Madras

Madras

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  1. Mean/Competitive nursing school classmates

    Madras replied to cowgirl_RN's topic in General Students

    The professors know EVERYTHING!!!!! It's like the students regard them as clueless to their doings... They know who is who and who's gonna make

  2. What Is The Deal With All The Highly Educated & Professionals Becoming RNs?

    Madras replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Am I the only one scratching my head at the thought of the BS in "liberal arts" getting into a DE MSN, sitting for NCLEX then Nursing Ed in less than 5 years lets say....... Why would I as a student...

  3. Mean/Competitive nursing school classmates

    Madras replied to cowgirl_RN's topic in General Students

    So with you on this one... I get a lot of backlash as well. My graduating class is actually known for their drama and constant complaining... all of which I never have anything to do with, I guess...

  4. Forced out of job as MA

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

    Sucks to say but with all the MA's circulating the market, Docs get to pick from the

  5. Considering becoming a CMA - questions!

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

    I'm with you 100%, one of my biggest regrets yet biggest asset for nursing. If I could do it all again I would've done it differently. My MA students think I'm crazy when I push them to go into higher...

  6. Considering becoming a CMA - questions!

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

    If you already have a BA you might as well get pre-reqs done for nursing and get into an accelerated BSN program. MA is nice to have (healthcare exposure) but really there is no "growth" going on and...

  7. Southampton Hospital Summer Employment

    Madras posted a topic in New York Nursing

    Hey AN! Does anyone have information on Southampton Hospital summer jobs. They have positions posted but the nurse recruiter is only there twice a week therefore, no one to answer questions. But...

  8. Confused! Dosage calculations

    Madras replied to lclopez86's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I'm just a student myself so anyone correct me if I'm wrong.... To get the ordered dose daily: Pt weighs 82.73kg x 200mg/kg/day= 16546mg/day. Order is for q4h: that's 6 doses. 16546mg/6 doses=...

  9. My husband said...

    Madras replied to stephanie.'s topic in General Students

    Mine - what your gonna work 7a-7p, who's gonna make dinner and put kiddo on and off the bus?! Ummmm... You. love

  10. To The Beginning

    Madras replied to SoldierNurse22's topic in General Nursing

    Amazing and

  11. What jobs did you do before nursing?

    Madras replied to nursefrances's topic in General Nursing

    Lmao! Love the log homes in Kansas! How about igloo salesman in

  12. 3 Months until NS starts.. What should i be doing!

    Madras replied to niqua8604's topic in General Students

    Enjoy your summer!!! And save money! My school is a summer start so I spent the past few months working and raking in the savings and cozy time in bed with my hubby and 3 year old. I already adjusted...

  13. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    Madras replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    At 23, I don't look scary without makeup!!! Lol that sucks I

  14. What to Do While Waiting for Acceptance Letter?

    Madras replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Mailbox anxiety!!! The first few days I was going insane!! Refreshing my email every hour, texting/calling whoever was home and asking what was in the mail today. Stalking the schools website for...

  15. Cochran, Dorothea, Beth Israel & Touro 2012 Applicants

    Madras replied to Laleo's topic in New York Nursing

    AspiringNurse, I applied to PBISON, NYU, and Farmingdale. I confirmed acceptance to Touro already, I don't need to wait on any other school, my heart was set on Touro anyway. and BTW i live in long...

  16. Cochran, Dorothea, Beth Israel & Touro 2012 Applicants

    Madras replied to Laleo's topic in New York Nursing

    AspiringNurse, Congrats on your acceptance! Did you get into any other schools? Im not too worried about Touro's accreditation status myself. They are in candidacy status until June, and theyre up...

  17. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    Madras replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hihopes, I think for the most part people think hospital and think security which isn't always the case. I'm willing to work anywhere for experience, especially when im a new grad. And I definitely...

  18. Nurse as a patient...

    Madras replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Love when the nurses come into the pcp office!!CC: " it's otitis media, I know it", " I'm having a unilateral sinus infection", "it's definitely sciatica"," RUQ pain after meals, it's gall...

  19. The latest nursing scrubs...

    Madras replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    I'm all about solids, I'll miss match top and bottoms like black and red, light blue dark blue but absolutely hate prints and will never be caught dead in them. On first day for my students I let them...

  20. MA to CNA to LVN, or MA to LVN?

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

    How about stick it out at your current job and go the MA straight to RN route. Go to school part time and get your prereqs in so you dont disturb your current schedule, get into RN ASAP cut out the...

  21. Can I Find A Job With Coding & Medical Assitant Certifications?

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

    Seeing what medical assistants and billers and coders are being paid these days ( reality=9-12 bucks an hour) then comparing that to the prices these tec schools charge for their programs 13k and up...

  22. An MA thinking making a career change :( to Health Information or Coding??

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

    Dream higher OP!!!!! If you want to do health information technology or management consider going back to school and getting a bachelors degree in either/or. Toss medical billing and coding out the...

  23. 2012-2013 HRSA Nursing Scholarship Application

    Madras replied to MarkTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in long island, NY. From the list the only hospital on LI that is approved is Nassau University Medical Center which is fine. My nursing school is in Brooklyn and when looking in the five boroughs...

  24. Cochran, Dorothea, Beth Israel & Touro 2012 Applicants

    Madras replied to Laleo's topic in New York Nursing

    Got accepted to Touro!! Withdrew my application to Beth Israel because of the commute into the city. LIRR is getting expensive! :/. Much easier to drive my little gas efficient thing into brooklyn....

  25. Anyone make it into nursing school with below a 3.0 GPA?

    Madras replied to Dre2416's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did! Starting nursing school this summer. Was accepted with a 2.864 GPA. B's in all my pre-reqs. NLN Composite 130. It all depends on what school you are looking at and what their requirements are....