CNAinNeb

CNAinNeb

Member

  • Content

    152

  • Visitors

    5,540

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by CNAinNeb

  1. Guaranteed Admissions or GPA based admissions??

    CNAinNeb replied to cobee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sunset87- could you post a link for that

  2. Medical Assistant

    CNAinNeb replied to bre9's topic in General Nursing

    If you are the short training program is what is attracting you to MA, I would try to get into an LPN program instead, since it is the same amount of time. It is often more challenging, but I don't...

  3. Important researchers in the field of nursing?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    this is a question for my research class, which is one of my pre-reqs. what are some [color=#006666]outstanding researchers in your field, and what is the focus of their work? i started randomly...

  4. Help! I'm about to get married!

    CNAinNeb replied to tinpanganiban's topic in International Nursing

    Honey, you have to do what makes you happy. Don't live you life according to what your BF wants, or for your parents sake. If you want to follow your BF, do it and don't look back. Good

  5. Medics in National Gaurd (long)

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Government, Military

    Please forgive me for this long post, but I feel like I need to tell a brief synopsis of my life story to get the best advice. I am a student who has repeatedly been denied admission to nursing...

  6. What do hospitals look for in CNA applicants?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I now work for a nursing home, but would like to transfer to a hospital within the same company. I keep submitting applications and resumes, and the hospital keeps sending me reject E-mails, saying...

  7. Accel BSN programs around Des Moines

    CNAinNeb replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Indiana Nursing

    What traditional schools are in Des Moines then?

  8. GPA for nursing schools in Canada?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in International Nursing

    I am a US student who has repeatedly been denied admission to nursing school, despite being consistently on the dean's list, volunteering, working as a CNA, and obtaining another degree. The sole...

  9. Would it be silly to get an LPN when I already have a BS?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in LPN to RN

    I have a prior BS degree. I am looking at accelerated BSN programs that are about 13-15 months in length as well as traditional upper-division programs that are two years in length. If felt it made...

  10. Is it necessary to be a CNA b4 nursing school?

    CNAinNeb replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I wasn't implying that med-surg CNA's and nurses are the only ones that do real patient care, I was just responding to someone who directly said they don't do patient care. I didn't infer anything. I...

  11. Is it necessary to be a CNA b4 nursing school?

    CNAinNeb replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

  12. Another Compact State Question

    CNAinNeb replied to Gottago's topic in General Nursing

    What if you live and work in different states, both of which are compact

  13. LTC Smell?

    CNAinNeb replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My LTC center does not have a urine smell, but we have a strict policy that trash must be empied and the bag tied off at least once per shift, or as soon as a soiled brief goes in it. We also bag off...

  14. Do hospitals use medication aides?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was thinking about taking a medication aide course, so that I could get an introduction to meds before I reach nursing school, and hopefully make a little more money since I would be qualified to...

  15. Do you think there will be a nursing "draft" someday?

    CNAinNeb replied to marie-francoise's topic in General Nursing

    No, I would think they would sooner give adequate funding to nursing schools so they can expand and let people without 4.0's in, and eliminate 2 year waitlists. There would be no nursing shortage if...

  16. Feel your biological clock ticking as you wait to get in?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have wanted to be a nurse since 16. After being denied admission to one one school, I was advised that I should get a degree in another area, b/c I would be a "shoe-in" for a 2nd degree program. No...

  17. Feel your biological clock ticking as you wait to get in?

    CNAinNeb replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's exactly where I am! I got a degree in another area to be a 2nd degree applicant and didn't get in. Now all I have is a degree that prevents me from recieving government grants becuase I already...

  18. In nursing uniform during a traffic copstop!

    CNAinNeb replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to a booger, but how did he know you were a nurse just by your uniform? Not all people who work in a hosital who wear scrubs are

  19. As a CNA, what do you do about difficult residents?

    CNAinNeb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All of my residents at work love me, they consistently tell me I am a wonderful "tech" as they call us at work. That is- with the exception of one resident. We are supposed to answer lights within 10...

  20. Causes Of The Nursing Shortage

    CNAinNeb replied to mifligirl's topic in General Nursing

    Most nurses choose their career because they want to help people. They feel it is emotionally draining when they can't provide adequate care due to poor staffing. The **** hits the fan, they give up,...

  21. Is it necessary to be a CNA b4 nursing school?

    CNAinNeb replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Did your advisor cite a specific reason for this advice? Did she think it would make you lose focus, get frustrated, what? I'm not doubting this statement, I just found it interesting and wondered....

  22. Is it necessary to be a CNA b4 nursing school?

    CNAinNeb replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is a good choice to work as a CNA. You get a better understanding of what nurses do, and will gain a good bedside manner. It also looks good on applications, and pays better than fast food....

  23. I'm having a panic attack! I need some support!

    CNAinNeb replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    I am considering this, but I think CPS would have a difficult time gathering evidence. I really have no proof of any of this, other than scarring on my eardrums from not getting adequate care, I don't...

  24. Do hospitals use medication aides?

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

    Its up to 40 hours now, apparently they cover over 200 meds in that period. It still doesn't seem like much time though. I feel more prepared though, because I have already taken

  25. I'm having a panic attack! I need some support!

    CNAinNeb replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    Mulan- Ok, I'll clarify, b/c there were some typos in that post that made it not make sense. I had all the basic classes like a&p and english, etc. done. I had taken so many pre-reqs for so many...