Jaynie_Marie

Jaynie_Marie

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  2. I passed!!!

    Congratulation!! You've definitely worked hard to get there and have a lot to be proud of!! I'm just starting my journey to there (start in my ADN program this fall), and look forward to the time I...
  3. What do you wear under scrubs?

    I am another person who is always too hot, and the LTC facility where I work is always quite warm also. I used to wear only a tank top under my scrubs (just so none of my residents could get an...
  4. What made you choose nursing?

    I was in a medical records program when I had the opportunity to participate in a program through my state which exposes students in medically related programs to underserved areas of the state. A...
  5. How to handle bad management

    You've been there eight months and are already one of the CNAs who've been there the longest? Thats a red flag right there! If the DON and ADON truly cared about the staffing issues you have, they...
  6. Acceptance letter into the nursing program

    Congratulations! Getting the acceptance letter is such an amazing feeling!! Good luck on your journey. God will provide for your journey if you just rely on
  7. Doing a project- I need you! Please read!!

    ADN program. 26yrs old. 4.0/4.0
  8. LTC Workload + Speed and Time Management

    I had the same issue with speed when I started in LTC - it was the first time I had worked as a CNA and I was on the 7-3 shift. I think it didn't help that I am in no way a morning person and did not...
  9. Class of 2015

    Thats along the lines of what my thoughts are, as well. Whats causing my hesitation currently is whether or not I'd be able to find a job as an LPN which would work around my school schedule. But it...
  10. What date do you start?

    I had my orientation at the end of April, and start classes August 19th. I feel like it took forever to get here and now the summer is going to seem soooo slow while waiting for
  11. Excited, Nervous, and About to Jump Out of My Skin!

    Congratulations on getting in!!! That is soooo exciting!! I know exactly how you feel....I have been feeling the exact same way ever sonce I got my acceptance letter to start my ADN program this fall....
  12. Class of 2015

    I start my ADN program in August...very excited!!! This summer is going to seem soooo long! We already had our orientation at the end of April, and I've got all my immunizations, physical, and...
  13. Safety for Nurses and Nursing students

    So sad that those guys felt the need to lie about something like that, and I am glad that they were found out. However I am glad that you were researching taser use, and I hope that you don't decide...
  14. Safety for Nurses and Nursing students

    I have not been attacked (although I have to pull a weapon once), but I COMPLETELY agree with
  15. Safety for Nurses and Nursing students

    What a blessing that the people involved were unharmed! I think a taser is a great idea if it is legal in your area - I would contact the police to see if this is legal. Check with your school to see...
  16. Minimalist Shoes For Nurses

    They're not minimalists, but I wear Kalso Earth Shoes and after my shift I can't even tell that I've been on my feet for 8 hours. Kalso Earth Shoes have what they call a 'negative heel' which is where...
  17. Post Mortem Care

    Post mortem care can be difficult, but working in healthcare it is also something that you will have to deal with. I do think that it gets easier with time, but I wouldn't say that it ever truly gets...
  18. This may seem silly but ...

    I completely understand! I grew up in rural northern WI (where we actually lived way out in the country with closest town of >200 over an hour away), and the first time I went to college I moved...
  19. work hours for cna????

    I work 11p-7a at an LTC facility, when I worked day shift at the same facility it was 7a-3p. A friend works at the local hospital and his hours are
  20. What's YOUR Dream Job?

  21. I got my acceptance letter today!!!!! YAY

    Congratulations!!! Good
  22. How do you keep yourself from quitting?

    Growing up, quitting was NEVER an option - my parents taught me that if I started something, I needed to give it my best and work my hardest until it was completed. This is still ingrained in me today...
  23. What city are you in??

    You're cold in Chicago? Try being in the northwestern corner of Wisconsin...its usually colder here!
  24. I got my acceptance letter a couple weeks ago (yay) and will be starting in my school's ADN program in August. I've had a couple people tell me that I should purchase a digital voice recorder for use...
  25. TOo old?

    I recently had a resident in my LTC facility who worked as a CNA (at different facility) until she was in her upper 70s. Also, where I did my clinicals there was a CNA who was well past retirement...