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    Need Advice/Positive News!

    Staragate replied to proudauntie415's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Also, a good employer is one that looks at the whole package. Is this person reliable? Does she show leadership? How does she interact with people? Having the kind of work experience you have shows...
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    I hate my job as a certified nursing assistant and want to quit after two weeks!

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

    I work in a Alz unit with 28 residents on the baylor shift... read 16 hour shifts Sat and Sunday. I like the job except the ratio. This weekend there were only two of us for all these people. Between...
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    Pageburst?

    Staragate replied to wannabe an rn's topic in General Students

    My package cost about $500, but that included 3 huge text books: Lewis Medsurg, Potter Basic Nursing, and Pharmacology and the Drug calc text/online class. The cost included access codes. It was a...
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    Pageburst?

    Staragate replied to wannabe an rn's topic in General Students

    You can also access them online through the website. I went through all last semester that way. You just need the access code when you buy the package. It comes with 2 downloads and also can be...
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    Tell me about your study group/study sessions

    Staragate replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

    My clinical group was my study group. They were amazing and were as driven to study as I was. We would get together in pairs or 3s and at exam time, we would reserve a meeting room for a day and...
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    fired... where can a bad nurse go to find a job?

    Staragate replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that there is more to nursing than bedside care. You can be the nurse that works for insurance companies that answers basic questions and refers care. It seems that it would be a more...
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    Pima Community College (Tucson AZ) Actual cost of attendance

    Staragate replied to mesalight257's topic in Arizona Nursing

    The new student handbook is out now with updated
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    Where should a new CNA start working?

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

    I'm a new CNA. I just started working at a LTC. It's got a good reputation, good rated facility. When my unit is fully staffed, we have 28 residents, 1 RN and 3 of us assistants. About half the time,...
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    suggestions-activities for brain damaged child

    Staragate replied to beatrice1's topic in General Nursing

    So many good ideas here. I have some ideas. * Tactile stimulation. Find interesting things to touch... such as astroturf, slime, dry rice or beans. These things are really stimulating and sometimes...
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    Save my Feet!

    Staragate replied to sandanrnstudent's topic in General Students

    I put the call out when I started my CNA job a month ago. A friend of mine suggested Thorlo socks. They are extremely cushioned and designed for long workdays. I don't need the gels anymore with...
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    What are middle school students' needs?

    Staragate replied to septvirgo03's topic in School

    The above conditions.... keep in mind that a lot of disorders manifest themselves at this age... or resolve. * My son suddenly developed asthma in middle school, I personally think it was a mold...
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    current pima cc wait list?

    Staragate replied to holyshniky!'s topic in Arizona Nursing

    Spring 2012. If I were you, I would take all the coreqs you can so you don't have to worry about it. When school starts, it's a really FULL LOAD. FYI, other than about 4 days, the Drug calc class is...
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    current pima cc wait list?

    Staragate replied to holyshniky!'s topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was told 3 years, but it was a year and a half. Get the co-reqs done in the meantime. It makes a big
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    AZ: Medicaid Freeze

    Staragate posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://tucsoncitizen.com/arizona-news/2011/07/02/arizona-medicaid-cuts-can-proceed-feds-say/ "Unless a court intervenes, an estimated 17,000 childless adults will fall off the rolls in the first...
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    Nursing students required to have health insurance?

    Staragate replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    My program is the same way. I had to quit my full time job to go to nursing school so I was no longer eligible for that insurance. What I got was a accident/hospitalization plan. It was $25/month for...
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    AZ: Medicaid Freeze

    Staragate replied to Staragate's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Yes it does. It requires proof of citizenship for everything but elementary education. The gov/legislature also made horrific cuts to the education budget as well, but we aren't discussing that here....
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    Pharm Flashcards

    Staragate replied to mom2ccg's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to know the name, action, side effects (usually make sense from the action), drug/food interactions. warfarin is a biggie. Pay attention to anything that interacts with it and
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    Incompetent nursing assistants

    Staragate replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in General Nursing

    I'm a nursing student and a newly oriented CNA. Before that, I worked as a special ed aide for 8 years. The main thing I want to say here is that a good team is invaluable. I really do care about...
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    Going into last semester..when to start applying for jobs???

    Staragate replied to ashburns4ever's topic in General Students

    ...and schmooze schmooze schmooze!!!! ...with your instructors (recommendations), ...with the nurses at the clinical sites, ...your mom's friends and your doctor. You doctor might put in a good word...
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    Husband Worried

    Staragate replied to kittypie's topic in Home Health

    Call the home office and husband when you get there. Give time estimate. If they don't hear from you in x amount of time, then they will know where you are. Husband will be your backup... he'll nag...
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    Freezer Meals

    Staragate replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    Make double batches of every meal. I depend on leftovers! I made pasta every week, which I love, but I did get a little tired of it. haha 1 lb pasta + 2 cans spaghetti sauce + 1 lb meat 1 lb pasta...
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    Just for fun; Quotes you use for encourgement

    Staragate replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    "Cause baby you're a firework. Come on show 'em what you're worth." -Katy
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    Thoughts on this new note taking method I just thought of?

    Staragate replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    that might make it hard to keep up. you might not catch all the key points the teacher is trying to make. if it works, go for it! if a teacher posts the lecture ahead of time, print it out. have a...
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    Tucson Medical Center

    Staragate replied to gsusavz's topic in Travel

    It's a good hospital. I've heard good things about it. About the city, housing and cost of living is relatively low. $500-$800/month rent for a decent place. If you search carefully you can even get a...
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    Please Help! I need advice on how to get a job as a new grad

    Staragate replied to hengleman's topic in General Nursing

    In addition to the previous good advice, try to create experience by volunteering. Even if you aren't paid to be an RN, see if you can help out with community clinics or day camps. The more active you...