Darkstar1485 BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    Darkstar1485 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    agree to disagree
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    I got in Bethune-Cookman BSN Fall 2012!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yay! :yelclap: I'm just waiting for more info. Im dying to know when orientation is and when my fin aid will come through. Ugh! Its going to be a long summer of
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    Darkstar1485 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    it's not just a person being annoying... how do i explain this..... ok, (true story) if literally 20 people comment and give respectful sound advice and the op's only response is "but i got 3...
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    Darkstar1485 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    Idk.. Personally, i have seem people get rude on here many times. and I have a thick skin. Telling a person to suck it up is not sound advice. if they were able to do that why bother posting in the...
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    Demanding residents

    Darkstar1485 replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work the 3rd shift and (by the grace of God) have residents that NEVER push the call button. i sometimes have to check to see if they are still alive. That being said, at one time one of my...
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

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

    You are 100% right. Nurses so often appear to not be doing anything. I guess mountains of paperwork and hours on the phone with Dr. offices and pharmacies doesn't count.
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    Darkstar1485 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    LMAO! The world would be a better place! Well, minus cat litter and febreze commercials and we cant forget those lovely abortion
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    Darkstar1485 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    exactly. for the most part, if i think a post is trivial or petty, i wont respond. if it's not a personal attack against me im not going to add my . why rain on someone's parade or be ants at a...
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    Why is there so much rudeness?

    Darkstar1485 replied to KB1975's topic in General Students

    i can't stand it when people feel the need to trivialize the op's issue. for example... OP : "i feel like crap BC i got a C in my fundamentals class" Commenter : " just be glad you passed and suck...
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    Hello, are any CNA's out there?

    Darkstar1485 replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, fellow CNA! LOL i was intimidated at first to post bc im not a nurse (yet) :) But we are here to support each other and express ourselves (good or bad).
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    I Got In!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Cali_Nurse_209's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    GOOD FOR YOU! YAY!!!!!! :w00t: I got accepted into a BSN program. I almost died waiting! i wish you all the
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

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

    Ummmmm..... i'm not talking about LPN's or RNs. kudos for doing what you do. but nothing i said has anything to do with a nurse and you are not getting paid min wage and you shouldn't. honestly, this...
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    Made a C in A&P shoud I take it again?

    Darkstar1485 replied to jennyjen87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    if you can afford it, take it again. certain schools think anything less than a B in A&P1 or 2 is a HUGE no-no. BUT, I got a C in A&P 2 and an A in A&P 1 and got still got into nursing...
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

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

    The tasks on their own are not degrading. Some people really need the help and I fully respect that. i have done all those things and NEVER complained bc i was treated with respect and compensated...
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

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

    1. A CNA is not a person who takes you to the doctor, pharmacy and does your laundry. Yes, some do that but I should NOT be EXPECTED to do those things by so many potentials who think I should be...
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    I got in Bethune-Cookman BSN Fall 2012!

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm happy to answer any questions for you. 1. Yes, the tuition is high. That was and is a concern of mine. BUT there are quite a few nursing scholarships at Bethune, and I applied for university merit...
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    Things we think that we do not say... humorous...

    Darkstar1485 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in an LTC. You gotta love families that only see grandma once a year. Daughter of resident: "Why are her feet so swollen!??!??" "Why does her room smell like this?" "Where is the purple...
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    Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

    Darkstar1485 replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 27 and I thought I was too old to go back to school for my BSN. This makes me realize how crazy I was for believing that. I got my BA in business in 2006 but needed a change. You're never too old...
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    "But the patients sleep all night don't they?"

    Darkstar1485 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LMAO! One of my residents takes Lasix and pees every 2 hours. It's crazy. She is on fluid restriction. She can't have fluids from 6pm-7am and She still pees like SEABISCUIT!!!! Gotta love
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    Accepted into Queensborough Community

    Darkstar1485 replied to rafiki121's topic in New York Nursing

    You don't want to ruin your chances of going to nursing school for a cruise. I know it sucks, but you'll kick yourself VERY HARD if you throw away your acceptance for a short romp in the sun. You...
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

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

    Wow! Maybe its bc i live in florida.. It's so hard to find CNA jobs that pay well. Eh, I'm originally from NYC. It could be that I'm just spoiled (compensation
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

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

    BTW, im loving these responses. keep them coming!
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

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

    I've been a CNA for a year to gain exp. I wanted to do home care bc I like 1 to 1 but some of these families are really trying to take advantage. I'd be worried that they didnt really know what they...
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

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

    1) I hope you are not working alone. If you are, you're clearly being taken advantage of. 2) I'm sure you are not getting paid $7.50 per hour. 3) Good luck to your
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

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

    11 bucks? I WISH. LOL i get paid 7.67 now, but i thank god my current job is pretty lax on the night shift. i used to do all that stuff when i worked at a home for special needs children. i got paid...