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  1. Help! Which job should I choose??

    blackbird singing replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How in the world are they offering you that little for the med/surg floor? Esp. since you have been working there for a while already!! That's pretty crazy. I would say go for the first since you are...

  2. How would you respond to staff who are obviously disrespectful to patients?

    blackbird singing replied to Yiggs's topic in General Nursing

    THAT really irritates me. Some people think it's endearing, but it just irks me! If I were elderly, I would feel like a baby if a (usually much) younger person called me honey, sweetie, or dear. I...

  3. Nurse Opinion

    blackbird singing replied to meltraand's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! That's wonderful! What kind of extra training would you have to do to be a PCA? Or, what is the difference between a PCA and a CNA? I only ask because I had CNA training, applied for a PCA...

  4. I take my state boards friday any advice

    blackbird singing replied to mymy1219's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! I had to wait a week, too. It was a bit agonizing

  5. Do I have to stop being reserved?

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

    I think you will be surprised at how talkative patients/residents can be. Just keep up easy small talk with them! It takes some practice (I'm shy as well..) but just learn to ask questions about them,...

  6. Certain about midwifery, uncertain about nursing

    blackbird singing replied to lilacs101's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yeah, I though it was missing a few schools, too. But isn't Emory set up to where you get your ABSN, then you have to apply to get the CNM? idk though... I'm looking at Vandy, ohio state, seattleu and...

  7. Certain about midwifery, uncertain about nursing

    blackbird singing replied to lilacs101's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    A suggestion if you want to just skip to the midwife part could be a bridge program. Assuming you have your bachelors in another field (idk if you do, sorry!), you can complete your masters in...

  8. CNA training/class- was it fun or enjoyable?

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

    My class was soooo boring. We had 100 plus slides on a powerpoint per class. And it was evening, so when the lights were turned out, all I wanted to do was sleep. Avoid the powerpoints, and if you...

  9. Please help!! Shy CNA student

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

    Hey! I know what you are going through. I am very shy as well! The first skill I had to demonstrate in my class was the heimlich maneuver, so simple! But boy did my face turn bright red. Not because I...

  10. Nurse Opinion

    blackbird singing replied to meltraand's topic in General Nursing

    Have you taken a class to become state certified? If so, I would assume that you had experience with the heavy-duty work that is required to be a CNA (even if it was only for a few days). I would draw...

  11. Nursing School Applications

    blackbird singing replied to juslikeneon's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I am in the same boat as you! I was just questioning today whether 4 schools will be enough... I look forward to seeing the responses here Good luck with your

  12. the nursing identity

    blackbird singing replied to violin9's topic in General Nursing

    To the OP: Don't go around apologizing for your own upbringing. You are an adult now and can make your own decisions, so own them! You need to replace your "snobby" attitude (as you called it) with...

  13. Nightshift vent

    blackbird singing replied to teleRN08's topic in General Nursing

    I used to have to get up at 4am when I worked in a bakery for 2 years, and for the life of me I could not get a good night's sleep if I tried to go to bed early enough to get a good amount of sleep....

  14. I hate my job as a certified nursing assistant and want to quit after two weeks!

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

    She did say she was working in a LTC facility, which is very different than working in a hospital. Also, these types of jobs are much easier to come by than PCA/CNA positions in hospitals. Although...

  15. BA in psychology to a BSN

    blackbird singing replied to melanyblame's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely look into accelerated programs, or graduate level entry programs! If you want your BSN, there are programs that can have you finish it within a year and a half full time. I would research...

  16. Graduate School Questions

    blackbird singing replied to dgarcia22's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It seems to me that the first is referring to the FNP program in particular... the specialization or specific degree you desire to get. The second question is more general in asking why you want to...

  17. Vandy CNM/FNP program

    blackbird singing replied to may8755's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Yes, you do not need experience if you are doing the grad-entry route. Of course, I'm sure it would be an asset if you did have experience, but I do not think it will hurt you if you don't. Since the...

  18. Work bags: What do you take and what's in it?

    blackbird singing replied to PediNurse3's topic in General Nursing

    OMG oh no!! I might have to start keeping an extra pair of scrubs in my locker!

  19. does edema hurt?

    blackbird singing posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello, all. Brand new PCA here. Just wondering: when a pt has severe edema, does it hurt more than normal to them when I touch or move their legs? There is a pt with legs swollen to double or triple...

  20. RN to BSN at OHSU

    blackbird singing replied to EyeSeeYuRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was going to apply for the bridge program (bachelor's in non-nursing) for nurse-midwifery. Ugh I was in LOVE with the school (online at least) but then I read that they only admit 8 bridge CNM...

  21. What path should I take?

    blackbird singing replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    I don't know how far you are in nursing school, but I'm sure clinicals will give you a much better idea about where you want to work. Or, you could look into shadowing for a day or two. If you know...

  22. 70 year old mom

    blackbird singing replied to NSGstudent12's topic in Ob/Gyn

    That. is. insanity!! She must have to take hormones the whole pregnancy... did she not go through menopause?! Did the pregnancy go to

  23. Any phobias you overcame to become a nurse?

    blackbird singing replied to linzjane88's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha! I'm so glad to see I'm not the only person terrified of vomit! I'm only about 2 weeks into my PCA job, and haven't seen any yet, but I am just waiting to. When someone calls to say they are...

  24. pct/nurse tech wages

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

    Based on quotes I have seen in other forums, that sounds plenty reasonable!!! I have seen some quoting getting paid 20/hr. in

  25. CNA's want to share salary info?

    blackbird singing replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Small hospital in Ohio: Med/Surg PCA, no previous experience: 11.50 with 13.50 total shift