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  1. I failed nursing school by 1 class

    CalledtoCare replied to Srichie's topic in General Students

    Can you sit for the LPN NCLEX and get your LPN? At my school I think you were allowed to do that when you were 3/4 through. Good luck, I know that must be heart wrenching being so

  2. i need advice on my nursing career

    CalledtoCare replied to CMB1's topic in Nursing Career

    I plan to get my BSN asap, but I am doing ADN first because it will be soooo much cheaper! RN-BSN bridge programs can take 12-18 months and you can work as an RN while going. Seems much better to

  3. Would Nursing be a Good Fit?

    CalledtoCare replied to thespifury's topic in Nursing Career

    I am just a nursing student (almost done though!), so I do not have a ton of "real life" experience for you, but here are my two cents. Are you an introvert or just shy? I am kind of shy, but when I...

  4. Tips for first clinical?

    CalledtoCare replied to betsyMT2003's topic in General Students

    I am a student like you, so I can totally relate! I have completed 2 semesters of clinicals so far, so I will tell you what has worked for me.... I work my butt off helping my nurse to build a...

  5. New Grad Back Pain

    CalledtoCare replied to NiesyLuv's topic in General Nursing

    Are you drinking enough water? Sometimes when I get really busy and forget to drink water throughout the day I get dehydrated and my kidneys hurt. It feels like really bad back pain. I only ask...

  6. Agency work?

    CalledtoCare replied to CalledtoCare's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, that

  7. Agency work?

    CalledtoCare posted a topic in General Nursing

    What can a CNA expect working for a staffing agency? I am starting nursing school and I need a job that will work around my crazy school schedule and this seems like it might work? I just really...

  8. Overweight Nurse?

    CalledtoCare replied to MissKatie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My weight is with in normal limits, I work out, and I eat fairly healthy. That being said: In my second week on the floor I threw out my back. (working as a CNA) Moral of the story: Use proper...

  9. Rose State Nursing Program

    CalledtoCare replied to afineparadigm's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    You certainly get points for having a good GPA. There are different ways to get enough points, you just have to figure out the best way for you. Talk to a counselor or go to the web site and play...

  10. Rose State Nursing Program

    CalledtoCare replied to afineparadigm's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    The cut-off this fall was 131. They go strictly off of preference points to get in. You can go to the website www.rose.edu to get the info on how to add up your points. You get points for GPA,...

  11. rose state college..advice anything you can give to help

    CalledtoCare replied to airforcewife2000's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

  12. rose state college..advice anything you can give to help

    CalledtoCare replied to airforcewife2000's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    The 1+1 is a totally different application process. I went to the info meeting last year and it was my understanding that each votech has a certain amount of allotted spots just for the 1+1. You get...

  13. rose state college..advice anything you can give to help

    CalledtoCare replied to airforcewife2000's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    You never know, I think they have an altranate list and a 1 plus 1 program. I applied last fall with 126 and they said I was eligible to do the 1 plus 1, I almost did but decided to do a CNA program...

  14. rose state college..advice anything you can give to help

    CalledtoCare replied to airforcewife2000's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I called and they said that the tentative cut off is 131 for fall. Does anyone know what the schedule is like at Rose? Clinical hours/class

  15. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    CalledtoCare replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wait until someone who is diabetic waits until they are on the lift to collapse into one of their limp, shakey, seizure like moments mid lift. When you are trapped trying to lower them to the floor...

  16. 1st Clinical ~ Dementia resident

    CalledtoCare replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a lock down Alzheimers unit with 50 residents in all different stages of dementia. It requires a lot of team work (like someone above mentioned). DO NOT go in a alone if they are becoming...

  17. My patient fell, am I gonna get in trouble

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

    Document, document, document! Just make sure and write on the incident report (if your Nurse has not already) what safety measures were in place at the time of the fall (ex. if the call light was with...

  18. Do CNA's do ANYTHING other than bedpan work?

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

    Just had to say that I always appreciate it when an RN/LPN actually listens to the CNAs! We may not have the training to deal with the problem, but we do know when something is wrong with the...

  19. Help! I'm new and don't know what to do!

    CalledtoCare posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just started a couple of weeks ago as a CNA at a LTC facility. It is a large one and considered one of the nicest ones in the area. I am applying to RN school and I am using this to get some great...

  20. a rant to my fellow aides

    CalledtoCare replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We start at 5 getting up about 12+ up between 2 of us. It's hard, but doable. One thing I have found is that I try to get the ones that can do some oral/grooming care independently first and park them...

  21. Help! I'm new and don't know what to do!

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

    Thank you guys for the encouragement. I really appreciate it. I was just kind of freaking out. My back is okay, the resident didn't get injured, and I have learned a valuable lesson. I totally agree...