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  1. Best time to study?

    lidleanjel replied to AppalachianRNstudent's topic in General Students

    I study best after husband is asleep. i also work 3rd shift as a cna at a hospital so best time for me is 11pm and through the night. now i can also study well after sleeping a few hours and study...

  2. your gpa

    lidleanjel replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    had a 4.0 when went into nursing school (all A except 1 C), but now its a 2.65. Im in nursing school at a community

  3. Any tip of dealing with stress please?

    lidleanjel replied to neurontin's topic in General Students

    The best thing that has helped me with stress of nursing school so far...breaking down and crying...then think about why I am in school again...take a deep deep breath and breathe. then i give myself...

  4. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

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

    I can't believe u (student800) just said that. I hate to burst your bubble, but u will work with geriatric patients for the rest of your life if you are going into the medical field. Everyone has a...

  5. What's in your CNA work bag?

    lidleanjel replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have my kindle with the charger, always a textbook (in nursing school), my medicine cabinet (includes tampons, exedrine, anti-diarrhea, anti-acid, tylenol, cough drops, allergy meds), stethoscope,...

  6. How to hold back my crazy hair!

    lidleanjel replied to mommywithplenty's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I use those all the time. I love them. I have very fine thick hair and it is only a little longer than shoulder length. I can leave them in for clinicals and then for work afterwards with no problems....

  7. Classic II S.E. color choices

    lidleanjel replied to ChrisCNA's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just bought the rainbow with caribbean blue and having it engraved. I just had my last one stolen at work (which was engraved also). I hope the rainbow is unique enough that it will be easy to spot...

  8. Med/Surg II practice questions

    lidleanjel replied to Tree5981's topic in General Students

    Learning to figure out what the question is asking is key. Slowly and completely read the question, then try to eliminate filler information.Then try to answer the question before looking at the...

  9. low gpa - bsn or asn?

    lidleanjel replied to gogodice's topic in General Students

    you will get the same amount of pay for the most part being a new grad with a ADN or BSN. depending on where you go to school, depends on the cost difference. ADN at a good community college is...

  10. What are good shoes, socks, and a watch for a nursing student?

    lidleanjel replied to J-Swish's topic in General Students

    I have new balance shoes. They have been the best for me for school the work so usually 16hrs straight. Socks are not a big deal to me but if u talk to seasoned nurses they recommend compression...

  11. Nursing Care Plan books

    lidleanjel replied to juniorminty's topic in General Students

    I have about 5 care plan books and I use the NANDA the most. Think it is the easiest to

  12. CNA in LTC vs. a hospital setting

    lidleanjel replied to Ashmeg87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    the difference is what you do when it comes to LTC and a hospital. I have worked both, but 3rd shift is my choice. I currently work at the hospital. on 3rd not many people just the main floor staff....

  13. being a full time college student & CNA

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

    I am a student for Nursing school (getting my ADN) and work 3 nights a week as a CNA. I make more money then I did when I worked 40hrs a week at a desk job. the money part is all about where you are...

  14. NEW CNA JOB 10pm-6am. FIRST NIGHT JOB. HELP!

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

    I started working as a CNA in a long term facility, then went to the hospital. I would not say either of them were easy, but the both work about the same. starting in long term care the hardest thing...

  15. Incompetent nursing assistants

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

    This is very interesting topic. And I have seen good/bad CNA and good/bad RN. I am currently a CNA working at a hospital (and have worked in LTC) and currently in nursing school for my ADN. First...

  16. NCLEX Help

    lidleanjel replied to Cindy 17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the best thing to do is learn to figure out what the question is asking you. I have improved my grade in class because for exams that are nclex based, I have slowed down and figured out what the...

  17. What books have helped you?

    lidleanjel replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    any of the Prentice Hall series of books. love them. also the memory nursing notebooks. - this is easy ways to remember things and there is a book by kaplan that is not published anymore but you can...

  18. How do you organize your school items?

    lidleanjel replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    good luck on organization. i try to stay organized and then after a week my school stuff is a mess. books are all over. i have 3 sets of notes. one is from class, one from a previous student, and...

  19. Approaching the topic of dying...

    lidleanjel replied to Despareux's topic in General Students

    I personally think you must evaluate your own opinions on death first. then look into what you feel is ethical and unethical. i have discovered my opinions on death are SO different then many fellow...

  20. CNA shift for fulltime student and wife

    lidleanjel replied to ELizabeth T's topic in General Nursing

    I am a full time nursing student (have until Nov till graduation) who is working 3 nights a week on 3rd shift as a CNA on the surgical specialty floor at a local hospital and married with no children....

  21. Medical Term. & Med/Surg textbooks?

    lidleanjel replied to hope1234's topic in General Students

    I like the prentice hall review & rational

  22. Prentice Hall Reviews & Rationales vs Davis' Success Series

    lidleanjel replied to mangopeach's topic in General Students

    I love the prentice hall nursing series. And I like how there is pre and post tests and a a disc full of questions. i have a davis book but I dont like the lay out. all depends on you. best to go to a...

  23. Iowa Nursing Students- HELP!!!

    lidleanjel replied to hawkeyeginger's topic in General Nursing

    Where do you live exactly? I live in the QCA and go to Scott Community College. The RN program is hard, but a great college to go to. The instructors start making you critically think immediately....

  24. CNA's in the hospital setting

    lidleanjel replied to nurse2b013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have had my CNA for a little over a year and a half and only work 3rd shift. I had tried to get on the hospital for 6 months before I was able to get on, but it was because I knew someone on the...

  25. NCLEX and HESI study guide??

    lidleanjel replied to Shanny246's topic in General Students

    the best way is to go look at them at the book store. one that someone likes may not be beneficial for you. any of the prentice hall nursing books for me have been wonderful. I like how they are...