RunnerRN2015

RunnerRN2015 ASN, RN

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  1. How many of of you are BLS certified?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to dkmamato3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I needed it for my current CNA job and for

  2. New nursing1 student in jan- any advice/ suggestions?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to spetro's topic in General Students

    No advice -- I'm starting NUR 101 in January,

  3. How do you introduce yourself to patients? First name? Mr/Ms/Mrs X?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to LillyFish's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our whiteboards in each room say "Your nurse is " and "Your nursing assistant is ". We put our first names and ASCOM number. Works for

  4. Is it appropriate to tell a job interviewer what days you can't work?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Samian Q's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would let them know before you get hired. I know some NAs who work the same schedule every week (every Fri and Sat night) but other rotate their shifts (one week it's Mon/Wed/Fri and the next week...

  5. does it look bad to quit a CNA job while in nursing school?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to loveoutloud's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you don't need to work, then quit. If a future employer asks why you quit tell them the scheduling didn't fit in with your school schedule. I was working at a nursing home earlier this year. After...

  6. PRN PCTs how often do you work?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Kdrenee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I don't have to work, luckily. However, we all know that getting hired after graduation is difficult. My school is affiliated with a large healthcare system and I'm fortunate enough to be working at...

  7. Have you had a Hep B titer?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I had the Hep B series last year and my titer came back negative. I started the series again so we'll see what happens this

  8. CNA job interview questions

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Weezy24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nooooo! Please don't wear scrubs to the

  9. PRN PCTs how often do you work?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Kdrenee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I'm a PRN CNA/HCT and I'm only required to work two 12 hour shifts every 6 weeks. I have the option to work more if I can/want. I'm working a couple of shifts a week for the next couple of weeks since...

  10. Just passed Microbiology with a B

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Little_Bear2013's topic in General Students

    WOo hooo! I just finished micro as well. I can't believe that many people drop out! I lost 1 (out of 40) from my A&P 2 class but no one from micro. That's crazy that so many drop

  11. Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm starting my RN program in January and started working as a CNA earlier this year. I'm currently at a pediatric hospital where I'll do one of my clinical rotations. Everyone I've spoken with has...

  12. Stress Free Finals!!!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    I had to make an 88% on my 4th lecture exam in micro to be exempt from the final. I studied my butt off for 2 days and made a 98 and finished the class (lecture and lab combined) with a 97%. Knowing I...

  13. Is becoming a cna worth it?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to vivalarosy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The pay is definitely low. Maybe not quite as low as minimum wage but definitely close! I'm at around $9.50 (plus shift differential) an hour at a hospital, which I LOVE. I worked at a LTC facility...

  14. Where did you take your pre reqs/did they transfer over?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to waisy92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school doesn't require any pre-reqs except for high school biology and chemistry. ALL classes can be taken concurrently with the nursing courses. That being said, I had several classes from my...

  15. Lpn needing job in Charlotte area

    RunnerRN2015 replied to trinawld's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    www.whiteoakmanor.com They have several locations in the area and hire

  16. Finish Strong or Experience?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to dionacollazo's topic in General Students

    I'm starting my RN classes in January (will graduate Dec 2014!) and started working a couple of months ago as a PRN CNA/HCT at one of the local children's hospitals. I only have to work two 12-hr...

  17. Black - The New White For Nurses?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Do you mean "required" as in having to wear scrubs or "required" as in having to wear certain colors of

  18. Black - The New White For Nurses?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work at a pediatric hospital and RNs wear either white or black bottoms and any color -- print or solid -- top. Most wear brightly printed

  19. Fall 2012 Microbiology Students -- STAND UP!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'M DONE WITH MICRO! I'm exempt from the final (HOORAY!) and finished the class with an overall grade of 97%. WOO

  20. Tetanus shots: Is it risky to receive 'extra' boosters?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Lizzily's topic in General Nursing

    I can see needing 3 of the other vaccines in the Tdap series but it seems silly for just tetorifice. According to Employee Health (my school is affiliated with a hospital system), I need 3 in my...

  21. Tetanus shots: Is it risky to receive 'extra' boosters?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Lizzily's topic in General Nursing

    My school is saying I need proof of 3 tetorifice shots. I had one in 2011 for my CNA class and figured that would suffice since it's good through 2021. Well, once again I was told I needed 3 shots...

  22. Music while studying / textbook readings?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to sarahsather's topic in General Students

    I have to have the tv on or music playing. I cannot study when it's absolutely

  23. Best places to buy scrubs in the Charlotte area?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to garnetgirl29's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Elite on S. Kings has a good selection. There is also an Alegria store in Stonecrest that has a decent selection as

  24. Pre Nursing Jobs

    RunnerRN2015 replied to calinursestudent818's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A sitter sits in the room with a patient (even those who may have family present) who may on suicide watch or is an eating disorder patient. If they go to the bathroom, you go with them. If they leave...

  25. Pre Nursing Jobs

    RunnerRN2015 replied to calinursestudent818's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here, it's the opposite. The hospitals require your CNA registry number but some of the LTC facilities will train you on the job. However, the "better" LTC facilities require you to be a CNA as