MedChica

MedChica

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  1. looking for a LVN to BSN program in TEXAS

    MedChica replied to Mireya's topic in Texas Nursing

    Wayland Baptist. UTHSC -- San

  2. CNA's - What hours do you work?

    MedChica replied to VagusX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Whenever I want...I'm home health. Sat/Sun - 12 hours...for

  3. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    MedChica replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    - 'Will the people in the back of the class please shut up! I'm practically sitting in the instructor's lap and I still can't hear her.' - 'I tried, but, this discussion ended precisly as I knew it...

  4. your gpa

    MedChica replied to JonB04's topic in General Students

    My nursing pre-reqs? 3.81 Currently in nursing school. It's a vocational/diploma school. I have, oh, excuse me...*ahem*...HAD an 'A' composite avg. *laugh* I'm embarassed to say that Fundamentals...

  5. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

    MedChica replied to Faro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't understand why some have an issue with this comment. It's mostly true..although, I'd say that the residents aren't even half the problem. They make the job bearable...imo. It's the only...

  6. Why does anyone go into nursing?

    MedChica replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

    I agree. I wouldn't feel any sort of way about it. MANY people go to college w/o knowing why or what they want to study. They just attend b/c everyone else is or b/c their parents told them to....

  7. FED UP CNAS!!!!

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

    Well - I've gone to homehealth. A/O last week. The final straw --> 91 residents for 3 CNAs...on DAYshift. I was trying to stock the linen closet when I was told, "I don't think 'so and so' came to...

  8. Are LPN's being phased out?

    MedChica replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    We have some hospitals that hire LVNS in my area. LVNs will have work. It's just not guaranteed to be in the hospital. There's plenty of work to be found in LTCs, home health and doc offices,...

  9. lpn students, please tell me how you di it, or how you are doing it

    MedChica replied to kitty222's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Cheaters exist in all occupations. When I was a student, my classmates cheated at times. When I took basics, i.e., Govt/history....I cheated on the quizzes. They were online classes...and...

  10. 1/2 nursing class cut, WHY??

    MedChica replied to Aka Mommy's topic in General Students

    I sit in the front row and didn't notice until this week how much the back of the class has 'thinned out'. Suddenly people are like, "Where's so and so...?" "I dunno...I haven't seen her since 2 days...

  11. Help! I have an interview for an LVN program in one month! How should I prepare?

    MedChica replied to TeenaMarie's topic in General Students

    I was interviewed by the Program Director. - Tell me a little about yourself. - Why do you want to be a nurse? - What are your future goals/Where do you see yourself in the future? - Do you have...

  12. stna hourly pay

    MedChica replied to briardale27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is tiring...but easier than working 7a -1130 pm Friday, Sat and Sunday. Now, that's hell. That's 3 meals and 2 showers a day (minus sunday) to get through. But, her shift is very doable. Good...

  13. I absolutely HATE it!

    MedChica replied to Manepride's topic in General Students

    My God... I am so glad that my classmates aren't morons. *laugh* I mean, some may talk a lot. They're 'know-it-alls' - but, we're a pretty mature group. The bulk of my classmates are military,...

  14. Can your school refuse to schedule NCLEX if you owe money to student acct?

    MedChica replied to Workitout's topic in General Students

    Not sure of the process b/c I'm not there yet. HOWEVER - if it's as other state and transcripts and such are required by the BON? Then yeah - I can see where the situation would end with the student...

  15. WTH

    MedChica replied to rusure's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That nurse said that bed sores, in general, don't hurt and that people, generallym don't feel them. OP was right to be surprised. ...and I think that we've skedaddled past 'misguided'. You don't lie...

  16. What do you do about MA, GNA, etc calling themselves nurses?

    MedChica replied to flymomrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Meh...some people like to 'step-promote' themselves. Anyway, I encountered similar in radology whenever a dental tech came around. The girl actually called herself an xray tech. Well...she wasn't,...

  17. Newbie CNA saying hi & a how I did it.

    MedChica replied to Mike R's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have no idea why new aides are having such a time finding work. I mean, you have people talking about not being able to get on at the LTC . It's almost too ridiculous to be believed.

  18. ADN students, how much do you study?

    MedChica replied to FLhusker's topic in General Students

    Of course, I just started but I don't study that much. I do most of my studying during school hours. Why shoot the breeze when you can be looking over the material? I review between classes. -...

  19. What do you listen to while studying

    MedChica replied to That Guy's topic in General Students

    (Nontraditional) Classical 'mix'. - The Elder Scrolls: 'Oblivion' Soundtrack (RPG video game - xbox 360) - Fable II (RPG video game - xbox 360) (People are really sleeping on video game scores) -...

  20. What were the gender ratios in your nursing classes?

    MedChica replied to edwindelahiggins's topic in Men in Nursing

    We have 6 guys in our class of 32. ***** They're treated like everyone else. Half have med experience. One is pre-med. Their input is valued. *shrug* ...but they sure are flirty. Dating is the last...

  21. How did you get an "A" in anatomy?

    MedChica replied to Diver Dude's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have revised my study habits. It hit me mid-semester. When I fine-tuned my methods, I found that I still made 'A's but studied less often, it seemed. I'm more of an visual kinesthetic learner. -...

  22. Just a random question

    MedChica replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Pt on toilet? - Put pt on toilet. - Most places have call-lights in the bathroom. Give resident the call-light string and tell them to use it when done. - Minute you go in there, ask them if they...

  23. NEED YOUR HELP: ASAP Over-thinking Q's for CNA Pre-TEST!!

    MedChica replied to Sunshyne20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hmm... 1. what should you do if a diabetic patients leaves her insulin syringe out? a. tell patient to throw their syringe away next time b. show patient how to re-cap syringe c. throw syringe out in...

  24. Frustrated with my school

    MedChica replied to JustDes's topic in General Students

    I rec'vd a list when I went to the school to inquire about the program. My school pays for insurance, the supplies and 2 sets of uniforms... Waiting weeks for a supply list almost makes no

  25. Who's Drinking Haterade?

    MedChica replied to mzrainydayz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yup. I'll be honest, I hang with some pret-ty accomplished women. I'm the only one in school trying to get my degree...still. A professional student. For a time, it frustrated me because I was not...