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  1. A brand new CNA needs advice

    heelhook80 replied to corinth13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your not going into nursing and your job sounds horrible. I suggest finding a new job preferably in a local hospital with a good reputation or just making life easier and waiting tables or something...

  2. When patients attack

    heelhook80 replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    wow glad to hear, so sorry that happened to you. If you don't mind me asking, were your able to keep your cool while that all happened or did it mess with your head a little? Also, did your...

  3. Microbiology Lab Virtual Unknown

    heelhook80 replied to johnny depp23's topic in General Nursing

    for starters is it gram + or gram -? positive or negative catalase test, etc, etc, etc. Just go through the process of elimination and you'll get

  4. RN assigned as a CNA

    heelhook80 replied to myree72's topic in General Nursing

    It says right under her name 13 years experience, where is this new grad talk coming

  5. When patients attack

    heelhook80 replied to Ciale's topic in Emergency

    I take my hat off to that nurse, sounds like she handled that perfectly which would be extremely difficult given the

  6. CRNA vs Medical Sales

    heelhook80 replied to Magnus's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CNL2B has rock solid advice. I'd really focus on risk vs reward. Get a piece of paper & write down pro's & cons. Although having more loans to go back to school increases risk, you'll also...

  7. RN assigned as a CNA

    heelhook80 replied to myree72's topic in General Nursing

    I understand. I just think that RN's have multiple times more training than CNA's do. If an RN isn't comfortable with a CNA assignment, I imagine the CNA's would be even more uncomfortable with the...

  8. RN assigned as a CNA

    heelhook80 replied to myree72's topic in General Nursing

    This is seriously one of the best posts I've seen on this forum. Its a joke how many nurses act above patient care and leave the real work to the lowly paid CNA. My hospital forces nurses on...

  9. Life as a minority in nursing

    heelhook80 replied to cookie91's topic in General Students

    I think minorities have an advantage if anything. If an employer has to make a decision between a white and a minority candidate for a position the minority wins everytime. Special scholarships for...

  10. What's it like working as a male nurse?

    heelhook80 replied to Gottago's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a CNA on a cardiac floor and starting a RN program this year. I have been treated with respect by patients and co-workers alike, I learn everyday from other RN's and I am emotionally touched by...

  11. Nursing Vs Computer science..

    heelhook80 replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in General Nursing

    my initial thoughts about your situation begin with the fact you've earned LPN certification and will likely make as much or more as an LPN as you would starting out in IT, and most likely you make...

  12. Male nurse on The ultimate fighter

    heelhook80 replied to tronix304's topic in Men in Nursing

    Chuck Liddells long-time trainer John Hackleman is an RN and probably the most dangerous nurse, looks about 230lbs muscle and has 25 years of practical martial arts training. He's definitely not a...

  13. I love being a CNA, but....

    heelhook80 replied to LoriJoCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No matter what the job is, this how I try to be also. If I had to hire someone that is the type of attitude and work ethic I would look for. This post is the perfect post. OP, your fiance is a...

  14. The Nursing Math Thread

    heelhook80 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    getting ready for some tests in 2-3 weeks, any help with these problems is appreciated! 1. If Sally can paint a house in 4 hours, and John paint the same house in 6 house, how long will it take...

  15. Am I Setting Myself Up For Failure?

    heelhook80 replied to BlueCherry's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Remember, you'll have to work clinicals for the CNA certification, its almost like taking on a part time job until it is completed. What do you have to gain by immediately getting CNA certified? If...

  16. Florida Education advice miami dade.

    heelhook80 replied to Humby's topic in Florida Nursing

    yes it seems miami dade is one of the more competitive ones, about half the programs in my area have similar requirements, I'll check BC and other surrounding schools

  17. Florida Education advice miami dade.

    heelhook80 replied to Humby's topic in Florida Nursing

    just found out my wife has a 50/50 chance of being transferred, if she's transferred we are about 95% sure its to Miami. My cumulative GPA is only about a 2.6, I have a BS in Business where I mostly...

  18. Your dad,uncle,cousin,etc. is a what?

    heelhook80 replied to RNman09's topic in Men in Nursing

    I work in sales but am CNA certified and am trying to get into an RN program. If someone laughs that I want to get into an RN program I would laugh back at them. I have patients that love me. I can...

  19. Guys- what made you want to become a nurse?

    heelhook80 replied to glamgalRN's topic in Men in Nursing

    pretty much the same as Mr. Evans. I have a business degree and sales background, I actually am taking a pay cut to be an RN, I just hate normal corporate America, I feel in my heart I am helping...

  20. Double Standard with Sexual Harassment

    heelhook80 replied to NeuroNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    do me and my guy friends laugh at how attractive some women are???? yes we do. Personally I'm married and try not to look at other people for their looks, and at the very least I won't comment on...

  21. Home disinfectant of choice and why?

    heelhook80 posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Most of us have taken microbiology and have ran tests with antibiotics, lysol, bleach, alcohol hand sanitizer, etc. Home cleaners these days area a fairly controversial subject. Its fairly common to...

  22. Migraines......

    heelhook80 replied to GucciRN22's topic in Health, Stress Management

    A lot of people have migraines for months or years until they realize they have this problem. My wife was getting just horrible headaches 2-3 times a month for over 6 months. Normally this would be...

  23. Cardiogenic Shock - paper and questions

    heelhook80 replied to heelhook80's topic in General Students

    very clear and concise definition, thank

  24. Cardiogenic Shock - paper and questions

    heelhook80 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey guys, I'm doing a paper on cardiogenic shock and finding good sources fairly hard to find. Here is a main paragraph I wrote after reading for a couple hours about it, anyone want to help me make...

  25. Getting Accepted into BSN program w/o work experience?

    heelhook80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a sales job currently and I am taking my pre-reqs to apply to a couple BSN programs, after this semester I only need to take 4 more classes to have all my pre reqs. I was told I will need at...