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  1. Heres what I don't get about hiring

    tigerlogic replied to esunada's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personality and communication matter. Period. They matter in interviews. They matter with coworkers. They matter with patients. Incompetency sucks. No doubt. No argument. Certain personalities make...

  2. How to stand out at a nursing job fair?

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

    People here have previously said how much they hate people texting (while waiting in line etc). Though I don't personally agree that it makes any difference at all, I will take it to heart when my job...

  3. WHNP vs FNP

    tigerlogic replied to MelRN13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I have a (mostly uneducated) hunch that if you want to do women's health internationally (doctors without borders or similar) FNP or midwife might open more doors as it is a more "standard" degree....

  4. Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

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

    LTC: you know that Mr. X will call you an idiot if you don't mix the 7 Splenda and 2 creamer into his coffee *exactly* the right way with a PLASTIC spoon. Of course. You idiot. Hospital: you have no...

  5. On vacation but thinking about work...

    tigerlogic replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Student and working means always thinking about my career... Also, I can't wait to have money for a vacation again one

  6. Washing those scrubs?

    tigerlogic replied to johnny depp23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I used to live with friends with kids in cloth diapers and their front loading washer got super nasty. Give your washer the sniff test now and

  7. Floating? I need your comments!

    tigerlogic replied to editor2rn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I'm a float pool CNA in nursing school and my first thoughts every nights are:Who is responsible for what (eg q4 vitals, chemsticks, post op vitals)?Where is everything I'll

  8. Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

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

    As a patient or as a coworker, I want a nurse who believes they are smart enough to solve problems, notice when somethings is wrong, and create solutions. I want a nurse who believes they are smart...

  9. Human Development and A&P II in a semester is this EXTREME???

    tigerlogic replied to inquiringRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found APII easier than API and Human Dev was cake... But in the end it depends most on your school and teachers. I found creating and redrawing flow charts of which hormone goes where and causes...

  10. Nurses and alcohol

    tigerlogic replied to kdbean530's topic in General Students

    I'm still a CNA but am often sitting one-on-one for 12hr nights with suicidal people detoxing --alcohol, heroin, narcotics, meth, etc-- and yeah... It does make me want some sunny morning mimosas. You...

  11. Frustrated!!!!!!! Am I alone on this?

    tigerlogic replied to JenniferS_CNA's topic in General Students

    I sincerely wish you luck. If your admission essay/statement of purpose sounds anything like your post, though, you need to rethink your pitch. Passion is important but being clear about why you will...

  12. Go to nursing school in USA or Japan?

    tigerlogic replied to kaito's topic in General World

    I lived in Japan for many years teaching at an international school and I think if you want to work in the states, it's probably better to go to school in the states. If you want to work in Japan...

  13. sleep schedule-first night shift job

    tigerlogic replied to smokeoverfire's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work 7p to 730a three nights a week, not always in a row (lame). I try to sleep in the night before, like till 10am or 11am, but up the day and then go to work. I try to stop drinking coffee after...

  14. Advice on new grad work at SNF

    tigerlogic replied to ChicRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ive been a CNA at a place like that. It's rough. Start looking for work right away if you feel like that's the best choice, but learning how to function in really poor working conditions may be a...

  15. Should it be this hard?

    tigerlogic replied to Chaotic94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Drop the class and start from the beginning. Get involved with student services and office hours and any/all free tutoring your school offers. Consider studying also with khan academy and other free...

  16. do you think i have a good resume going for nursing?

    tigerlogic replied to keithm1012's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Probably depends what type of school you're shooting for. Some value perfect grades more than others. You sound like you're on the right track. Having your current work experience and then getting...

  17. Will starting in psych put me at a disadvantage in the future?

    tigerlogic replied to spdaydream's topic in Psychiatric

    What about a medical floor with lots of medical patients in withdrawal/suicide hold/altered mental status etc? I'm a float CNA doing quite a lot of 1on1 on a floor like that now. Do what you love. Or...

  18. I believe this was neglect, ADON disagrees...what should I do?

    tigerlogic replied to littleone25's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Advocate for your patient and look for a new job. If you are in contact with the family perhaps they would like to transfer their relative (and all the money she brings to the nursin home) somewhere...

  19. I failed nursing school by 1 class

    tigerlogic replied to Srichie's topic in General Students

    If your circumstances were truly exceptional there's a small chance you could convince the professor or head of department to give you a retroactive withdrawl-- thereby not earning you failing credits...

  20. Accepted as # 18 on the standby list. Be honest-what are my chances

    tigerlogic replied to bluestorm's topic in General Students

    Depends on financial aide too. I hear a fair number of people drop out of the school I got into because they didn't realize how little financial aide there was. Might as well start getting your papers...

  21. Is my stated interest ruining my chances??

    tigerlogic replied to jamie.glaze's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There's a different between an RN-CNM who works in a hospital and a non-RN midwife who works in a birthing center who is really into the spirituality of mothers and babies. Maybe just clarify how much...

  22. Nursing advice please

    tigerlogic replied to HelpingHand13's topic in Florida Nursing

    Do you feel that your essay is more compelling and inspiring than 90% (?) of the other applicants? In my experience with OHSU, GPA and experience didn't always beat out excellent writing skills. Good...

  23. The Benefits And Drawbacks Of Private For-Profit Schools

    tigerlogic replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    I've heard rumors that a local one here practically takes the 40k tuition and then stops caring what will happen to students. As facilities get less willing to take those students in ckinicals it'll...

  24. New CNA in Oncology Unit

    tigerlogic replied to Eugene Potempa's topic in Oncology

    I'm a night CNA float and find oncology has a much tighter VS schedule, especially for IL2 patients, so time management is crucial. Also family care and making the space comforting seems more of a...

  25. Verbal abuse from patients?

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

    It's tough to be yelled at. Some days it takes me a while to shake it off. I've yet to work psych but the grumpy smokers on the respiratory wing and occasionally a "but I'm hungry !!" diabetics can...