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  1. Tired of the CNA Lecture *Mini-rant*

    happy2learn replied to guiltysins's topic in General Students

    I found it difficult to land my volunteer position. I had 2 hospitals not even respond to my application, even with great references. But I'm glad they didn't respond because now I volunteer at a...

  2. Have you been assaulted by a patient?

    happy2learn replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Interesting comments. I'm just a student and an ED volunteer, but no one would dare harm me. I mean, I sit with security and they have tasers and

  3. Are ER nurses burnt out or just uncaring??

    happy2learn replied to futurenurseheather's topic in Emergency

    Wow. I volunteer at a Level 1 Trauma center and our ER nurses may sit and chat for maybe 10 minutes, but our patients get in and treated pretty quick. And if I interrupt their chat for a question,...

  4. Is it me???

    happy2learn replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    I never understood why people go to the EMERGENCY department for something that they must not really feel is an emergency if they are going to go see their doc in the morning. At least go to Urgent...

  5. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    happy2learn replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    Agreed. I know some of these people as well. It will come and bite them in the a** later on! You know, I could probably skip my final tests and pass as well, but the thing is, for one, I want an A,...

  6. Student nurse violates confidentiality on floor

    happy2learn replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    That's a good idea. I would do

  7. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    happy2learn replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    I don't think the OP was being judgmental towards people who have C's. I think the point is that instructors and such tell people from the start that grades don't matter. They tell them they just need...

  8. Your desired specialty

    happy2learn replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oncology/Hematology Though since I've started volunteering in the ER, that sounds exciting too. I also would like to one day work in Hospice. I'm also interested in working at Shriner's Burn...

  9. Can someone explain the difference in duties between an STNA and PCA?

    happy2learn replied to happy2learn's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Yeah, I got the answer after I posted this but wasn't sure how to remove this. Anyways, STNA is a State Tested Nursing Assistant (or Aide, Ohio thing I guess). They only work in LTC's here. PCA is...

  10. This can't be right...

    happy2learn replied to pinkstudentnurse20's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not really sure why people are assuming this person isn't a nurse... but that's ok. Anyways, no one gives medical advice on here, so I'm not sure what people are worried about. I'm just a...

  11. Student nurse violates confidentiality on floor

    happy2learn replied to jrw03282009's topic in General Nursing

    Was this her first HIPAA offense? I guess what I'm saying, was the first thing you called her out on HIPAA related? If so, then I would go to the instructor. If not, I would say something to her. If...

  12. LPN to RN vs. straight to RN

    happy2learn replied to freepct's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's cheaper for me to get my ADN then do the ADN to BSN. It will also take me the same amount of time because of a partnership my community college has with the local university. While I'm on the...

  13. LPN to RN vs. straight to RN

    happy2learn replied to freepct's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, for people I know that have to work, they are going the LPN route. This way, they can get some experience and get paid. This seems to work out for people in those situations. Then there is...

  14. Grades don't matter! Are you sure??????

    happy2learn replied to dinah77's topic in General Students

    I hate when people say that you still get your RN with a C. I think everyone should strive for the best and not strive for a C. If you strive for your best and still get a C then that's okay because...

  15. addvise for high school senior.

    happy2learn replied to sparkles61593's topic in General Nursing

    Hospice does make a good point. Children's by me only hires PCA's. I know every state is different in requirements (some hire PCA's, other hire CNA's), but in order to be a PCA/PCT you have to take...

  16. Best Nursing School for ED?

    happy2learn replied to lalida's topic in Emergency

    I can't really give you advice on schools. But what I do want to say is that don't expect to get into the position you want immediately. You'll probably have to work somewhere less desirable to get...

  17. Struggles with finding a nursing job....

    happy2learn replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The OP has only been licensed for maybe a month or two and is already complaining about not getting a job. No one owes you a job. You have to work to find that job. Obviously you haven't because I...

  18. addvise for high school senior.

    happy2learn replied to sparkles61593's topic in General Nursing

    You will have a better chance of working in pediatrics with a BSN. Children's by me only hires BSN's, although it may be different where you live. You cannot do this online. You can never get a...

  19. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    happy2learn replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, it was an LTC. I'm not doubting that it takes a long time, but CNA's don't exactly have all the time in the world either. I think if you are in the room and something happens one should take 2...

  20. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    happy2learn replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'll take butt wiping over butt kissing any

  21. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    happy2learn replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :lol2:

  22. Struggles with finding a nursing job....

    happy2learn replied to ohyeah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :thankya:

  23. How to deal with this resident

    happy2learn replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had something similar happen this week. I had my CNA clinicals this week, 3 days. On the last day, I had the funniest, and nicest older lady. We sat with her at breakfast and she told us stories...

  24. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    happy2learn replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you miss a bold step in Ohio it's an automatic fail also. I take my test at the end of this month. We did a practice exam and we all remembered everything, although, I also poured the "urine" down...

  25. Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

    happy2learn replied to girtenbt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, first I wonder the reason behind the OP wanting to avoid the butt wiping and bathing. I could understand if they have a sensitivity like me, however, their approach is not proper. Let me say...