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  1. New vs used books vs renting

    tigerlogic replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    I've smooozed a few from friends who are former graduates. Some gifts, some loans. I don't write much in

  2. Bedside... Really?

    tigerlogic replied to Jennie.K's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    OHSU for one has a BSN/CNM program, very competitive. Its one of the few direct entry masters that doesn't require experience. Depending on the state you live in and why you value the midwifery...

  3. Not impressed and depressed

    tigerlogic replied to BitterSweetSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you at a for-profit school maybe you should get out now. If you stay own your experience. Fight for a good education. The school, instructors and classmates are the way they are, it's your...

  4. A week in the ER?!

    tigerlogic replied to tigerlogic's topic in Emergency

    Yeah, I'm a CNA/nursing student and do a lot of sitting on my night shifts now (apparently that's what they like using the float pool for)... But really want to be busy and certainly know that ER...

  5. Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

    tigerlogic replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually my favorites have been the demented who speak languages I don't know at me and we have conversations. I had a woman who would scold me in Vietnamese in the cutest funniest way. A different...

  6. Funny & Cute Things Our Demented Patients Say

    tigerlogic replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The creepiest was a woman whose been sitting in a bit of a daze looks up at me and says, with all the seriousness of a fortune teller "you won't be here in a week" Luckily, I survived. Also, when...

  7. What's Wrong with My Resume?

    tigerlogic replied to bstewart40's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ashley has given excellent advice. I used to be on a hiring board for my old career and there is a big difference between writing compellingly about all the cool stuff you can do vs. having a generic...

  8. Biology and chemistry

    tigerlogic replied to cynvill06's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Depends how hard you want to work and what else you're taking. My first degree was in biochemistry and in my program we couldn't start biology until we had done a year of general chemistry. I'm not...

  9. When Do You Start Fall Semester?

    tigerlogic replied to Exhaustipated's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mine starts late Sept 24th. I'm both super eager and glad I have a little more time to just work and

  10. Advice on becoming a CNA/PCA?

    tigerlogic replied to sciencegal's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think places prefer nursing students-- we're kind of a bad investment as we all leave eventually. Look into CNA but also into noncertified positions. The pay isnt as good but you work with...

  11. Transportation woes for nursing students

    tigerlogic replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Bike bike bike. When I have a real paycheck I'm buying avocados. And Spanish

  12. The fear just hit me - help :(

    tigerlogic replied to RainbowDash's topic in General Students

    I hope you are able to make your way through without discrimination based on your weight.... but in reality you might have to be just that much better because of it. We recently did a bunch of...

  13. First day as PCT...need to vent :(

    tigerlogic replied to Rachelj1222's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Totally normal to be overwhelmed. In my hospital, if you aren't able to get everything done, let the nurse know. Write down the abbreviations and study them later. Focus on patient safety in the...

  14. OHSU ABSN 2013 Applicants

    tigerlogic replied to mamakac's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I applied last spring and am starting in the fall cohort for ASBN at OHSU, it's kind of their secret cohort My advice is write a memorable and outstanding essay. I am one of many who beat out people...

  15. 8th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

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

    I'm sorry sir but you'll have to change into a gown. This is what happens when you lay off your side kick. Don't worry, the procedure won't hurt at all... This is not a fantasy I'm willing to...

  16. 8th Nursing Caption Contest - Win $100

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

    Hello my name is Robin and I'll be your

  17. First CNA job

    tigerlogic replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A whole 8 hours and you only changed one brief?! Good luck with your new job! If you're doing an overlap one of the best things to ask (in my opinion) is how each resident needs to be transferred...

  18. Slapped across the face by male patient

    tigerlogic replied to noyesno's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Regardless of not speaking the same language, if he is AOx3, not hitting someone in the face is obvious. Second language issues may compound dementia, but alone are no excuse for HITTING SOMEONE IN...

  19. Am I making the right decision? Please help!!

    tigerlogic replied to Jennie.K's topic in General Students

    Can you talk to the program and see if they have some online or leave of absence options if you do have to move? Could the credits potentially transfer

  20. Be Careful When Posting

    tigerlogic replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Word. As the kids

  21. Dangerous and Demented: What Usually Happens?

    tigerlogic replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Make sure her clothes and shoes fit! People gain weight in facilities when they lose mobility and staff push to get them to eat their whole dinner. Far too many residents don't have comfortable...

  22. How clean is a "bathed" patient?

    tigerlogic replied to tiredtech's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Also, your managers should be very motivated to change this laziness as UTI prevention is really important for hospital rankings and

  23. How clean is a "bathed" patient?

    tigerlogic replied to tiredtech's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    A girl I know in her 20s attempted suicide by jumping from a building and had a long hospital recovery. Her boyfriend had to really fight ad advocate for her to get good pericare/ baths. Because she...

  24. GPA just not good enough

    tigerlogic replied to rokbe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a 3.52 on my first degree but a 4.0 in pre-reqs and got into a top ten BSN school. Your GPA is competitive for many good schools. Write a a better essay. Make the rest of you more

  25. How long is your commute to nursing school?

    tigerlogic replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in General Students

    45 min by bike. Clinicals I'll probably have to arrange a car pool and that'll not be conivient. I love commuting by bike for the automatic exercise, though heavy books are a