After my husband battled pancreatic cancer and later passed, I felt called to be a nurse. My family always said I would be a great nurse. I went to Haiti and Honduras for medical mission trips. I love being a nurse!!!
Flutteryby replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing
No problem guys. I know how scary it is to be starting nursing school because you don't know what to expect. I can assure you that it will all be ok. Many times getting through school is more about...
Flutteryby replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing
A few people have asked about Tri-C's uniforms. Tri-C will give you a list of uniforms for you to purchase during orientation. We had to get them from Affordable Uniforms. They are all white and are...
Wow, good questions to ask. What is the typical case load for in the field? How many pt's do you visit per day? At what point is it so many that you can not provide good care? What do you do if...
I have heard of them hiring new grads if they have worked as a PCA in hospice. Otherwise, they told me to expect to need 1-2 years of med/surg required. This is so that you can build your assessment...
My school requires you to get a 75% in your class to pass. I believe they have a passing rate on first round NCLEX of 97%. It sounds like your school is pretty
I am considering working in hospice. There are many to chose from around here and all their websites show that they offer the same services. How and what should I be considering when looking at...
Flutteryby replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing
foreverLaur I got your PM. I did not realize that I am not allowed to PM you back. I have not posted enough yet. I didn't realize that this site regulated that. I can answer some of your questions...
Flutteryby replied to NewStart2012's topic in Ohio Nursing
I am in Tri-C's accelerated RN program. I have finished 1300/1450 and 1600/1750. I will be taking 2400/2500 in the spring and will take 2300 in the summer. I have not finished the program yet but...
Does being straight forward help? When families are like this, is it ok to tell them....They are dying, do you understand that? (yes/no) and then begin to educate them based on their answer. I...
twedles, Thank you for your reply. You brought up some very good points that I had not thought of. I am a person of faith and I belive everything happens for a reason. I was pulled to nursing once I...
Hello everyone, A little about me...I am in nursing school and will graduate at the end of July 2010. I have applied to be a PCA at a local hospital just to get some extra experience in the hospital...