KarmaWiseRaven

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  1. Is there life after the night shift?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in General Nursing

    cathyrn01 Home health believe it or not is a round the clock gig. I know people who sit in peoples homes during the night so family members can get rest and they don't have to worry about if their...

  2. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have had hot coffee tossed on me while trying to give a person their meds. I have been kicked while trying to tie a residents shoe. I have been slapped while walking a Alzheimer's resident to her...

  3. how far are clinicals?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to kgheen09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When i was going through my clinicals. My school had an agreement with local hospitals and nursing homes so no one had to drive to far. My clinicals were no more then 5-10 mins away. But on clinical...

  4. Why did you retire or become inactive?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to dlatimer's topic in Retired Nurses

    I seen this post and i had to tell my story. I'm a some what a new nurse. I was an CNA and a Cirt Med Tech for many yrs before i became a LPN. I didn't know if i wanted to be a nurse really. I...

  5. Is there life after the night shift?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in General Nursing

    i work

  6. Is there life after the night shift?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in General Nursing

    You know i have worked the night shift for yrs. And it is hard trying to balance family and friends let alone a relationship. And depending on your rotation like if you worked a 3-3 or 4-3. Days off...

  7. Would you ever own a motorcycle? YES or NO?

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to borinick1492's topic in General Nursing

    I ride a bike and i wear all the gear even a full face helmet and i change at work. I see people all the time with no shirt shorts tennis shoes but they have a helmet and i think are they crazy. So...

  8. TEAS study guide??

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to shoecollector's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Teas Test yes if you go to http://www.atitesting.com or you can call them at 1-800 677-7531. Good luck with your search if it doesn't pan oput but i think it will you can always google Teas Test....

  9. LPN-RN ADN Bridge Programs in Missouri

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to AubreySLPN's topic in General Nursing

    You May want to try Missouri Northwest in Maryville. They have a bridge over program so i' am told. A lot of people are doing it online so i would look at that as well. It might be cheaper. And if...

  10. Wearing Cologne to work Yes Or No

    KarmaWiseRaven posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi i need an opinion, Tell me what you all think. I like to smell good when I'm at work so i wear cologne. Not a lot just a splash i always have. The good stuff Armani, Polo, CK, well you get the...

  11. So I have a huge size 13 problem help!!!

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to leviathann's topic in Men in Nursing

    I live in Reebok's A nurse told me Some people wear Reebok's and can't wear Nike. I like New Balance as well. I have the same problem i have wide flat feet. But i'm not a 13. I learned from trail and...

  12. CNA programs in Bay Area

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to cbigg22's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most of your nursing homes offer a class and your clinicals are apart of your class you earn while you learn. Good luck its about 9 weeks long the work is hard so be ready for it.And even the test to...

  13. TEAS Test

    KarmaWiseRaven posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can someone help me please, I'm a CNA, as well as a Med Tech,.I was thinking about going to LPN school. Looking at what all i have to do and it says something about a TEAS Test. I have not been in...

  14. CNA to CMA

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Tippy-ta-ta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You know here in Missouri a CMA can only work on a RCF. or Home Health. I'm a CNA and a Med Tech. I basicly can do a RCF LTC or Home Heath.And i can do the same as an LPN i can even pass some narcs...

  15. Dying Patient and Spirits

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to NewMexicoJohn's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I seen this page about dying. And i have to tell you I work in this old nursing home in missouri it use to be the county poor farm way back when matter of fact we have our own graveyard attached to it...

  16. Guys: Just Curious - Need Your Opinions

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to Dottie78's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Well can i add to this and i hope this doesn't come out wrong. i have been down that road and if he thinks to get in to nursing is to date girls. Well it cause's alot more drama then its worth. Trust...

  17. TEAS Test

    KarmaWiseRaven replied to KarmaWiseRaven's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    TY so much i took your advice and started to look for a 2 yr program and it seems here in Missouri they have 2 yr bridge over programs and you must be a LPN first i have been calling colleges. and...