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  1. Direct care position vs. CNA

    magn1jes posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Does anyone know the difference between a "direct care" position, and a CNA position? There is a job opening that I called on, the person I talked to said that it was a direct care position, and that...

  2. NDSU: LPN to BSN? Anyone know anything about it?

    magn1jes posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hello all! I am looking into RN programs and NDSU's LPN to BSN program has always interested me. I plan on contacting them about the specifics, but would like to hear from those that have...

  3. Clinic model suggestions!

    magn1jes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! I would greatly appreciate your input. I work in a small clinic staffed with LPN's. There is a shortage of these nurses in our state and we are having an awful time hiring anyone....

  4. Am I being selfish?

    magn1jes posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work CASUAL in a small clinic. I am here for the experience, because I like it, and mostly because I want to stay home with my child as much as possible. I love my coworkers and really don't mind...

  5. LPN and OR Tech

    magn1jes replied to AM326's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We hire LPN's as scrub techs at our hospital here in MN. Good luck! I did my practicum in surgery and it is a tough area, but

  6. Am I being selfish?

    magn1jes replied to magn1jes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank you everyone for the awesome responses! I am trying so hard to put my foot down and not take more shifts than I want, because I know it is a slippery slope. I really appreciate all of the advice...

  7. Hospital roomate with MRSA

    magn1jes posted a topic in General Nursing

    My mom recently had a major surgery and is in the hospital. She was given a roommate which was later found to have MRSA. They did move my mom to a different room and they were together less than 24...

  8. Highest nursing burnout areas?

    magn1jes posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know there are a lot of threads on nursing burnout in here, but I want to know what areas have the highest burnout rates? It seems to be that a lot of the complaints are coming from bedside nurses,...

  9. How to study/learn medications

    magn1jes replied to cindirella3's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hello there Cindirella, do you still have your Pharmacology text book? I would read over that... at least ours doesn't have a TON of medications in it (not like the drug guide, anyway). During our...

  10. NDSU: LPN to BSN? Anyone know anything about it?

    magn1jes replied to magn1jes's topic in LPN to RN

    Thanks again for all of the responses! I am certainly hearing mixed opinions about this program and it is making me question whether or not to look into it more. @ fa/lpnMN09 - do you have any LPN...

  11. Iguana Med Scrubs

    magn1jes replied to EDjunkie's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am bumping this because I would like to know the answer as

  12. Nurse mommies! Need advice!

    magn1jes replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so very much for the wonderful advice! I decided to take the casual job and hope that it is not too overwhelming. I am really excited about it, but of course, won't know if it was the...

  13. Nurse mommies! Need advice!

    magn1jes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all! I just graduated from an LPN program this summer and took my boards today. For the most part, I have been a stay at home mom during school, but now that I am done I am not sure what to do....

  14. How long did it take....

    magn1jes replied to nsalisbury's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am in MN... I took my test last Wednesday, got my results Thursday, and had a license number on the BON website this

  15. I'm a PRN nurse... just wondering, what's it like at your place?

    magn1jes replied to SnowboardRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My first CNA job was in a LTC facility and I was (supposed to be) PRN. I had the same problem as you... some days I would get called to work EVERY shift! It was very stressful and I couldn't seem to...

  16. Casual workers: How many hours do you put in?

    magn1jes posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I have a few questions for those of you that work casual or PRN... how many hours do you put in a week? Approx. how many days do you work a month? Do you get called to work a lot? How does...

  17. NDSU: LPN to BSN? Anyone know anything about it?

    magn1jes replied to magn1jes's topic in LPN to RN

    You are making me really excited! Thanks again for all of the great info! I just graduated from an LPN program but have yet to take my boards (I am waiting on my ATT number). I live 2.5 hours from...

  18. Casual workers: How many hours do you put in?

    magn1jes replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    I am kind of hoping this is what scheduling is like here... I would like to be

  19. Casual workers: How many hours do you put in?

    magn1jes replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your response! That is nice that you get to pick your

  20. NDSU: LPN to BSN? Anyone know anything about it?

    magn1jes replied to magn1jes's topic in LPN to RN

    Thank you so much for your response!! I appreciate it! Do you find the workload to be manageable? We have a part-time program where I live, but it is still a ton of work and not much different than...

  21. NDSU: LPN to BSN? Anyone know anything about it?

    magn1jes replied to magn1jes's topic in LPN to RN

    Anyone?

  22. Casual workers: How many hours do you put in?

    magn1jes replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone?

  23. Pregnancy: Before or After Nursing School

    magn1jes replied to Justabitoff's topic in General Students

    I haven't read through all of the responses but the ones I have, have been incredibly supportive, which thrills me! I could have written this post myself a few years ago... I will tell you my story:...

  24. Parents - was nursing school worth it?

    magn1jes replied to anc876's topic in General Nursing

    I am glad you wrote this post. I am a new mother and am questioning this as well... right now I am definitely saying it is not worth the time away from my son - but I am still in school and things...

  25. How to go about saying thank you to your nurse?

    magn1jes posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just had a baby 8 days ago and had the most wonderful labor and delivery experience thanks to my wonderful nurses. I would really love to send flowers and a couple personalized thank you's, but am...