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    The difference between a teaching hospital and others?

    juliaann replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse (yet!), but I LOVE working at a teaching hospital. I love the environment, I love (most of) the residents, and I love the attitude our staff has. Everyone is willing to teach anyone...
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    Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

    juliaann replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really don't think that's very fair to the OP. While he/she probably didn't need to include the EXACT GPA I think it's fine if they want to give us a little insight into the type of person they...
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    A&P prof's inappropriate response to request for alternative to animal dissection

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

    Poor
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    Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

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

    I guess this is why it's important to do local research first! In my area (Oklahoma) clinics almost exclusively hire LPNs over MAs, but I guess everywhere is different! I'm glad you've found what...
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    Seems to be quite the trend...

    juliaann replied to AmandaS<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here to agree with FuzzyWuzzy. Even working the majority of my time in a hospital I spent a LOT of time assisting to the BSC/bedpan and cleaning people up. And this was just a medium-acuity cardiac...
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    are there alot of cliques on your nursing floor?

    juliaann replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Um, yes. I make a point to treat everyone the same and not listen to gossip. It works wonders. I'm here to work, not make friends. And while I want to get along with my coworkers, that can be done...
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    Are most shifts usually 12 hours?

    juliaann replied to michelle_d's topic in General Nursing

    It really depends on the hospital. Mine only offers 12s for nurses, but 8s and 10s for allied health employees. Personally 12s aren't bad for me, really...I felt like I got enough sleep even working...
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    Isn't there such a thing as a learning curve?

    juliaann replied to tasha1722's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you're already saying this, but it's unclear: so there was no BP charted on her at all - all night - that reflects her hypotension? Do you have CNAs? Do they do/chart vitals? Even if you...
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    How to get report without chasing call lights???

    juliaann replied to NYNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I used to be a CNA on a unit that sounds very similar to the OP's: cardiac tele floor, 5-6 nurses, qualify for 1 CNA for every 14 patients, so we usually only had two CNAs. We did q4 vitals at 10, 2,...
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    I just got a 59% on my first Anatomy Exam....

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

    I totally agree with Paco. Especially about reading the material BEFORE lecture!! That way you already have some familiarity and compartments in your mind to flesh out in lecture. Also, definitely...
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    why would a school push back its application deadline

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

    Are you sure that just because they pushed their application deadline back two weeks that they will also push the acceptance notifications back two weeks? Maybe they still plan to get back to...
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    question about pre-reqs

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

    I have a previous BA, and had tested out of one of my English classes by taking the AP exam in high school. The school I'm applying to now for an accelerated BSN is accepting my AP credit for their...
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    What do they "really" look at on your application???

    juliaann replied to Java Mama's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine is scoring us on cumulative GPA, science GPA, # of pre-reqs you have done already (you can apply while still having a few to take, asusming you take them while you're waiting to hear back about...
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    New Grad RN Programs

    juliaann replied to GMSinCA's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    The hospital where I work in Tulsa, OK has a great nurse residency program for new grads, and has openings for RNs in almost every department. I've been working here for 2 years as a CNA and a CV...
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    Bad news about TCC RN program

    juliaann replied to youngandnursing's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    That is so good to hear, mommy.19. I've gone in person once to ask general questions and the woman I spoke with was really nice and encouraging. I've also had my transcript analyzed and talked with...
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    Opinions of working in iccu?

    juliaann replied to ITALY123's topic in General Nursing

    When I was a CNA, I looooooved floating to ICU! The ICU nurses at my hospital are just amazing...they're always willing to let me watch bedside proceedures and answer silly questions about the drips...
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    General Question about Background Checks/Previous Employment

    juliaann replied to Sunshine09RN's topic in General Nursing

    If the application says something like "list your last 4 jobs," you should list your last 4 jobs, regardless of length of time or type of employment. They will likely show up on your background check...
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    A&P prof's inappropriate response to request for alternative to animal dissection

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

    Haha, I had to stop replying. I've still been reading, and glad I got out of the thread when I did. :) I did have some good conversations with some people here and in real life about this, so I'm...
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    stationary or mobile, advice

    juliaann replied to Andrew12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go with a laptop! I'm a Mac laptop girl. My husband and I each have our own, and I take mine everywhere with me. My battery life is excellent even after 3 years, and I've never had a single problem...
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    What hours do you CNAs work? Night Hours and Day Hours?

    juliaann replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a CNA in a hospital, I worked 12-hour days, 6:30a-7:00p, minus 30 minutes for lunch. I worked 3 days a week to be full time. Now as a CV Tech at the same hospital, I work 8-hour shifts, and I'm...
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    What are your aspirations?

    juliaann replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm just going to chill and wait for this time next year enjoying my fantastic job, when I'll find out if I've been accepted to the accelerated BSN program I'm applying to. In the mean time I might...
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    Bad news about TCC RN program

    juliaann replied to youngandnursing's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I'm sick of TCC's bull. I will not be accepting a spot in the program if offered one for the fall. The advisors are unhelpful and rude, the school won't accept my history credits (from my Bachelors...
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    PCT question???

    juliaann replied to scrubs09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There's more to being a PCT than phlebotomy + CNA. You should probably look into your state's requirements for challenging, but I'm guessing no. You'll probably need to take a class. But at least...
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    A&P1 & micro in 7 weeks? is it realistic

    juliaann replied to mom2twinsplus1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm, micro without any foundation in general biology would have been tough for me (and I assume most people based on conversations I've had with other micro students). As it is, I took my...
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    Seems to be quite the trend...

    juliaann replied to AmandaS<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I enjoyed a lot of things about being a CNA. It gave me invaluable insight to daily patient care, taught me how to interact with patients, allowed me to make awesome connections and friendships with...