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    Please share your GPAs??

    sixela21 replied to sixela21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you guys so much for your advice! I am scheduling to meet with an advisor on Monday between classes, as I have only spoken with them on the phone this semester, they are so hard to make...
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    How to Survive the Night Shift??

    sixela21 replied to sixela21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, I did my first night with them already, and I didn't really get any "quality" sleep per se. I was actually scared to sleep. I was up most of the time and only used the bed to actually rest/lay...
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    How to Survive the Night Shift??

    sixela21 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello everyone. I am a CNA (entry level) and just landed my first Home Health position in the field. I will be helping a family take care of their elderly father/father-in-law in addition to another...
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    do you keep a copy of your cna license in your wallet?

    sixela21 replied to RJay25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No need to be sarcastic--we all know what is being asked here. I do not keep my registry card in my wallet, for the most part. I have an actual paper certification--proof that I finished the...
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    Anyone near 60 starting as a CNA?

    sixela21 replied to Cathylady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Getting your CNA could open up many doors for you. Alot of people are recommending home health--in many cases, you would still need certification (as a CNA, Patient Care Tech, etc. and in CPR/First...
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    Who were you in high school

    sixela21 replied to Dezy's topic in General Students

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    I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    sixela21 replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    Usually, symptoms of allergies to preservatives in foods/oral medications do not manifest themselves unless a sufficient amount to cause a reaction is actually ingested. Unless he has some sort of...
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

    sixela21 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Why should the family have to meet any expectations of yours??? YOU are the nurse. YOU work for the hospital. Yes, as a nurse, YOU are "expected" to be "on top of" matters regarding the patient....
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

    sixela21 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Very nicely put. I myself remember initially complaining about all of the Psychology, Sociology, Liberal arts, etc. classes needed for entrance into the nursing program. A friend of mine who is...
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    Nursing Home Reg Refresher?

    sixela21 replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Although I'm not currently working in a nursing home and am currently going into home health, I finished my program fairly recently and did a few weeks worth of clinicals, so alot of the material is...
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    I am struggling with patient families lately.

    sixela21 replied to jennilynn's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow--do people here need sensitivity training much?? Continuing education--how to deal with patient families 1101? Does your facility have set visiting hours? Are these families somehow skirting...
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    I cannot believe a nurse did this......

    sixela21 replied to shellybsn's topic in General Nursing

    My goal is not to patronize you, although this is an interesting post--when it comes to your children, you have a right to be protective and have certain feelings, but there is a limit to what you...
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    Got "nurse face"? How'd you get it?

    sixela21 replied to Cinquefoil's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Emotionally detached nurse...I am not mocking you at all--it is actually a good skill to have at times. I believe there has to be some balance between empathy and being able to...
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    Class of 2013 stand up:-)

    sixela21 replied to BBRANRN2013's topic in General Students

    Congrats to you!! I know that must feel like a two ton weight has been lifted off your shoulders, and all of your hard work has finally paid off! Sadly, I will only be starting my program next fall,...
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    How Become Formally Hired as a Home Health Caregiver??

    sixela21 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...So, I just recently finished my CNA last month and think I finally found a very promising opportunity. I am also currently in Nursing school (aspire to ultimately work in pediatrics) so I have...
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    In limbo between Pre-nursing and Nursing..where to go from here?

    sixela21 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just recently finished my pre-reqs for the Nursing program at the Technical College I am attending with a GPA of 4.0. I am thrilled to be finished and recently spoke to my advisor who sent me the...
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    In limbo between Pre-nursing and Nursing..where to go from here?

    sixela21 replied to sixela21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes! I agree completely..University of Massachusetts has what looks like an amazing RN to BSN program where you would only have to travel to Boston for the clinical hours, etc. I am really...
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    In limbo between Pre-nursing and Nursing..where to go from here?

    sixela21 replied to sixela21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    First off, I would like to thank everyone for the supportive and insightful responses!! I really appreciate you guys! Like I said previously, I attended a major university right out of high school...
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    In limbo between Pre-nursing and Nursing..where to go from here?

    sixela21 replied to sixela21's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I am finished with all sciences--4.0 GPA, so I spoke to an advisor who said my chances of getting in are extremely high. I am currently studying for Kaplan in
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    Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    sixela21 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would have to agree and disagree with some of the information posted here. Of course it's not a blanket statement that the program is a waste of money, but I do find that many people go into the...
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    Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    sixela21 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I would have to agree and disagree with this post. There are a lot of factors to consider, which many users already pointed out. I live in a major city in the South where minimum wage is much...
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    Why are some aides so disrespectful?

    sixela21 replied to onthemark's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    High expectations and standards should be held of everyone involved directly in patient's care and well-being, regardless of pay. No patients or other employees consider your pay when you are being...
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    8th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    sixela21 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Sorry sir, I'm afraid even bats have to provide current insurance
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    8th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    sixela21 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "You are suffering from acute distress due to jet lag--doctor recommends other modes of transportation until the bat wings
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    8th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

    sixela21 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Did you learn nothing from my near fatal experience of kissing poison