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  1. Do I have a better chance getting into nursing school by applying to 10 schools?

    kool-aide, RN replied to AspiringRNofLove's topic in General Nursing

    If you apply to more programs, yes, your chances of getting in SOMEWHERE will

  2. Pre nursing student needs advice

    kool-aide, RN replied to ldm2484's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think becoming a CNA will be invaluable experience. Save up and shell out the $700, it will be well worth

  3. Being stopped from going to critical care

    kool-aide, RN replied to sonia211's topic in Critical Care

    In my hospital our "tele" floors are our Progressive Care Units (medical and surgical). So, a lot of the nurses either have CCRN or PCCN certifications. CCRN=critical care RN, PCCN=progressive care...

  4. remember when...

    kool-aide, RN replied to kjpstmb's topic in Nursing Humor

    wow... those were the dark ages!

  5. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

    kool-aide, RN replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm proud to say that I was never at any step on this list! Yay for me!

  6. When to say no...new grad burn out

    kool-aide, RN replied to AngelicDarkness's topic in General Nursing

    I would just quit agreeing to work over time. They can't make you. You're committed to the hours you agreed to work when you became an employee, nothing

  7. Think back to nursing school...

    kool-aide, RN replied to Jenni811's topic in Nursing Humor

    Answer #4: Wash your hands and call the doctor.

  8. Terms we will not admit to using

    kool-aide, RN replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    SC (Stank

  9. Will it be worth it?

    kool-aide, RN replied to hopefull1's topic in General Nursing

    There are many avenues for higher earning in nursing. I say go for

  10. I want to acquaint myself with you folks!!! (Aim/Facebook)

    kool-aide, RN replied to Selfrespectforwomen's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe you should join some student groups at your educational

  11. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

    kool-aide, RN replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    builds character!!! hahahahahhahahahhahahaha! that's

  12. Is this the norm?!?

    kool-aide, RN replied to al586's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's

  13. Patient who is on his call light every 3-5 minutes ALL night long

    kool-aide, RN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    That's awesome. We've done that at work,

  14. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

    kool-aide, RN replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    this is why i don't read/post many threads in this forum. a lot of the posters that frequent the cna forum seem to be a taco short of a value meal… i know you regulars (coffeematecna, fuzzywuzzy,...

  15. Patient who is on his call light every 3-5 minutes ALL night long

    kool-aide, RN replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    If it were me, especially if he was being nasty and calling staff members by derogatory names I would call him on his crap, but nicely of course! Here's what I would say: "Mr. So-and-So, myself and...

  16. happy nurses day/ week or is it health care workers week?

    kool-aide, RN replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

  17. happy nurses day/ week or is it health care workers week?

    kool-aide, RN replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    What would ever give you THAT idea?!

  18. Dad just doesn't understand...

    kool-aide, RN replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you to everyone who replied! I would like to say that I do know that my Dad wants the best for me, but in my opinion that is what I decide will make me the most happy in my life and I think he...

  19. Dad just doesn't understand...

    kool-aide, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello AN brothers and sisters! I'm just having a little trouble getting my Dad to see things from my point of view....here's the story: I'm 20 y/o, a pre-nursing student, and have worked as a CNA in...

  20. How do you address your patients?

    kool-aide, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious how all of you here on AN who work in direct care address your patients? In CNA "school" we were taught to ALWAYS address our patients by Mr. Mrs. or Ms. so-and-so but I rarely if ever do...

  21. Dad just doesn't understand...

    kool-aide, RN replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    How DARE you! lol Thanks,

  22. How do you "bond" with your patients?

    kool-aide, RN replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm trying to decide if that was sarcasm or not... lol (Just kidding, of course.)

  23. How do you "bond" with your patients?

    kool-aide, RN replied to winter_green's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think it makes you a bad nurse and or caregiver to distance yourself from patients and not become too attached, but I think it can be a little cold. I don't claim to become BFFs or emotionally...

  24. Doctor as a patient

    kool-aide, RN replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    That's such an awesome memory, Cane! I have taken care of some lovely alz pts who I really connected with in similar ways. It's such a

  25. New AN Guide: wtbcrna

    kool-aide, RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats to wtbcrna on becoming a guide!!! I hope to earn that status one