Satori77

Satori77 ADN

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  1. Hospital or LTC?

    Satori77 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just wondering how many CNA's in here work in a hospital setting, and how many work in a LTC? In my area (near Denver Colorado), it seems like most CNA's work in LTC, and you need work experience...

  2. How do L&D nurses REALLY feel about natural birth?

    Satori77 replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok, I am not an L&D nurse, but this topic caught my eye. I have two kids of my own, and this is my experience. First, I think it is great that you have done your research. With my first, I wanted...

  3. migraine faker at the ED!

    Satori77 replied to z's playa's topic in Emergency

    Wow, I get migraines, and can't imagine being able to laugh, talk, or do anything! I can barely move, the light kills my eyes, and I want to vomit. I need to lay down in a dark room, put a cool...

  4. Taxi vs. 911

    Satori77 replied to susswood's topic in Emergency

    Years ago my father (living alone in NY, I was out in Colorado), fell off a ladder and broke his arm. He was in a lot of pain and knew he couldn't drive. But he worked at a hospital and also knew how...

  5. Who Watches ER?

    Satori77 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I love medical dramas, even though I hate how they potray nurses...if at all. On Grey's Anatomy, they rarely show nurses, on House, I swear the docs do everything from lab work to radiology, and if...

  6. changing major from nursing to english lit?

    Satori77 replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    If you are in a nursing program soley to please your parents, you don't enjoy it, and aren't doing well in the classes, you should change majors. Nursing is not for everyone, it is hard program to...

  7. IM Injection, Hitting Bone?

    Satori77 replied to etep1209's topic in General Nursing

    I have personally had it happen to me. Got a shot once in the hip/butt area, and it hit bone (yes, I am pretty skinny!). And it did hurt. Little soreness afterward, but not much more than any other...

  8. Hospital or LTC?

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

    It does make sense to have experience before working at a

  9. Hospital or LTC?

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

    Thanks...since my friend was hired right into a hospital (and loves it!), I know it is possible. Either way, the experience would be

  10. Who Watches ER?

    Satori77 replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    Seriously? People want to become ER nurses after watching this show? I think ER nurses are awesome, and I love trauma, but this show makes me not want to work in an ER....too

  11. Who Watches ER?

    Satori77 replied to Satori77's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it isn't real....that is why they call it a tv show. I love Supernatural too, but I don't think there are demons out there possessing people, LOL (though if there were, Dean and Sam could...

  12. Will I get fired?

    Satori77 replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    It is called being a grown-up. If you don't like your job, you don't like healthcare, and I don't even think you like people, maybe you should find work sitting in a cubicle pushing papers all day....

  13. FREE Full CNA Video Course

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

    Wow, thanks so much. Looking into CNA classes now, but don't think I can start for a few months. This will really help me get a head's up. And let me know what I am getting

  14. Northern Colorado

    Satori77 replied to Satori77's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks...I appreciate the

  15. Concorde Career Institute (Colorado)

    Satori77 replied to blueyes27's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I know this is an old thread...anyone that was looking at Concorde last spring get in? How are classes

  16. Albany, NY

    Satori77 replied to szccdw's topic in New York Nursing

    I don't live in New York now, but grew up near Albany (in Saratoga Springs) and went to college at SUNY Albany. We moved there when I waws 7 because my father got a job at Albany Med. Not as a nurse...

  17. Do you take any stimulants?

    Satori77 replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    I was a huge caffeine/sugar freak. But I was fatigued and depressed all the time, couldn't sleep at night. I am trying to get better. Went from 2 to 3 cups of coffee (plus maybe Starbucks in the...

  18. You work 3 days a week? MUST BE NICE!

    Satori77 replied to uscstu4lfe's topic in General Nursing

    When I get into nursing, I would love to work three 12's. (As long as I don't work the weekend or not every weekend...I want to spend time with my family when they are off). I have worked 10, 12, even...

  19. Thoughts on Denver School of Nursing?

    Satori77 replied to JettaDP's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I wouldn't necessarily agree with this statement about pre-reqs. You also have to be able to finance (or outright pay) for the school as well, that is a huge factor. That is why I can't get in. I...

  20. Labor and Delivery ???

    Satori77 replied to wifeandmommy's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Have you gone to nursing school? There are no ADN programs specifically for L&D nurses. I am pretty sure you need to be an RN or have your BSN. Just look into any nurse school that offers an...

  21. Great new bonus offer in Denver

    Satori77 replied to JMinCO's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Sorry, but whenever I see bonuses like this, I usually would NOT consider the hospital. First of all, they never pay it right away. You have to be working for them awhile (90 days, maybe longer). And...

  22. Shoes for the ER??

    Satori77 replied to TJG618's topic in Emergency

    I have never worn Dansko's either....which do you prefer (if you wear them)? I checked out the link, and many are obviously inappropriate for the hopital...strappy sandals, open toes, etc. But there...

  23. Currently in CCCOnline?

    Satori77 replied to Sand_Dollar's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Sand Dollar, sounds like you have some smart kids! I think if you can do pre-reqs online, it is definitely the way to go. The science classes will be a bit harder and more costly (probably more time...

  24. ccconline micro

    Satori77 replied to hopefullysoon's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Definitely sounds like it is worth the

  25. Finding my "nitch" as a nurse.

    Satori77 replied to snowfreeze's topic in Nursing Career

    Looks like I am in the right place! I am so excited that I found this place and decided to go to nursing school. I can't wait for all the diversity and the challenges. I get bored easily and my...