Satori77

Satori77 ADN

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  1. Becoming certified after a break

    Satori77 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a question, not sure if anyone can help, but here goes. I took a CNA class in the summer of 2010. Worked as a NA for several months, but HATED it. Then I had not one, but two family emergencies...

  2. Colorado New Grads- Do you have jobs?

    Satori77 replied to Work in Progress's topic in Colorado Nursing

    WY sounds like a good option. I too live in Ft. Collins, and know how hard it is to find a hospital job here for new grads. I wouldn't mind the commute, but it is the bad weather that puts me off....

  3. Colorado New grad with no interviews after searching since Aug 2013

    Satori77 replied to hwngrl's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Where in CO do you live? It seems to be difficult everywhere finding a nursing job. One friend in Denver worked as a CNA in a hospital, and got hired on there after nursing school. Another friend...

  4. If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

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

    I'm really curious, WHY do you want to be a CNA? Are you planning on going to nursing school as well? If so, what specialty do you want to work in? At some point in your schooling and job, you will...

  5. how in the world does one pay for nursing school!

    Satori77 replied to hoosiertwin's topic in General Students

    You are calling a lot of people not only in this thread, but on this forum, not smart. If you don't understand why that is offensive, maybe you aren't as smart as you think you

  6. Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

    Satori77 replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am also a vet tech (for 13 years now), slowly making the switch to human medicine. Anesthesia and surgical nursing are also my favorites in vet med. That is why I think I would enjoy the OR. But I...

  7. Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

    Satori77 replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know most people say to wait until you get to nursing school to decide. That your interests will change. But right now the two areas that interest me the most are NICU and OR. Maybe a few others. I...

  8. How to not give up on your dream RN career

    Satori77 replied to Lizzie21's topic in Colorado Nursing

    That's wonderful! Congrats and good

  9. New grad RN in Denver - no job after 3 months of looking

    Satori77 replied to westfall520's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Don't give up! My neighbor went to nursing school, and all he wanted to do was ER nursing. Three years later, he is finally there. BUT, he had to do over a year at a nursing home (the only place that...

  10. Wanting to transition to OR/PLEASE reply :(

    Satori77 replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Operating Room

    Good luck! I worry about going to nursing school sometimes because there is no guarantee of getting an OR job (or a job at all, but that is another topic, lol). And I just couldn't see myself doing...

  11. Don't Want to be a Floor Nurse

    Satori77 posted a topic in Operating Room

    Little background info. Right now I am a veterinary technician. I have been doing this for 10 years, and for the most part I love it. But I want more. I want a better paying job, more respect, more...

  12. Best Nursing Salary with the Lowest Cost of Living

    Satori77 replied to itsme583's topic in General Nursing

    Don't move to Colorado then. We seem to be flooded with nurses ( I swear a new school pops up every couple of months.). New grads in the hospital, from what I have heard, make in the low to mid 20's...

  13. Is nursing as bad as some say???

    Satori77 replied to #scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    I have nothing to add to this discussion (not being a nurse yet), but I just wanted to say to LadyFree28, I love reading your comments on AN! Always objective and positive (or realistic at

  14. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    Satori77 replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    And for the people talking about doing more than complaining, standing up for themselves and demanding change - I do agree with you. But it isn't always as simple as that. You have to take account of...

  15. Sorry state of Nursing ...

    Satori77 replied to Howardhughes's topic in General Nursing

    I read threads like this, and I have to admit, it makes me a little nervous. I am a pre-nursing student now, and will be a 2nd career RN. I sometimes wonder what I am getting myself into. But then I...

  16. Am I the only one who hates 12 hour shifts?

    Satori77 replied to jdubs99's topic in General Nursing

    This is one of the (few) reasons I am glad I didn't do nursing school when I was younger. I like the idea of 12 hour shifts, and have done them, and longer, in other jobs with no problems. But having...

  17. September 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Satori77 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I thought it would get easier after nursing school. Boy was I

  18. September 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Satori77 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "No, I don't have an appointment. I just thought it would be nice to rest and have someone ask me how I was

  19. nursing (humans) vs animal jobs

    Satori77 replied to Nursing_Student'15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know tons of animal people who are nurses. Who are many different careers. Just being an animal lover does not mean you have to work with animals. But if you want to be a vet or tech because you...

  20. How do you accept the fact you might not get in?

    Satori77 replied to Idiosyncratic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's easy to let negativity get to you, but you can't dwell on it. Some people won't get into nursing school, that is a fact. But I believe a lot of people that don't ever get in are ones that give up...

  21. New graduates with no clinical skills.

    Satori77 replied to maracuya's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Part of the problem is nursing schools popping up all over the place like diploma mills, spitting out new grads every few months. Many of these large for-profit institutions care more about money than...

  22. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    Satori77 replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Shelter worker Vet assistant Vet tech (Small clinics, shelter, ER/ICU) Doggie Day Care Supervisor Receptionist at an Alzheimer's facility RA at an assisted living facility CNA at a nursing home/rehab...

  23. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    Satori77 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    Yep, I get this all the time too. I think it is more frustrating than the angry face comments. I am almost 36 years old, and many people still think I am a early 20's, or even a teenager! You should...

  24. Did being unattractive hurt your career?

    Satori77 replied to smartnurse1982's topic in Nursing Career

    I'm guessing I have that face too. I'm told I have a nice smile, but I am just not one of those people that can plaster a smile on my face 24/7. And honestly, I wonder about people who do. Now when I...

  25. University of Northern Colorado May 2013 start

    Satori77 replied to allycat77's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Well I plan on getting my BSN either way, so it would be probably be easier doing it right away. I don't have all the pre-reqs, but have some. Plus I have several LAC classes done, and a few that I...