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  1. ready to give in/give up

    taalyn_1 posted a topic in General Students

    So I made it through fundamentals, and entered into med-surg 1. Six weeks in and I am starting to think I'm ready to give up. I worked my butt off to get into the program, and have always wanted to be...

  2. Care Plans - What's their purpose? - What do you think of them?

    taalyn_1 replied to jjjoy's topic in General Students

    this an old post, but since i just started the program it was an interesting read. I understand why instructors want you to do careplans, i really do, but i do not understand why EVERY nurse outside...

  3. Should I get my CNA license before I go to college?

    taalyn_1 replied to knikki's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yes go for it!! Being a CNA first will only help you in nursing school & depending on where you go, you may get to skip the first few weeks of Fundamentals. Nurses who are aides first usually have...

  4. Ok, Fine... no Ivy Tech... Love of nursing!

    taalyn_1 replied to seidylady's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I have just a quick comment, well hopefully it will be quick. What's wrong with IVYTECH? The one's I know about have had great success in pass rates for the NCLEX, the facilities I have experience...

  5. nurse/pt ratio

    taalyn_1 replied to BellaDestiny's topic in Indiana Nursing

    It would be very nice if IN followed safety first and implemented nrs/pt ratios instead of using acuity needs. I doubt seriously if they ever do though. Its all about the money and facilities save a...

  6. nursing school suggestions

    taalyn_1 replied to LPNMOM2B's topic in Indiana Nursing

    This is my suggestion, go to Ivy Tech and go str8 into the RN program. Their program is really great, and the instructors are really good (I used to work @ IvyTech SB). Don't call them or email them,...

  7. Unhappy and Depressed

    taalyn_1 replied to PraiseMariahCarey's topic in General Nursing

    I may get flamed for this but.. anywhere there are a majority of women working in one place you are going to have the gossip/backbiting. Now men are no better they just tend to do it less spitefully...

  8. Confused new RN!

    taalyn_1 replied to ashalina213's topic in General Nursing

    You know, almost every single nurse I have talked to said they felt the EXACT same way when they first started, no matter where they began. Anxious, frustrated, wore out, questioning... it seems it...

  9. Nervous about Clinicals

    taalyn_1 replied to vtmainer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hope it goes well for you. try not to be nervous (even though you probably still will be :)). It will be fine though. just make sure you tell the aide you are working if you haven't done something in...

  10. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    taalyn_1 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Finally got to take my test yesterday and I passed. Was more nervous than I should have been though. I guess hearing some of the people that were there re-taking the skills portion got my nerves on...

  11. I need to quit but feel like a heel.............

    taalyn_1 replied to fournee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sorry to hear that. Yes LTC is like that from what I have seen. When my sister first became a nurse, her first two or three jobs were like that, they just plunked her down and said basically "have at...

  12. Is working and going to school a bad idea?

    taalyn_1 replied to Strudent4Compassion's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Working and school can be rough but it is totally do-able. My guess would be the DON was thinking more in line with, "bad idea" for their scheduling purposes as you won't be able to come in at the...

  13. Smokers in Nursing School--How Are You Treated?

    taalyn_1 replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

  14. I'm a CNA just because I want experience

    taalyn_1 replied to blessed2bfree's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    well Im definitely not doing it for the money, LOL! I do the job because 1) I like the residents, 2) am working towards an RN degree and 3) enjoy most of my co-workers. IMO an aide should be paid a...

  15. "Just" a CNA

    taalyn_1 replied to Meowmixer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    She won't back down, and neither should you. If you keep "killing her with kindness" nothing is going to change. Stand up for yourself by telling the NM, then tell her you are not going to be treated...

  16. Any Nurse Techs in RN nursing programs?

    taalyn_1 replied to kv07's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I am in my first semester of RN program and I took a BNA class right before classes started. I still have my certification to take though. As far as what they look for or what is expected, I dont know...

  17. How long does it take u to read

    taalyn_1 replied to Darkpk55's topic in General Students

    well so far we've had 8 chapters the first week, and 3 chapters in Pharm. Second week it was 6 chapters and 2 in Pharm, 2 quizzes and 2 tests.I read almost all of the chapters, LOL. I work full-time...

  18. WOW! Have things changed that much or did we have our signals crossed???

    taalyn_1 replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    They told us in nursing fundamentals class, employers are looking for nurses with computer skills. But still i would think using a BB on a test for employment would be somewhat frowned upon, but who...

  19. I need help and guidance from nurses with experience

    taalyn_1 replied to jmathews's topic in General Nursing

    (First of all, I am not a nurse yet, but am in the ASN program) This is my advice: The best way to start is to go to your college of choice and talk to an admissions counselor. They will get you the...

  20. Calling All CNA's!

    taalyn_1 replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, Im John. I am a BNA (basic nurses aide) working in a LTC facility ... waiting to take my CNA test (& have been for over a month!!!) but I like being an aide for the most part, the facility I...

  21. I gather 46 is too old to be a CNA

    taalyn_1 replied to kellysmum's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nope. You are only as old as you feel. If you can handle the bed changes, the poop and some lazy co-workers here and there, then go for it. Im 40 and just became a CNA, going to Nursing school and...

  22. Best shift for a new CNA?

    taalyn_1 replied to AzDeb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok I haven't read the other posts yet but I am going to assume you have replies saying every shift is best. Its about personal preference. I for one hate midnights. I get tired, grouchy and am just...

  23. First week on job/night shift/wants me to start rounds later?

    taalyn_1 replied to camci's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yeah i feel for you. I hate, HATE working midnights. I too am not as fast as some of the longer term aides and getting 20 people up, cleaned and dressed is not easy by yourself. Sometimes i wonder...

  24. RN-itis?

    taalyn_1 replied to dreamer827's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YeaH we have a few of those types of Nurses at our place. Never worked as an aide or swore once they passed boards they'd never wipe a butt again. They are not pleasant to work with at all, but then...

  25. buttocks/rectal care

    taalyn_1 replied to deetrain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Always do Clean to Dirty, with everything. Cheeks to orifice, thighs to gentials, etc