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    What does a nursing assistant do in the hospital?

    duskyjewel replied to heyhomie's topic in General Students

    I worked as a CNA on a telemetry for for 7 months before moving to my current employer. I did Q4 vital signs, I&O, blood sugars, brief changes/toileting assistance, and bathing. I charted...
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    When I first got accepted into a local ADN program, I was excited... However

    duskyjewel replied to RjSmithTec's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're 26. Let me tell you something you will KNOW in 15 years. The big name brands are usually overpriced and not worth paying the premium that comes with the name. CC ADN programs have been...
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    Rant:How NOT to be a nurse

    duskyjewel replied to crnahole's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry, it was the Arizona Supreme Court. Here ya go. I still can't believe they actually said this:...
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    Rant:How NOT to be a nurse

    duskyjewel replied to crnahole's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was a CNA on a tele floor for 7 months and even that small amount of experience has reinforced that I would never leave anyone I care about alone in a hospital. Not for five minutes. Did you hear...
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    My success story at GWCC

    duskyjewel replied to mmtorrez89's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nice! I'm on the waiting list for Gateway, hoping to start in January. How many semesters did you wait after
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    pap smear normal

    duskyjewel replied to smmcdm14's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Only way to know is to call on Monday and find out, but it's definitely
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    Note to Management About Appreciation of Preceptor

    duskyjewel replied to UCAFblue's topic in General Students

    While a personal note of thanks to the preceptor herself is wonderful, I think the idea of positive feedback to her management is outstanding. A personal thank you is always appreciated, but I know...
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    LPN vs RN

    duskyjewel replied to SU2013's topic in General Students

    I have a bachelor's degree in political science that I earned 17 years ago, and am currently waiting for acceptance into a LPN program. I have a family and too much debt already, and am working as a...
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    New CNA *vent*

    duskyjewel replied to sonji1229's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Look for other jobs. Keep working this one until you can get out, but start
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    Notes: Laptop, Tablet, or Paper?

    duskyjewel replied to NurseYomi's topic in General Students

    My dad told me a long, long time ago that you remember much more of what you write than what you only read. It always held true for me, so I'll probably be using pen and paper in class once I start....
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    LPN

    duskyjewel replied to madisonnnn_'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm awaiting entry into a LPN program myself (fingers crossed for January 2015) but have no intention of stopping there. LPN employment prospects are too limited these days. I will continue to at...
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    weight gain/energy

    duskyjewel replied to kdpatula's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You have to choose to make it a priority to stay physically fit, but doing so will pay off in you having the energy and focus to succeed. I agree with Commuter's healthy snack bag ideas, though I...
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    Indecisive and doubtful at the wrong time

    duskyjewel replied to koalas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cold feet are completely normal on the brink of huge life changes. Absolutely everything familiar to you is about to change, and if you didn't have some anxiety about that, you'd be insane. Breathe....
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    which route to go

    duskyjewel replied to csacree's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What about going inland or north to more rural areas that may be less impacted? I know the situation in Arizona is nowhere near as bad as California, but I've known at least two people who got into...
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    CNA meetings for home care

    duskyjewel replied to 14Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most icebreaker ideas at meetings like that are painfully awkward and pretty much everyone hates them. That said, I do kind of like Missingyou's suggestion, and I'll add one: have everyone write down...
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    I'm a good nurse and deserve a second chance

    duskyjewel replied to dreama123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Pretty sure I never once mentioned any 12 step programs. All I said was that the OP needed to dig deeper and get really honest. Frankly, how she does it doesn't matter, whether one on one therapy,...
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    Am I Being Bullied?

    duskyjewel replied to wendey's topic in General Students

    My my this country sure has gotten good at turning out fragile young adults. All those years of everyone being special, no one keeping score, and everybody getting a trophy lead to the idea that...
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    How much was your lpn program?

    duskyjewel replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Employment not enjoyment....stupid
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    Denial of financial aid for previous associates degree

    duskyjewel replied to Tracyprice1's topic in General Students

    Well, I'll keep that option on the back burner and concentrate on maximizing my employer's tuition
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    I'm a good nurse and deserve a second chance

    duskyjewel replied to dreama123's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You still don't really understand why you did it? After all these years? That makes you vulnerable. You say you haven't been tempted all this time. Well you also haven't been working in a nursing...
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    How much was your lpn program?

    duskyjewel replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Reading these threads makes me realize how happy I am to live where I do. The expensive private LPN course near me is about $10,000 and the community college one I applied to and hope to start in...
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    Denial of financial aid for previous associates degree

    duskyjewel replied to Tracyprice1's topic in General Students

    Yikes. This is an issue I hadn't heard about before. I have a bachelor's degree from a million years ago (okay 17) and am currently waiting to get into a LPN certificate program at the local CC. I...
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    How to balance family and work when working afternoons

    duskyjewel replied to jnnibck's topic in General Nursing

    Where is the other
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    Am I Being Bullied?

    duskyjewel replied to wendey's topic in General Students

    As someone who suffered actual physical attacks and public character/reputation assassination as part of my bullying experience, I'll just grit my teeth and say no, someone failing to celebrate your...
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    Please give me some feedback on my resume so I can apply for my dream job!

    duskyjewel replied to mrsmommyx4RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Putting Who's Who on your resume is embarrassing. That's a well-known scam where anyone can buy said