MedChica

MedChica

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  1. CNA's are underpaid and overworked

    MedChica replied to Knew45's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    True...but, you're not doing it for the money. Honestly, my nurses are kick a..s! You stay on top of your folks, give the nurses a heads up when somehting's amiss, answer the dang call-lights...you...

  2. CNAs w/ no prior healthcare experience, how long did it take you to find a job?

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

    Finished class Aug 23. Hired within a week. Didn't even interview me. I wasn't even certified...and hadn't even TAKEN the test. *laugh* My first job: - LTC facility. - $11.75/hr (no benefits - but,...

  3. i want to die i failed my cna exam

    MedChica replied to yajaira21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My class had one failure (skills) and all of us were shocked - because she knew her stuff. She was a former CNA! ...but, it happens. We had another failure (skills) and she was actually working as a...

  4. All-Time Toileting Record!

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

    Wow. Never had a wetter like that. That wouldn't bother me. Way I see? AT LEAST, she's using the d..mn call-light! *laugh* My residents have no shame. I have one or two mobile, SANE, residents...

  5. What is your MYERS BRIGGS personality, and what area of nursing are you going into?

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

    Whoa, I see that I'm not the only 'introvert' around here. I assumed that I would be. Interesting. What does that mean, I wonder? Well, we are not all typical...though, there are some things that...

  6. LVN salary in Texas

    MedChica replied to miguelcano81's topic in Texas Nursing

    $18.00 an hour? I earned more than that as a newbie xray tech. I earned $28/hr to start with CT/xray/4 years experience (in Florida). ...and I was offered $19/hr to 'shoot' basic routine xrays at...

  7. Nclex Pass rate for your school

    MedChica replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in General Students

    My school used to hover in the '80's, I think, but they're at 50% (est) now. 2 passed and 2 failed on the latest exam. The school is no longer taking Spring or Fall students. Someone on here...

  8. HELP! Best advice on passing Anatomy & Physiology?!!

    MedChica replied to mstyd's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I bought the coloring book and didn't even use it...so I have no idea how helpful it is. *laugh* I have no easy tips. How'd I study for A&P? For LAB? I sketch the anatomy during class - then I...

  9. San Antonio, Wayland Baptist vs. Galen Nursing

    MedChica replied to anar00's topic in Texas Nursing

    This thread is useful. I'm looking into Galen. My research tells me that it is a good school. Nursing students and recent grad seem to agree. I'm currently attending community college. Doing...

  10. Crossed the line... or expected behavior?

    MedChica replied to traceyw's topic in General Students

    I'm a bit confused as to how this all played out. Your instructor considered you behavior to be disrespectful? Wow. Were you speaking THAT loudly and that much? *laugh* I mean, my God. On a serious...

  11. Move over, Florida...

    MedChica replied to Crux1024's topic in Florida Nursing

    I was wondering the same as you, OP. Trying to figure out if I should relocate to Florida or move to another Texas city... Was planning on relocating to Tampa from Texas. I'm a student. I just don't...

  12. what class kicked your backside?

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

    Nothing yet, really but then I just started my pre-reqs. LOL Had some challenging courses in my previous major but nothing with nursing, yet. I'm thinking that Pharmacology may be a bit difficult. I...

  13. Anatomy and Physiology I and II - drop out rate

    MedChica replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wow...reading some of these I'm glad for the school I attend. - Minus 2 people, everyone in my class is pre-nursing/pre-med/pre-other health related modalities. So...no time-wasters. I also attend...

  14. So how is everyone doing in A&P 1 this Semester?

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

    Doing great. I attend a 3-hr evening class...and a 3 hr lab evening class. But both Prof's are funny so they keep me awake! I like that they only talk about/test on things that are relevant. Other...

  15. Retaining Info from pre-req's?

    MedChica replied to Anne36's topic in General Students

    Good to know. I was wondering about that, too. To be honest, I tend to keep all my textbooks for this reason. Easy 'quick

  16. Assessing Each Other??!??

    MedChica replied to FutureMaleOhioNurse's topic in General Students

    Hey. New to nursing but not new to the medical field. Most within the healthcare field practice on each other when it comes to 'sticks' and such... When I was an xray/ct tech we stuck our instructors...

  17. Textbook Access codes: What a rip off!

    MedChica replied to puravidaLV's topic in General Students

    I don't mind the Access codes. It usually accompanies a lab and we always use the online content. It's pretty helpful. Still, you're already paying for the book. Not sure why the service can't be...

  18. Summer is almost over

    MedChica replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    At least you just have two more semesters...and at least you had a summer. I didn't do anything exciting. Did my CNA certification. Went to school... 15 hrs. Actually, I'm STILL in class (summer...

  19. Your desired specialty

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

    I like geriatrics. I just love 'old folks'. I think the OR...or, better yet -- the ICU or ER would be nice for me. Something fast-paced. I tend to thrive in areas where I'm muti-tasking and 'putting...

  20. How am I supposed to get in with these grades?

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

    I'd agree with others on the class arrangement. You seem to be taking classes that each require large amts of time and energy in study. Also, your coorifice-load may be too heavy. I do think this...

  21. Moving to San Antonio......advice on hospitals

    MedChica replied to BlondieRN2's topic in Texas Nursing

    I agree with everything you're saying. Concerning the Baptist, I 'hear' similar things from my aunt. She doesn't have a problem with the hospital. She just has a very lukewarm impression of the place....

  22. Pros & Cons of being a CRNA

    MedChica replied to StangGang92's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm concerned with the hours as well. I have no issue with working OT or anything. I'm sure that it won't be typical office jobs...but I don't exactly want to live at the hospital. Sure, you earn a...

  23. New Grad RN no job thinking of being a CNA

    MedChica replied to Gem0607's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :hug: I was just about to suggest relocating. I've heard how rough it is in CA...smh Have you thought about applying for a position w/in the military hospital? Check out the teaching hospitals. The...

  24. Is CNA the right Move???

    MedChica replied to judy1218's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As others have stated, if you're about to start nursing school in the fall you can wait. $1299 is pretty steep, anyway. The community college where I am charges $532 for their CNA. The 'teaching...

  25. Largest Nurses Strike in US History - Replacement Nurses Arrive - Your opinion

    MedChica replied to girlvet's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Meh...who cares what random people on the internet say? They don't represent the public...and there's no way of knowing who these individuals are (or if it's even more than 2 posters*wink*) Some of...