KareBear0609

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  1. RN-itis?

    KareBear0609 replied to dreamer827's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Never heard of that before but I think it probably has something to do with RN's who never worked as CNA's before they become

  2. I just lost my brother, hoping to get some feedback

    KareBear0609 replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry for your loss. May you take comfort in knowing there is an angel watching over you & may the love of those around you comfort you now and in the days

  3. PCT program at Waubonsee Community College?

    KareBear0609 replied to live4ever's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    The medical terminology class was a breeze.. easy A. The COM125 class wasn't bad either. I hope the PCT class isn't a killer but I'm SO excited to learn new skills. I checked online and there are only...

  4. PCT program at Waubonsee Community College?

    KareBear0609 replied to live4ever's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am taking the PCT class at WCC starting in a few weeks. I finished the CNA class in July (I took it over the summer at WCC) and also took the other two classes that are needed to get into the PCT...

  5. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    KareBear0609 replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    I understand that she is not saying she won't participate in the L&D.. I was just trying to give her a scenario of someone not sharing her beliefs. I could have used any scenario. Sometimes you...

  6. Infant Circumcision in Nursing school

    KareBear0609 replied to AmberLB's topic in General Students

    I am not a nurse, I am not in nursing school yet but I wanted to share my opinion for whatever it's worth....... When working with the public, you have to put your own feelings and beliefs aside...

  7. First semester of clinical made me change my mind

    KareBear0609 replied to crownemarie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am not in nursing school yet, still working on my pre reqs.... so I don't know what nursing clinicals are like but.... I got my CNA this past summer. Since they are mostly hired in LTC facilites,...

  8. Welcome 2011!

    KareBear0609 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can officially say that I will be applying to nursing school this year! Have a safe new year everyone!

  9. help

    KareBear0609 replied to amandab12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't really have any advice for you but I don't like CNA work either. I completed my class in July and have worked at two places since August. I have heard that being a CNA at a hospital is very...

  10. questions about nursing

    KareBear0609 replied to tk88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unless you have connections or get lucky, you usually (not always) won't start out right in the ER. If you want advice from experienced nurses, post this in the ER nursing forum. Good

  11. Loans for personal expenses?

    KareBear0609 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have read some threads about the working vs. not working debate and I have seen people suggest taking out loans to help them through school instead of working. Are there loans that provide money for...

  12. Not wanting to work at hospital?

    KareBear0609 replied to momof2prettygirls's topic in General Students

    I want to work in a hospital because I don't think there are any ICU units outside of a

  13. work while in school

    KareBear0609 replied to JonB04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep, full time work, full time school, and taking care of two kids.. it can be done if you really want

  14. ever doubt/second guess yourself?

    KareBear0609 replied to grasshopper7780's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're not too old! How many more years do you have to work? At least 35??? Do you want to work at a job you hate for the next 35 years....?? Go for your dreams - nothing good comes

  15. Only an ADN

    KareBear0609 replied to latebloomer74's topic in General Students

    Curious to know why a hospital would want to hire a person with a two year degree over someone with a four year

  16. How to get a job as a PCT

    KareBear0609 replied to mamayogibear's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Sometimes even having a job at a nursing home won't do any good. The job postings from hospitals in my area specifically say "at least one year HOSPITAL experience" so maybe getting in as a secretary...

  17. young mother wants to become a nurse...

    KareBear0609 replied to PrenursingBritt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nothing good comes easy.. Just do it!!!! You will have to make sacrafices for the next few years but it WILL pay

  18. Negative experience on first day

    KareBear0609 replied to justarookie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are overreacting. With the workload that CNA's are given, you just cannot do everything by the book. Putting the linens on the floor? That seems petty to me... what if you are changing someone in...

  19. Would appreciate advice on combining pre-reqs

    KareBear0609 replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck finding a CNA job that will let you work one shift per week. The requirement MOST (not all) of the time is to work every other weekend. Then when you take CNA II (PCT) you will have to do...

  20. Job search before or after certification?

    KareBear0609 replied to twinieten's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I finished my class in July and couldn't take the state test until September. I did get a job in August before I was

  21. What does a pre-nursing student want for Xmas?

    KareBear0609 replied to BelleNscrubs04's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A black pea coat, boots (trying to hint to my husband that I like Uggs), annnnnnnd a tanning package

  22. Starting PCT program in Spring 2011

    KareBear0609 replied to thenameismac's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    What is a GNA? It is not too bad working at a nursing home. I applied at a lot of places before I was finished with the class, but places want you to be certified. Once I had taken the test and got on...

  23. Starting PCT program in Spring 2011

    KareBear0609 replied to thenameismac's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am taking the PCT class starting January 2011. I had to take medical terminology (1 credit) and communications for the health care career (2 credits) in order to take the PCT class. I also had to...

  24. How long have you been working on Pre req's?

    KareBear0609 replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It will have taken me a total of five years (10

  25. Medical terminology with a full load?

    KareBear0609 replied to MissChloe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    SUPER SUPER easy class... it can done with a full load. And I don't agree that you should have A&P to take it.. easiest class