DA314

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  1. extra shifts....how does your hospital make it worth your time?

    DA314 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I'm serious... did i miss something? I mean, they call and ask if you can pick up an extra shift. You are not required to work this shift, correct? You have the option to say no and keep your free...

  2. extra shifts....how does your hospital make it worth your time?

    DA314 replied to crb613's topic in General Nursing

    I think they make it worth your time by...paying you. I you only work part-time, then the extra shift will at least provide you with a little extra cash. If you are full-time, then you should get OT...

  3. Scholarships

    DA314 replied to libnat's topic in General Nursing

    You can file an appeal with your school's financial aid office. If you can prove that you have livedon your own and have been working to pay your bills for an entire year, they will let you become...

  4. All my money that I saved for when I had to quit my job for NS is Gone !

    DA314 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I know it isn't the best option, but maybe you could take out a student loan to replace the money you lost. That way you can focus on school and not stress about

  5. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    DA314 replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    Aaron- I never said that mispronouncing words was unprofessional. However, as a safety issue, it is important for nurses to learn the correct way to pronounce things. There are many drugs that sound...

  6. End of 1st semester: what was the hardest thing?

    DA314 replied to R.NICU's topic in General Students

    Time management was the hardest thing for me. The material isn't that difficult, but prioritizing and making time to study everything was challenging. There is a lot on info thrown at you all at once,...

  7. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    DA314 replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    You should work on your communication

  8. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    DA314 replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    It is very important for a nurse to know their job. I understand that there are very difficult words, that is why nurses take medical terminology classes. I also understand that there are many...

  9. Best Way to Supplement Income While in School

    DA314 replied to fadedstars34's topic in General Students

    I work as a PRN CNA, and I mostly do nights. I get to study between midnight and 5 am, while everyone is sleeping. It works out great and pays reasonably well. I fill in the gaps with student

  10. Should I wear my white nurse's uniform??

    DA314 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I would wear business casual. I would equate the nurse's dress with scrubs, which you should NEVER wear to an interview. When I interviewed for my CNA job, everyone was dressed in business casual,...

  11. Midway College Danville, KY

    DA314 replied to RN_2012's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure about Midway, but if you're looking for an evening/weekend program, you should check out BCTC's Danville campus. They have an evening/ weekend program and it is like 1/5th the cost of...

  12. What can i do with my husband?

    DA314 replied to beatriceb321's topic in General Nursing

    Why on earth would you want to go through nursing school just to take BPs all day long? A monkey could do that. I think your husband is just expressing anxiety about your new role. You'll likely be...

  13. Dealing with tedious and demanding patients

    DA314 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try to be compassionate. Put yourself in her shoes. This woman has probably taken care of a husband and kids most of her life. Now it is her turn for someone to care for her. I'm guessing this is...

  14. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    DA314 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    tnguye22 - does your school offer tutoring? I would suggest going to the tutoring center and have them help you. Also, you could set up a meeting with your instructor during office hours to herp you...

  15. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    DA314 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    You do NOT know more than the teacher. Pay attention, and you will see that she just said what you're trying to correct. I am here to learn what the teacher knows, not what you know. Yes, I understand...

  16. Dansko clogs

    DA314 replied to mamason's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    They are a 38, so they'd be a bit small for

  17. Dansko clogs

    DA314 replied to mamason's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I HATE my Dansko's ! What size are you? I'll sell you mine cheap! I spent $100 on a pair of shoes I wore once! They caused a huge bruise on top of each foot that lasted for a week. I know a lot of...

  18. CNA Training

    DA314 replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    Also keep in mind that some states now call CNA's State- Registered Nursing Assistants

  19. What would your first priority have been?

    DA314 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing assistant at a hospital. Yesterday was my first day off orientation. I was working on a Telemetry unit, and it was insanely busy (I had 11 rooms by myself). P.T. got one of my clients...

  20. What would your first priority have been?

    DA314 replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to everyone for your responses! The nurse has since apologized, blaming her reaction on stress. All of your input has helped me to gain a better understanding of what she might have been...

  21. 8 vs. 12 hour shifts

    DA314 replied to jstradley's topic in General Nursing

    I'm only a nursing assistant, not an RN (yet), but I work 12's and I LOVE 'em. working few days per week and getting a full paycheck? yes

  22. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    DA314 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    When the teacher states "pain is what the client says it is" do not proceed to argue "but what if you know they're drug seeking?" The only answer you're going to get is "pain is what the client says"...

  23. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    DA314 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Class is NOT a sorority meeting time!! It is rude and childish to place your purse on the desk next to you to save the seat for your friends, esp. when that seat is in the 2nd row! Some people are...

  24. Becoming C.N.A.....what kind of wages and best places to work...lexington/richmond...

    DA314 replied to Boondock_Saint's topic in General Nursing

    I recently started working in the prn pool at UK- Good Samaritan and I LOVE it! The wages are a lot more than I was expecting, and they work around my class schedule (I'm in nursing school). It is...

  25. What kind of nurse are you?

    DA314 replied to BroadwayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Redcell - the key is finding balance. No, you don't want to spend 45 minutes chatting with your pt when there is someone else who needs you asap. But you also don't want to alienate the pt. There is a...