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supermotojen

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  1. Any Fall 2011 Bakersfield College ADN Hopefuls?!

    supermotojen posted a topic in California Nursing

    I applied to the Bakersfield College Nursing program for the first time this March, hoping to get in Fall 2011..but who knows with the lottery system they have. Has anyone else out there applied for...

  2. What color is your uniform?

    supermotojen replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    Seriously!! Those are the most comfortable scrub pants I've ever worn and so soft! Have a few pairs of them

  3. What color is your uniform?

    supermotojen replied to MILOBRI's topic in General Students

    Red top with our school logo and black pants, black shoes.. love it!! Had to wear all white for CNA class and was so glad for that to be over, especially after the one morning I spilled coffee on...

  4. evs aide

    supermotojen replied to momof2prettygirls's topic in General Nursing

    housekeeping/cleaning

  5. How do you remember?

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

    Sorry, I left out about making a bed! The things I do to make it easier for me: 1) Communicate with your patient so they always know what you're doing. 2) Encourage the patient to help you as much as...

  6. How do you remember?

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

    I'm in the same boat as you! This week is my 2nd week on the job, orienting with an experienced CNA. I was pretty overwhelmed my first 2 days...I noticed that some of the CNAs carry notebooks in their...

  7. First day tomorrow (yikes)..wish me luck!

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

    Good luck!! Try to get rest, eat a good meal, make sure you're hydrated, and trust that your co-workers will be there to help. Don't hesitate to ask questions- everyone has had a "1st day at the new...

  8. New CNA grad, Hospital & Smells!!!

    supermotojen replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was thinking the same thing! I just had 2 pts with it the other night (one that had it in a gangrenous ulcer on their leg), and many of them have stinky pee. Vicks under your nose will work to...

  9. My first CNA job!

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

    You are right, It's sure going to be rough at first to get in the swing of the job. But- I love fast paced work and have always had hard-working ethics on the job and in school, I like to be busy and...

  10. My first CNA job!

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

    How exciting!! I am also starting a new CNA job at one of our local hospitals in Med/Surg/ortho tomorrow night! I am working 3 12s per week on night shift. I am thrilled, but also a little nervous! I...

  11. Best way to get a hospital job as CNA?

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

    I recently acquired a "casual" position as a housekeeper/EVS associate, and worked in that dept for a month, to gain general hospital knowledge and get my foot in the door. I began applying for...

  12. Infection control catch phrase to remind healthcare providers to wash their hands.

    supermotojen replied to taclobanon's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Our hospital uses "gel in-gel out" and wash with

  13. what I learned my first year as an RN

    supermotojen replied to nursgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I am not yet a nurse, but I really enjoyed this post. Thank you for sharing, happy nurses

  14. Pre-nursing student = no job?

    supermotojen replied to happyheart65's topic in General Students

    Your story sounds very close to mine lol...I just finished up all pre-reqs and had been wanting a job to save up and put away for when I got into the RN program. I applied for 8 unit secretary jobs,...

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

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

    ENFJ....that is definitely me! What an interesting test. I am beginning the ADN program this fall, but my long term goal is to become a nurse practitioner, either PNP or

  16. You know you are a Nursing student when...

    supermotojen replied to okredrobot's topic in General Students

    I thought of this the other day.... We actually know and understand the scientific reasoning behind a fart! LOL (after learning in MICRO that our gas released is a byproduct of the normal flora in our...

  17. The future of hand washing?

    supermotojen replied to Icanseethefinishline's topic in General Students

    They do have a few that are used for CDIFF. Our hospital has some available called Aero-something, I can't remember the exact name. But yea, I believed washing was the only thing that could be done to...

  18. Physio question...advice

    supermotojen replied to kbucksn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree- I took physio before chem. There are chemical reactions that are covered (mostly biochem) including O2 exchange,acids and bases of the body, etc, and certain levels of elements we need in our...

  19. Any COS Visalia students out there?

    supermotojen replied to lunakat's topic in California Nursing

    Well I don't want to warrant false hope in any way- but, a lot of people (including myself) when applying for nursing school, apply to numerous colleges and upon acceptance/denial letters, pick their...

  20. Any COS Visalia students out there?

    supermotojen replied to lunakat's topic in California Nursing

    The only thing I have heard regarding alternates, is that if other people are accepted and decline for whatever reason, the alternates will take their place. Did they give you a number on the list or...

  21. Any COS Visalia students out there?

    supermotojen replied to lunakat's topic in California Nursing

    Congrats to you!!!! That is awesome- the excitement of getting the letter was hopefully worth the long

  22. The future of hand washing?

    supermotojen replied to Icanseethefinishline's topic in General Students

    I work in a hospital and see hand sanitizer everywhere, including a foam type that is specific for MRSA and C-DIFF. I still wash my hands because I know and believe that it is the most effective way...

  23. Any Fall 2011 Bakersfield College ADN Hopefuls?!

    supermotojen replied to supermotojen's topic in California Nursing

    Well I hope it is good news too! I took the Teas IV and it wasn't hard for me- it was alot of following directions, chemistry (mainly conversions), reading comprehension and grammar, long...

  24. Any COS Visalia students out there?

    supermotojen replied to lunakat's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you! I have heard more and more people saying they get their letters in April or possibly the first week of May..I think you have good chances of getting in with only 1 science B. I joined the...

  25. Any Fall 2011 Bakersfield College ADN Hopefuls?!

    supermotojen replied to supermotojen's topic in California Nursing

    Thank u! I know I have to keep pinching myself! I actually took the TEAS last year, so I already have my results for that. I heard the same about the letters, last year my friends got theirs the week...