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    Question.....I'm kind of confused

    chevyv replied to able2009's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, not here in WI unless your EMT in an ambulance. I wish I could have learned though, the only practice I had was on my hubby and a fake rubber arm......the
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    Question.....I'm kind of confused

    chevyv replied to able2009's topic in General Nursing

    My CNA experience came in handy the first clinical rotation I experienced. The first was a basic beginning hands on and getting comfortable with basic cares. When IV's started though, I was a fish...
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    Question.....I'm kind of confused

    chevyv replied to able2009's topic in General Nursing

    When I began as a CNA, I made $6.27 per hr (back in 1991). Now it would be anywhere from 8-19 per hr (the $19 is a union ltc, no bennies but 1 yr experience required) My tech position started at $12...
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    Question.....I'm kind of confused

    chevyv replied to able2009's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Wisconsin and have never seen a LPN make alot more than a CMA especially if they were both applying at a clinic. I have also never seen a CMA working on a general floor of a hospital, again...
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    Question.....I'm kind of confused

    chevyv replied to able2009's topic in General Nursing

    I was a cna for about 7 yrs before I became a tech. But, the amount of time I spent as a cna shouldn't weigh on how long it actually would take. I spent time working on psych, ortho rehab, and general...
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    HELP! I got dismissed from my nursing school

    chevyv replied to basid786's topic in General Students

    If you were there to observe, I'm wondering how that could put a pt in harms way? If that was clearly your clinical description, then really it doesn't make sense other than you may have made your...
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    Question.....I'm kind of confused

    chevyv replied to able2009's topic in General Nursing

    a cna is a certified nursing assistant. In this position, you can work in long term care, hospital, or group home and usually homecare. A pca is a patient care assistant. Many times this is a cna as...
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    My clinical instructor infuriates me!!

    chevyv replied to jenawade25's topic in General Students

    She's either smelling fear or blood. I've seen this happen to one or two students in almost every clinical. It's known when you sign up for clinical that this instructor is like dr jekyll and mr...
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    idk if i can do this?!?

    chevyv replied to fosterslove0223's topic in General Students

    Don't give up before you try. You say its the only thing you can see yourself doing, then you'll be fine. Never give up on your dreams! I think most of us felt at least a little like this in the...
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    New New Step Dad, Mom in nursing school, too much?

    chevyv replied to ovnerati's topic in General Students

    Everyone really means well here. In the end whether you feel the advice of some is a little off, you need to listen to your heart. I wish you the very
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    Statistics Prerequisite Relevance?

    chevyv replied to longbow.shelly's topic in General Students

    If they accept your Stats from years ago, smile and take it. I have never used my Stats class (that I'm aware of) for nursing. I found it difficult the 3 times I took it. I had to drop the first 2...
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    A bedbath NIGHTMARE!

    chevyv replied to IJustWant2pass's topic in General Students

    I'm so sorry, I would have definately been cracking up! I don't say this to be cruel, but I think its great to see others getting used to things that aren't exactly pleasant. I still remember my first...
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    Why are we having so much trouble passing Med Surg?

    chevyv replied to phoenixfire's topic in General Students

    Have to agree 100% with you. Absolutely, this is an instructor failure first. I also agree with another poster who posted to go to the dean in numbers because there is strength in numbers. Do not...
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    In Dire Need Of Help

    chevyv replied to murse654's topic in General Nursing

    Contact the college your interested in and ask them how to proceed and what you need beforehand (some require you be CNA certified). Contact the 4 yr and 2yr. Ask about any wait list as well. Hope...
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    For Stats Project...How many NCLEX Qs did you have?

    chevyv replied to polka-dot's topic in General Nursing

    NCLEX PN minimum 85- 85 ques, passed 1st
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    Same ol' family issues!!

    chevyv replied to ImASuckyCMA87's topic in General Nursing

    Have you approached 'dad' on them coming to stay with you and your
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    Same ol' family issues!!

    chevyv replied to ImASuckyCMA87's topic in General Nursing

    I may be wrong, but if a complaint has been brought up, I thought that there was a law that they had to investigate within a certain amount of time. You may want to check into that. They would be...
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    What is the point of nursing exams?

    chevyv replied to avatar78's topic in General Students

    I always thought they were given to make us feel like we know less than nothing and to speed up the burn out process. (Just a little humor
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    Burned out - thinking about jobbing out at LPN

    chevyv replied to kiwilime81's topic in General Students

    I felt the same way around 3rd semester. I just wanted to be done and couldn't find any motivation to go on. I agree with getting the Zoloft into your system. What worked for me was to take it one...
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    Not sure this is what i want.......

    chevyv replied to jorla9903's topic in General Students

    I agree, if you can go part time, do consider it. Also, remember that nursing exams are so different from anything else. There are threads here that can advise you on what books to help you in the...
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    Ready to go AWOL already MIA

    chevyv replied to momandstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm sorry you have to deal with this. You will get through it and it will end. I have no advice, just support and remember KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE! Good
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    Ready to go AWOL already MIA

    chevyv replied to momandstudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    75% failed and she isn't taking any of the responsibility???? Instead of chewing everyone out, perhaps she should begin with the person in the mirror. If an instructor has a quiz where 75% fail,...
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    Need helping to keep from failing!

    chevyv replied to critical thinker's topic in General Students

    Seeing as you only have one exam left and probably don't have alot of time to check out outside resources for help, I would really try to read ahead for lecture so you can make sure what your hearing...
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    failed the NCLEX twice and feeling like a failure :(

    chevyv replied to bebe0586's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the NCSBN when I was testing for LPN. In a few months I plan on using again for the RN. I liked it better than Saunders and passed with minimum ques. the first time. Good
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    This is not my job?!?

    chevyv replied to Ally0981's topic in General Nursing

    No, we all know the housekeepers would not be able to pass meds. Not in their scope or licensed to do so. Last time I checked, we didn't need a license to clean up bm. I do get what your saying,...