supermotojen

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 BC as well?

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

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 them!! lol

housekeeping/cleaning

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 possible if they can! Ask them to roll to the sid...

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 pockets with pt room numbers and list their notes...

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 job" at some point in their lives.

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 diffuse smells. This would be a good job to get to OVER...

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 a little overwhelmed at times, that's what keeps w...

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 am working with another experienced CNA as well, ...

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 full-time CNA jobs and got an offer in my 1st interview...

Our hospital uses "gel in-gel out" and wash with isolation,etc

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

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, 10 CNA jobs, 3 patient transport jobs, and 3 EVS(ho...

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 FNP.

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 gut, after they metabolize the sugars we consume)

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 rid of it.

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 body to carry out its functions. I believe that i...

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 top school. So alt. #8, is not quite a bad thing i...

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 anything??

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

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 to rid of germs. The only thing I worry about with ...

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 division/adding/subtracting (some algebraic questions), only h...

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 gym recently too!!!! It has helped with the anxious...

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 before finals. Good luck to you, I am hoping you w...