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  1. Email from dfpr??

    gummi bear replied to futurenurse93_'s topic in General Nursing

    I got the same email. That's why I came here. I was offended at first (I initially assumed that this pesky coworker was trying to stir up more workplace drama) but maybe it was an automated

  2. Has your clinical instructor helped you or held you back?

    gummi bear replied to nowim clean's topic in General Students

    We can pull meds from the pixis and gather supplies for skills on our own. But any skills or med administration my be done in the presence of a nurse or instructor. I've had some nurses try to...

  3. Why do nurses "eat their young"?

    gummi bear replied to hope4ccns's topic in General Students

    Some students are incredibly sensitive and the "culture" of nursing is a complete shock for them. However, let's not act as if some nurses and instructors don't actively participate in eating their...

  4. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

    gummi bear replied to TheCommuter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? CNA Where are you located? Illinois What is your hourly wage? $17.19 Are you paid shift differentials? Yes What...

  5. Poop in nursing

    gummi bear replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

    We have this same discussion every week, and people get up in arms every week when some people say "Some RNs don't deal with poop." Welp, the truth is that most nursing jobs require some interaction...

  6. Poop Free Nursing Jobs in the Hospital?

    gummi bear replied to IcySageNurse's topic in General Nursing

    OP, you're free to do/dislike whatever you want, but I've worked with nurses like you (that refused to do anything in regards to whatever disgusted them). I'm a CNA and I'm also in nursing school....

  7. Hospitals that help pay for Nursing Students?

    gummi bear replied to kstrac13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    VA hospitals pay for full tuition and books for up to 4 semesters of nursing school. But you have to have been an employee for at least a year and go through a lengthy process to get their...

  8. Nurse Posts About a Patient on Facebook ... Duty to Report?

    gummi bear replied to PacoUSA's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I know someone that posts the name of the hospital that they work at, the department, a patient's vital signs, the patient's medical diagnosis, time of death, lack of visitation from family members,...

  9. Is CNA even worth going for?

    gummi bear replied to angellove6776's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't regret becoming a CNA. It was required as a prereq for my school's nursing program. I've never worked in a nursing home, and I now work on a medical surgical unit. It's a hard job, but I've...

  10. LVNs going extinct? MAs taking over?

    gummi bear replied to kristakay7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    what?? lol. This thread won't

  11. Normal nursing grades..

    gummi bear replied to katestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    Oh.....Looks like this may turn into another "People can be book smart, but lack common sense" thread. Everyone should try their best. Comparing grades does nothing. Some people will make A's, some...

  12. Fake nursing/CNA licenses or what?

    gummi bear replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Honestly, I looked up one of my coworkers on the state BON. I did it because I think that she's an *ss and I wanted to see how long she's been a nurse because no one can get a consistent answer out of...

  13. Worst part about being a cna

    gummi bear replied to CNAkat31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Imo, there's this weird condescending attitude that some nurses give off to CNAs. It's as if some assume that we're all mentally handicapped, lazy, and with no future in site (despite the fact that...

  14. VANEEP-Nursing Incentive for VA Employees

    gummi bear replied to Divinerandomness's topic in Government, Military

    I work in VISN 12 as well. You should speak to someone from employee education because specifics vary based on the hospital. The screening process is only open twice a year and it's a very lengthy...

  15. Waiting on acceptance/rejection letters

    gummi bear replied to tortia1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ugh! I can't take it anymore. My school keeps pushing back the date that they will send out the acceptance letters! I give up because I'm going

  16. The joys of ASN programs....

    gummi bear replied to blackvans1234's topic in General Students

    Your program seems like a walk in the park compared to my program. At least you are garunteed a spot after being denied. My school is the only college within our district that provides a nursing...

  17. Do you know what I miss?

    gummi bear replied to Cathylady's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh they're here. I know because I usually avoid them to take my mind off of my own pending application status. *sigh*. And I'm applying for a scholarship too. Its soooo freakin nerve wrecking. Few...

  18. Straight A's in Science prereqs?

    gummi bear replied to SmYle4PeDs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, its possible. I think that reading the text books, keeping up with lectures, and creating my own study guides really helped a lot. Also, start studying for a test well in

  19. Department Wars

    gummi bear replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ummmm....just ask them if they are qualified or willing to do your job for you since they can't focus on their own duties. Sorry, but if they brought that crap to me, then I would retaliate with a...

  20. How far do you commute to school?

    gummi bear replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    45 minutes, for an ADN program. The only nursing program in my county, which happens to be pretty large, but suburban. The closest BSN program is out of state. Very limited

  21. Dinamap cuff keeps popping off?

    gummi bear replied to strawberryluv's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wish that this company made some cuffs that are shorter (vertically). Many patients have short arms...and some are just too lazy to lift their arm away from their

  22. Non-CNA Jobs You Can Work While You're a Student

    gummi bear replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I just had to quote this post again because I 100%

  23. Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

    gummi bear replied to ladyjanelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    @lindarn I was with you until you said that the CMAs were "nothing more than HS dropouts". The public needs to be notified. I don't even think that most people know the job title of who's giving them...

  24. After a month, I want to be done...

    gummi bear replied to brianycpht's topic in General Students

    Switch majors and do it now, or you'll be miserable later. I think that a lot of people felt this way in nursing school and continued on anyway, had regrets, and became bitter nurses. You do not want...

  25. Moving to Lake County Wondering about the nearby Hospitals

    gummi bear replied to HawaiiICURN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Lovell FHCC is always hiring RNs...well most of the time. The hospital is really trying to go for magnet status, and so the whole campus has been getting a facelift. There's plenty of good people...