IEDave ASN, CNA, LVN

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    Do you think there would be less RN students if the economy was better?

    IEDave replied to kalevra's topic in General Nursing

    My take is that there'd be fewer students across the board if the economy was better. My last paying job was an IT gig for a local community college district (and I've still got contacts there) - the...
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    What career did you have before nursing?

    IEDave replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    Well, can't say that I really had a career, per se - worked in IT from about, oh, '86 on or so. Went to CC straight out of HS (1980); Mom decided (after Dad died in '79) to become an LVN after 7-8...
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    Can't decide on career path...advice?

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

    Know what you want to do - at age 17? Don't think so - I sure didn't (BTW - I'm 49). If you're uncertain about your career path, don't mind killing a week or so (or a couple of weekends), have $20 to...
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    What field of nursing are you interested into going into?

    IEDave replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    zzzzZZZZzzzz - huh? Hah? Oh! Sorry - 3 a.m. here! As for me - well, looks like I'm going to be taking the long way. CNA -> LVN -> RN, primarily so I can get (a) experience, and (b) moolah! Far...
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    Thoughts on Hospice Care w/ non-terminally ill patients

    IEDave replied to simplyme06's topic in General Nursing

    Well - I'm not a nurse, but I've been on the caregiver side of the equation for several years (and I'm currently a volunteer with a hospice), and I'll throw in my on the issue. Can't speak for your...
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    How do you get thicker skin?

    IEDave replied to Loves2Lurk's topic in Emergency

    What they all said! On a slightly more serious note - in my case, I've been carrying "a few extra pounds™" for some decades, and you don't have to be in a psych ward to run into that kind of crap. In...
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    The life cycle of a CNA forum member

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

    And, thanks to all for the good laugh - I'll try and hit all of 'em, but being male the "8 months pregnant" part may be a bit tough to pull off. Just hope the local cops don't show up - it's just...
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    The life cycle of a CNA forum member

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

    Not to put words in 'chi449rk's mouth, but for the most part he's correct - here's why I think so. When you agree to work for a company, you're agreeing to abide by a specific set of conditions which...
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    The Everlasting Brief Change

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

    +1! Need to remember a Sharpie when I'm working LTC!
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    Looking for student nurses, male and 50+

    IEDave replied to wannabenurse14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    @Zaptastic - I'm a 49 year old guy who's in the process of "taking the plunge" by starting out as a CNA. In my case, between November 2008 & February 2010 I lost (a) my 81 year old mom, (b) my 2...