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    Best shoes for plus size women

    freesia29 replied to cestes1001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have tried everything from Birks to Spira (springs) and I started getting plantar fasciitis, so I did a search and found Orthaheel. They are by far the best shoe I have ever worn!...
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    Do I want to be a nurse for the wrong reasons?

    freesia29 replied to Diane in Ohio's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can totally relate to your post! I will be 40 in April and decided since my youngest was in school full days...I would go back to school too!! I always wanted to get into healthcare, loved...
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    Nursing...is it right for me? Opinions please!

    freesia29 replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wonder about that too sometimes. Will I be able to handle rude doctors, mean nurses, upset patients/families....and still be able to keep a smile on my face? When I read some of the threads about...
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    I'm 53 and want to be an LVN (Clock is ticking)

    freesia29 replied to Motivated grandma's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am almost 40, but my 2 good friends that I met in Biology are both grandmothers at 55 and 57 years old, one is going into nursing, she is in the LPN program now...and wants to be a nurse...
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    Obsession with nursing( is this normal)?

    freesia29 replied to oklahomagal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think your normal! LOL! I am on the waitlist for the LPN program...and I have to wait until September....I should get in then...but if I don't...it's another WHOLE YEAR wait!!! I am already so...
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    How hard is chemistry as compared to anatomy class?

    freesia29 replied to northmississippi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks! I have taken the first level Math 98....but I need to take 2 more maths for the RN pre-reqs...I think I will take all of those first before I attempt Chemistry. I want to keep my 4.0 GPA!...
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    ADN Fall 2011 Hopefuls!!!

    freesia29 replied to VannVann2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you! I hope the time goes by quickly for
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    How hard is chemistry as compared to anatomy class?

    freesia29 replied to northmississippi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So, you would all recommend to take all the required math courses first before attempting Chemistry? I did really well in A&P's...but Chem scares me. I already picked up Chemistry for Dummies...
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    ADN Fall 2011 Hopefuls!!!

    freesia29 replied to VannVann2008's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am on the waitlist too....and should start in Sept 2011....I am tired of waiting already...I just want to hurry up and get going!! I'm waitlisted for the LPN program, then once I have that, I need...
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    Anyone doing Excelsior LPN to RN?

    freesia29 replied to Beautynurse87's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Do you need to have LPN work experience to sign up for this program?
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    Med Tech in a Nursing Home?

    freesia29 replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks! So, not too much heavy lifting involved! I have my CNA, as well as nurse delegation and diabetes...and phlebotomy......I have an interview for a med tech on Monday...I thought that is what...
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    need advice on which city to relocate to in WA

    freesia29 replied to shannwol3's topic in Washington Nursing

    Bellingham is beautiful. About 2 hrs drive you are skiing on the top of Mt Baker, and it's right on the coast. You really could sail and ski in the same day here! Population is about 70,000. There...
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    Cannot find a job here in Washington!

    freesia29 replied to thrumylense's topic in Washington Nursing

    Skagit valley hospital in Mount Vernon just hired a friend who is a new grad. It's approx 1.5 hrs north of
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    Now, I sit and wait....

    freesia29 replied to freesia29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great! I am a CNA, but I am not sure I want to work as one in a nursing home right now. Hospital only wants experienced CNA's, and the nursing homes want you to commit to at least 20 hours per...
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    Now, I sit and wait....

    freesia29 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is going to be the hard part. I am already bored. I have finished my pre-reqs for LPN program, but the waitlist is a year long. I won't be starting until Sept 2011. I will be taking RN...
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    Bring my own patient??!!

    freesia29 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am scheduled to do my NAC exam this saturday, and I just got a call from NACES, that I have to bring someone with me for my skills exam. Does this mean there are no other students testing except for...
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    Bring my own patient??!!

    freesia29 replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would have preferred hubby for the NAC exam....but he is a BIG man...so there is no way I could have lifted or rolled him on my own! LOL!! So I brought my petite mother in law! But I will...
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    Forgot to pull curtain..did i fail???

    freesia29 replied to futurenurseheather's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations!!
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    Adding Phlebotomy to CNA

    freesia29 replied to Colleen2014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just passed my CNA state exam and am taking a phlebotomy course next week. I will let you know what my instructor says about
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    Forgot to pull curtain..did i fail???

    freesia29 replied to futurenurseheather's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know either, I think it depends on the evaluator. I am sorry you have to wait so long. I did mine yesterday, and she faxed it off right away...and within 5 mins they faxed back that I...
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    Bring my own patient??!!

    freesia29 replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As it turned out I was the only one there to test....the others canceled, so that is why I had to bring my own patient. She gave me all the easiest skills....fingernail care, turning on side,...
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    Any tips to help focus and calm down before state exam?

    freesia29 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have my exam tomorrow. I wasn't prepared to take it yet, they said it was a 2 month waiting list, and I got my date in 2 weeks!! And then they called to say I have to bring a patient with me,...
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    Any tips to help focus and calm down before state exam?

    freesia29 replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As it turned out I was the only one there to test....the others canceled, so that is why I had to bring my own patient. She gave me all the easiest skills....fingernail care, turning on side, weight,...
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    Any tips to help focus and calm down before state exam?

    freesia29 replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks! Of course it's almost 2am and I still can't sleep! I have been going over every skill in my mind....I practiced on a big stuffed pooh bear (my MIL couldn't be here until late tonight)....4...
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    I don't even know how to get started!!!

    freesia29 replied to ambennett88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree! Start with a CNA class to get your feet wet! Good