNAs~ Tell me what your shift is like

    Ninja Nurse replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work on a Med/Surg floor from 7a-7p. I get to see all sorts of things from total knees to small bowel obstructions to thyroidectomies. I like it. My day starts out with 8 to 10 pts. I have morning...
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    Help a naive child out

    Ninja Nurse replied to 320069's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You could always volunteer to get your foot in the door. Every hospital has a volunteer program, if that's where you would like to work. I'm sure most health care facilities have some sort of...
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    I can't pay my bills

    Ninja Nurse posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    so im a tech working 3-12's a week and going to school 1 day a week with no kids. if you do the math, you'll see that i have plenty of time on my hands. i even have a few volunteer jobs on the side to...
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    I can't pay my bills

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

    so i've been "putting" my resume out at all sorts of crazy different places. i actually got a call back today for an interview! it's with a local delivery co. that contracts with local restaurants...
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    I need some encouragement!

    Ninja Nurse replied to meo813's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    just remember that everyone had to start somewhere. we were all in your shoes at one point or another! and as far as your patients................they should understand that you have to learn...
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    Tips to pass Florida CNA

    Ninja Nurse replied to divemedic1316's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    say everything out loud. like you're explaining what you're gonna do to the patient. it worked for me. plus the examiners love that stuff. some people find it difficult working with a manniquin,...
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    I can't pay my bills

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

    Wow windmill, that's actually an awesome
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    I can't pay my bills

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

    Yea that has crossed my mind. Thank you for replying:D I guess I'm trying to do something TOTALLY unrelated to health care just as a break. I'd like to learn something new too. I don't mean...
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    I can't pay my bills

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

    Nobody?
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    Dislocated knee

    Ninja Nurse posted a topic in Orthopedic

    Hi all! So I'm not seeking medical advice, just maybe similar experiences. 2 days ago, I dislocated my right knee for the first time running down some stairs. It popped back in instantly, was very...
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    Dislocated knee

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Orthopedic

    Well I saw my Ortho today and he discovered a bone fragment that he wants to remove by arthroscopic surgery. So I guess I have my answer now.............4-6 weeks after surgery until I have my...
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    Dislocated knee

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Orthopedic

    Oh thank you for your story. I'm anxious to just see the ortho dr Monday as I'm scheduled to work Wednesday and don't see that happening. It's been hard, as you know, trying to stay off it and being...
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    Anyone else feeling the effects of the recession at work?

    Ninja Nurse replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My unit has decided to remove patient nourishments and lock up all supplies. If a patient wants apple juice or crackers during kitchen hours, they have to call down for it. It's embarrassing to have...
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    magnet status

    Ninja Nurse posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm still in my pre's and have at least a year waitlist until ASN school so I have a few years to go..........but I'm discouraged because the hospital I want to work at just began only hiring BSN's....
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    magnet status

    Ninja Nurse replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Florida Nursing

    AN guide~ lol Im a tech there already, so yea I'm definitely giving 120% at all times in the hopes of just that. Destinyx13~:yeah:How are things? What you said does give me LOTS of hope!!! My NOM...