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    For those thinking about becoming a second career nurse

    juliaann replied to esunada's topic in General Nursing

    Great list - one I've done everything on as well! I'm so excited to find out if I got in to my accelerated BSN program. I *know* nursing is right for me, having spent time working in several areas...
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    Want to buy Danskos, but should I wait til I'm working so I know if color will

    juliaann replied to HealerWoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My hospital's dress code requires white shoes for anyone who does direct patient care. Some people get away with black...but you never know when the manager is going to crack down on dress code...
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    Free scrubs??

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

    If they're provided by the hospital chances are that they're the kind you change into when you get to work and change out of before you leave - the hospital launders them. This is usually what is...
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    Is this a 'safe' list?

    juliaann replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't say you didn't answer the OP's question. I was just commenting on the portion that I quoted about the requirements for accelerated programs. I wasn't commenting at all on what courses you've...
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    Is this a 'safe' list?

    juliaann replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some people still have a lot of pre-reqs to take, even with a BA or BS. My BA is in history and I got it 4 years ago and have just been working full time since, so even though I had my...
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    Is this a 'safe' list?

    juliaann replied to xInspiredx's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The ABSN program I'm applying to requires: 2 English composition classes U.S. history U.S. government Intro to Psychology Developmental Psychology College Algebra (or higher - I started college with...
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    Can you become CNA while you are in nursing school?

    juliaann replied to onlyjesus99's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on the school and the state. Call the school's nursing program advising office and ask. Some schools let you bypass the CNA course and just sit for the state certification exam, and some...
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    IS IT TOO DIFFICULT TO TAKE A & P 1 and CHEMISTRY 101 AT THE SAME TIME???

    juliaann replied to LILYROSE11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Usually Chem is a pre-req for A&P...at every school I've attended or researched attending it is. I'm sure there are exceptions, though. To be honest though, chem wasn't an important part of...
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    Do You Go By First Or Last Name At Work?

    juliaann replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, I always refer to patients by their last name! In their presence I call them "Mr. X" or "Ms. X." At the nurses' station I refer to them as "X in room ###." Occasionally someone will ask me to...
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    Healthcare is a commodity

    juliaann replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If you are, I think I am too. I've still got some youthful idealism that hasn't been beat out of me
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    Healthcare is a commodity

    juliaann replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If a consult is late, it's late. That has nothing to do with whether or not the patient feels like healthcare is a right. Now, whether there's a good, defensible reason for it being late is up to the...
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    Healthcare is a commodity

    juliaann replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The person doesn't have to comply, though. I can sit here all day thinking I have the right to all sorts of things - it doesn't mean I'm going to get them (and try as I might, I just can't make my...
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    Healthcare is a commodity

    juliaann replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    There are always other options. They may not make financial or emotional or practical sense, but they're there. I get what you're saying, sometimes you end up in a situation you didn't expect. And I...
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    Do You Go By First Or Last Name At Work?

    juliaann replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First. We only have our first names on our badges (well, except the
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    Healthcare is a commodity

    juliaann replied to PetiteOpRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Um, disagree. Healthcare workers get paid to do their job (which they've chosen to accept) every day and then they go home. They are not slaves, even if someone is advocating healthcare as a right of...
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    Looking for Accelerated BSN - TEAS NOT REQUIRED

    juliaann replied to Tina LMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To be honest, I'm not sure. I'm working on putting my application together now, I'll be submitting it in August. I have all the pre-reqs done and a 3.9 GPA, 4.0 science GPA. I think I have a very...
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    anything you wish you were told in nursing school that you werent?

    juliaann replied to karyan06's topic in General Nursing

    This is what terrifies me. I'm seriously considering some non-nursing educational and career opportunities for this reason
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    CNA and EMT job opportunities

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

    If you've never worked as an EMT, I doubt just being certified will do you much good in getting a med/surg CNA position. It would probably help you get an ER tech job, if there is one to be found. A...
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    Have you colleted specimen from a patient before

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

    At my hospital we do it all the time. Urine is the most common, but also stool (sample in a cup or smeared on an occult blood test card), sputum, 24 hour urine, nasal swab (for MRSA), etc. We...
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    being a full time college student & CNA

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

    I work 40-60 hours a week and am a full-time student (even over the summer!). I don't have any trouble at all balancing it all. Everyone's different though, and if you have a lot of family/social...
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    Plan B?

    juliaann replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Friend, only 130/600 points are even scored yet. You have *tons* of time to get your average up. Why don't you give it some more time? Keep an eye on the last date to withdraw, and really see if...
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    Okay to email a potential boss?

    juliaann replied to Bumashes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did it. I got my transfer from being a med/surg CNA to being a CV Tech because I knew the CV manager's name, sent her an e-mail in our in-house e-mail system and expressed how interested in and...
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    How being a CNA effected your nursing career?

    juliaann replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    The CNA exam is not hard. It sounds like you are very well prepared. I passed my CNA exam the first time. I had 5 skills - handwashing, vitals (everyone got those 2), bed bath, back massage, and oral...
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    ADN or ABSN considering the hiring freeze

    juliaann replied to KRomney's topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted for an ASN program in the fall. I turned them down and am applying this month for an aBSN program that starts in May. If I get into the aBSN program, I will be receiving my BSN about...
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    Time Off Requests

    juliaann replied to syrlisa's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh! This is the awful situation I've managed to get myself in. I'm a CV tech, but the only one scheduled from 3pm-11pm. I work every weekday - we don't have a CV tech in house on the weekends (RT...