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pca_85

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  1. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    pca_85 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, don't you love when the forecast underestimates how bad it will be? I think it's wise for people that aren't used to driving in the snow to stay off the roads, I wish they'd stay off the roads up...

  2. LPN Starting Salary

    pca_85 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Out here in Ohio as well. :yeah:I love geri, so it's a huge bonus for me, can't wait to finish

  3. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    pca_85 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome to Ohio, I'm right by the lake, so I know its a hard

  4. LPN vs RN???????

    pca_85 replied to EMT216's topic in Nursing Career

    They also taught us about passive-agressive defense mechanisms-so I'll let you vent as you please. Happy new

  5. LPN vs RN???????

    pca_85 replied to EMT216's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow-there's nicer ways to voice opinions. Oh, and weather=temperature, whether=what you should have written. They taught us that in LPN school

  6. Why oh why did I??!!

    pca_85 replied to bigdreamsstartinSF's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey, a lot of facilities have STNA training-and they'll pay for nursing school, but being an MA and a nurse are two different

  7. Why oh why did I??!!

    pca_85 replied to bigdreamsstartinSF's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Because you have to make mistakes to learn from them. Don't worry, lots of people have asked themselves that

  8. How to get into and through Nursing School with NO MONEY!?

    pca_85 replied to hakunamatata's topic in General Students

    Hmmmmm-my suggestions: say good bye to buying new clothes, buy cheap food, and count down the days until you have a life again....and you will-at least that's what I'm doing. As far the the financial...

  9. holiday break, how will you enjoy it?

    pca_85 replied to newbebop's topic in General Students

    Ah, the skeletal system....we have a test the first week

  10. 46 too old to start nusring school?

    pca_85 replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    Of course not! There are people in my program who are in their 60's and will make excellent nurses. If anything, life experience and maturity will benefit you in ways they can't younger students. Good...

  11. Starting as a new nursing assistant tomorrow morning

    pca_85 replied to AZ_LPN_8_26_13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good

  12. Snow- at what point do you call out?

    pca_85 replied to EMSnut45's topic in General Nursing

    This thread is NOT getting me in the mood for the coming months That said, I called off due to a blizzard once....supervisor belittled me and insisted on coming to pick me up.....made it three blocks...

  13. Work Attire...

    pca_85 replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Every place I've worked has allowed any color, except for the first one. They required us to wear blue....and more blue....and even more blue.......I didn't even want to buy blue clothes the whole...

  14. Snow and your supervisors

    pca_85 replied to Jules A's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, most won't, but I will say this: during the blizzard of 04....lol.....we were short aides and the DON came in and worked as an aide.....you read right! I miss that

  15. Failed nursing student

    pca_85 replied to bobokoama's topic in General Nursing

    Take your LPN, transfer schools, and be proud of what you've accomplished instead of dwelling on one setback. Nursing school is tough, one booboo is so little compared to the good stuff youve done....

  16. Diet Sodas - bane of my existance

    pca_85 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ok, I've thought of something else for you in my great efforts to postpone studying for my anatomy test: What about filling up on foods with a negative calorie count so there's no room for diet soda....

  17. Diet Sodas - bane of my existance

    pca_85 replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I did it cold turkey, honestly I feel less bloated and "blah"-of course they taste better. Now I just drink water. I know it's hard though, so try to wean yourself off. Buy the tiny ones, the 8...

  18. vent about nurse at work

    pca_85 replied to CNA2day's topic in General Nursing

    There's plenty of bad apples in nursing. She's a grouch, maybe needs more fiber.....or went into nursing for the wrong reasons. Continue to stand up for what is right, you can look yourself in the...

  19. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    pca_85 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My name is not honey, baby, sweetie, or doll. If you're going to stare at my chest that hard, the least you can do is read the nametag that's on

  20. Sleeping aides at work

    pca_85 replied to sasha2lady's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    She is in the wrong line of work or needs to work a different shift, they invented coffee for a reason, ya

  21. No She/he Did Not!!!

    pca_85 replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    OMG I love this thread! Ok, since I think being able to laugh at one's self is important, I'll put up my brainfarts before those of ther people. Here goes..........She did not........ask a pt. who...

  22. state survey and a bad reputation

    pca_85 replied to dulcemorena's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    1-I'm loling at the intake but no output issue. 2- You want to fix the problems, they want to cover them up. That says a lot about your character as well as theirs. I would

  23. MA's in hospitals, replacing RNs ?

    pca_85 replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen ads for PCA positions in hospitals in my area that state: experience as MA, STNA, or EMT preferred....so I'm thinking it's for an assistant type postition...which is interesting....because...

  24. Death of a Special Co-Worker

    pca_85 replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    Diane.....I'm so sorry......my grandmother died in 1998 and has surely settled in and become heaven's welcome commitee :) I'm sure she got them situated and comfortable and they're free of pain and...

  25. I just need some moral support...

    pca_85 replied to ilovenursing2009's topic in General Nursing

    Awww I'm sorry. Heres some things you may not realize about LTC: some patients require most of the same skilled care in hospitals, depends on where you go. Families are extremely greatful for the care...