CarolinaGirl1112

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  1. Keeping TV on while sleeping = Depression??

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to nurse678's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I used to sleep with the TV on, but read about how horrible it was for you. Now if I need to really relax and drown out other noises, I go to the RainyMood website. (I would post the link, but I...

  2. Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just a Nursing Assistant student in clinicals, but I thought I'd contribute :) In my bag: Stethoscope List of medical abbreviations chapstick extra hair ties sugarless gum hand sanitizer hand...

  3. Wash cloths - Silly question on State Test.

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Starletta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We were taught that you need 2 wash cloths for a partial bed bath. One is to be used without soap for washing the face and the other is to be used with soap to wash the arm and

  4. In CNA class...required to take blood pressure of 100 people!!!

    CarolinaGirl1112 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in a fast-track CNA program at my local community college. It is a little under 5 weeks long, and we go to school full-time 4 days per week. I just found out from a class that's slightly ahead...

  5. After Completing CNA training, How soon to take the exam??

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to FutureNeoNursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in CNA class in NC, and we're told that we have to wait at least 14 business days after graduating before we can take the exam. Best of luck to

  6. skills test question

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to CNA/glorified maid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in a CNA program right now and our teacher is an administrator of the state test.(NC) When he demonstrated the skills to us, he walked in the room and introduced himself to the patient and told...

  7. So Frustrated I wanna cry

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to MelanieGa's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sorry that you're in this situation. You should still be proud to call yourself a nurse. If I were you I would just get a SC job and start working to get that experience. Maybe that LPN...

  8. Wake Tech Nursing Program-Day in a life

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to NCnursemom's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Another 30 year old Mom here who might be attending this school. Surely SOMEONE can do this for

  9. CPR certification

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Weezy24's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi there! I just took the BLS class last week at Wake Tech. I actually thought it was fun. It was $85 total and that includes your book and your face mask which you get to take home with you. I...

  10. I can't believe it!!!!

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to NorCalRN2011's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on both of your accomplishments! I'm amazed at how many people seem to think that they've failed the NCLEX, only to find out that they've passed. I hope that I'm in your same...

  11. I can't believe this! This is crazy!

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in General Nursing

    I personally think he should report her even if all it does is teach her a lesson...who knows how many other men she's done this

  12. Nursing students required to have health insurance?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to amanda081106's topic in General Students

    I just checked out their site and it looks like the cheapest one they have now is around $75...still good compared to some others out there! Thanks for sharing! Edited to add: About Medicaid, in my...

  13. Officially registered for CNA classes today !

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Weezy24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations! I just enrolled for the CNA program at my local cc as well. I'm doing it full-time, so the course only lasts about one month, but it's 8am-4pm 4 days per week. Isn't it...

  14. Nursing or X ray Tech?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there, I am not a nurse yet but I'll give my 2 cents anyway :) My best friend's Mom graduated from an X-ray tech program over one year ago and still has not been able to find a job, there just...

  15. ECPI?????????? Please Comment???

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to henryswife's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    So, have you heard from any of the schools

  16. Pocket Guide

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to errneducator's topic in Emergency

    That made me LOL for real.

  17. Reality vs Nonsense.....specific to nursing and nursing aides!

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Just curious, is this something you've experienced at several facilities, or just the one you're at now? I've heard quite a few horror stories about workplaces...it seems like everyone has to go...

  18. Johnson & Johnson commercials

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    I love the new commercial, too. It's really rare for a male nurse to be shown on TV...I think it's a good

  19. The introverted nurse

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to esunada's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You can be introverted and still be a good nurse. You can be fat and still be a good nurse. You can be ugly and still be a good nurse. In fact, I'm pretty sure somewhere there is an introverted, fat,...

  20. Got into LPN and RN What Should I Do?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to Tfish1065's topic in General Nursing

    RN program all the way! I live in NC, too, in the Raleigh area. I check the job listings every day, and rarely see any for LPNs, but TONS for RNs! Plus, if you take the LPN program and then want to...

  21. Just accepted into adn program! Should i accept or decline?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to marcopolo's topic in General Nursing

    I would accept and then work your butt off to make the best grades possible so that you can go into the RN-BSN program when you're finished. (If you still want to get the BSN) At this day and age when...

  22. offended co worker

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to frost99's topic in General Nursing

    He needs to be a big boy and learn to communicate. If what you said bothered him, he should have admitted it the first time you asked rather than denying it and then stewing about it. I personally...

  23. Health insurance during nursing school

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to badgerstudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just went to the Blue Cross and Blue Shield website this evening and found out that I can get an extremely basic plan for $108 per month. Granted, the deductible is ridiculous and I'll be paying...

  24. MCI LPN Program

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to hopeful10's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just got done talking with the MCI in Raleigh, NC and they informed me that their LPN program now costs $32,000 per year and that even with financial aid I would most likely be paying $180 per...

  25. ECPI/MCI LPN Program - anyone?

    CarolinaGirl1112 replied to kaseysmom's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hello all, I recently began talking with MCI Raleigh, NC about their LPN program. They told me that the program costs $32,000 and that even with financial aid and student loans I still would probably...