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  1. What's a good reason to quit nursing school?

    semester1kid replied to none the wiser's topic in General Students

    You might want to step back and examine what it is you don't like - is patients, the responsibility, being observed by an instructor, just isn't what you thought...think about what 'it' is and decide...

  2. Dead Patients!!!!!!

    semester1kid replied to cnabeauty's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Although it's a sad and stessful event, remember that it's a natural part of life. The patient deserves to go through this passing with the utmost of dignity and respect. And the family (who's going...

  3. The new CNA requirements

    semester1kid replied to TamTam23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Since I'll be looking very soon, I hope that's an option where I'm

  4. This is why you should be careful what you post on facebook

    semester1kid replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    Things that would be inappropriate would include anything that misrepresents, compromises the integrity, disrespects the values of your school and the nursing field in general (there also self...

  5. Any CNA's who got hired in a hospital with no experience?

    semester1kid replied to teysmith's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm glad to see this thread because I just passed my CNA exam (through Red Cross), but have basically zero experience in the field other than that I'm a second semester ADN student and have...

  6. Military spouse...so many questions

    semester1kid replied to micheleruth87's topic in General Students

    I just did exactly that - now comes the 'finding a job' part. Also, depending on your state, you may be able to work under the title of 'student nurse' (pretty much the same thing as a CNA) but...

  7. This is why you should be careful what you post on facebook

    semester1kid replied to semester1kid's topic in General Students

    I missed that one - sorry about

  8. It's official - I'm now the proud owner of a CNA license:-)

    semester1kid posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Glad that's over with - last month, I passed the clinical portion of the CNA exam, but due to a late arrival, had to reschedule the written portion. Well the date was yesterday and it was a success. I...

  9. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    semester1kid replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    I do apologize for the jab:-) However, I still fail to see why quantifying this point makes a difference (whether its course study or other factors/responsibilities in life - hard is hard, no matter...

  10. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    semester1kid replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    So you're basically asking if there is a devised curriculum which is more difficult and is specifically intended for students who also have to juggle other responsibilities? Ok - I guess I'm checking...

  11. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    semester1kid replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    I don't see where I said critical thinking is strictly a nursing program issue. When people come from certain backgrounds (such as mine, working in a finance dept in a home office of a retail company...

  12. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    semester1kid replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    Semantics - it is indeed harder for individuals with more responsibilities to juggle...sounds like you basically agreed with my point but didn't like how I said

  13. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    semester1kid replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    I can appreciate your concern about your own motivation - not others. However, the comment was made as a means of explaining why the drop out rate is what it is...which is a point I agree with. There...

  14. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    semester1kid replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    It's all a critical thinking game - You should buy a book (or find cases on line) of case studies...or if you haven't started yet, read critical thinking books and how to look at situations as a whole...

  15. is Nursing School HARDER than Medical School?

    semester1kid replied to sunny d's topic in General Students

    The one thing I will add is that the more responsibilities you have in life (job, family, etc) the more difficult it 'could' be...and it's because of what's already been mentioned: it's not so much...

  16. Does RN school get easier or harder as the semesters go on?

    semester1kid replied to rnintwo's topic in General Students

    Tough question because there's definitely more on your plate - juggling both lecture and clinical duties, etc...however, although I'm still in our second semester, looking ahead to what our...

  17. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

    semester1kid replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

    One of the harder things to overcome (imho) is realizing you're training to become a nurse, not a doctor - which means making sure your answers are related to nursing processes and treating symptoms...

  18. Who has taken time off after 1st semester?

    semester1kid replied to RB2000's topic in General Students

    I agree with the last two posters - how do you know you'd be allowed to take a semester off then pick up where you left off? I can sympathize with you though...in my school, it's more likely that you...

  19. Do you ever feel this way after a test?

    semester1kid posted a topic in General Students

    We had a mid term exam last week that covered 7 topics - diabetes, diseases of the bowel, cardiac, blood pressure, peripheral vascular disease, shock and stroke. I actually was pretty well prepared...

  20. Failed my CNA skills... I need encouragement please

    semester1kid replied to NICU Kristen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sure you'll do fine - but here's a few tips regardless of which skills you are tested on: 1) Safety and privacy are key points that you CAN'T forget. This means: a)safety for your patient as well...

  21. Nursing Journal articles for a care plan paper

    semester1kid replied to semester1kid's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks a lot - I was able to access full content articles at my local public

  22. Nursing Journal articles for a care plan paper

    semester1kid posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hopefully this is the right forum - but anyway, I recently finished 'the major' care plan paper (dubbed 'the big one') for this semester's clinical. The last remaining piece is that we're required to...

  23. Freaking out! possible patient safety issue

    semester1kid replied to SnowbirdinFL's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Part of what I would think depends on 'Betty's' attitude. How well do you think she would react if you took her aside and ask her if she knows she could get fired and lose her license if she continues...

  24. First CNA Job....12 hr shifts

    semester1kid replied to AzDeb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From my observations as a student nurse during clinicals is that the nursing assistant staff work out breaks amongst themselves (i.e. 'you watch over my guys for 15 minutes and I'll watch over...

  25. Nursing Journal articles for a care plan paper

    semester1kid replied to semester1kid's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I haven't but I will -