NP Sam

NP Sam

Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP

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  1. CNA Personalities

    NP Sam replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Me too! Why does poop always seem to find me? And it is always patients on my assignment no matter where Im at in the building that are getting

  2. CNA or Volunteer work?

    NP Sam replied to mattattack89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say both! I am a CNA and a volunteer at a free clinic. Don't know whether Im accepted into nursing school but I hope I

  3. Taking Notes - By hand or by Laptop?

    NP Sam replied to SerenePeach's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I write notes in class and study them. If I were to type it I wouldn't remember it. Don't know why. I always wonder how people are able to take notes on their laptop during class. I wouldn't be fast...

  4. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    NP Sam replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    What other school did you get accepted into? Do you have any apartment advice, like should I be setting things up now for the

  5. So where is everyone applying?

    NP Sam replied to cupcake231's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    University of Florida and University of Alabama in Birmingham. These are both ABSN programs so very

  6. CNA A Horror Story

    NP Sam replied to rocknroll01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is NO easy answer to this question. Every CNA goes through this. I don't even know what to say really. I always worry about patients getting injured if the lift is not used. Some patients are...

  7. Nursing School Application Questions

    NP Sam replied to jayjo's topic in General Students

    I am not a current nursing student but I am also applying and I did use a teacher who is also my academic advisor for a recommendation and she wrote an AMAZING one. Also, I do suggest writing your...

  8. The wait for your acceptance into nursing school

    NP Sam replied to jessymarie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I also feel everyone's pain. Im applying to two accelerated BSN programs, one being the University of Florida. Im so scared! I will not know until March whether Im in. The other school I will not...

  9. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    NP Sam replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, it does now start in Fall 2010. Did you have a combined 1000 on your

  10. CNA Personalities

    NP Sam replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know fuzzywuzzy (love the name) meant no harm by this post! It actually kind of brightened my day. It just makes you think not only about your coworkers but also how coworkers may describe you....

  11. CNA Personalities

    NP Sam replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Immunosupressed almost made me spit my drink out! Hilarious. I wish I knew what my coworkers thought of me... probably something like a ghost because I only work weekends PRN. Every weekend I'm there...

  12. should my brother become a CNA?

    NP Sam replied to corky1272RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would definitely recommend becoming a CNA or Patient care tech. Some places actually train pct's in phlebotomy, wound care, and catheters. Pay is variable of course with the shift differentials. I...

  13. CNA Personalities

    NP Sam replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are so right? Everything you said made a coworkers face

  14. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    NP Sam replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Do not be discouraged, because you will make me discouraged! Apply anyway! I made 480 verbal, 600 quant. and I

  15. CNA's want to share salary info?

    NP Sam replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in FL and I make 13.25, but I'm PRN. Full-time people on 3-11pm make

  16. CNA Training... what experience did you have b4 you hit the floor?

    NP Sam replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't feel bad. I had a 10 day prep course which was in a classroom(consisted of same thing yours did), got certified, then had three weeks of orientation. The class was provided by the employer and...

  17. Starting my CNA program in January!!!

    NP Sam replied to NursKam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did my program in 10 days! I don't know why it is called a "girly" job when you have both male and female patients. You WILL get respect, don't worry. The advice I would give right off the bat is to...

  18. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    NP Sam replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    Are you sure you want to wait until the day after the deadline to take the GRE? Try emailing UF and asking if that is okay. I studied 2 weeks and I passed the math section, verbal I will be retrying...

  19. CNA's are supposed to use unsafe lift!!

    NP Sam replied to Anise1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are times when I question why patients are put on certain lifts. However, do not take shortcuts when it comes to patients being put on lifts like the Hoyer. You never know when someone might...

  20. MaggieMe

    NP Sam replied to MistyMe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We got this note card with three skills on it and had to do it in order. 35 minutes does not seem like a long time because you are a little nervous right now. Occupied bed making will not take a long...

  21. UF Accelerated BSN - May 2010 Applicants

    NP Sam replied to PacoUSA's topic in Florida Nursing

    I have no idea how many applications they get each year. But I was told around 55 people get in each year. Glad to hear you are also applying. Have you turned in anything

  22. CNA position interview, help please

    NP Sam replied to mikejjmay's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Overtime should definitely be available. At my job you can look at the "books" and see exactly who is working where and places people are needed in the facility. I know people who give out their...

  23. Subacute care?

    NP Sam replied to One Flew Over's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do the exact same things I would do in LTC. Patients on subacute tend to be more needy so be prepared to hear that call light constantly going off. Things are also more face paced, meaning you have...

  24. CNA position interview, help please

    NP Sam replied to mikejjmay's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is definitely tough to get a higher salary as a CNA, depending on where you work. I will have my bachelors next semester and I currently make 13.25 hr, but I'm PRN though. But you would be working...

  25. Options for BS degrees with the prerequisites from an AA in Nursing?

    NP Sam replied to Nguyenchester's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would suggest a degree in Health