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greeniebean

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  1. CNA dilemma

    greeniebean replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I really liked getting my CNA through a facility because i'm a hands on learner. The expiriences i've at my LTC probably prepared me way more than 2 clinical days would!! I passed my test first try,...

  2. Tired of NS!!

    greeniebean replied to ange26s's topic in General Students

    Hang in there! Just let the expirience show you what kind of nurse you DON'T want to

  3. Now its getting outta HAND !

    greeniebean replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    I had a professor for psy that had a habit of telling a lot of stories. And some students took advantage of that and would ask stupid questions just so she would get off track. (not sure what they...

  4. when do you apply for nursing school?

    greeniebean replied to motherofgirls's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school lets you apply but you have to prove you passed the required classes before you start. I'd check with the school because it really varies. Good

  5. Anyone with advice! Help!

    greeniebean posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    HI guys- At the LTC where i work, there is an incentive program to get nurse aides to become med techs and nurses at the facility. They will pay for your school and books IF you sign a contract that...

  6. Anyone with advice! Help!

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

    Yeah, i really dont want to be stuck at my LTC either! THey are really driving me crazy. I think being a med tech would be less stressful while i'm in

  7. i'm so tired of people who look down on nurses

    greeniebean replied to lonestar88's topic in General Students

    I want to be a nurse so i can do specialized patient care, and lets face it, as an MD you just don't have the time in most

  8. My professor did what?!??

    greeniebean replied to darthgirl's topic in General Students

    Hang in

  9. Been accepted for Fall 2009? Shout your good news here!

    greeniebean replied to cpkRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    CONGRATULATIONS to you all! I wish you all the best of luck. I have to wait until March to find out if i'm in, but maybe in a few weeks i'll be on this thread sharing my good news as

  10. Did I do the right thing?

    greeniebean replied to PBPointer's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OMG! One day in my math class this girl sitting in the very front row of the class pulled out her laptop and was messing with her myspace page during the whole lecture! i know i wanted to rip her head...

  11. Never do this

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

    Never say that the day is going well or that it sure is quiet. You will inevitably set off a chain reaction that will end with 3 residents in the floor or 18 counts of explosive

  12. Never do this

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

    never take a pull up off a person and then try to hold them up with your knee lest you want poop all over your leg! My friend learned that the hard

  13. Given credit for A&P II , should I take the class????

    greeniebean replied to rntobe4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in a sort of similar situation. If accepted into my program for the fall i have to take nursing 101 with a&pll. well my advisors says this is really risky(since my school doesn't require...

  14. Waiting for the acceptance letter

    greeniebean replied to Amanda1985's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    my school wont even give out that information over the phone. But if all 250 applicants called to check their status it might be a little overwhelming! your school should have guidlines for that kind...

  15. My Wait Is Over!!!!

    greeniebean replied to karen230's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!! I know how excited you must be. I have to wait 3 more weeks to find out if i got in! I wish you all the luck in your

  16. Clinical concerns

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

    I agree. Sometimes things that we criticize in class turn out ot be misunderstandings. Once you get on a floor with 15 residents to care for, you might find yourself rushing through things! I do...

  17. Is being terrified of getting in a bad sign??

    greeniebean posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi guys- AS some of you know through another post i wrote, due to an error on my part, i originally was pretty much garunteed admittance to the fall smester of nursing. Well the day i found out i had...

  18. Is being terrified of getting in a bad sign??

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

    i have 2 kids and i have to work and i could take classes i need this fall. maybe that was it. im also so afraid i'll

  19. Should a nursing instructor tell a student they are not nursing material.

    greeniebean replied to motivated2nurse's topic in General Students

    I think if the instructor sees something that makes her quetion whether the person they should pull them aside and talk to them about it. not tell them they shouldn't be nurses, but tell the person...

  20. For all test takers: My long NCLEX-RN story

    greeniebean replied to ChrisLady's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!

  21. Individuals need not apply

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

    I would die by myself. Even with 3 aides on a hall you have more work than you could ever get done!! On midnights where i work there is only one aide on the hall. I personally feel like this is an...

  22. You know you are a CNA when....

    greeniebean replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    -when A "difficult" resident passes away and you cry your eyes out all day. -when you have deep conversations with the alzheimers patients -when you empty your pockets at the end of your shift and...

  23. Tips for passing CNA test

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

    mosby makes a book that i used in my cna class.mosbys textbook for nursing assistants. you can buy the book+ the workbook for $60.00 on amazon.com. i hope you do well with your exam!! this book...

  24. The waiting is unbearable!!!!!!

    greeniebean replied to macizu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    my school bases acceptance on a points scale. Well i have a 4.0 and a 26 on my ACT so i thought i was a shoe in for fall with 93 points(usually they accept right around 70 pts). then come to find out...

  25. Tips for passing CNA test

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

    When i took my CNA course the questions weren't that bad(mostly common sense). I'm not allowed to go into specific questions(your proctor will tell you that at the start of the exam) I was lucky on...