*4!#6

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  1. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    *4!#6 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The doctors & resident wanted to find Ms. X because she wasn't in her room and they wanted to meet with her. Of course they ask the nurse, who then proceeds to ask me while I'm desperately trying...

  2. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    *4!#6 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, this is one of my biggest pet peeves. I DONT OWN A TV AND HAVE NO IDEA HOW TO FIX YOURS! I don't watch TV because I don't believe in it, I have no idea what channel X is on, and what "game" are...

  3. Work PT during nursing school

    *4!#6 replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    Actually Semester 2 & 3 are only 12 credits :) I will work 16 hours EOW as a CNA, and the other 18 hours are 4-8 PM as a Dietary

  4. Apply for those scholarships people!

    *4!#6 replied to Schweet's topic in General Students

    I asked my financial aide officer if there was any help or scholarships available to students at my school and she said, "not really." But I think I am going to start applying for outside scholarships...

  5. Working Full Time and Going to School Full Time

    *4!#6 replied to crucian's topic in General Students

    Good luck and I really wish you the best. I will be working 0.4-0.5 during nursing school if all goes as planned (34 hrs/2 weeks). There is no other way for me to survive. However, I've worked similar...

  6. School supplies other than books?

    *4!#6 replied to doublehelix's topic in General Students

    I was thinking about this earlier and the one of the most valuable things that has helped me through college & work is my collection of tupperware. There were & will be days when I will eat...

  7. Remember when...?

    *4!#6 replied to Nepenthe Sea's topic in General Students

    I was a biochemistry major .... -Remember 7 hour biochemistry labs when you are struggling not to pass out from exhaustion & hunger - Remember writing lab reports until staring at the computer...

  8. How did you react when you were accepted into nursing school?

    *4!#6 replied to butterfly_kisses9188's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I was really worried about whether or not I was going to get accepted because I switched my major to nursing after two+ years as a biochemistry major. I told my family to watch for...

  9. 1st semester book costs

    *4!#6 replied to azhic13's topic in General Students

    Amazon.com is very expensive. I used dealoz.com to find the cheapest deal on the Internet. Also purchased my books in June when a lot of people were selling. Paid about $350-400, estimated costs thru...

  10. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    *4!#6 replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed the first time, but the person I was working with failed. They had to transfer me from the bed to the wheelchair. Both the bed & wheelchair weren't locked and they transferred me without...

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

    *4!#6 replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Either a family member, but I work at a religious facility run by nuns, so one of the Sisters goes

  12. Difficulties getting hired @ hospital

    *4!#6 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been applying for CNA positions at a hospital & have submitted close to 30 resumes so far, but no interview. I am a nursing student and have worked in LTC for over a year, also have my BLS...

  13. You know you are a CNA when....

    *4!#6 replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One time I had this dream where I went through my entire group of residents toileting them. One at a time in my dream. While I was having the dream my boyfriend shifted in his sleep and I said, "Hang...

  14. Can I graduate with a BSN with NO debt?

    *4!#6 replied to blessedw2&ahubby's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Nursing Candidate Program in Army, Navy, or Airforce. Or if you enlist after graduation I think they offer loan repayment options. My school is $35k per year, I made a very bad decision three years...

  15. How hard is college level Chemistry?

    *4!#6 replied to marilynmom's topic in General Students

    What on earth? That's ridiculous! I was a biochemistry major & only required to take 1 biochem course (though I did take both). At my school the pre-req is a special chemistry for healthcare...

  16. Fast versus Thorough

    *4!#6 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not a slow worker by any means but I take more time then some of my coworkers to complete my work. For example a few of my coworkers will have all their baths and their residents in bed by 9 PM...

  17. Literature needed to put Nursing School into prespective

    *4!#6 replied to krazykchan's topic in General Students

    I don't have any advice but I just wanted to comiserate with you. I'm in a similar position. I have a job as a CNA but it's par diem and I pick up what hours I can; sometimes that adds up to full time...

  18. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    *4!#6 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Me: Hey, Nurse, Patient X has a large bruise on his back. Nurse: (seeming stressed and preoccupied, obiviously hasn't listen to a word I've said all shift, yells at me) Okay, okay, okay, Shaylamn,...

  19. how to be efficient

    *4!#6 replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good ideas fuzzywuzzy on occassion I have to do AM shift and a lot of those tips are very helpful. I agree with getting everything done while the person is in bed and then going to find help to...

  20. how to be efficient

    *4!#6 replied to 567 SeaOtter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work evening shift with 10-12 residents by myself. Getting supplies ready early is very helpful because running back and forth wastes a lot of time. For example I stuff about 4 pairs of skid socks...

  21. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    *4!#6 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    To the nursing assistants that I work with: Thank you guys so much. At first, I didn't really like you guys: you seemed mean, callous, and like you didn't care about me when I was struggling and...

  22. Nursing Students in Military

    *4!#6 posted a topic in General Students

    I am a nursing student and am just wondering if anyone is a nursing student/in the military at the moment. I am thinking of entering the military while I am finishing school & then going into it...

  23. Nursing Students in Military

    *4!#6 replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    I know it's a pretty competitive selection process and won't be based on who I know, but someone was offering to refer me to a recruiter, which is not necessary due to where my dad works

  24. Nursing Students in Military

    *4!#6 replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    I am in a BSN program and meet all the qualifications so there is no worries there. Also my dad works as a civilian in the recruiting station so we know most of the recruiters. Thanks for the info, I...

  25. Nursing Students in Military

    *4!#6 replied to *4!#6's topic in General Students

    Thank you very much, I am considering joining the Navy so your advice is