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millhouse

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  1. How do you feel about the pay?

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    When I started this job I knew it didn't pay well. But I tried to look on the bright side (being at school with my daughter, the hours, the holidays and summers off) but it is really getting to me....

  2. CNA training/class- was it fun or enjoyable?

    millhouse posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just wondering if you enjoyed your CNA training? If yes or no.... were there specific reasons you did/did not enjoy it? Also, did you CNA instructor ever do any sort of games or presentations that...

  3. CNA training/class- was it fun or enjoyable?

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

    Thanks for your input!! Very helpful!!

  4. any tips on passing the Nclex?

    millhouse replied to lululucy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well it's not the end of the world if you don't pass... so don't be hard on yourself if it happens. It is a VERY stressful test and I was positive I failed it when I took it 8 years ago. I got all...

  5. CNA training/class- was it fun or enjoyable?

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

    Hahah... they definitely are creepy!! I went in to my class the other day. I was the only one in the building and I was working in my office... I kept feeling like they were watching me!

  6. V.A. CNA train the trainer courses?

    millhouse replied to MissIt's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Not sure if you found one by now... but ACEC does them.

  7. Why lie?

    millhouse replied to ally100500's topic in General Nursing

    That's a great idea to contact her just to thank her and to see if she has any suggestions for your next interview process. No sense burning bridges!! It could have been that someone more qualified...

  8. Night shift. I can sleep during the day the first night. Anyone else?

    millhouse replied to Ginger45's topic in General Nursing

    I worked nights PRN and NEVER was able to sleep before the 1st night. Most of the time I would try and lay down and my mind would wander. Fortunately, I could make it through one night with out...

  9. Some advise please!!

    millhouse posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I just accepted a job as a program coordinator and teacher for a public high school based CNA program. This is my first job teaching although I have trained many new RN's over my career. I am very...

  10. Average IQ of a BSN nurse

    millhouse replied to Weber's topic in General Students

    This ? is very

  11. should I be concerned?

    millhouse replied to Alikat9's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I think you should be concerned and should have at least reported it to a physician if your nursing mgr wasn't there. Don't panic though... it will not do you any good. Organisol is a...

  12. what stethoscope to buy?

    millhouse replied to maxcat's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Well, I just can't see buying a sprague (which is as good as those isolation stethoscopes, IMO) when you are learning to listen to different sounds. Just because you are a student doesn't mean you...

  13. what stethoscope to buy?

    millhouse replied to maxcat's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    As far as the manual BP cuff.... I would just buy a generic cheap one. I MAYBE used mine 3 times in school (during labs) but always used hospital equipment in clinicals. I use it to check my...

  14. I just turned down an interview

    millhouse replied to Wishinonastar's topic in School

    Wow... that's crazy!! I say, if you want it bad enough you should go for it. I don't know if I coulda done it

  15. Help! L&D Interview tomorrow!

    millhouse replied to luv4nursing's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well, there is always the question about your strengths and weaknesses. And of course the one where they ask you about a time when you had a disagreement or confrontation with a coworker and how you...

  16. $15 an hr for a school nurse in Miami??!!

    millhouse replied to noreenl's topic in School

    In VA I started out at 12.15/hr with 7 yrs experience. RN's are in the same pay band as custodians/bus drivers/cafeteria staff. It's a hard pill to swallow. I loved it, but sadly have decided to...

  17. Ice Packs vs Portable Ice Maker

    millhouse replied to skoolrn's topic in School

    I get ice from the cafeteria and put it in a small cooler as well. I make them up as I go and the ice keeps just fine. Recently the county purchased portable countertop ice makers for all clinics....

  18. Don't need a brain to be a School Nurse?

    millhouse replied to ahintonRN's topic in School

    Frankly, I left hospital nursing because it was a thankless job (the majority of the time). Patients do not respect you and the responsibilities you carry. And the responsibilities placed on floor...

  19. Irritated!! (Vent)

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    So, there's this 3rd grader who frequents the principal's office b/c of behavior. He has to check in with administrators each morning before going to class. This morning while he waits for them,...

  20. Irritated!! (Vent)

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    Well, I at leaset I am not the only one!! It's definitely a difficult situation that we are put in. I love my administrators and have a great relationship with them. They back me on anything I want...

  21. Anyone using electronic medical records?

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    Just curious, anyone out there using EMR rather than paper for cumulative health file (shot records/clinic notes) etc.? If so, what software do you use?? I would love to go to EMR and I know it's a...

  22. AED

    millhouse replied to momnurse23's topic in School

    I do... it's mounted on the wall just as you walk in the front doors of the school. Just so happens it is 10 steps from the clinic, but is centrally

  23. Another "Ice cures everything" thread

    millhouse replied to mustlovepoodles's topic in School

    haha

  24. Spring Bread can't get here soon enough!! (vent)

    millhouse posted a topic in School

    I love my job to pieces but wow I am starting to get a short fuse with some of these kids. They come for the most outrageous reasons!! If a little kindergartner comes for a bandaid because of an...

  25. Spring Bread can't get here soon enough!! (vent)

    millhouse replied to millhouse's topic in School

    Thanks- Never thought of it!! This is my first year in school nursing. I think I will be working on the posters in what little spare time I have! Atleast be ready for next year!! Spring Break...