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jolly_tamale

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  1. Immune system down

    jolly_tamale posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My immune system sucks since I've started nursing school. I'm on my third sinus infection since starting school back in January. I think my immune system hates the studying all night and school 5x's a...

  2. can an unlicensed nursing assistant empty foley's?

    jolly_tamale replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea but I don't see why not. I actually never did it until after I was certified and had my first job (somehow missed that during clinicals). It took two minutes for someone to show me how...

  3. Love Class...Hate Clinicals! Help!

    jolly_tamale replied to AlabamakChik's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I hated clinicals when I did them to get my CNA but I love working as a CNA. I think clinicals are a good start but I wouldn't judge whether or not you are going to like being a nurse just yet....

  4. Yikes! I'm scared!

    jolly_tamale replied to TraceesJourney's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm 28, but there is one man and one woman in my class over 50. They are both doing very well. The woman actually sits next to me everyday and that woman aces everything!!! This is her first time back...

  5. Working?

    jolly_tamale posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just wondering if anyone else is working while going to nursing school and how you are doing? I am getting ready to start my new job (CNA) on Sunday from 4p-10p with four days on, two days off. What...

  6. Disabled CNA student-Skills questions

    jolly_tamale replied to christy k.'s topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How's it going

  7. New specialist today

    jolly_tamale posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Short back story: A few years ago I had an accessory navicular removed that was attached to my posterior tibial tendon. They reconstructed my foot and made a new "home" for the tendon. Then a little...

  8. Disabled CNA student-Skills questions

    jolly_tamale replied to christy k.'s topic in Nurse Disabilities

    How did it go

  9. Should I have worn gloves?

    jolly_tamale replied to noyesno's topic in General Nursing

    I give a back rub every day to one of my residents that is undergoing very tough chemotherapy. The rub helps her with her nausea she says. I always wear gloves. Not just to protect myself, but because...

  10. feeling like im not going to make it

    jolly_tamale replied to kimora2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Just know that it is overwhelming for everyone in the beginning. Don't throw in the towel yet. You will find a routine and schedule (for studying and everything else) and get more comfortable. In the...

  11. I will keep asking for help!

    jolly_tamale replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Bottom line is that if you are uncomfortable you shouldn't do it. I agree with everyone else that everything else should be done first so that all that is left is the transfer, but I have a feeling...

  12. New job

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

    I'm working 35 hours. I'm not too worried about this trimester since it's A & P (already had it once) and CNA (which I already obviously have), it's next trimester I'm worried about. I go to...

  13. New job

    jolly_tamale posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Today was my first day at my new job. I got a CNA job closer to home since I am going to LPN school full time now. Everyone seemed really nice, I'm just nervous about the hours and school. I think...

  14. Good study site

    jolly_tamale posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I've found a really good site to study on (more for us visual learners) if you all are interested: www.studystack.com I had an instructor tell me about it last semester and never checked it out. I...

  15. New job

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

    Oh quick question. I've only worked the 6a-2p shift. Now I am working the 2p-10p shift. For those of you that work nights what types of duties do you

  16. How Important is Accreditation?

    jolly_tamale replied to Kels87's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There were about three things I wanted to comment on... 1. You said you wanted to go on to be an RN. In that case, I would really look for an accredited LPN/LVN program or it's not a very good chance...

  17. Platt college?

    jolly_tamale replied to Korinth's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I've heard Platt horror stories as well. I know someone that graduated and then couldn't get into a RN program anywhere without starting over. $28,000 is ridiculous! My LPN program is $4,000....

  18. issue with leaving newborn to return to nursing school

    jolly_tamale replied to marineswife0809's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There was a girl from the last class that went into labor on a Thursday and was back for her last week of clinicals that that Monday. I just think of that for motivation when I feel like I'm too tired...

  19. Nursing & Pre-Nursing Students - Desired Area of Nursing?

    jolly_tamale replied to lil pixi's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    RN2be- I agree with you. My nursing instructor told us he wants all of his grads to work Med/Surg for two years before specializing because it is a great foundation. I plan on following his advice and...

  20. help! want to quit....how long do i have to stay to avoid looking bad?

    jolly_tamale replied to limonada's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the PP that you should look into Psych nursing. That is what I'm most interested (Behavioral Science major here). It sounds like you would be really good at

  21. New job today!!!

    jolly_tamale replied to jolly_tamale's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks everyone

  22. New job today!!!

    jolly_tamale posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got a job as a CNA today in the facility we are doing our first clinicals in (starting next month). I am so excited! This will really put my mind at ease since I'll get to know the facility first...

  23. Difference between NA & CNA?

    jolly_tamale replied to AmandaS<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Usually certain floors hire post for jobs separately, but even if you start in a floor that isn't your dream job it makes it much easier to later transfer to the floor you want. I started as a CNA and...

  24. Deeply saddened

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

    I have had some experience in this area. I once saw a coworker (who had been with the company for several years) slap a client (hard) when I had been there about a month. I went directly to our boss...

  25. Nights are killing me

    jolly_tamale replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This was an interesting thread, everyone had great responses! I really have nothing to add except don't feel bad about the time on the bed bath, especially since you aren't even done with class yet....