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    CCNE vs. NLNAC

    juliaann replied to Lisa, MA's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for that explanation! I was wondering this myself.
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    Acceptance Dilemma

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

    Wow, that is rough. Is the peace of mind that you WILL be going to *a* nursing school this application round worth $500 to you? Is your dream school worth waiting another application round for, in...
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    Time Management for Prerequisites

    juliaann replied to Myrrh924's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I work 40-60 hours a week, on top of an 18 credit hour semester, so I've had to deal with this problem as well. Honestly, I fit in my studying whenever I can. I'm fortunate enough to have a cool boss...
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    Issues with a new job,,,insight and advice appreciated

    juliaann replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    I precepted new CNAs to my unit all the time when I was working as a CNA on a med/tele floor. I took a class offered through my hospital's nurse educator on precepting, and once I passed it I was...
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    CNA vs. Student Nurse

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

    The hospital where I work in Tulsa, OK, hires nursing students as "Nurse Externs" only in their final semester of their nursing program, but it's very competitive, you need an awesome GPA and a strong...
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    Issues with a new job,,,insight and advice appreciated

    juliaann replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    Ask for tips on how to go faster from your preceptor. If you're going "too slow," ask for advice from the person who thinks you are too slow. And a lot of your time-cutting will come with experience...
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    Cover letter question

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

    I wish you all sorts of good luck, MsPebbles!! Hospitals are terrible about not calling applicants back, it's so frustrating. I started as a nurse aide, and my hospital has a paid-training program,...
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    Cover letter question

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

    At my hospital, Transport has a lot of turnover, so I'm sure they would be fine with hiring a soon-to-be student, and if they hint at that in the job description - go on and tell them your...
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    Shameful confession

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

    :) I wish I could afford cute scrubs. I just wear my hospital's surgery scrubs since my department's assigned color is ceil, plus they're free and and I don't have to launder them. I did get a nice...
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    phlebotomy before nursing?

    juliaann replied to litchi's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't expect your supplies to add up too much. When I took my CNA class through a community college my tuition was about $300, and then we had to buy our texts (2 - one CNA, one HHA), a...
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    Should I move out or live with mom during school????

    juliaann replied to Misslady113's topic in General Nursing

    I'd stay with my mom. Not having to worry about finances and just focus on school is a great offer... If you don't take her up on it, ask her if I can move
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    How long does nursing home background checks take?

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

    If you don't hear back within a week of the interview, I would call them and ask about the status of your application. You can and should do that; that way they know you're still interested an...
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    I have a B.S. degree, what would it take to become a CRNA?

    juliaann replied to NYMOM83's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most have a min. 3.0 GPA requirement (some even have a 3.5 minimum), and sometimes your science GPA is considered seperately. Your GPA definitely is important, but so is your experience, interview,...
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    Salaries

    juliaann replied to muffinCNA15's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got $9.25/hour starting with no experience in a hospital in Tulsa, OK. I got a $.50/hour raise after cross-training as a monitor tech within my first 6
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    What are part-time schedules usually like?

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

    most places need hard-working, reliable CNAs badly that they will work with your schedule in order to keep you. good
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    Getting too far ahead of myself?

    juliaann replied to Wolfless's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm in virtually the same place as you with similar goals. I am choosing not to take my GRE before nursing school. A lot of CRNA programs do want it within 5 years, and I'm just not positive I'll be...
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    Split-Shift relationships

    juliaann replied to ProBeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    My husband works 8a-5p, I work 3p-11p and am a full-time student taking my classes in the mornings. It's no fun. By the time I get home, he's usually asleep, and by the time I wake up and head to...
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    Do CNA's do ANYTHING other than bedpan work?

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

    Definitely! I hope it works out well for you, sounds like you have a good plan!
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    CV Tech or Pt Tech......help!

    juliaann replied to Ftr_NurseJackie's topic in General Nursing

    I LOVE the ICU. I work at a teaching hospital for one of our state university's medical schools, so I work in such a fantastic learning environment. Everyone's always willing to teach! My ICU...
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    CV Tech or Pt Tech......help!

    juliaann replied to Ftr_NurseJackie's topic in General Nursing

    As someone who is a CNA currently working as a CV Tech - I'm all about the CV Tech. Now, I defintiely do not regret for a minute my CNA experience - it was invaluable and a fantastic learning...
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    When you were in school....

    juliaann replied to 3babygirls's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, the ER is super fun! Back when I was working as a CNA, I often floated to the ER. You're going to have to be confident, but a lot of that will come with experience. I'm sure you'll have a...
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    TEAS.. my last and final try

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

    Congratulations!!!!!
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    Recruiter's Interview Question. Confused

    juliaann replied to Thank_You_RNs's topic in General Nursing

    Just write down some experiences that answer the questions. If you really, really, can't think of one, don't make something up, just write that you've never been in that situation before. We cannot...
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    Do CNA's do ANYTHING other than bedpan work?

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

    Yes, you do others things. Your class won't be like what working day in and day out as a CNA is like, but there are definitely more skills to learn than toileting and bathing. As for the day-to-day,...
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    Not sure what medical job i should get while waiting for RN

    juliaann replied to Superus's topic in General Nursing

    I started as a CNA, and then I was a Monitor Tech, and now I'm a CV Tech. Part of my current job is EKGs (in addition to assisting in the cath and stress labs). I love being a CV Tech, and I like...