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Do any of you have any experience with Colorado Christian University. They have a BSN program that I'm interested in and they have CCNE accreditation, but other than what's on their website I don't know anything about the school. I'm not sure I want ...

I went to a dermatologist. A resident pointed out my zits one day in front of everyone and it became this big deal. Even the nurses were talking about it to me and offering me advice on what drugs to take and what not. I couldn't deal with that anymo...

I'm not sure an accelerated program is right for me, but I already have a bachelor's degree. If you do a traditional program, are you starting over from scratch? I'm looking at UNC specifically since that's where I got my first degree and I loved the...

I have a resident that absolutely refuses to take a shower. The other aids just take her in the shower room and do it. They usually end up getting verbally abused or worse, physically abused. I have a problem with forcing anyone to do something they ...

Definitely check out UNC. My final decision is to go there for their second degree program after meeting with an adviser there. It's an awesome school. They have a 100% NCLEX pass rate and ~99% student retention. If a student leaves it's more likely ...

http://www.colorado-nursing-schools.com/

I've been on the verge of tears all week. We have "self scheduling" at work so if we take time off other than calling in sick we have to find the people to cover our shifts. I did everything I was supposed to do for my upcoming vacation and just foun...

I got my letter yesterday. I'm on the alternates list so more waiting and wondering are in my future.

You don't need any additional certs in CO either.

In my bag: extra scrubs, bp cuff and stethoscope, tylenol, cough drops, some kind icy hot type stuff for sore muscles, my food for the evening, wallet, cell phone, gait belt (though I put in on as soon as I get there), and sunglasses. In my pockets: ...

I'm only 5' too and I don't have any problems. I get comments about how strong I am despite being so small all the time. It's just a matter of figuring out your body mechanics. Being short can be an advantage. It's a lot easier to get under the patie...

I haven't heard anything. I'm tired of waiting, but what can you do? Hopefully, we'll find out soon.

Thanks for all of the info on both sides of the spectrum. I don't think this school is a good fit for me. Good luck to those in the program.

I ended up asking for help and it went as well as can be expected. The resident yelled and swore at me the entire time, but that's typical for her during any type of cares. Changing her into a night gown the other day was a challenge and in her opini...

One of residents constantly has loose to watery bm due to some digestive issues. I transferred him one day and his knees gave out all of a sudden. It was all I could do to get him to the toilet and keep him off the floor. During all of this I managed...

I struggled a lot too in the beginning. It took quite a bit of time before I really felt like I knew what I was doing and I still have days where I'm not so sure. I had to ask for help with a difficult shower the other day because the resident still ...

I had to wear scrubs, white shoes, a watch, and my hair had to be pulled back for class and clinicals.

I carry pen, marker, resident census, hand sanitizer, chapstick, badge, and resident census in my pockets. I always have my gait belt on me. In my bag I carry extra scrubs, stethoscope, food, and any other personal items I may need like my phone.

I volunteer at my local hospital doing pretty much the same job you posted. It's been beneficial. The experience is a huge plus and you can and should put it on your resume. It looks good if you want to continue on to nursing school. Most of all, it ...

My class was 7 weeks and I had homework/reading every pretty much every night. I had a very strict teacher though. I also took a full course load of nursing pre-reqs and didn't have any trouble. I don't know where you live, but here the BSN programs ...

My employer hires CNA's on a PRN basis. You can work when you want and say no when you can't. You just have to work two shifts a month to stay employed with them. They're really pretty flexible, which is nice.

At bed time. If they can do it themselves I set them up in front of the sink so I can help other residents at the same time. If not, I do it before I toilet them.

I've talked to her many times about this and does no good. Last night fell because she got up by herself and turned her pressure alarm off so we didn't hear it. She has a tab alarm in bed and knows how that one works too so she often gets up from a l...

$12.83/hr plus $0.25/hr shift differential. I'm in Colorado.

I graduated on March 10th and started working April 5th. I went through 8 days of orientation. My facility has 4 halls so I got one day on each hall for each shift I'm working (days and evenings). I immediately started working on my own after I finis...