NamasteNurse BSN, RN

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    False reporting

    NamasteNurse replied to Marlene39's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am working at a place where false charting is par for the course. They chart that they do like 10 things and they really only do one. Plus they chart that they t&p every two hours but all they...
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    Does the school require you 2 pass the class tests & final exam?

    NamasteNurse replied to ~LingLing~'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have to pass with an 75 ... not sure I understand you, how could you fail and
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    Help Me

    NamasteNurse replied to style2scrubs's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you graduated High School you should be able to pass the test. The Science is the hardest. The math is basic algebra, arithmetic and fractions. Study using the recommended book you should be...
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    4 years to my LVN dream...worth it?

    NamasteNurse replied to luckygal5571's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Is there a trade school you can attend in your area? I am 51 and going to a county school that is ONE year for an LPN. They take people right out of high school. Look into other avenues if you're...
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    Question about holidays/breaks during nursing school...

    NamasteNurse replied to Calbrunette's topic in General Nursing

    We have a lot of extra work to do over breaks, not the regular assignments the two other posters alluded to. I guess it depends on your teacher. The last day of school in June we were handed a huge...
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    I'm old, no money, depressed..

    NamasteNurse replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    Oh stop...I'm 51 and doing CNA work while I get my nursing degree. You're never too old. We all spent way too much time partying, jeeze, I grew up in the 70's. I hear ya. Just don't bother looking...
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    "The Mean Girl"

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

    Thanks again for all of your responses. We do have the abuse hotline posted everywhere so I will probably be making a call. I did start keeping a "diary" as there are problems every day. Yesterday...
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    Do you practice your skills on dummies/mannequins

    NamasteNurse replied to AusNurse2B's topic in General Students

    we are very lucky to have a lab as part of our schooling. We practice and practice on mannequins
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    job?

    NamasteNurse replied to scotch's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You should have a job by now LOL...get
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    "The Mean Girl"

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

    So a couple of weeks have gone by...I have worked with "the mean girl" and lots of others and everyone is different. I've picked up tips from really nice people too and apparantly the situation IS...
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    Massavie amount of info to study...How?

    NamasteNurse replied to kayjay5478's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nursing school IS time consuming! There are lots of threads on this topic, search for study tips. But I am an "A" student and here's what I do for what it's worth... 1. I read the chapters 3 times....
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    Recent Broken Ankle, ..........6wks to Clinicals...HELP

    NamasteNurse replied to StudentNurseButler's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I too broke my ankle the way you described, with plates and screws etc. It too a few months, I'd say at least four to be walking without crutches. Even then, I had to put my feet up for all the...
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    Student Nurses automatically CNA's

    NamasteNurse replied to Ccutie515's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you can be called a 'Nursing Assistant', but you aren't certified unless you ARE certified. The certification part comes from the state, after taking a test and passing the written and...
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    "The Mean Girl"

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

    Thanks for the responses. I agree any reporting would have to be kept secret. Last night she actually was a bit better verbally at least, but she and another CNA, are so rough with the residents...
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    Nursing Student as CNA

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

    Thanks for your thoughtful responses, especially where you said to "not be overwhelmed" LOL...Overwhelming IS the word. Even though I had done LTC in clinicals, I only had 2 pts! Luckily this...
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    Nursing Student as CNA

    NamasteNurse posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a NS with the summer "off". As part of our schooling we achieve our CNA license first thing. I started in January and will graduate with an LPN Jan. 2010. So this summer I'm working as a CNA...
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    Overachievers

    NamasteNurse replied to student005's topic in General Students

    I find that people who are calling others "overachievers" are often lazy and don't care if they 'just barely pass' or actually learn the material and excel. Those who want to excel and learn the most...
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    Random Thoughts: From a Nursing Student

    NamasteNurse replied to VidaUrbana's topic in General Students

    Being a great experienced nurse does NOT mean you can teach!!
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    CNA hourly pay rate?

    NamasteNurse replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    upstate ny
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    Help I NEED A NURSING ASSITANT JOB FOR AUGUST!!!

    NamasteNurse replied to simplides's topic in California Nursing

    check out regional help wanted .com and click on your
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    Nursing School Blues??

    NamasteNurse replied to Nili927's topic in General Students

    Practice on family and friends if you can. In my school we practice on each other all the time. We practice on the instructors as well using the double stethoscope. Its a great way to get perfect...
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    50, Single, and Starting Nursing School in August - Can It Be Done?

    NamasteNurse replied to Emptynstr2's topic in General Students

    I am 51 and started NS in Jan and will graduate as an LPN in Jan 2010. I worked nights 3 shifts a week as a CNA and I have a family and multiple health problems including scleroderma, CAD with 3...
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    How to pass Pharmacology

    NamasteNurse replied to mscandi2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    NCLEX review book new will cost you between 35 and 45 dollars, its worth it. You can go online and buy one from last year for less than half that
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    How to pass Pharmacology

    NamasteNurse replied to mscandi2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    borrow them from a library, look on ebay, albris, amazon, half.com
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    LPN starting pay $26.50!

    NamasteNurse replied to mustbegood's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Should be pretty easy in that area, also check into northern NJ. Go to regionalhelpwanted.com and click on your