Satori77

Satori77 ADN

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  1. Need Honest Opinion -- Would You Recommend Nursing?

    Satori77 replied to djc1981's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is a little discouraging. That being said, I still want to be a nurse, and I will tell you why. Right now I am a vet tech. I work at an emergency/specialty hospital doing ER and ICU. I...

  2. The Trauma after the Trauma

    Satori77 replied to ScrappyED's topic in Emergency

    Thank you for sharing this story with us. This is why I want to be a nurse. I know that sounds kind of awful. It is not that I want to experience a tragedy like this, or would wish that kind of...

  3. I cant start IV's!

    Satori77 replied to Creamsoda's topic in Emergency

    I love placing IV catheters! It is very gratifying when you get it. I purposely try the difficult ones, that is the way to get better. Of course, I work with animals, so I really don't know how...

  4. Thinking about moving to Colorado!

    Satori77 replied to JustKeepSmiling's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I love the state. I moved out here in '99 from upstate NY. I miss it, but Colorado is beautiful, a dream to outdoor/nature lovers. Also has lots of culture. Denver, Boulder, Ft Collins, and Colorado...

  5. Are Nursing Homes a good place for a new nurse to gain experience?

    Satori77 replied to Jessmed0324's topic in General Nursing

    My mom worked LTC for quite a while...first as an LPN, then DON, then eventually she became director of the whole place. But she always kept an eye out over the nurses. Many people think an LTC...

  6. upset....fired from job

    Satori77 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    As far as I know, they can't ask why you were fired. Only confirm dates of employment. I would also ask for a reference, sound like you would get one. There are lots of layoffs right now because of...

  7. Do you think you are adequately compensated in your job as a nurse?

    Satori77 replied to *TK8's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet, so I can't answer the question. And I agree that nurses should be paid more. For the type of work they do. The long hours, having a life (several lives) in their hands, how...

  8. Conord Career RN-ADN Aurora Co

    Satori77 replied to 3aglecre's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Sorry, forgot to ask one more thing. Your friend that is in the program now, did he say exactly what the problems were? I know they were having problems years ago with teachers, the program director...

  9. Conord Career RN-ADN Aurora Co

    Satori77 replied to 3aglecre's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I actually do have a few of these classes, could even take a few more. I didn't realize they would transfer classes in. I could finish most of these classes much cheaper and

  10. Conord Career RN-ADN Aurora Co

    Satori77 replied to 3aglecre's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Wow, thanks. This really helps. The hard part for me is coming up with that extra money though. We live paycheck to paycheck now and have no extra money (nothing in savings either). It would be...

  11. Conord Career RN-ADN Aurora Co

    Satori77 replied to 3aglecre's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I am still considering this school. The nclex pass rates are excellent, so the school and teachers must be doing something right. Does anyone know how much the cost is? I heard a price but that was...

  12. NCLEX pass rates

    Satori77 replied to Satori77's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yea, I went to the Board of Nursing website for my state. There is a listing of all the accredited schools, plus pass rates for the NCLEX exams. I know one school was advertising how high their pass...

  13. All CNA Classes Created Equal

    Satori77 replied to Satori77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That is what I was thinking. I just worried that the shorter class had less clinical hours, so I wouldn't learn all the skills that I needed to. Or wouldn't feel confident in them after the class is...

  14. All CNA Classes Created Equal

    Satori77 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok, somehow I am going to sign up for a CNA class. Most classes I found don't work around my job schedule (many are nights, and I work nights). I found two that will work, but not sure which one to...

  15. Best place for a new grad with kids to work near Denver?

    Satori77 replied to JLForever's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Check out Parker Adventist Hospital. I know some people that work there, and have been a patient several times (so has my husband and kids). Great hospital. Plus the area is nice to live in. I...

  16. Need advice on hospitals in Denver!!

    Satori77 replied to Danzin's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I would love to make $24 an hour....that is double what I make at my current job. One of the reasons I am going into

  17. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    Satori77 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately, I can't take a CNA class and work. I work nights so I can be home with the kids during the day while my husband works. Every CNA class in my are is at night! So I don't know what to...

  18. My job is awesome! Nursing is awesome!

    Satori77 replied to Shenanigans's topic in General Nursing

    That is so gross! And pretty cool. Didn't think they still did leech therapy...does it

  19. New Grad Denver area

    Satori77 replied to laurin_p's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Never worked at any of these, but thought I would put in my 2 cents about UCH. I had my daughter there, and hated it. A teaching hospital is not a good place to have a baby. There are strict...

  20. Need advice on hospitals in Denver!!

    Satori77 replied to Danzin's topic in Colorado Nursing

    For ER or Trauma ICU I would recommend Denver Health. Great reputation, really good benefits. Not sure about pay, but I know on there website they have a pay scale in the job postings. My father...

  21. Become An Lpn First Or Surgical Tech Then Finnally Become An Rn?

    Satori77 replied to devon_2009's topic in General Nursing

    I thought about surg tech. I think it would be fascinating and fun. But no, they don't make as much as lpn's (though with on-cal and shift differentials, they can make decent money, a friend of mine...

  22. Age Discrimination in Nursing? How Old is "Too Old?"

    Satori77 replied to lamazeteacher's topic in General Nursing

    When she told me about this, I asked if he actually said those words (wanted to make sure she wasn't just reading between the lines), and she told me yes, those were his exact words. I was very angry...

  23. Now I am confused!!

    Satori77 replied to want2banurse35's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the Speach Language Therapy website http://www.asha.org/default.htm Lots of great info on there, maybe that will help you decide. I thougt about going this route, I think it is a...

  24. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    Satori77 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is exactly what has been on my mind. I have been working on my pre-reqs, and probably have a few years of waiting ahead of me. The though of staying in my job right now just depresses me. I...

  25. 12 hour Shifts?

    Satori77 replied to Guest296136's topic in Operating Room

    That is pretty impressive! Guess you don't need to stop off at the gym after work with that