creativemom BSN, RN

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    new here.. studying for that nclex!

    creativemom replied to SUNSHINE312's topic in General Nursing

    See these threads: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/what-suzannes-plan-285013.html
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    Cuyahoga Community College/CCF

    creativemom replied to Shuggypie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I went to TriC Metro for the STNA program, am currently attending the PCNA training at Cleveland Clinic, and am attending the accelerated program at Kent State University. I loved the Metro campus of...
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    Just got accepted into the Nursing program, need some advice

    creativemom replied to sc4s2cg's topic in General Nursing

    Blackberry storm is both PC and Mac compatible,
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    Just got accepted into the Nursing program, need some advice

    creativemom replied to sc4s2cg's topic in General Nursing

    I'm from KSU too. :) Here's what the deciding factors were for me: To also use the PDA as a phone too? And, if it was compatible with my mac computer. I have both PDA's and can say that I LOVE LOVE...
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    Ohio STNA Skills Test - Question

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

    Well, I PASSED! Amazing...wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. However on the written exam they did have some really strange questions that I still can't find in the book. I'm told I have the...
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    Ohio STNA Skills Test - Question

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

    Yes I agree. Many of the steps they advise "don't make sense". It appears that one would contaminate their hands after gathering supplies, etc. So washing at the beginning after introduction and then...
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    Ohio STNA Skills Test - Question

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

    Well? What is the true answer to these questions? Can any one advise? Also, how did your tests go? Hope you did well!
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    Med Surg....... what to expect???

    creativemom replied to lisa-rn2b's topic in General Students

    Ahhh, the newbie student that I am. Was wondering if any of you actually worked on a med surg unit BEFORE taking the med surg class (as STNA, NA, or NT?) Did the work experience aid your
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    Cleveland Clinic PCNA??

    creativemom replied to KAbbyLandon's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Granted it's two years after you originally posted. But for the newbies here's a current answer... CC pays approx $9 - 10/hr as a PCNA. PCNA = Patient Care Nursing Assistant Parking costs about...
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    Things that are learned on the job

    creativemom replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    Can you share what you learned below, but in detail? Would be most
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    Recruiter Interview After Manager Interview?

    creativemom replied to MackNJacks mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    This just happened to me. I was called by the nurse manager and the next morning I was on a 3 hour shift to "observe" the PCNA's as well as the nurses. However due to a floor emergency I never got to...
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    cleveland clinic benefits

    creativemom replied to TLWSTNANOH's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Did you ever find out the answer to this question? I just interviewed today for a position, however my nurse manager was interrupted by a unit nurse so I don't know what the actual pay rate is. I...
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    Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    creativemom replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd like a copy please. THANK
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    Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    creativemom replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I'd like a copy please. Please send to [email protected] THANK
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    Cna Stna

    creativemom replied to whodey99's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know this is a very old post but I wanted to respond with correct information in case another person was seeking information and caught this thread. In Ohio, CNA means that you are "certified",...
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    Kent State Pre-Nursing Student Seeking Advice

    creativemom posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello! Thank you in advance for helping me out by offering advice and answering my questions. I am a 90's KSU graduate who has been accepted as a pre-nursing major at KSU, seeking to be accepted into...
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    Rumor of a six month 200K RN position in Iraq????

    creativemom replied to pdaddy's topic in General Nursing

    Well there are some myths regarding lifestyles in Iraq found on snopes: http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/combatend.asp Generally if it sounds too good to be true - it usually
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    Relocating to Cleveland to work at Cleveland Clinic

    creativemom replied to Flagger03's topic in Ohio Nursing

    What is it you want to know about Cleveland Clinic and/or the surrounding
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    Relocating to Cleveland to work at Cleveland Clinic

    creativemom replied to Flagger03's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Cleveland Heights, University Heights are expensive to live in - very high taxes! Schools are not all that great unless you send your child to a private school. The private schools are very good. My...
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    Kent State University!

    creativemom replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Students

    Well, since you've been out awhile you'll be pleasantly surprised to see all the changes made to the main campus! I know I have. Everything is electronic, almost all accessible via the web! Did you...
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    The 'wished-I-knew' before entering into my program...

    creativemom replied to jitterbugg's topic in General Nursing

    May I have a copy emailed to me as well? I'd love to continue adding onto your list. Would be a most helpful studying tool I'd imagine as
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    Can someone give me some guidance?

    creativemom replied to XXXXX's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm sorry to be off-topic here. But I just wanted to thank you for your advice and to say how hilarious your post was and is! LOL! LOL! I come from a computer background and I too, am seeking more...
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    Kent State University!

    creativemom replied to twinjeep97's topic in General Students

    I just entered into the pre-nursing program at Kent Main Campus but due to closed classes I'm now enrolled in Sum III and Fall 08 at the Geauga campus. Once I finish my 4 science classes (pre-req) I...
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    Prereq's for Kent state

    creativemom replied to WingsEarned21's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Any LER's that you took, doesn't matter the time frame will be accepted and deducted from the requirements needed for your nursing degree and/or your accelerated program. Least that was what I was...
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    Nursing school fears

    creativemom replied to sugarshoes's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'm in the same boat and just replied as well. I think humor will help you get through the needles, etc. Although it seems "inappropriate" you'll soon find that many doctors, nurses, etc use humor to...