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  1. Nursing makes me nuts!!!!

    blackbird singing replied to ksc0723's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I know what you mean. I'm working through them now, too...and the goals statements for each even have different prompts (talk about your preferred specialty versus just talk about nursing in...

  2. Blood on my hands

    blackbird singing replied to M.Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    You are such a rock-star! So calm in a scary situation, and out of the workplace (where it's your job to do that). I think you did a phenomenal job, especially with keeping everyone calm. I do want to...

  3. STLCC-LPN BRiDGE not passing

    blackbird singing replied to rmcneese's topic in LPN to RN

    If I was told that in the middle of my program, I would leave! It has to be something with the way they are teaching, right? The passing rates are a reflection on the schools most of the

  4. Which profession is higher?Nurse or Midwife?

    blackbird singing replied to agrj's topic in General Nursing

    Well, there are 3 different kinds of midwives: 1) CNM = certified nurse midwives. These primarily practice in the hospital (96% and the rest in birth centers or at home), and in fact these and CMs are...

  5. New cna questions

    blackbird singing replied to Cna2122's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for this! I'm new and I will be trying this next time because they always stick (and then I'm bound to make a

  6. New PCT on OB Acute....questions about job duties...?

    blackbird singing replied to BeachyBabe's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Oh you are so lucky!! Those jobs are few and far between and they get 500 applicants for each one. I wish I was chosen, but given no experience, I wasn't very lucky. OB Tech seems to be a more common...

  7. CNA's - What hours do you work?

    blackbird singing replied to VagusX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    She asked what I preferred and I said I would work anything, but I prefer days. They are extremely flexible, and I consider myself very lucky! I think in general they were in need of CNAs for any...

  8. DNP vs MD: Which route is better for public health?

    blackbird singing replied to Loux's topic in Public, Community Health

    Honestly, I think it comes down to what you want your philosophy of practice to be. Whether you are an MD or a DNP, you can still have the opportunity to work in non-profits or in rural areas. It's...

  9. CNA's - What hours do you work?

    blackbird singing replied to VagusX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, as is now, I pretty much make my own schedule, as long as I do 36 or 40 hours per week and work every third weekend. That's just the policy. We fill out our own schedule and then if needed, it...

  10. CNA's - What hours do you work?

    blackbird singing replied to VagusX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Mostly 7a-7p and 3-11p, mixed up as wherever needed...I'm not in school for the next year. Also, every third weekend 7a-7p Saturdays and Sundays. Working in hospital on

  11. midwifery question :)

    blackbird singing replied to butterfly134's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    oh I totally agree! a documentary is being made about her (called: ina may gaskin documentary.. clever haha) and i can't wait to see it! they have midwifery assistant workshops at the farm that i...

  12. midwifery question :)

    blackbird singing replied to butterfly134's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    TN stands for the state Tennessee. If you have ever heard of Ina May Gaskin (many consider her one of the mothers of modern midwifery--at least here in the states) she is one of the founders of The...

  13. How much?

    blackbird singing replied to amandakash's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    new, unexperienced, not in nursing school (soon to be) but have BS/BA. small, ohio, community hospital, med/surg $11.50/hr with $2.00

  14. Witnessed my first code the other night at work... Mind went blank.

    blackbird singing replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    This is great advice! It seems like you are allowed to be more involved than at the place where I work. I have been told that in the case of a code, run to get the crash cart and get out of the way...

  15. does 5wks course include clinicals?

    blackbird singing replied to raihasalif's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't be certain, but I would guess that yes, those 5 weeks do include clinicals. Call them to be

  16. psychiatric aid or pharm tech: which job will help me in nursing career?

    blackbird singing replied to mee9mee9's topic in Nursing Career

    I agree with above poster. Unless you are definitely interested in psych nursing, I would suggest going the CNA route. You would get more direct hands on experience and get to watch (and maybe help...

  17. What I have learned as a CNA

    blackbird singing replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yup. You've got it. A nice "thank you" or "you are gonna make a great nurse, I can just tell you were meant to do this" really does make me smile like a kid in a candy store. And it keeps me going,...

  18. I got a job!!

    blackbird singing replied to Brandi81's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats, that's fantastic!!! What dept are you in? I am also an inexperienced and newly hired PCA on med/surg. (I did have a connection inside, though, which really helped with getting hired at a...

  19. I felt so touched today

    blackbird singing replied to Charloth03's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It's good that it affects your feelings! In my opinion, you don't want to let it get to the point where you are no longer affected by your patients. However, you just don't want it to get to be too...

  20. Getting a PCA job

    blackbird singing replied to Bjmartin52's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Oh hey, OSU! I just graduated from there, too. I took my CNA at Premier Choice... it was the cheapest in the city from what I found. I do know that without this class, and with only volunteering...

  21. Getting a PCA job

    blackbird singing replied to Bjmartin52's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I think it's different in different states, but for me, I took a CNA course and got a job as a PCA. I would check out the requirements for a PCA or CNA job where you would be applying in order to see...

  22. Hospital Corners - a reminiscence

    blackbird singing replied to Anxious Patient's topic in General Nursing

    Haha this thread is awesome. I hospital corner at home,

  23. Needs to prepare for the CNA clinical skills!

    blackbird singing replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would take off gloves when done with bedpan, raise head of bed, wash hands. Do you need a barrier on to raise the head of the bed? I don't know how your test is, but unless you're coming into...

  24. Vanderbilt, UMASS, UVM Direct Entry MSN

    blackbird singing replied to emarble's topic in Post Graduate Students

    They give everyone the exact same in financial aid. They gave out packets at their info session. Also, there are programs like the National Health Corps that can help you pay tuition after you...

  25. Vanderbilt Grad Entry 2012 Application

    blackbird singing replied to blackbird singing's topic in Advanced Practice

    Hi Ana! Your "only 3.6" is not bad! In fact, I'm pretty sure it's above average since if I'm remembering correctly, the average is 3.4/3.5. Also, you got a 4.0 on your prereqs which i think they place...