avaloncar

avaloncar BSN, RN

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  1. What I Wish I Could Say to My Residents and Their Families

    avaloncar replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    lol! Oh man, that's funny! Oh that is a great idea. You have your ADN or

  2. Not motivated to go to rn school

    avaloncar replied to Cheetah852's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excuses excuses!!!!! lol Just kidding. Listen I was FREAKED about the TEAS exam. I am terrible in math and just knowing that test was the determining factor of getting into the RN program just had my...

  3. PCT in NICU, hoping to be hired as an RN after graduation

    avaloncar replied to student_stephanie's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, congrats. And you have more than a foot in the door at this point all you have to do is sell yourself. Show your excitement and put your best foot forward. Express how much you love the NICU and...

  4. Not motivated to go to rn school

    avaloncar replied to Cheetah852's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well tell us what your actual thought patterns have been lately. Are you scared? Intimidated? Do you really want to be a nurse? What are the things that are making you second guess

  5. What I Wish I Could Say to My Residents and Their Families

    avaloncar replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    lmao! We all get frustrated but we have to hold our tongues and then come to AN to let it out, lol. I am happy you were able to get it out. I can imagine you still care for the residents but then...

  6. Should I keep trying?!

    avaloncar replied to proudtobehismommy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh wow, I totally understand your plight! From 2004-2010, I was trying to get into a nursing program. April 2010, I finally started a RN program. I knew a lot of people who went through their program,...

  7. undecided about nursing career...

    avaloncar replied to <3 Kimmii86 <3's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    You are very welcome! I am happy you are going to go forward. You may have to try to surround yourself with positive people. And being a CNA is a wonderful career and no one should put you down about...

  8. Registered Nurse (GC MN) - what does gc mn mean??

    avaloncar replied to Yoshimitsu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Very true. But then again they have nearly the same description for all the RN positions. Lol but either way, thank you!

  9. Registered Nurse (GC MN) - what does gc mn mean??

    avaloncar replied to Yoshimitsu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am aware that the position is in Manhasset and that is what the MN may be for, like the pp said. But the GC is what is throwing me off. I should call HR and see what they say. The website or...

  10. Getting put off my job by nasty nurses!

    avaloncar replied to marsy82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You know what you do? you take these nurses as the example of what you don't want to be. That is what I did. No lot every nurse is like that. Those nurses may be burnt out. Who knows what their exact...

  11. Nursing jobs with a sign on bonus question

    avaloncar replied to imapsychrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    With all my job searching I have seen that most places say after a certain time, like six months or a year of work. You may have to ask them when you get hired. I would imagine it will be in the...

  12. Registered Nurse (GC MN) - what does gc mn mean??

    avaloncar replied to Yoshimitsu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Makes sense.

  13. A Day in the Life of an OR Charge Nurse

    avaloncar replied to canesdukegirl's topic in Operating Room

    Wow...intense. But once you can still say you love your job is all that

  14. Volunteering as a New Grad

    avaloncar replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome. Keep us updated

  15. Volunteering as a New Grad

    avaloncar replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome! I liked it a lot. It is so much different than being in a hospital so it is a refreshing change. And even though GYN isn't my thing, it was fun to learn different things. I loved...

  16. What was it like to register for your CNA class?

    avaloncar replied to Get2theChoppa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh okay,

  17. Is this too much to handle?

    avaloncar replied to Walnutt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes. Those science courses are a killer! You need to dedicate time to each of those and it will be tough to maintain. But if you think you can do it, then kudos! Just make sure you do not slack off...

  18. undecided about nursing career...

    avaloncar replied to <3 Kimmii86 <3's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Listen to me, if math was a determining factor for me, I would have not gone into nursing either. I mean, I have been bad in math since I started kindergarten! When I was in high school I failed out...

  19. Volunteering as a New Grad

    avaloncar replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your achievements! But I volunteered after I got my license also. It was in a GYN clinic. I did admissions, odd things around the clinic and I assisted the Dr. in examinations. But it all...

  20. BSN programs with a clincal focus?

    avaloncar replied to dbnsocal's topic in School, College Programs

    As far as I know, all BSN programs prepare you in that matter. It is what is expected. I HATED doing papers but it is what I had to do. The higher you go in this profession, the more papers you would...

  21. Need advice

    avaloncar replied to wfas457's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For me I used a Saunders book and some other Test success review books. My school offered ATI, which is an amazing program. It helped 99% of the students from my nursing school to pass NCLEX on the...

  22. Duties of an overnight certified nursing assistant

    avaloncar replied to NurseBre94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! As the previous poster said, it really depends on the facility. But you may still have to do bed baths if not in the middle of the night but it may be before the day shift comes on. You will...

  23. What was it like to register for your CNA class?

    avaloncar replied to Get2theChoppa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow that is scary. I am happy you were able to sign up though. I was able to get my CNA license through my high school. The world is changing and it is a dog eat dog world out there. lol. BTW what is...

  24. Thank you letter

    avaloncar replied to Scarlettz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Good. How did the interview

  25. In need of confidence or what?

    avaloncar replied to eternalbride's topic in General Students

    Hi. I think you will need to look within and figure out where you are lacking confidence. Imagine yourself when you walk into a patient's room. How do you handle yourself? How do you handle speaking...