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  1. Fall Schedule!

    greeniebean replied to TaraRae123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is my last gen ed semester. I officially start nursing school this Spring. I'm SO excited. I have a lot to do this fall to get ready! Had orientation last week and there is so much to get done by...

  2. Fall Schedule!

    greeniebean replied to TaraRae123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yea, it isn't as bad as people think it is. I mean, you're going non stop for 48 hours but then you have the whole week to (kind of!)

  3. Fall Schedule!

    greeniebean replied to TaraRae123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P 1 M,W- 8:00-9:15 Eng 2 M,W 9:30-10:45 Developmental Psych M,W 11:00-12:15 A&P Lab W 1:00-3:15 Online Medical Terminology from Greek to Latin I work at an LTC Saturday and Sunday 6 am- 10...

  4. Honestly, is the state written exam tough?

    greeniebean replied to butterfly135's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm glad you had an easy time with it. A lot of people have your reaction. They're like "Um so where's the real test that I've been racking my brain to prepare

  5. this just upsets me..

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

    Nothing is impossible! I know plenty of people who got in at the last minute. Even if you don't, keep trying. It'll happen one

  6. Hovering Family Members

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

    Yea, it can be a pain in the butt. One of my residents sisters is ALWAYS there, complaining about stuff. She once yelled at me becuase her sister wanted to go to bed (VERY heavy woman on a hoyer) and...

  7. Can't stop talking about nursing school?

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

    Not only do I talk about nursing school way to much, I talk about allnurses with poeple who have no idea what it

  8. For all of you that have gotten accepted already

    greeniebean replied to amandabrown23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3.0 and I had a 4.0 for all

  9. Know It Alls: CNAs and Nursing Students- How To Handle?

    greeniebean replied to tokidoki7's topic in General Students

    In my program it's mandatory that everyone be Cna Certified before starting courses so I guess we'll all be Cna know-it-alls! LOL. I have been a CNA for 6 years, but I'm going to try to go into...

  10. failed cna due to bp skill

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

    Don't feel to bad. My friend passed all her skills with flying colors, but while handwashing she dropped one of the paper towels in the floor. Not thinking she bent over and picked it up. She even...

  11. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    greeniebean replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Wow there is so much stuff to turn in! I got most of my immunizations in Corbin Ky (my original hometown) so I don't even know where to get those records from! Maybe the health department? I know the...

  12. Advice for New CNAs

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

    Such kind words from all of you! I only started ths thread because I feel like a lot of more expirienced CNA's sometimes forget what it feels like to be new, so they dont think to tell you guys this...

  13. Advice for New CNAs

    greeniebean posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey guys. My LTC just went through a major hiring spree and on one of the girl's first day she asked me if I had any tips for a new CNA with her first job at a nursing home. Remembering back to how...

  14. Advice for New CNAs

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

    Thanks GCTMT! Just trying to help out. I know being a new CNA is scary and

  15. How to count respirations?

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

    I was taught to watch for respirations while taking the pulse. I was actually taught that you do not tell the patient that you are checking respirations because they may get self conscious and breath...

  16. FINALLY!!!!!!

    greeniebean replied to KathyRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!

  17. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    greeniebean replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the words of encouragment. They mean a lot to us scared new nursing students! LOL! Can't wait to get to the

  18. To the girl who texted all during the math final...

    greeniebean posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To the girl who texetd all through the math final I'm sooooo glad that you never came to class and still aced every test but some of us need to concentrate. And I'm also soooo glad that you applied to...

  19. What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    greeniebean replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    Oh I have plenty of casserole recipe links! http://allrecipies.com/recipe/reuben-casserole/detail.aspx http://allrecipies.com/recipe/baked-ziti-with-sausage-2/detail.aspx...

  20. What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    greeniebean replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    http://allrecipies.com/recipe/amish-breakfast-casserole/detail.aspx http://allrecipies.com/recipe/simple-time-pork-chops/detail.aspx

  21. What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    greeniebean replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    I really love the amish breakfast casserole! It tastes yummy even cold so you can throw a piece in your Lunchbox! For easy dinners I like sour cream enchiladas, double baked potatos, and these weird...

  22. Celebratory Rituals for acceptance to Clinical Program, Graduating, or passing NCLEX

    greeniebean replied to AriesPanda's topic in General Students

    I've heard of several students having Bonfires on graduation day and burning their scrubs! I guess it's a stress reliever or

  23. What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    greeniebean replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    www.allrecipies.com You can find just about any recipe here and it's free! I go there daily to look for lunch ideas for my kids. You can search for ingrediants, by recipe, etc... You can also create a...

  24. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    greeniebean replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    I just got a raise. they said It was based on 6 months worth of earnings, but I only have 3 months worth of check stubs so I'm not sure what to do! The lady I talked to seemed really nice though, said...

  25. Should medication aides exist?

    greeniebean replied to BradleyRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Mentos- The facility I work at has a similar program. They have offered it to me before but I never went, because of witnessing situations like you described. I think it is very admirable of you to...