Darkstar1485 BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I think I went spontaneously deaf and dumb when he said it.
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    Ok, let's breathe... I meant that I don't use the term negatively to describe a person that has a mental disability. So I don't see why it would be offensive. For ex "that movie was retarded!" I...
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I don't think using the word should be offensive to a person with an intellectual disability. Maybe its bc I never use the term to describe a person with an ID. So I don't even think about offending...
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the weight loss
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    your words did not me offended at all. Thank
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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    You guys are right. I should go into more detail as to how he said it. I should've said that the nurse who weighed me was obese.He leaned in and said it so the nurse wouldn't hear. That lead me to...
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    going to be fired from my CNA LTC job.....what's next?

    Darkstar1485 replied to CNA1991's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't love being a CNA, but I don't regret getting my cert. I now know exactly what I DON'T want to do. I know that my exp as CNA as will help me be a better nurse in the future. Some nurses have...
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    I can't seem to land a CNA hospital gig. HELP!

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been working in LTC for almost a year. I think its time for a change of pace. Home care would be nice, but the jobs in my area do not pay enough for me to pay the bills. I want to work as a CNA...
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    I can't seem to land a CNA hospital gig. HELP!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked In the music industry for a few years before i decided to get into health care. So, i have mostly office exp. I worked for a group home for 4 months and then a resident attacked me which...
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you very
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I already started looking! LOL I got my eyes on the prize! Some hospitals have summer student nurse programs. I would LOVE to do
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I start a BSN program this Fall. I don't think having a nursing career in a "right to work" state is for
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    Getting a "C" is not the end of the world.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No biggie. I wasnt put off by your comment. What you said is true in many cases. Prospective Nursing students just have to get in where they fit in.Thank
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    Getting a "C" is not the end of the world.

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have seen a few posts about getting C's in pre-req courses. It's not the end of the world. I got a C in my A&P 2 class. I thought my I blew my shot at nursing school. I was upset and depressed....
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    Getting a "C" is not the end of the world.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a 3.76 gpa. I got literally ONE C and I wanted to jump off a bridge bc I thought my nursing dreams were shattered. In FL, many state universities would've turned me away bc of that one C. I...
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    HA-HA! No, I work in Florida. I've been in FL for a year. I'm Originally from NYC, and I NEVER ran into this problem... I need to go to a state that has unions. FLORIDA
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    I can't seem to land a CNA hospital gig. HELP!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm originally from NYC. It was so easy to find a job there. Now, I'm at a standstill. I live in Florida now, and its totally different. CNA jobs are a hot commodity and supply and demand works in the...
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    Getting a "C" is not the end of the world.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree. Some schools are very strict with grades, others are more forgiving. I live in Florida and the public schools are SUPER competitive. 4.0s get turned away. I got accepted into a private...
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1) I live in florida and good paying jobs are hard to come by. Many want a CNA's to have 5+ years of exp and only pay him/her 8.00 p/h. 2) "Sometimes you just have to buck up if you want to stay...
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    Darkstar1485 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    Wow! That must've been something!
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    Sometimes I just feel like saying " What's the Point?"

    Darkstar1485 replied to kayruhh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    like my dad always says "you gotta be in it to win it". if you keep applying and keep trying, you have a chance, if you stop applying, you will NEVER be a nurse. rejection is hard to deal with....
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    Darkstar1485 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    That there aren't many rude comments posted on this site compared to other forums. I guess what I interpret as rude differs from your
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    Darkstar1485 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    LMAO!
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    Darkstar1485 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    You have a different opinion about rude comments on AN, and I agree to disagree with you. OVER AND
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    truce.