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  1. Deceptive Offender for Chest Pains

    Phoenixbyrd replied to libran1984's topic in Correctional

    This is the first article I've commented on. Just excellent - it has given me an idea of what correctional nursing can

  2. Grooming and dressing up takes so much time...

    Phoenixbyrd replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Wow. I am so so glad this is a meme. I have become a certified

  3. Failing clinical

    Phoenixbyrd replied to ctran's topic in General Students

    Do you mind sharing a sample question - and a sample answer that might illustrate the "black and white" thinking that you mention? Maybe others will give you the feedback you need to perhaps "widen"...

  4. How to be a good Patient Access Patient Representative?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to Lily-rose's topic in General Nursing

    I am applying for a patient access job. Did you get the job? DO you like the work? Do you now mind answering your questions for me - what all is involved in this kind of

  5. How much do sitters make? And how to qualify?

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

    That is useful information, Anamarii. Thanks - I will look into the free

  6. Need advise- getting a job in a cardiac unit.

    Phoenixbyrd replied to Sarahw87's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thanks. I'm going for

  7. Need advise- getting a job in a cardiac unit.

    Phoenixbyrd replied to Sarahw87's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hi. I just saw your post and thought I would ask you a question. Sorry for imposing on your question (which I notice wasn't answered 4 months ago) - but did they train you? I ask because I am a...

  8. How much do sitters make? And how to qualify?

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

    thanks for these tips. can you, or anyone, tell me - are cnas and nurse techs different roles? how are they different? even though i read these boards faithfully, i'm still not clear on how the...

  9. Funny Names for Nurses

    Phoenixbyrd replied to randomnamees's topic in Nursing Humor

    Not a nurse, but a doctor. Doctor

  10. How much do sitters make? And how to qualify?

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

    I'm going to do just that. I've just gotta scrimp and save for the certifications. But I knew your advice was true - I was just hoping to find someone to say, "yea...I got a job with no...

  11. How much do sitters make? And how to qualify?

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

    I guess that's why I never got a call back for the sitter's job I applied to months ago. So would it be crazy to even hope that I can find a hospital that would just train me as a tech even though I...

  12. What to Expect During Orientation for a PCT Position? (Please respond)

    Phoenixbyrd replied to aismail3's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

  13. Why is it so hard to find a PCA job?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Please forgive me for the slight hi-jacking, but how did you get a sitter's job? I mean, do you have any tech certifications? I am a pre-nursing student trying to get any job in a hospital. I don't...

  14. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam

    Phoenixbyrd replied to SNHRN2B's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    When is the test if you want to enter the evening program? When is the test if you want to enter the day program? I just finished my pre-requisites and handed in my

  15. RNs who choose/like being casual

    Phoenixbyrd replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I am not yet a nurse, but when I am I would like to work PRN. Please tell: as a new grad, did you work med surge for a couple of years to solidify your skills/gain experience? I imagine you were...

  16. a 4.0 GPA does not help

    Phoenixbyrd replied to adriano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm jumping on the bandwagon with the others. Apply to a different school. I have a fear similar to yours, but I've decided I will go to another school if I am not not accepted to my school's...

  17. Need to share my feelings

    Phoenixbyrd replied to KAW1962's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses are such incredible people. Please allow this stranger to give you a hug. ((((((((((((((((((((((((((((hug))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I'm not a nurse yet, but as I read posts daily by nurses...

  18. Hackensack Interview Question!!!

    Phoenixbyrd replied to mamaxmaria's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Maria, how does a person become a hospital tech? Should I have a CNA or patient care technician's certificate

  19. When does your Spring Semester start and what r u taking?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! Anatomy and Physiology II General Bio Medical Terminology I'll be starting in 2 days (can't wait). This thread takes me back 2 years ago when I first saw this site and started planning to be a...

  20. Is this schedule doable? Thoughts please

    Phoenixbyrd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm still a pre-nursing student, but until or unless I get in the program, I decided to complete the Biology major at my cc. Is this a doable schedule? I have a job on campus on the side 15 hours...

  21. Is this schedule doable? Thoughts please

    Phoenixbyrd replied to Phoenixbyrd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Iridescent. Now I've got to throw a monkey wrench into the equation because I just learned I have to do an independent study class this semester too. I plan on taking a "Helper's Theory"...

  22. Is this schedule doable? Thoughts please

    Phoenixbyrd replied to Phoenixbyrd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your comment touched upon my fear. I have heard of the "rule of thumb" 2 science class maximum. But the course description for the bio major encourages 3 science classes a semester. I think I'm...

  23. Is this schedule doable? Thoughts please

    Phoenixbyrd replied to Phoenixbyrd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Love the idea of constructing a reading schedule. I will definitely do this. I am an English major type transitioning into the sciences, but I found taking A&P with English and sociology this...

  24. Essex County College Fall 2011 Nursing Exam

    Phoenixbyrd replied to SNHRN2B's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Good luck, everyone. And thanks for your advice lapoRtaN. I will be seeing the professor we talked about on Thursday. Can't wait to meet

  25. How's everyone's fall semester going?

    Phoenixbyrd replied to ptbunny333's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One more month and the semester will be over. Almost can't believe it. After reading so many stories about A&P prior to signing up, I'm surprised how interesting it is. My prof decided to step...