allisonhillary

allisonhillary

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  1. wish I had more hands

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

    this is insane. especially the fact that your co-workers are telling you to 'cut corners' instead of offering to help. and what kind of nurse divides the work up so that you have 45 and others only...

  2. Western University of Health Sciences

    allisonhillary replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm an alternate too. At the interview they said they admit 60 and put 50-60 on the alternate list. I'm not sure how they choose which alternates are accepted...I would think that they just go down...

  3. Western University of Health Sciences

    allisonhillary replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I was late interview on the 23rd too!!! I was the only one NOT wearing black if you'd remember me haha... And I'm sooooooooo anxious to hear ANYTHING. I just wanna know so I don't have to stress about...

  4. Western University of Health Sciences

    allisonhillary replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh, bummer. I was in the afternoon on the 23rd. And I know exactly how you're feeling. Part of me wishes I never heard that others got an

  5. Western University of Health Sciences

    allisonhillary replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    nzkom14 did you interview in the morning or

  6. I am giving my notice tomorrow. I have finally had it!!!

    allisonhillary replied to rosey2007cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, and I gave ample notice and gave them absolutely no reason to be upset with me when I left. I gave my notice on Jan 5th so that they could plan for my absence in Feb scheduling and said that I...

  7. I am giving my notice tomorrow. I have finally had it!!!

    allisonhillary replied to rosey2007cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!!! I went thru the same thing, and my last day is tomorrow :) The funny thing is that after you give your notice and you tell people you're leaving, they will all start being nicer to you. I...

  8. Have you ever een a CNA FLOATER?

    allisonhillary replied to sentiboi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been a floater in a LTC SNF, and I got floated allllllll over the place. Basically you cover the 'regulars' runs on their days off. We have 2 nurses stations and some floaters will only float...

  9. Do you need a BSN to get your Masters?

    allisonhillary replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    That's exactly what I'm applying for right now. There's a lot of entry-level masters programs for people with a Bachelors in another field. I'm not sure how having an ADN affects any entry, etc....

  10. Western University of Health Sciences

    allisonhillary replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    If you interviewed the 21st, that's bad news for me then. Guess I'll just pray for an alternate spot

  11. Western University of Health Sciences

    allisonhillary replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Oh now I'm really anxious and nervous. I haven't heard anything yet. But I just interviewed last weekend (23rd)...I wonder if that makes a difference. I hope all the accepted e-mails haven't gone out...

  12. Western University of Health Sciences

    allisonhillary replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    soooo glad it's over!!! definitely more relaxing than I expected. they were talking Feb today, no mention of March. here's

  13. Western University of Health Sciences

    allisonhillary replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    No e-mail

  14. Western University of Health Sciences

    allisonhillary replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I still haven't gotten an e-mail yet either, so you're not alone. And I haven't even thought about what I'm wearing yet! One more thing to add to my morning to-do list before work

  15. Forced Baths and Patients rights

    allisonhillary replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    No, I would never wash people while they're sleeping!!! Sometimes I approach the situation saying "it's time to take a shower" rather than asking because they will allow it with that sort of attitude....

  16. Forced Baths and Patients rights

    allisonhillary replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Trying to bathe someone is their sleep is absurd. All you can do is ask multiple times during your shift and report it to your nurse if they refuse. If they want to fire you for being...

  17. LPN vs RN, anyone pursue a Bachelors in non related field and change their mind

    allisonhillary replied to michelle2369's topic in General Nursing

    The same thing happened to me. I earned my bachelor's degree and am now applying in to entry-level MSN programs. From what the nurses at the SNF I work at have told me, it really depends on where you...

  18. Forced Baths and Patients rights

    allisonhillary replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    Approaching it like hburatti says can help sometimes, and I don't feel wrong doing it that way. Especially with dementia patients. And bathing is def an infection control issue. But if you walk into...

  19. Forced Baths and Patients rights

    allisonhillary replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses are def in the wrong here. Forcing someone to bathe is like forcing someone to medicine. Every patient has the right to refuse treatment. That's like day 1 of CNA training. If it were...

  20. Am I Setting Myself Up For Failure?

    allisonhillary replied to BlueCherry's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Two summers ago I took 16 units of summer school...thats 4 classes in 5 weeks (quarter system). I went nuts. But I also managed a 3.6 GPA. It all depends on what type of student you are. If you're...

  21. wish I had more hands

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

    That's absolutely RIDICULOUS. There's no way you can even provide the minimal necessary amount of care to 45 residents. Our max for AM and swing shift in CA is 11 per aid I believe...I've never had...

  22. Thinking about becoming a CNA

    allisonhillary replied to AHeartLikeHis's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you're thinking about becoming a nurse, then definitely get your certification. It teaches you how to treat the people you care for as whole people, not just a disease or condition. Plus it gives...

  23. USD MEPN Interview tips??

    allisonhillary replied to AvaRN22's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Congrats to those of you who got interviews at USD! My application wasn't accepted But best of luck to

  24. Western University of Health Sciences

    allisonhillary replied to ham_tranwich's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm interviewing this Sat (the 23rd) and am SUPER nervous! Anyone have any words of advice? Specific preparations I should