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  1. Career move to CNA good idea?

    justmeinlv replied to cappi9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i strongly disagree with everything this user has to say. i have been in this field for 8 years and have worked with may burned out staff. burn out is everywhere and in every filed. i believe it is...

  2. Proud to finally be a peds nurse!

    justmeinlv replied to nursenikki13's topic in Pediatric

    Get a flu shot and practice good hand hygiene. I am also a new grad pediatric nurse and absolutely love my

  3. What Made You Decide on Peds?

    justmeinlv replied to campton's topic in Pediatric

    It was a 15 year old with a traumatic brain injury who I took care of for months at a rehabilitation center. In the months she was with us she made zero progress and was what most would consider a...

  4. CSN RN program questions

    justmeinlv replied to busynurse2bee's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I had a 3.2ish, and I had healthcare experience, but I know people who got in who had a GPA similar to mine without experience. It also helps to score high on the TEAS test so study for it, and do not...

  5. CSN RN program questions

    justmeinlv replied to busynurse2bee's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Do you have health care experience? Having something like a CNA certification, EMT licence, or MA licence will give you more points. About 2.5 years ago I got in with a 3.2. I did not complete my...

  6. high school student working on cna applying to college

    justmeinlv replied to danifuturenurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In Nevada it depends on the school you are applying to. I applied to two nursing schools and it did give me a couple of extra points for both of them. Also at times the CNA experience will make...

  7. At your facility, who goes on rides with residents to doctor's appointments?

    justmeinlv replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The Nevada State Board of Nursing recently discussed this. This link may help answer your question....

  8. Career move to CNA good idea?

    justmeinlv replied to cappi9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes do it! I live in Las Vegas Nevada and I did great financially as a CNA. I own a beautiful town house, a new car, I have always had money in the bank, and I was able to put myself through nursing...

  9. Interview experiences from others

    justmeinlv replied to larien37's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1. What is your weakness? 2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 3. You have 2 patients one on a vent how needs to be suctioned and is rapidly desaturating and another patient who is complaining of...

  10. Freshman male student unable to enroll in nursing program

    justmeinlv replied to collegestudentnurse's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with Brian. Do another year it will be worth

  11. Facing Disciplinary Action....?

    justmeinlv replied to Nikita76's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Get a lawyer and be completely honest with the board when questioned do not beat around the bush just explain the situation. I have never been in your situation but I have been to many Nevada board...

  12. job that's not working out

    justmeinlv replied to lpnabc's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ashley I could not have said it

  13. Awesome interviews followed by rejection emails..***!!

    justmeinlv replied to IVqueen23's topic in General Nursing

    I would say stay positive. I am having the same problem. I am a new grad who was rejected by a unit I have worked on for 3 years. I am a CNA on a burn unit. I love my job, always get perfect...

  14. feeling really down....

    justmeinlv replied to mgalano's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    While I was in nursing school I tutored underclassmen. Here is some tips I give them for prioritizing questions. 1. Life before limb 2. Acute before chronic. Ex: Asthma before COPD or 8/10 pain before...

  15. male labor and delivery nurses

    justmeinlv replied to booluvstrains's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a male considering L&D and I share the same fears. I am almost done with nursing school and I feel like this is the time to move forward with L&D. For years I have worked as a CNA in...

  16. Diagnoses you never thought you'd see?

    justmeinlv replied to KarafromPhilly's topic in General Nursing

    A 34 year old man with second degree burns to his butt. Negative for drug's and alcohol. The cause of burn was a bottle rocket that he lit

  17. How do you deal with some of the things you see?

    justmeinlv replied to mego_rn's topic in Burn

    I think the key is to realize that they are real life human beings. You need to realize that accidents happen and mistakes are made and that you are here to help them recover from their mistake. I try...

  18. Utmost respect for Burn Unit Nurses.

    justmeinlv replied to tookalongtime's topic in Burn

    Smurphie123 sick with it because burn care is rewarding. We see amazing things everyday. I have worked in so many areas of nursing and no area has ever gave me the job satisfaction that the burn unit...

  19. a question on burns

    justmeinlv replied to eternalbride's topic in Burn

    I am not a nurse. I am a student nurse and I have been a Burn Care nurse assistant for 2 years. I will not name the med you should use for fear that you may try to treat this potentially very serious...

  20. Mental Health Clinical/Class

    justmeinlv replied to Lulu222's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Elkpark I will be in the mental health class in about a year. I am really excited for it! What can I start to read now so I will be prepared for the class. What areas do your students have most...

  21. Can I be a CNA?

    justmeinlv replied to curious1991's topic in General Nursing

    your story sounds just like mine. you will be fine! my only problem was the first couple of months when i had no confidence or experience so i felt like a 12 year old, which my patients could see. it...

  22. CSN, need some info please!!!!

    justmeinlv replied to CA_5677's topic in Nevada Nursing

    MMt4 this is the web site http://www.atitesting.com/home.aspx. You will need to create a user name and password, which you will need to remember, because it is the same one you will use when you go to...

  23. To the RN I just had hospital orientation with today....

    justmeinlv replied to DayDreamin ER CRNP's topic in General Nursing

    i have been a cna for 7 years and let me tell you nothing makes me madder then when a clueless new grad comes to work and puts me down for being just a tech! i have experience which you do not!...

  24. CSN, need some info please!!!!

    justmeinlv replied to CA_5677's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Follow this link http://sites.csn.edu/health/nursing/nursing-rn.html It is not expensive but the first semsester books are over $800. I got in on my first try. CSN is a point system no waiting list....

  25. CSN Fall 2010

    justmeinlv replied to anshra1986's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I applied and got in last semseter 27 points, talking to my class mates some had fewer points and still got in. Hey start studing now! That program kicked my butt in 7 weeks! That math test is no joke...