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    Anybody else struggling with anorexia and bulimia?

    kelsey.kristine replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Bump!!! I just got my first CNA job at a hospital...3rd shift. I've been doing really well mentally...but still really struggling with behaviors. I know I need to see a nutritionist and get on a meal...
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    Massasoit vs. CCRI????

    kelsey.kristine replied to Bubbles0605's topic in General Nursing

    CCRI is one of the better nursing programs in New England. And it is very well known and highly regarded,
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    No waiting list at CCRI

    kelsey.kristine replied to elisiah's topic in General Nursing

    And this is why I'm currently doing my pre-reqs for nursing at CCRI....no waiting list!!! I've met so many students who were waiting at RIC.....one for 2 years! not for me thankyouverymuch! That, and...
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    Opinions: Best scrubs?

    kelsey.kristine replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Landau is awesome! I've found some good priced tops in the area. Super comfortable. Pants...Cherokee....the only xxs I can find! The white ones are fairly heavy too....perfect for my CNA clinical....
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    Have you ever worn scrubs off the job?

    kelsey.kristine replied to Wanna_BA_Nurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've worn scrubs after class....things like grocery shopping right after. I wasn't doing anything gruesome anyway haha I did have someone ask if I was a nurse, and I told him I was a student. And he...
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    A quiz to help you choose your nursing specialty...

    kelsey.kristine replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    Interesting. Radiation Oncology was the first one. What I really want to do, emergency medicine, was waaaay down on the
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    Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    kelsey.kristine replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed!!! I was beyond nervous, but totally lucked out...I had handwashing, dressing, and taking radial pulse! Phew, so glad it's over!! Now to transfer my certification from MA to
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    NOT FOR ME???

    kelsey.kristine replied to Dreamer74's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was nervous my first day...and leading up to clinicals I was starting to think it wasn't for me!!! I told myself(and a nervous classmate) that all we had to do was get through the clinical days.......
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    ADHD/ADD nurse

    kelsey.kristine replied to shhnack's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Anyone bring up their ADD/ADHD to their school? I've been thinking about getting it documented....I know it's silly...but I'd really like to be able to ask my professors if, if I sat in the back of...
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    Nurses struggling with mental illness

    kelsey.kristine replied to Severina's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have....issues....but I'm still going for my RN!!! I've spent too long being held back by my ADD, PTSD, anxiety and depression (one doc suggested bipolar, but apparently my mood swings are common...
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    Benefits of becoming a CNA before Nursing School??

    kelsey.kristine replied to Emile's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in the process of getting my CNA (one more day of clinicals, then the test!!!!!) and I'm SO glad I did it. I had to take the semester off,(I'm doing a 5 month long PCT course), but it was SOOO...
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    ADHD/ADD nurse

    kelsey.kristine replied to shhnack's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I wish you the best on it! Keep us updated!! The week I started it, I kicked myself...if only I had started sooner!! Sometimes I worry about what others will think(psh. I worry in general!) and then...
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    ADHD/ADD nurse

    kelsey.kristine replied to shhnack's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Nope, can't say that I feel that way. I feel like I'm FINALLY me....the drug just allows me to appear from behind the fog. It's crazy...it's like my whole life was blurred and on Adderall I can...
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    ADHD/ADD nurse

    kelsey.kristine replied to shhnack's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Hello there! I have ADD myself...runs in the family :) I was never diagnosed growing up, but my family always acknowledged it...we all have it and it's just something we sort of deal with. However,...
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    Opinions: Best scrubs?

    kelsey.kristine replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am seriously lusting after Grey's Anatomy scrubs. So
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    Anybody else struggling with anorexia and bulimia?

    kelsey.kristine replied to lovingtheunloved's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I'm bringing back the thread! I'm currently getting into nursing...working on getting my CNA and then getting into nursing school. I have been eating disordered for almost 9 years now; I'm currently...
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    Free Cna Training In Ri?

    kelsey.kristine replied to crazensweet's topic in General Nursing

    Try contacting NetWORK RI They're going to help me find an affordable(or FREE?!) CNA class in RI; if you qualify. If you're unemployed or underemployed, you can qualify for free training at several...
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    CNA while in nursing school?

    kelsey.kristine replied to Brian 77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for posting! And I'm so glad to hear all the responses! I'm actually starting a CNA class while I'm getting my pre-reqs for my ADN...and was starting to worry that it wasn't the best thing to...
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    Looking for Textbooks used or cheaper price

    kelsey.kristine replied to love-nursing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If you don't need to keep your books, try chegg.com I haven't taken nursing classes yet, so I don't know what they have there...but basically you RENT your books for the semester for MUCH less than...