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canigraduate

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  1. tough choice - school vs work

    canigraduate replied to gijen's topic in General Nursing

    They're showing you who they are. Believe them this first time, and run before they show you some

  2. I GOT THE JOB!!!

    canigraduate replied to PchezRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!

  3. Resume critique, please!

    canigraduate replied to canigraduate's topic in Nursing Career

    No problem. Borrow away! Thanks for the

  4. Resume critique, please!

    canigraduate posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi, everyone! I will be graduating soon, so I am getting my resume together. I am afraid that my resume might suck. I have a couple different versions. I have attached what I have so far. Please look...

  5. Resume critique, please!

    canigraduate replied to canigraduate's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks! I feel a lot better. I haven't had to do this in a long time, so I'm a little anxious. I really appreciate what you

  6. Resume critique, please!

    canigraduate replied to canigraduate's topic in Nursing Career

    Here is the second one: Can I. Graduate New Graduate RN The Address • Where I Live ###.###.#### • [email protected] PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Caring, compassionate, dedicated, and team-oriented...

  7. Resume critique, please!

    canigraduate replied to canigraduate's topic in Nursing Career

    Well, no takers so far. Here is the first one (unformatted): Can I. Graduate Address Address Phone Email OBJECTIVE To secure a position as a registered nurse where I can apply my teamwork, time...

  8. Diversity

    canigraduate replied to BABYJADE06's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is there any actual mistreatment going on at this facility, or is it just a lack of rainbow stripes? I would base my concerns more on whether or not actual discrimination is going on. The lack of...

  9. Sitting down to calm an upset patient is unprofessional?

    canigraduate replied to kristandrews's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We recently had an initiative where small, portable chairs were put in each room on our unit so ALL providers could sit and talk to the patient. Our patient satisfaction scores have gone way up. I...

  10. My Nursing Career In Six Words

    canigraduate replied to No Stars In My Eyes's topic in Nursing Humor

    Still have to pass the NCLEX.... Want to get started very soon... Terrified I will make a mistake... I am tired of nursing school... That's it. I can't make up anything funny today. I am too worried...

  11. Disappointed in myself, could use some pointers...

    canigraduate posted a topic in General Students

    Hi, everybody! I just finished up a semester and I am really upset with myself because I made a C. I know, C = RN. But I really tried to get an A this semester. I studied extra, I changed up my...

  12. Disappointed in myself, could use some pointers...

    canigraduate replied to canigraduate's topic in General Students

    Quick update: Thanks to everyone for all of your advice! I finally got an A this semester. By one tenth of a point, LOL!! To MidnightAzalea, thank you again for suggesting adult ADD. I went to my PCP...

  13. How should I deal with a nurse who's bullying me?

    canigraduate replied to nettiebaby05's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is how I have dealt with bullies in the past: 1) Don't take their crap. You really don't have to. This nurse doesn't have any power over you that you aren't giving her. 2) Speak calmly and in a...

  14. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    canigraduate replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    I'm with you on the elevators. Way back a decade or so before I worked at my current facility, I got stuck in one of the elevators. Now, I have a small panic attack every time I get in it. I don't...

  15. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    canigraduate replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    OMG!! My face hurts from laughing. There are people I know not to walk behind in the halls on my unit because of "crop dusting." I wish they had your phobia. Mine is heights, and every time I have to...

  16. Lack of basic care--appalling!

    canigraduate replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Devil's advocate: I only have 12 hours to take care of my patients. I have approximately 12-15 mins to spend with each patient every two hours. Sometimes I have to prioritize between what should be...

  17. Lunches: Brown bag or cafeteria?

    canigraduate replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    I usually spring for breakfast in the cafeteria and pack my lunch. I usually pick two or three out of: yogurt, leftovers, small lunchable, fruit, some sort of crackers and homemade dip, salad, fresh...

  18. Conflict of interest? Family member? Please help!!

    canigraduate replied to newbiern41's topic in General Nursing

    Have you asked your g-gma how she feels about it? I would let the facility know, too. It's not like they won't find out once you're

  19. What are foods and supplements for energy and to help your brain function

    canigraduate replied to J-Swish's topic in General Students

    Unfortunately, the best cure for sleep deprivation is sleeping well and regularly. The next best thing is good nutrition, supplemental vitamins, and regular activity. After that, it's down to the...

  20. Why is LTC so hated

    canigraduate replied to MadameFreckles's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in an ALF/LTC/Rehab for 8 months as a CNA. It had its pros and cons. The best part was spending time with the residents and patients. The worst part is that you only had time to do that on...

  21. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    canigraduate replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We're scheduled short on purpose. Then someone gets sick and has to go home. Then a patient gets rowdy and has to have 1:1. And now I'm on the floor by myself. And the nurses keep asking me to do...

  22. Do you wear an undershirt???

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

    I usually wear a nearly see-through light cotton shirt with 3/4 sleeves, with a scrub top that's a little too big (for ventilation). The undershirt gets damp when I sweat and cools me off during the...

  23. Rant: Institutional disrespect of students

    canigraduate posted a topic in General Students

    I am so ticked off at my school lately. We get lectures all the time about civility, incivility, personal responsibility, accountability.... YADDA, YADDA, YADDA. Well, all this stuff is well and good,...

  24. Rant: Institutional disrespect of students

    canigraduate replied to canigraduate's topic in General Students

    EXACTLY!! That's another thing that they do that bothers the heck out of me. I'm always, always, always early and I can't stand it when I see instructors roaming around half an hour before class and...

  25. Worst Interview......so far

    canigraduate replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    You're so much nicer than me. I would have straight out looked at him and said, "Why am I here again?" then excused myself and left. This dude was totally rude to you for no reason and probably is a...