shay&lynn ASN, RN

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  1. Orientation on July 10, 11 and 12! Will get my unit schedule then
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    I think I passed?

    https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/pearson-vue-trick-665039.html
  3. https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/pearson-vue-trick-665039.html
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    any interview tips for home care aide?

    I am not a HHA, however I am an STNA in a LTCF as well as an NA in a hospital. Some things to think about are things such as why do you want the job and why should they hire you? Why did you choose...
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    Starting nursing later in life

    https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/over-40-fall-729552.html Hopefully you find this thread helpful
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    Am I being overly sensitive?

    We have some beds against the wall at our facility due to residents doubling up...not being able to get wheelchairs in and out of the bathrooms,
  7. I practiced on my son as well! Lol. I have been an aide for a year and a half..I love my
  8. I currently work in a LTCF as an aide. I most recently got a job as an NA in a hospital on the ortho floor. I can't wait to
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    CNA Opinions and Experiences Q & A!!

    Let me know if you need another person... I would be interested in helping you out
  10. That is the way it is here at some hospitals ... (Northwest
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    So excited.Just made my Fall 2012 Schedule!

    The best thing would be to ask a second semester student at your school...I have seen numerous posts on here about people saying their Fundamentals class was easy...mine was challenging. Each school...
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    My worst fear come true.

    Congrats!!!!
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    Waitlist Status

    65-70
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    What did you take to orientation?

    Every school is different... It doesn't hurt to take paper/pen/pencils. I would look specifically at the orientation letter to see if it calls out something specific. We didn't get syllabus's as our...
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    Am I insane to try this?

    Agreed. Only you know how much you can handle..... Don't forget though, you are not only going to be mommy, but daddy as well
  16. Congrats!!! Did you find out what exactly you will be
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    Nursing Med-Surg Clinical

    Agree with everyone else...keep the schedule. I had classmates last semester that worked 2nd shift, got off at 1130pm and had to be back in class at 800am, it's manageable...plus it's only one day a...
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    How far do you drive for nursing school?

    1+ hr. I actually don't mind the drive...it is my quiet time
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    Waitlist Status

    I was #22 on my schools wait list... I got to start last
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    Joining an Association/Organization as a Student?

    I am a member of my schools SNA as
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    Nursing school supplies

    Lol...cost-wise? About 50 for the uniform, 3 for the scissors and hemostat, 80 for the stethoscope and 25 for my
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    Nursing school supplies

    Uniform...bandage scissors, hemostat, stethoscope and watch. Allheart.com has some awesome deals on the supplies. Not sure what you need, but I recommend checking them
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    break

    Just a question, what is a life skills
  24. I felt the same way too! When I got home I was like 'I shoulda said this...or I shoulda said
  25. Lol. that is awesome! Love