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    Fall 2010 Class Schedule: Is it too much?

    juliaann replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took similar course loads in my pre-req semesters: Fall 09 CNA class Anatomy Microbiology Intro to Psych (online) Spring 10 Physiology Developmental Psych (online) Government (online) Nutrition...
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    what I wish I could say to my AAOX3 patients!

    juliaann replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh I hate this one! Not only do I not care or know about *anything* on TV right now, I don't own one! I have no idea why missing the first 2 minutes of an episode flipping through our 60 channels...
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    Rent, car, school... how did you pay/manage?

    juliaann replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    Schools don't get any say in private education loans. Check with banks to see if you qualify...some people need a cosigner if they have bad/no credit history. OP, I go to class in the mornings and...
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    What color scrubs do you wear?

    juliaann replied to healthstar's topic in General Nursing

    I wear hospital surgery scrubs (ciel blue), nurses wear solid navy, CNAs wear khaki, respiratory is maroon, radiology is teal, lab is royal blue. I am SO glad I'm not a CNA anymore, if for no other...
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    Help - How to approach science courses

    juliaann replied to Phil313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does your school not have a recommended sequence? At my school, Chem I and Bio are pre-reqs for anatomy, physiology, and micro. I took mine in this order: Bio and Chem I the same semester Anatomy...
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    Want to go into psych nursing in the Tulsa area

    juliaann replied to OKEnquirer's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I have a coworker who got her first LPN job at Laureate Psych Clinic/Hospital, and she loved it. Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital - they have openings for nurse techs/ psych techs available...
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    Tulsa Area CNA Training Information

    juliaann replied to Dorali's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I think you might be able to just take the test. To find out for sure, you should contact a testing site. The site I tested at in October was Tulsa Tech's North Peoria campus - if I were you I would...
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    itt tulsa rn program

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

    It's set up to include all pre-reqs, so if you already have some done, you won't have to take them all. This link talks about "length of program:" http://www.itt-tech.edu/teach/list/an.cfm And this...
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    isolated patients

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

    Our isolation trays go back on the tray cart last, just before the tray cart goes back to the kitchen, where everything is washed
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    Absolutely ridiculous

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

    I hope you're putting in applications anywhere and everywhere right now. That's an awful
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    Tulsa Area CNA Training Information

    juliaann replied to Dorali's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Sure! I hope whatever you choose works out well for you! And if you really want to be an MA, don't let my negativity scare you too much. They *are* different kinds of work, and some people that...
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    Two cna job offers!!! Which one????

    juliaann replied to mejajo08's topic in General Nursing

    Speaking as a cardio geek, I say go cardiology. 10-12 patients is a huge difference from 16. Even though the split shifts will be a pain, I would definitely go for the better ratios. And it sounds...
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    What is statistics like?

    juliaann replied to luv2garden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sure, for MSN programs you might need Research/Advanced Statistics or a graduate level stats class, but I seriously doubt what the OP is going to run into will be all that challenging. If his/her...
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    PCT at TCC

    juliaann replied to champsmom's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    The PCTs at my hospital start at 9.25/hour. There is a shift differential for working nights and another for working weekends. We're eligible for a small raise every year at our yearly evaluation with...
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    Tulsa Area CNA Training Information

    juliaann replied to Dorali's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    You can take a Registered Medical Assistant program at Tulsa Tech for about $1500 + books and supplies. It says it's a 1-semester long program from 7:55am-2:40pm every weekday. It says there is...
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    What is statistics like?

    juliaann replied to luv2garden's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Easy easy easy. I took a 4 week online section this summer (it actually ends tomorrow, but I've been done for a week now), and it was a breeze, even without an instructor to work examples. The...
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    Pre-Nursing student in need of some advice

    juliaann replied to steph28's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    You sound like me a year ago! I also have a previous bachelors, started my nursing pre-reqs at TCC last fall, and work full time! I found time-wise working full time and going to school full time not...
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    would you have continued thru nursing school if you had shadowed first?

    juliaann replied to thekid's topic in General Nursing

    The only reason I'm even considering nursing school is because I got a job out of desperation at my hospital as a nurse aide (no experience required, all on-the-job training!), and fell in love with...
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    Cna code blue protocol

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

    You did the right thing. I'm on the code blue and rapid response teams at my hospital, so yes, I do CPR - and anything else needed in an emergency. I have never been the first to find a coding...
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    Do you donate blood?

    juliaann replied to pna2388's topic in General Nursing

    I donate as often as I'm eligible. :) I had never donated until I started working in a hospital and seeing how much blood we
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    Please help a lost soul

    juliaann replied to jwannab's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a cardio tech, and I got all my training on the job, after I was hired. I've since taken some classes outside the facility of my own choice, but everything I needed was provided and paid. It's...
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    The Suicide Tourist

    juliaann replied to JRD2002's topic in General Nursing

    OP, thanks for the post. I'll definitely watch that documentary and am glad you brought up the topic and that so many people have contributed information and links! A fascinating
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    Criticized by the media...(long)

    juliaann replied to RN in pink's topic in Emergency

    Carpet in patient rooms sounds like such a terrible idea!
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    Additional Duties As Assigned....

    juliaann replied to Redhead28's topic in General Nursing

    As a former CNA (well, I'm still a CNA, just not working as one right now), I had *plenty* to do without the housekeeping tasks that fell upon all of us - nurses and CNAs - due to budget cuts. I don't...
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    Do I automatically get a CNA after first year in nursing school?

    juliaann replied to onlyjesus22's topic in General Students

    Since nursing school is still at least 6 months out for you, why not take a CNA class now and start getting some experience? CNA classes are usually very short 2-4 weeks, and relatively cheap (many...