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    What if men dominated the Nursing profession?

    chevyv replied to **All Heart RN**'s topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in a factory with mostly men and thought for a long time it was great. There was very little PMS from coworkers (except me) and things went pretty smooth. I then changed to hospital and...
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    Pt information at HOME

    chevyv replied to widi96's topic in General Nursing

    I'm amazed by this info. Can you imagine how many people will access patients info at home and who only knows will be viewing it. View the wrong stuff and one could be fired, all from home. When...
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    Starting in ICU as nurse tech. Scared!!

    chevyv replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I worked as a PCA in ICU for about 1 year. It was awsome! The work is difficult, but there isn't a day that goes by where your not learning and connecting. I've looked everywhere for a nurse tech...
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    Why Can't I Get a Job?

    chevyv replied to Katie89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm close to Milwaukee and I can't believe you can't land a job! Are you applying in Milwaukee? There are tons of spots open, but you may need to apply online and always follow up with a phone call....
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    A 19 yr old CNA

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

    I was a cna at 19, and I never had problems with age or anything. I'm now in my late 30's and still have patients telling me "Oh, you look so young". This is a great time for you, lots of energy and...
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    Best Math to Retake

    chevyv replied to howsoon's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not sure about taking a math course, but I would definately check out a book called Clinical Calculations With Applications to General and Specialty Areas by Kee/Marshall. Saunders puts it out...
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    Medical Clearance for Clinicals

    chevyv replied to Training2bRN's topic in General Students

    Most schools have a health exam by doc before entering the program. If your stable, your doc may not even have to mention anything about your mental health. Have you seen the sheet? If not, ask...
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    What to do?? I failed!

    chevyv replied to RNFinally12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That bites! I can tell that you really don't want to go the LPN route, but maybe you could for a year or so and then reapply? I had an instructor my 1st semester that told us "there's the books way...
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    Kicked out of nursing school but determined to go back!!!

    chevyv replied to aka640's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So sorry to hear you didn't make it! It's difficult to be a freshman. I agree with other posters, you really need to take the time to figure out why you failed and then you need a game plan to...
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    CNA job is SO MUCH HARDER!!!...

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

    To maryann667, no cna's really don't sit much at all. When you do finally get to sit down, you wonder if it's really worth it because its worse when you have to get back up (usually less than a...
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    why OB/Peds?

    chevyv replied to jackson145's topic in General Students

    I have no idea why we have to have an ob/peds rotation either. I've had 2 children and have gone in the delivery room with a close friend and I pretty much am done with that area. We have ob in our...
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    Getting hired as an Acute Care Nurse Assistant

    chevyv replied to seek1kees's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I landed a CNA job in a hospital fresh out of class. It is possible, but most do want you to have 1+ years experience. The hsopital started me on the geriatric psych unit. Its alot like LTC, but my...
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    The Stress of School Ruined my Relationship!

    chevyv replied to carriesm8's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that things didn't work out for you. I have to agree with another post about being thankful that it ended though. If you think that ns is stressful and she left because you weren't...
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    Vent! Inconsiderate None NS Students!

    chevyv replied to drosagain's topic in General Students

    I'm a single mom with 2 children so I qualify for grants, but still have to save for books and part of my classes. I rarely leave the class, but if Mother Nature calls, I get up quietly and just as...
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    Acused of no compassion

    chevyv replied to nurseofficegail's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds to me that they may be trying to get rid of you because of your injury. I hope you don't let them bully you. I agree with the poster who thought you should talk with your union rep (if you...
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    Noticing a trend here

    chevyv replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student and found this site just a few months ago. I have learned so much from everyone. I find most of the posters to be very supportive and caring. I am a first generation nurse so I...
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    Want to hear about my huge BOMB at my state skills exam???

    chevyv replied to naide88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry you had to go through that! If you don't make it, believe me make that appointment to test again. I can honestly say that next time you definately will do better. I'm a 3rd semester nursing...
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    Help with Care Plans

    chevyv replied to rn/writer's topic in General Students

    To make it rather simple, my instructor explained the difference as: Goals- long term (still must be measurable etc) Expected Outcomes- short term. Hope this
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    Mid cirricular HESI test

    chevyv replied to suprmom's topic in General Students

    I am finishing up 3rd semester (ADN) and we have exams that are in NCLEX format throughout the theory classes. I read so much about HESI, but I'm not really sure if what we take are HESI exams. We...
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    Just Making It

    chevyv replied to shapodatweet24's topic in General Nursing

    Every semester I wonder if I should be an lpn instead of constantly paying for instructors to tell us that our lives are now theirs. I get to clinical and find out the rumors are true and I have Dr...
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    Going to 3-11 shift

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

    Yup, definately more laid back. I worked days for a year before coming to pm's and I wouldn't trade it for anything. It took a little bit of time to get used to it. I used to love the morning...
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    Have you ever been a patient?

    chevyv replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    I was a patient for awhile about 3 yrs ago when I got in a fight (and lost) with a riding lawn mower and a retaining wall. I was first taken to a hospital where they cleaned up my foot and snapped my...
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    What you get for nurses week

    chevyv replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    I want to work where you do. Sounds much better than sandwiches
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    Want to quit my job, help please!!

    chevyv replied to fan1008's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some residents look at staff and some might remind them of someone from their past that they didn't like. When it happened to me I used to let them know that I was the only one available. I...
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    CNA before sceond degree Bsn??

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

    It is absolutely helpful. Working as a CNA will prepare you for your first clinical rotation, but even more important, you will be a much better nurse. You will have a very good understanding of the...