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pca_85

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  1. Failed LPN Program

    pca_85 replied to GuidingAce's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If it's your dream, don't give up! See if you can reapply to the LPN program to repeat the course you failed or see if other LPN schools will let you transfer

  2. I'm considering putting my resume online ... bad idea?

    pca_85 replied to crazyscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    please keep

  3. How do you deal with Sexual Harassment from Pt

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

    It happens. It happened a LOT at the first place I worked. All you can do is let them know it's inappropriate. There are certain settings it happens more in, from my experience-with individuals under...

  4. Brown Mackie

    pca_85 replied to derekfitness's topic in General Students

    Please stay

  5. WTH

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

    She was just trying to comfort the

  6. I hate being a tech. will I hate being a nurse too?

    pca_85 replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, it just sounds like another day at the office. Try to see this as a good thing, that you've found out this isn't for you before investing a great deal of time and

  7. Tragic end for dedicated nurse

    pca_85 replied to mazy's topic in General Nursing

    How very

  8. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    pca_85 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OMG if I hear one more person call a brief a

  9. Happy Birthday Jackstem!

    pca_85 replied to catmom1's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Happy

  10. 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

    Here's one: I can certainly get you water, candy, etc..-but must you make this request from two inches away from my face? In my experience-all 26 years-when people get this close to you they are...

  11. Advice please! Transfer school needed, but what kind??

    pca_85 replied to sunnsmiles's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I were you, I would get the LPN license you are more than qualified for, then do LPN to BSN online. I know this must be devastating-so close to being done and all-I've been there, kind of-but hang...

  12. I can't believe it!

    pca_85 replied to want2banurse35's topic in General Students

    Congrads! Live it up, as you will NOT be able to in nursing school. Buy a ton of school supplies, running out when you have a ton on your plate sucks. Get a pedicure, pamper yourself, and celebrate...

  13. Is it ok to take a break??

    pca_85 replied to Bruin's Mom's topic in General Nursing

    God yes-depending on how bad the last job was, large amounts of chocolate may also be

  14. Resigned From Long Term Care

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

    You'll love home care

  15. Seeing coworkers outside of the workplace

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

    Depending on who it is, I've done everything from greet them to run in the opposite direction, as I know they move at a snail's pace unless there are doughnuts

  16. Is every LTC nursing home understaffed? just wondering

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

    In a word,

  17. All-Time Toileting Record!

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

    Poor things! I've had days that I've been worked to death, but never that bad. Jeez. This here donut I'm about to eat shall be eaten in the honor of all you hard

  18. Work at Home Job Opportunities?

    pca_85 replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    Please be careful, as most are scams. Try to find something listed on the BBB website or a company with a long track

  19. Please say a quick prayer me

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

    Me

  20. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

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

    I love 7p-7a. One place I worked at had a sort of reward system for working it-work 12 hour shifts so you get 36 hours a week but get paid for 40! I was so green back then.........it was like...

  21. Resigned From Long Term Care

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

    Poor you I know the feeling. I started as an aide at 17 with no experience in LTC and dreaded going into work. It was like being thrown to the wolves. Home care is much better, but hours may not...

  22. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

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

    I so adore this thread

  23. Got a promotion!

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

    Awesome

  24. Worried

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

    Hi, talking through the steps helps so the tester(is that the correct title?)-knows you didn't miss a

  25. Terminated 15 mins after state left

    pca_85 replied to newtress's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Terrible! Here's the optimistic aspect......now you don't have to work for sneaky