codi1226

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1. First day on the floor as NA...WOW

   codi1226 replied to codi1226's topic in CNA/MA

   Jared, Respiratory Therapy seems interesting. What kind of schooling do you need for that and what does it entail? I had my second shift on the floor tonight, and I felt sooo much better already about working with the patients. Just the feeling of ...

2. First day on the floor as NA...WOW

   codi1226 replied to codi1226's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you for your replies! Do any of you plan on going into nursing after working as a CNA?

3. First day on the floor as NA...WOW

   codi1226 replied to codi1226's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks for the support! Yes, I would love to keep in contact to talk with you and discuss how the job is going; both mine and yours. Good luck to you, I'm sure you will do fine also!

4. First day on the floor as NA...WOW

   codi1226 replied to codi1226's topic in CNA/MA

   That is insane!! Actually, we were working as "one person" because I was in training mode, so it's probably not out of the ordinary to have an 18:1 ratio. Also, I work in a hospital, I'm not sure if that makes a difference. I don't see how you can...

5. First day on the floor as NA...WOW

   codi1226 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I would just like to say that I have SOOOO much respect for all of you! I picked up this job to gain some experience before entering nursing school this fall. Two days ago was my first day as a nurse assistant, but I had a one-on-one, so I didn't l...

6. Tuition forgiveness in exchange for contract to work

   codi1226 replied to codi1226's topic in General Students

   Thanks for all your responses. I will take your advice and find out the exact terms of the contract (if I am able to back out, if I am able to choose the unit I work on, etc). I believe we were told that we would be put in positions where they were...

7. I feel like its going to be FOREVER before I become a nurse

   codi1226 replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing

   snobunny, A diploma program is usually associated with a hospital, which combines classroom and clinical instruction (clinicals begin in the hospital facility immediately, which is something I really like about this program). It usually takes about ...

8. Tuition forgiveness in exchange for contract to work

   codi1226 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi everyone, The nursing school I will be attending in the fall has an optional tuition forgiveness program. I can choose to sign a contract to work either one year or two in exchange for half or full tuition coverage for nursing school. When I f...

9. Got my letter today....

   codi1226 replied to codi1226's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thankyou Thankyou!!! Mommycakers ~ I guess I will be seeing you in the fall! I am taking Chem. this summer...just need to pass with a "C" or better! I already have English, Sociology, Psychology, and Lifespan Human Dev. finished. So I will be...

10. I feel like its going to be FOREVER before I become a nurse

    codi1226 replied to WantAccel.BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey WantAccel., I can relate to your situation. I am also 25, married, and going for my second degree as a nurse (I have my Bachelor's in Education). I was also juggling between different options, as I feel the need to continue working because we a...

11. Got my letter today....

    codi1226 replied to codi1226's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Thank you all for the well wishes. I can't believe some of you have to wait until May!! Ugh, I would go crazy! The best advice I can give you is to keep yourself busy!! Also, make a plan B just in case you don't get your first choice school. I k...

12. Got my letter today....

    codi1226 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    and i'm accepted to nursing school beginning fall 2008!! woo-hoo!!! hubby is taking me out to dinner for valentine's day, but now we have something else to celebrate. i am so excited! good luck to those of you who are still waiting. i know it's...

13. Nervous....Starting Clinical Assistant Job

    codi1226 replied to codi1226's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks Tigger, that really helps. I went to a nursing school info session this morning and they were stressing the importance of getting an aide job before nursing school so that when clinicals start, you will know what to expect. I know aides do a...

14. Nervous....Starting Clinical Assistant Job

    codi1226 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hi everyone, I am hoping to get into nursing school and wanted to get some hospital experience before I made the commitment. I was hired as a clinical assistant (nurse assistant/unit secretary) at a local hospital. I am very nervous because I have ...

15. NET Science Section??

    codi1226 replied to codi1226's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Alright, thanks. I will try not to obsess too much until the letter comes. I am already thinking about plan B if it doesn't work out, but I hope it does, because I just got a part-time job at that hospital! Thanks for all your help, though. I wi...