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  1. CNA: What is it like working nightshift at a hospital??

    excited1 replied to Karatechick13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a CNA on a Tele floor, adult med surg. When we are fully staffed, we have 6 patients. When not fully staffed, we have 9+. Its mainly hourly rounding, q2 repositioning, I&O's, answering call...

  2. The Controversy: Mandatory Flu Vaccines

    excited1 replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

    At my establishment you have two options: 1) get the shot, or 2) decline it and wear a mask. Those are your options, pick one. I dont see the

  3. College of the Canyons Spring 2016

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    Hello! First off, CONGRATS! You will love this program. It is great! To answer some questions: 1) Yes, it is absolutely possible to work while doing this program. I have worked the entire time....

  4. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    excited1 replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you for creating this thread! My goal is to be a CRNA and most of my questions have already been asked, so I am following this

  5. College of the Canyons Spring 2016

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    Sounds like you are making the vest decision! Just to clarify, COC is only 5 days a week for the first 8 weeks. Then drops to 4 for the rest of the 8 week semester. 2nd and 3rd semester are 3...

  6. College of the Canyons Spring 2016

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! When I did mine, its a physical and physical functional abilities test. I didnt have my yearly physical yet at the time COC was due, so I just took whatever papers COC posts on BB and got it all...

  7. College of the Canyons Spring 2016

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats everyone!!!!! Be sure to attend orientation and meet ALL the deadlines they give you. Make an appt now for physicals! See you on campus in

  8. College of the Canyons Spring 2016

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    We are going into the Nursing field, we better be willing to help eachother out! This is a unique profession. I have found that MOST students help eachother out and offer support. I hope your...

  9. College of the Canyons Spring 2016

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    I know what you mean. But they are pretty good with notifications! If they said between the 12th and 20th, then TRY your best to let it go until then. LOL. I know, I know, it seems impossible....

  10. College of the Canyons Spring 2016

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    Just realized I didn't do paragraphs, sorry for the huge paragraph. LOL. I am studying for a nursing final as we speak so my mind is

  11. College of the Canyons Spring 2016

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    HI! Absolutely I can share. So, I got in to the program Fall 2014. First semester I would say was the hardest for me personally. The content is the easiest, but it was more of a time management...

  12. College of the Canyons Spring 2016

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    Hi Guys! I am just checking in seeing if you are all staying sane. Clearly you are not! LOL! I was in your shoes for Fall 2014 semester entrance. Good luck to all of you and I look forward to...

  13. Advice for a new CNA searching for a hospital position

    excited1 replied to PattieTarr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    While I agree with the previous posts, I was hired at a hospital with no formal CNA experience and with only current RN program clinical experience. In my state, we are eligible to challenge the CNA...

  14. New student, severe anxiety...

    excited1 replied to Cynthiahatespatho's topic in General Students

    Hang in there! Nursing school is not the typical type of learning. My first semester was my hardest. Really it was a time management thing and "how to study for this stuff" thing. With every...

  15. College of the Canyons hopeful applicant

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    I scored lower on the practice tests than the real one. As long as you study, you will be fine

  16. Clinical tidbits I wish someone would've told me.

    excited1 replied to Mully's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks so much for this thread! I am writing all of this down. I just started third semester and its great to see some things I had forgotten I learned and a bunch of new stuff! Keep on truckin...

  17. Endorsement to CA or directly test for CA?

    excited1 replied to diadiaclaudia's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! We are doing the opposite! I am in CA and I will be moving back to AZ when I graduate. I am going to take the NCLEX here before I move, so I will test under AZ Board of Nursing. I am 100%...

  18. I failed out of med school after my 1st year

    excited1 replied to Failedmedschool's topic in General Students

    It sounds like your attitude is great, and more importantly I am glad to hear you aren't blaming them. Great luck to you and I am sure if you are a truly passionate person about healthcare and...

  19. I failed out of med school after my 1st year

    excited1 replied to Failedmedschool's topic in General Students

    Welcome to the world of nursing!!!!! I heard its WAY more fun to be a nurse. Im starting my 3rd semester next week of my RN program and absolutely love it. What year did you not pass? I am sorry...

  20. B's in the non-sciences (retake?)

    excited1 replied to JJBird's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! My college has the similar point system. I too received some B's in gen eds, because they BORE me. Lol. I aced all my sciences. The way my school works is they go by GPA with Sciences weighing...

  21. College of the Canyons hopeful applicant

    excited1 replied to artusoa's topic in California Nursing

    Hi! So happy that you applied! As for the TEAS, how I studied was I rented the TEAS study guide and reviewed it like I would any other course. Then I took the practice exams in the book and...

  22. New grad needs help. I'm so torn!

    excited1 replied to RNinCali15's topic in Nursing Career

    You said you are currently working in a non-nursing position. While I realize that one floor may serve better entry to a specialty than another, you said you are a NEW RN, in a NON nursing position....

  23. STUDY? HOW?!!!

    excited1 replied to kvn813's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What works for me is with the permission of the instructor, I voice record lectures. This allows me to focus on the mannerisms of each professor and I do not take notes in class. This does NOT mean...

  24. How to learn to start IVs?

    excited1 replied to Momma1RN's topic in General Nursing

    My school teaches IV skills and we have a practicum we must pass. Then with our instructor present, we are able to start IV's on patients in clinical. Every program is different and I am happy that...

  25. Straighterline Microbiology online course

    excited1 replied to im.sarah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I have not taken a SL course but was VERY tempted to as getting a seat in micro was difficult due to my registration priority. However, I stuck it out and got in at my community college. I am...