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azcna

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  1. To all "medical coverage is a privilege" folks:

    azcna replied to dirtyhippiegirl's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Why get health insurance when you can get treated in the ER for

  2. How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

    azcna replied to azcna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the replies, everyone! It sounds like most people don't have much trouble finding jobs as a new LPN. It seems like the new RNs have it worse off then we

  3. How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

    azcna replied to azcna's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Thanks for the

  4. Different levels of nursing?

    azcna replied to DBall's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't "want" to deal with body fluids when I became a CNA, but I just didn't think about it and did it. If you aren't at a point in your life where you feel like you can handle dealing with things...

  5. CNA's taking over lpn's?

    azcna replied to nurse hopefully's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There's going to be a "law" about this? I don't even know why the government would want to make a law about that. Very funny, though!

  6. can't do blood pressure

    azcna replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A good stethoscope makes all the difference. The one I had for cna training was terrible, but the one I got for nursing school is great and I can hear everything no

  7. 2nd Interview with a prestigious hospital...

    azcna replied to clarix89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I never had to perform any skills or answer any knowledge based questions. As far as a CNA goes, the interviewer (who has always been the manager/supervisor of the unit for me) wants to know what...

  8. First day of CNA clinical - Elder abuse?

    azcna replied to stefanyjoy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are no excuses for how poorly this CNA treated you and your resident. I have had as many as 14 residents and can tell you that there are ways to be fast and efficient without being rude or...

  9. Just started clinical...few questions

    azcna replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Let us know how it went, I'm dying of curiosity! The first time you take care of a real patient is terrifying, but you get over it. I've been taking care of people for over three years and although I...

  10. CNA salary/sitter

    azcna replied to WANT2BSN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Out of curiosity, why do you want to be a sitter? It's characterized by hours of boredom, punctuated by periods of wrestling patients/ avoiding being hit by

  11. What should I do? help!

    azcna replied to mnurse2345's topic in General Students

    I would go to a different school, haha. Seriously though, that is messed up. It is very common for schools to require 100% after 2-3 tries with NO exceptions. The fact that 4 people were allowed to...

  12. Missed NCLEX date anything I can do?

    azcna replied to blinky's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCBSN.org does not

  13. New Nurses Precepting Students/New Hires?

    azcna replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've been precepted by nurses with 6 months experience. Just depends who is on the floor that

  14. CNA's, Favorite department to work in?

    azcna replied to gochicagobears's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Favorite interesting would be cardiac/ICU. Favorite as far as helping people would be long term

  15. Who did you lean on??

    azcna replied to patty89's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I will second dependable transportation! Especially if school is far from home and driving is the only option. A lot of my classmates would carpool when someone was having car troubles. Nothing is...

  16. HELP new LPN positive drug test

    azcna replied to star707's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    "I believe your story to be fabricated, which in and of itself is sad. Bezo's can be explained, but your stoopidity can not. Taking a medication from someone without knowing what it is? Are you a drug...

  17. HELP new LPN positive drug test

    azcna replied to star707's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It does not make any sense that the blood test was negative but the urine test positive. Benzos stay in your system for 4-6 weeks after chronic use (1 year), or 3 days for one time uses according to...

  18. What positions are available for Lpn that a loner could do

    azcna replied to Kimhdimino's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You need to work somewhere where the majority of nurses are nice :) Don't laugh, these place DO

  19. Etiquette in the OR?

    azcna replied to trauma_lama's topic in Operating Room

    I'm glad I don't work where you work

  20. Nurse's vent!

    azcna replied to RNGriffin's topic in General Nursing

    Knowledge Deficit r/t education of daughter. So sorry that your mom feels that way! Most people I have met love and respect nurses for being able to take care of people in their time of

  21. Sick of waiting?

    azcna replied to azcna's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Some of the LPN schools around here have advanced placement programs specifically for their LPN students. As far as jobs are concerned, having your foot in the door, knowing people, and being...

  22. Sick of waiting?

    azcna posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    My suggestion is to go the LPN route. Much MUCH shorter wait, and you can bridge right over to the RN program. New grad LPNs are doing better finding jobs right than new grad RNs. Just my two cents

  23. Some questions regarding becoming an LVN. If any are answered, it'd be very helpful!

    azcna replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here in CA, which schools tend to be most recommended? I agree with Sensoria, try to stay away from private schools. Some of them want $20,000 or more for a 1 year program :/ Do most accredited LVN...

  24. Can lvn assist with staples

    azcna replied to Egyptianbrotha's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You wouldn't intubate a pt just because you were working under their supervision, would you? Same applies to anything else that isn't in your

  25. Can lvn assist with staples

    azcna replied to Egyptianbrotha's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is not allowed in my