LifesAJourney

LifesAJourney

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  1. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've been reading through these post and enjoying what you guys have wrote. Very unique and

  2. Accepted into the nursing program, questions about career path

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the replies, they are really insightful! All of your support makes me feel that I've made a good decision to purse a nursing career. If you could only see me now, I'm blushing!!! Sorry...

  3. LTC CNA to Hospital PCT?

    LifesAJourney replied to oceanmama's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have less than 3 months under my belt working in a hospital, so I hope I am qualified to answer your question lol. I started off working in LTC in late August last year up until that December when I...

  4. A brand new CNA needs advice

    LifesAJourney replied to corinth13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Working in LTC is tough enough, and being in that toxic environment is not helpful either. My suggestion to you is to search around and apply to different places. Try hospitals and assisted living...

  5. How to find a CNA job?

    LifesAJourney replied to xInspiredx's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In a nursing home you can get away with working part-time and they typically have 8hr shifts. Shifts can be divided as followed: 6am-2pm (day), 2pm-10pm (evening), and 10pm-6am (night). You can also...

  6. How to find a CNA job?

    LifesAJourney replied to xInspiredx's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I find that general job search websites are not as helpful as going right to the source. If you are looking for a position in a nursing home, research possible employers by looking at their rating by...

  7. Working 3 12hr shifts in a room, yay or nay?

    LifesAJourney posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know ultimately I will be making this decision based on what works with my current schedule. However, I would like to get some knowledgeable input from you guys that have done this before. Since I...

  8. I need to vent.

    LifesAJourney replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry about your situation. LTC is tough enough and having non-cooperative coworkers doesn't make it any easier. My advice to you is apply to hospitals or non-profit nursing homes. I've read that...

  9. Working 3 12hr shifts in a room, yay or nay?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the input! It's nice to see different viewpoints. I can see the pros and cons for working three days in a row. I think for now, I am going to go with my original plan. Then, after I get...

  10. Aaaaaahhhh!

    LifesAJourney posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I went scrub shopping today and was feeling pretty good. I visited some scrubs shops and found the perfect top at a really good price ($12). Now, all I needed were some bottoms to go with it since...

  11. Aaaaaahhhh!

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I decided to keep the uniforms after all. Many people in my orientation were discussing how their shades don't match 100%, so I am definitely not alone on this

  12. Aaaaaahhhh!

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It's crazy. I use to get away with buying scrubs at different scrub shops when I use to volunteer in a hospital. All I needed were a pair of white scrubs and I was good to go. Curses to these...

  13. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    LifesAJourney replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hmmm... Let me count the ways: 1. Patient load not reasonable for proper care. 2. Co-workers who complain when you ask for help on a "two-person assist." 3. Residents that do not cooperate! "I am...

  14. Med/Surg Question.

    LifesAJourney replied to cna13126's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm getting ready to start on this unit as well :) My first cna job was in LTC and lets just say I LOVE :heartbeat my residents, but did not care for the work environment (staffing issues and...

  15. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    LifesAJourney replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm a cna, so my habits are pretty limited so far, but I do empathize with all the door knockers :) Even when the room is empty, I still knock hahaha. It happens too when I go and get something from...

  16. Confess! Whats the craziest force of habit you've done in the "Real World"

    LifesAJourney replied to vhern246's topic in Nursing Humor

    I LOVE this thread! I'm really excited about what I will encounter in my nursing career! I can't wait to develop these habits

  17. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Me

  18. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm glad to see that everybody is enjoying this thread! One member on this website mention how personal this thread has become :) I'm still kinda new to this website and I wanted to quote some of...

  19. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    WOW, earlier this morning there was only four pages, so after work I was going to personally reply to each response. To my surprise there is currently 10 pages of your guys responses!!! Sorry if I...

  20. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    teeniebert--cool, combo nickname! FlyingScot--oohhh, how is being a flight nurse?!?!?! handyrn--at first i thought your name was about how handy your are around the house like, DIY home projects. i...

  21. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yay, soo many responses! I'll try to get to them all! CaptKris--I had to google panama hat to understand what it meant lol! NewTexasRN-Gotta love Texas!!! I hope to move down there or to Nebraska some...

  22. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    puns are fun

  23. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    aww, that's a cute story RaggeddyRn! I only have one semester left for pre-req, but i am apply for the fall 2011 program. thanks for the heads up! Meriwhen--what novel was it? DeLanaHarvickWannabe--I...

  24. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Me encanta aprender espanol Mi Vida Loca! Yo quiero ser "fluent" en la lengua algun

  25. What does your username mean?

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Good replies! I think I am going to miss the day of NOT being in school when it is time to graduate years from now lol! Soo true gentlegiver, patients are often scared and hurting and really need...