SoCalCrystal

SoCalCrystal CNA

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  1. How many prereqs in 1 semester?

    SoCalCrystal replied to lvnibclc's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My advice, check out ratemyprofessor.com. See what previous students say about the teachers you will be taking the classes from. For me personally I am 27 with a 5 year old so I wanted to get them...

  2. TEAS question? Bad on science, good on the rest?

    SoCalCrystal replied to tsm007's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Dont worry too much. I felt like I blew the science because like you I rock at A&P but chemistry is not my strong suit and low and behold that is what most of the science section was. I ended up...

  3. Trying not to be a whiner.... but

    SoCalCrystal replied to dingoatemybaby's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We only had 3 practicals in my class and then a cumulative final from all the systems. I say get used to it. When you are a nurse you are going to have to know them all anyways, not just the system...

  4. Endocrine System Problems

    SoCalCrystal replied to NurseB_'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love the endocrine system and found it to be the easiest for me. Muscles is what got to me. Like the previous poster said list the hormone produced and maybe have a column of what happens when...

  5. On-Line Anatomy and Physiology Accredited

    SoCalCrystal replied to glow worm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Where in Cali are you? I am in So Cal and most of the classes here that I have seen are seperate. You take Anatomy (which has a basic bio pre req) first as a pre req to Physiology. For Micro I believe...

  6. Is a blood glucose of 455 ever "normal"?

    SoCalCrystal replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Ahhh....yes you do :yeah: (round of

  7. A "dating female students in your class" post

    SoCalCrystal replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am female but I am glad I already have a relationship before going into school this spring. Some girls might get caught up in whatever guys may be in our class and I dont even have to blink because...

  8. A "dating female students in your class" post

    SoCalCrystal replied to Jedi of Zen's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Too bad you are not older :) and graduated, and

  9. A few questions for a new CNA

    SoCalCrystal replied to Brittany K's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My instructor was my number one reference!! However, a good piece of advice is volunteer where you want to work. Go in and tell them you will volunteer for free and if they like you ask them to give...

  10. first cna job was horrible

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

    Three words......Home Health Care. You avoid all this. I love it. Great flexibility while in nursing school, pts start to think of you as part of the family, and no being at the bottom of the food...

  11. Experience as a home health aide

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

    In CA I believe we have to have our CNA before obtaining an HHA. What state are you

  12. $10/hr,is it enough?

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

    So Cal average is $10. Get your HHA and with Home Health is could go up. If you have your HHA my company pays 12 an hour plus 15 a visit for bed bath for drive. 26 bucks a visit isnt bad. Four or five...

  13. CNA hours during Nursing Pre-reqs

    SoCalCrystal replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am currently working for a home health care company and they are very flexible. They require 4 hour shifts so I just give them my schedule and they call me when they have pts that can fit into it....

  14. Complications from HCG injections?

    SoCalCrystal replied to PCUSheryl's topic in Health, Stress Management

    There has been research done that shows its really not the HCG. Anyone who restricts themselves to 500 cal a day is going to lose weight. There is a reason they tell you no vigorous excercise. It is...

  15. Aid/CNA w/no respect towards LPN

    SoCalCrystal replied to sanchezlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Said like a true

  16. Hit rock bottom... ruined nursing career... life is a mess right now...

    SoCalCrystal replied to NurseCard's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I second this

  17. Grey's Anatomy? Scrubs too?

    SoCalCrystal replied to Sugar-Phosphate's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    This I knew because when I bought mine I was like these dont have the exaggerated v neck that Dr Shepards have so you can see his chest hair :) Regardless I love them for my HHA job, not sure if I...

  18. I think I've landed my dream job

    SoCalCrystal replied to bostonbakednurse's topic in Home Health

    I am a CNA/HHA for HH and at my company as a CNA/HHA you have to log 36 hours per week your first three months to get benefits. As an RN I believe you have to have 25 patient visits, basically...

  19. ATTENTION MOMMIES!

    SoCalCrystal replied to mommy_5's topic in General Students

    I totally understand that problem. Exhausted beyond belief yet cant seem to travel off to dream land. I think its because I always have seen sleep as such a time waster and I know I could be studying...

  20. Any Diabetic nurses out there?

    SoCalCrystal replied to turtletyme's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I happen to love your sadistic diabetic humor :) I am coming up on my 20 year anniversary. I start nursing school next spring and have never once thought it would hinder me. I know I am going to have...

  21. Does anyone know what the starting salary for a new grad LVN is?

    SoCalCrystal replied to Dmed76's topic in California Nursing

    A lot of LVNs are being let go from hospitals. Most hospitals want RNs and some even BSNs

  22. Is a blood glucose of 455 ever "normal"?

    SoCalCrystal replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    I get grouchy too, dont hold it against her. Its hard to explain what a high like that feels like but it one of the worst feelings and I have popped out a child. Breathing becomes difficult, you are...

  23. Opinions: Best scrubs?

    SoCalCrystal replied to raebabelvn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I totally know what you mean, it would be better if they didnt brand the damn things. They are sooo comfy though. Wish they would put more pockets on the pants though

  24. Favorite scrubs

    SoCalCrystal replied to sunshinesuperwoman's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I splurged on the Greys one for the softness......wish I had known about

  25. Pasadena City College RN program

    SoCalCrystal replied to Mereb79's topic in California Nursing

    Yes I did. I applied to LA County, PCC, GCC and Valley. I already got accepted to Valley. I only applied to County because its my dream school and you get an extra point if you apply for one cohort...