boogalina ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN

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    I Am A Nurse Too

    boogalina replied to kegreat's topic in School

    I worked with a WONDERFUL ICU nurse who left to take a school nurse position. Doubt she would have done that if it wasn't a REAL nurse role. Stick to your guns...only you can live your
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    Free time/vacation time while being a nurse?

    boogalina replied to nurse_sharon's topic in General Nursing

    I try to make days off more "me" time by doing as many of my little pesky chores as I can stand during the days I work...for example, mop a floor, vacuum, batch cook, etc...things that don't require...
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    Post for 9/1 starters....

    boogalina replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

    9/1 start for me in the RN-BSN
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    CNA problems with supervisor

    boogalina replied to Hannah93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As you learn something new, or have a mistake, it can help to write it down, along with the best way to do the task/handle the situation. Honestly, the first three months of being a CNA, especially...
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    BSN patient outcomes

    boogalina replied to S.G.'s topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    "It would be interesting to see the results of a pure ADN grad and a pure BSN grad without any previous life experiences to influence the study. I don't think we have many of them anymore." And even...
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    How many work and go to nursing school?

    boogalina replied to jarielle22's topic in General Students

    Just finished my ADN - worked FT nights 12-hour shifts all through school. Not easy, but I survived thanks to supportive family, flexible work schedule, and lots of caffeine. The hardest thing was...
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    August 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    boogalina replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Winner!
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    Silly random nursing thoughts, one sentence, NO JUDGMENTAL FOLKS ALLOWED

    boogalina replied to wooh's topic in Nursing Humor

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    $33, 000 for Medical Assistant program

    boogalina replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, please don't. That is a huge amount of money to pay for a position that pays about the same as a CNA position. Yes, I know the CNA job involves "icky stuff." But $33,000!!!!!! That's the...
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    CNA Interview soon and need some pointers!

    boogalina replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be able to discuss why you want to be a CNA, and why you are interested in the interviewer's facility in particular (do some research, at least look at the facility's website if they have one). You...
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    Informational interviews with potential employers?

    boogalina replied to vhud's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Try contacting a smaller employer, such as a long-term care facility, or a community-based health organization. I had to do something similar for a scholarship, and those were the employers I...
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    Nurse Tech Job

    boogalina replied to Rebel6678's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Waiting tables requires being able to balance competing demands, manage your time, and make people happy. All of these directly translate to success in any other customer service role, including...
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    New Grad Job Market: A Game of Chance

    boogalina replied to sourapril's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes! It's really important to forge relationships with others (because you never know when a connection will help you obtain a position), and make the most of clinical experiences. I agree with this...
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    Being an ugly nurse

    boogalina replied to mofomeat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You really only have a problem if you like Ewoks...because no self-respecting SW geek
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    Nervous/Anxious about starting Nursing Program!

    boogalina replied to nursingstudentjess's topic in General Students

    It is not easy to do FT nights and nursing school, but it's not impossible, either. I just finished my RN, and while my grades could have been higher, they were adequate, and being an internal...
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    Best laptop/operating system for WGU coursework?

    boogalina posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I'm planning on a 9/1 start for a RN-BSN. I need to either purchase a laptop or iPad (or other tablet) prior to that date so I have a dedicated device that I can keep my academic life on. So,...
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    Best laptop/operating system for WGU coursework?

    boogalina replied to boogalina's topic in Western Governors University

    Thank you all! I think I'll spring for a tablet for the reading...saw a coworker at work last night who goes to WGU with her tablet, which she LOVES for reading the assignments. So I'm convinced!...
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    Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

    boogalina replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

    That's the kind of watch to
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    When did it become ok for patients to do this

    boogalina replied to mskrisCNA2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Duly noted. Of course inmates are a different kettle of soup, so to speak. Used to go "inside" quite a bit in a prior career. Never got accused of "mad doggin'" so must have been doing it right!...
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    When did it become ok for patients to do this

    boogalina replied to mskrisCNA2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The approach that has worked best for me is to look directly at the patient/resident (if A&O) with strong, confident eye contact and say something to the effect of "that is inappropriate and you...
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    Feeding tube/position

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

    It sounds like your facility may not have a policy for this, but you should check nonetheless. Failing that, HOB at least 30 degrees and Q2 hour repositioning (can do this even when resident is in...
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    Nervous/Anxious about starting Nursing Program!

    boogalina replied to nursingstudentjess's topic in General Students

    Everyone breathe! You'll make it through this thing called nursing school! A couple survival tips: 1. For those white uniforms (ugh) remember to avoid chlorine bleach b/c it will yellow the...
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    Saunders NCLEX-RN Review

    boogalina replied to countrygurl89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used this resource...my score was around 60% before doing all the questions in the book, 80% after. Passed the NCLEX with the minimum number of questions. I also used the Elsevier HESI RN online...
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    ADN's being pushed out

    boogalina replied to MSN Student's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Exactly. We're all on the same team, with caring for the patient being the goal. Well
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    Help with Curriculum for CNA Program in NJ

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

    When I took my CNA course, the text used was Mosby's Textbook for Nursing Assistants. This is a widely used text...my son is taking a CNA course now and using the latest edition of the same text....