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  1. Patients and the race card

    smclendon replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    actually, the poster was trying to convey that even though she was once treated in that manner, that she does not go around expecting to be treated badly by everyone she meets...she was not pointing...

  2. May Not Be able to start school due to lack of funds

    smclendon posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am supposed to start my LPN program in October. After a long wait, I was finally accepted to fill a spot that opens up in October. At first I was very excited but then I quickly came to my senses...

  3. Patients and the race card

    smclendon replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Exactly, most people don't really know racism until they have been on the receiving end of it...so that makes it easy for other people who haven't experienced it to the same degree to naturally assume...

  4. Patients and the race card

    smclendon replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Edited to add my original thought, which I couldn't seem to get together in my head when I posted: When you assume that "others" have or will treat you differently because of your race, you are being...

  5. Patients and the race card

    smclendon replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No it is not a "nursing utopia" as we do not live in an utopia world at all...the bottom line is to act professional at all times and treat everyone as you would like to be treated...whatever your...

  6. Patients and the race card

    smclendon replied to CanadaEh's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP: Some of the comments have stated what to say in a professional manner and I agree with them! Take this to heart: In my world there is no such thing as "the race card"... I take each person as...

  7. May Not Be able to start school due to lack of funds

    smclendon replied to smclendon's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks, I am still working on getting the money together, I decided to keep on trying until I exhaust every option... I was really down in the dumps when I wrote the first entry, but I see that I am...

  8. May Not Be able to start school due to lack of funds

    smclendon replied to smclendon's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, but I hope something comes through for you as you have come to far to turn back

  9. May Not Be able to start school due to lack of funds

    smclendon replied to smclendon's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The total cost is between 6000 - 7000 dollars and it was a surprise to me as well when I was told that they only take grants. I didn't apply for a private loan because I didn't think I would qualify...

  10. May Not Be able to start school due to lack of funds

    smclendon replied to smclendon's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have applied for the WIA program but it is a lengthy process and the funds are not guaranteed to be available in time for my deadline. If nothing pans out before my deadline, I am going to see if...

  11. ***CLASS OF 2011***

    smclendon replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I will begin on October 4th! I have a lot to accomplish between now and

  12. RSU Fall 2010

    smclendon replied to aholland311's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    Congrats! I just wanted to know if you had all A's on your pre-reqs? (How hard is it to get in, in other

  13. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    smclendon replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    That is why I have stop reading the comment sections of most online news articles. The negative people always put their two cents in - like it helps! I take solace in the fact that most of the...

  14. Why cant people be happy for you!

    smclendon replied to cantwait01's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am also happy for you! :) Sometimes we have to be our own cheerleaders because there are people in our lives that want to see us fail or maybe are just so wrapped up in their own lives that they...

  15. Why do I feel that I am being used for my strength

    smclendon replied to candy85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, hopefully, they are there to help you when needed...teamwork is a must. Don't forget to call on them as well...they should want to help you as you are there to help to them.

  16. I pay for these classes and these people won't shut up

    smclendon replied to happy2learn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't think that they mean everyone with Financial Aid, just those young people (or sometimes older students) who don't appreciate the chance at an education that they are being given. No one is...

  17. I pay for these classes and these people won't shut up

    smclendon replied to happy2learn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have the same problem in my Cell Bio class (which is luckily almost over). In my case, the talkers are fresh from home so everything is a joke to them! I can't get any closer to the front (if I...

  18. I am loosing hope every day.

    smclendon replied to lucylu 777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hang in there! Don't lose hope...keep on trying until you have exhausted every venue. Have you looked for a mentor in your area? Sometimes two heads are better than one. A mentor may have contacts...

  19. Rogers State University

    smclendon replied to whitter's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    If I am correct, I believe that after 2 semesters in the RN program you will be eligible to sit for the

  20. Does cold calling really work?

    smclendon replied to Miwila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Once again, cold calling does work- why waste time and gas if you do not know if there are any openings or shifts that will fit your schedule. I never go into anything blind...do your research first!...

  21. Anyone applying in 2011

    smclendon replied to Rimzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will start my pre-req's in January and will apply for Fall of 2011. It seems a long way off but maybe time will fly

  22. Who's Getting a Flu Shot?

    smclendon replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got my flu shot a couple of weeks

  23. Job dilema- is it like this everywhere?

    smclendon replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, it is not like that where I work, and I am sorry to hear that you have had to work in those unsavory conditions. I can't imagine having to take care of residents without enough supplies! This...

  24. Does cold calling really work?

    smclendon replied to Miwila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, that is how I got my first (and present)

  25. Northeast Technology Center in Pryor LPN Program?

    smclendon replied to aholland311's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I am a CNA and I have my CPR card, but they didn't even offer the prenursing program to me when I called. So I could actually get started on some of the classes to get more points! I will look into...