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    MRSA, Is this true?

    juliaann replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    No problem, cute2, and you're totally right it was careless of me to spout that off just because I've heard it frequently. I've learned a lot from this thread, and I'm glad you've started it.
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    MRSA Isolation

    juliaann replied to KEN44's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As an amendment to my previous comment (I apologize for a second comment, I can't edit my last one anymore), I'd like to add this link:...
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    MRSA, Is this true?

    juliaann replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the link, IGiveTheShots, that's interesting. So I should amend my quote from "...chances are high..." to "...chances are higher than the general public..." I am glad to see that there is...
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    MRSA, Is this true?

    juliaann replied to cute2's topic in General Nursing

    I posted that quote. I probably shouldn't have, since I don't have studies supporting that information. But I hear it all the time from nurses in my hospital, and based on my (admittedly limited)...
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    How to make A&P reading less boring

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

    I'm so glad you found something that works for you! It *will* be worth it!!!!
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    Nursing student pass out??? I

    juliaann replied to ladybugme!'s topic in General Nursing

    Totally.
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    Have a BS in Biology now - what's next? ASN or BSN? HELP!

    juliaann replied to Guest405338's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in the same situation. I know I'm going to want an advanced practice masters at some point, so I'm waiting longer to attend an aBSN as opposed to starting the ASN program in the fall. It all...
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    Are private schools really easier to get into?

    juliaann replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Teresa, Did you read the earlier comments about the distinction between private universities and private voc/tech schools? Private universities DO tend to have very high standards and offer an...
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    TEAS ANXIETY!

    juliaann replied to •M♥J•'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How was it
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    Low GPA and looking at schools near Lincoln/Nashville/Orlando

    juliaann replied to tj87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nebraska! I went to UNL from 2003-2007, got my B.A. in History, then promptly moved to Tulsa, OK. What was I thinking? I definitely want to get back to the Omaha/Lincoln area eventually, but...
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    M.R.S.A or mersa?

    juliaann replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in General Nursing

    "Mersa," American. There are a few nurses at my facility that "spell it out" and pronounce each letter every time they say it, but they are definitely in the
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    I think I want to do it

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

    Definitely go for it! Remember, though, CNA and PCT are not the same, so if you want to be a PCT and the hospital is hiring PCTs, take a PCT class. In my state, you take a PCT class and then you take...
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    lazy cnas

    juliaann replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. Everyone's got enough going on without having to remind a coworker not to neglect their patients *every 2 hours.* That's ridiculous. Since reminding and re-educating this CNA has not had an...
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    Are private schools really easier to get into?

    juliaann replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh yes, thanks for making that distinction, Elkpark, that's definitely what I'm refering to. We don't have as many private, prestigious universities out this way, so I don't think of the other "type"...
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    Is full-time as an LPN usually 36 or 40 hours a week?

    juliaann replied to helikias's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Nurses at hospitals in my area have the option of working 3 days a week 12 hour shifts (36 total) or 5 days a week 8 hour shifts (40 total). Both are considered full-time and qualify for full-time...
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    Are private schools really easier to get into?

    juliaann replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my city in Oklahoma, there is 1 private school with a nursing program. You can get your LPN, ASN, or BSN there. It is small, and frickin' expensive. But it has no wait list. If you show up with...
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    TEAS ANXIETY!

    juliaann replied to •M♥J•'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're going to do awesome, MJ. I just know. I'll send happy thoughts your way tomorrow, and then you'll come on here and post that you got a
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    can i become CNA without going school?

    juliaann replied to ari5000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took my CNA class from a local community college, and it was mostly online. All our reading/homework/tests were done from home. We had 4 "days" of lab on campus (6 hour long evenings), and 4...
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    can i become CNA without going school?

    juliaann replied to ari5000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe ask an advisor in your nursing department? I have a friend that is in LPN school, has done several clinical rotations and been "signed off" on things like IV start, blood draw, etc., and wanted...
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    Any CNA working at med/surg floor?

    juliaann replied to e71x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started as a CNA on a general med/surg floor, but it really ended up being like a general med/tele floor, which is fine by me! I love cardiac patients. I loooooooooved it! I worked 7a-7p. I...
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    MRSA Isolation

    juliaann replied to KEN44's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with most of the above. If you've worked in direct patient care for more than a few months, chances are high that you have MRSA. While we need to do our best to prevent the spread from one...
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    Legal advice? Please!

    juliaann replied to ThatGuyTom's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think this is the best place to be posting
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    lazy cnas

    juliaann replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    There are lazy CNAs. There are also lazy nurses. Make sure you appreciate your good CNAs and let them know, and make sure you work as hard as you can to provide awesome care for your patients, so no...
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    Need some help/recommendations following removal from nursing school

    juliaann replied to mlb69's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you're getting to go back! Just get in there and show them you know your stuff! Good luck with the rest of your program!!!
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    Bad news about TCC RN program

    juliaann replied to youngandnursing's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I've had a fairly good experience with TCC *instructors* for my pre-reqs - my negative issues have been with the nursing department and advising/registration departments. My anatomy professor was an...