karamarie91

karamarie91

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  1. I got a JOB!

    karamarie91 replied to karamarie91's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think this is my greatest concern because I'm used to that unpredicatablity but I guess I'm weary on the type of demand in the nursing home. I guess I just have to have good judgement and know what...

  2. What is your clinical makeup routine :)

    karamarie91 replied to loveoutloud's topic in General Students

    I'm a cna and I don't wear makeup because after a couple hours it looks a mess. all that hard work and sweat does that. the worse is foundation or concealer, it will wear off and smudge with all that...

  3. I got a JOB!

    karamarie91 replied to karamarie91's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    no not yet, I start orientation on the 6th. I don't think that I''ll actually be on the floor until the week after. glad you liked your

  4. I GOT IN!!!

    karamarie91 replied to momtojosh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!

  5. What nursing field do you think is easiest and hardest?

    karamarie91 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    I don't think any of the nursing fields are easy so to speak. And for the poster who mentioned LPN's and CNA's do all the dirty work, you have alot to learn! Please come back and visit this thread...

  6. How much do sitters make? And how to qualify?

    karamarie91 replied to Phoenixbyrd's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Depending on your state, CNA's and nurse techs have different roles, mainly due to the environment. Nurse techs are usually found in hospitals and can insert foleys, some hospitals even let techs draw...

  7. Summer 2012 at West Ga

    karamarie91 replied to cocopuff's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Oh, I have to take Patho at Clayton this summer if I get into their program. So you're applying to Clayton too? I hope they offer the class online so I don't have to drive a hour there. Good luck...

  8. Summer 2012 at West Ga

    karamarie91 replied to cocopuff's topic in Georgia Nursing

    well do the early april cna classes have evening or weekend options. I remember when I had a full course schedule and was taking cna classes M-Th during the days. So, it is possible. How about this...

  9. Emergency Rooms

    karamarie91 replied to MVitiello's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    IA with this. I just got a hospital cna job and that was after getting months of experience in the nursing home and sitting agency. I also volunteered too. Networking and getting your foot in the door...

  10. Summer 2012 at West Ga

    karamarie91 replied to cocopuff's topic in Georgia Nursing

    PCT is the same thing as a CNA basically, other than they can do a few extra things in the hospital environment. I have my CNA license but now I'm a PCT and I didn't even have to do the course. Many...

  11. What Job Opportunities are available for LPNs?

    karamarie91 replied to peachshan's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    yes, they do! alot of them do actually... it's in nursing homes and home health agencies that I see alot of LPN's and

  12. Summer 2012 at West Ga

    karamarie91 replied to cocopuff's topic in Georgia Nursing

    @motivatedmommy, when I first came out of cna school I too was looking for hospital work but I realized that they really want experience. When I got this PCT job, I only had 9 months of experience in...

  13. I want to be a CRNA so what!!!

    karamarie91 replied to NursingN.C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh I understand. Well, I hope you find the internship you're looking for. Can't wait to be in your shoes 2 years from

  14. Emory University BSN/BSN 2nd Degree, Fall 2012 Applicants

    karamarie91 replied to Nonnahs917's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Yes it does answer my question! Thank you SO much for answering all those questions! You definitely demystified my confusion about the school. I'll just have to see what kind of financial aid I...

  15. Emory University BSN/BSN 2nd Degree, Fall 2012 Applicants

    karamarie91 replied to Nonnahs917's topic in Georgia Nursing

    So when you speak of role transition, is this the course in which you get to be on your own in a sense? Can you pick what area you want to be on? Do they give you options as to where you can do...

  16. Emory University BSN/BSN 2nd Degree, Fall 2012 Applicants

    karamarie91 replied to Nonnahs917's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Oh I forgot to ask also, do you have a junior/senior practicum or preceptorship where you can choose a floor to focus on with a preceptor? Do you get to study critical care because I'm quite...

  17. Emory University BSN/BSN 2nd Degree, Fall 2012 Applicants

    karamarie91 replied to Nonnahs917's topic in Georgia Nursing

    @karczyn2, I just accepted a PCT job. Where did you work as a PCT and on what floor. I'm on med-surg and I have nursing home experience. Did you work days?What was it like? Oh and thank you for the...

  18. I want to be a CRNA so what!!!

    karamarie91 replied to NursingN.C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say the least desirable from my observation is LTC. Many nurses(and CNA's like me) hate LTC. But it depends on the facility you go to I suppose. Also, I think people are turned off by med-surg...

  19. Emory University BSN/BSN 2nd Degree, Fall 2012 Applicants

    karamarie91 replied to Nonnahs917's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Are you in the traditional BSN program? If so could you describe your typical class schedule for the first semester?Also which semester was harder? the 1st or 2nd? How was your financial aid process?...

  20. I want to be a CRNA so what!!!

    karamarie91 replied to NursingN.C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ITA. I think people think CRNA is the way to riches and glory. OP, that is not intended for you. But I've talked to nurses who note that you never really know until you actually become a nurse. And...

  21. Who is responsible for your health?

    karamarie91 replied to jcasablanca's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe healthcare is a right but at the same time that doesn't mean we should bear responsibility when our health tumbles. Some things that go wrong with your health can be out of your control. So...

  22. I knew it was not a correct Technique

    karamarie91 replied to FutureRN_NP's topic in General Nursing

    I would have asked, "Oh so you don't do it this way?" innocently and see what kind of response I would have gotten. When you're new, you can get away with that without sounding aggressive or a...

  23. What Job Opportunities are available for LPNs?

    karamarie91 replied to peachshan's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I live in GA and work in a nursing home(I'm about to start a hospital job soon, however). They seem to be phasing LPN's out of the hospitals here because I hardly see them in hospitals and if I do...

  24. Job Shadowing offer after interview

    karamarie91 replied to Nursein2011's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I too shadowed before having a panel interview for a PCT position. I was nervous but I went in and learned as much about the day to day activities of the floor. I felt like I worked there! After the...

  25. Peri Cares

    karamarie91 replied to jlenamae's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Periwipes are soooo much better for peri care. Much less abrasive and if they're warm, they feel good for the patient. At the nursing home I work at we only have towels and washclothes and it's...