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  1. TEAS exam

    taalyn_1 replied to Erica87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The TEAS is not a fun test. The Math and English is not the problem its the science. Who cares about geology or earth science when you are trying to get into the nursing program? I did manage to...

  2. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    taalyn_1 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Or how hard is it to leave us more than 10 washcloths???!!!!!!!!!! seriously 10 for a 27 person

  3. Just a few questions from a student...

    taalyn_1 replied to MosquitoXEL's topic in General Nursing

    im a a male student nurse. There are a lot of men in my class too. Still, we are a minority within the field but from what Ive seen, its not a problem. As for getting into the program, shouldnt be...

  4. Advice? Significant Other: "You make too much for what you do."

    taalyn_1 replied to Coffeebeanie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LOL, you handled it better than I would have already cause his behind would have ended up being placed in the hospital so he could have gotten 1st hand experience on Nursing!! LOL I don't know what to...

  5. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    taalyn_1 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, good job over 171 replies!!! Things that frustrate me being a CNA: Lazy co-workers Lack of staffing Little pay Bi***y Nurses who forget what its like to do this job (God help me to never forget)...

  6. Vent Session

    taalyn_1 replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    count your blessings... I only make 7.25/hour..... It does suck, I feel

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

    taalyn_1 replied to SarahMaria's topic in General Students

    Non-smokers do get "fresh air" breaks. Same as any employee. If they choose to not take them, thats their choice. Im just saying. Anyways, I had a lot typed about this subject but figure its not...

  8. Need Advice From Students

    taalyn_1 replied to Old.Timer's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree with the previous posts, contact the Dean of Nursing at the local colleges. Good

  9. To digitally disempact or not?

    taalyn_1 replied to TonyaM73's topic in General Nursing

    My LTC facility requires the nurse to get a Doctors order for

  10. Just started my first nursing job in LTC and it is killing me!!!

    taalyn_1 replied to namazonian's topic in General Nursing

    LTC isnt for everyone. Hospitals and LTC facilities are all short staffed, administrators are all worried more about saving money for their bonuses than hiring appropriate staff, and families always...

  11. Let's keep grandma/grandpa alive until after the holidays

    taalyn_1 replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I dont see prolonging it (and encourage everyone to have some sort of advance directive when it comes to terminal illness) but I can also understand the family not wanting to have to remember...

  12. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    taalyn_1 replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I think a Nurse working impaired is

  13. Post-Mortem Care

    taalyn_1 replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think post-mordem care may be the hardest thing an aid has to do, especially if you are not used to death. One of the young aids in my CNA class had said she does not know anyone who has ever died!...

  14. CNAS, what's it like at your nursing home/long term care facility?

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

    I have to say that my facility is pretty good. We are under-staffed yes, and we have our share of lazy aides, but for the most part the aides work together and do a good job. My complaints would be...

  15. What shoes do you wear to lessen sore feet?

    taalyn_1 replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i dont buy special shoes but I invest instead in some good inserts. The gel inserts that have arch support are excellent and my feet don't hurt after a long

  16. Any tips for working a 12 hour shift?

    taalyn_1 replied to Christine90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    get plenty of sleep the night before, wear good shoes (those gel inserts help alot), stay on a consistent sleep routine (EX: if you work 6 am - 6 pm, go to bed at 9 pm & get up at 5, even on your...

  17. Plz read!!! Nurse using drugs what should i do???

    taalyn_1 replied to J-Star's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, a nurse working IMPAIRED is

  18. Preparing for Nursing School?

    taalyn_1 replied to luvnhim's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Studying the TEAS will help you a lot on the test. As for what to do to prepare for the classes, I would agree with studying disease processes, but also studying basic skills (bed making,...

  19. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

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

    Too funny!! I am still a BNA, waiting to take the state exam & starting an ASN program in January. But I went through almost all those steps within the first two weeks! I like working at the LTC...

  20. Residents of LTC who abuse the staff

    taalyn_1 replied to BVUstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a LTC facility and we have a few residents who do get combative, especially at shower or bed time. It is frustrating. The residents can not only hurt you, but hurt themselves in the process....