malamud69 BSN, RN

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    hourly wage

    malamud69 replied to lossholly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CT-CNA in LTC $min wage to $16 +/- depending on facility and shift, PCT- hospital setting $12-$20 depending on location and shift. Good
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    It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    malamud69 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU! Could not have expressed it
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    It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    malamud69 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...so much "acid" how bout realizing they are complimentary and anything is possible...it is posts like this that remind me how much human beings...to use your word..."hate" each other for idiotic...
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    It really annoys me when nurses say they are going to go to med school...

    malamud69 replied to megank5183's topic in General Nursing

    You need to do your HW...Not only is it possible with the latest trends in med school acceptance-see oldpremeds.org, but many...I say many PA schools will accept most if not all of the required...
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    Mandatory flu shots????

    malamud69 replied to 45whenimdone's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Thank you...well put! I was going to rant along these lines but you saved me from my
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    What do you eat before work?

    malamud69 replied to Mnstn's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Oatmeal with raisins and peanut butter/pumpkin seeds...yummy and keeps me
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    Thinking about going to Nursing School, should I be a CNA first??

    malamud69 replied to mariecandela1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YES YES
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    malamud69 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    This tired argument...as usual people tend to not truly understand what causes crime in the first place. Most notably poverty...that is another discussion. But...to once and for all dispel this...
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    EVERYONE wants to be a Nurse/feeling overwhelmed

    malamud69 replied to bprlal13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Everything...all jobs...are competitive. If you have thought of it...it has already been done, thought of etc...there are very few if any original ideas. "Most men/women/people lead lives of quiet...
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    malamud69 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well you could go with "Armalite" or "Assault rifle" or simply "Acutely
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    malamud69 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Have we really degraded this far? Is the bar set this low? It reminds me of our health care system...No I should say "sick" care system...prevention is the only solution. To be complacent and...
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    malamud69 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Finally...A simple, intelligent statement that gets to the truth of the entire
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    malamud69 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Even as I would tend to disagree with you on most things it seems...I would have to agree with you
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    malamud69 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Interesting when "God" is brought into the discussion? If you truly read the bible, there isn't much room for freedom...lots of slavery and the subjugation of women...oh yeah and lots of killing in...
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    malamud69 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I dare to say that most of the people that use the "I need it for self defense" card have never even lived in a high crime area or ever been a victim of crime!You are right. Most people will not ever...
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    Concealed Carry...as a nurse?

    malamud69 replied to mcknis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Simple...just like healthcare has become a retail business, the gun-crazed people of the good ol' USA are scared(Of what I cannot seem to figure out??? I dare to say that most of the people that use...
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    Is there really a "nursing shortage"

    malamud69 replied to laylasmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Been talking to a bunch of old time/long time nurses I know...they see it like this...all things move in cycles...some years its up some years its down...And they have been seeing the same thing for...
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    Will adding CNA to my schedule be a bad idea??

    malamud69 replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does not look like you will have any time to...as one poster said..."have time to study to pass your classes!" Especially crucial is A&P1 it is very important for entry into most if not all...
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    CNA or PCT? Which one is better?

    malamud69 replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They are the same! Where I live the and nationally I believe...the ONLY certification accepted is the CNA. Do not get duped like so many in my state have into taking all these so called "PCT" classes,...
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    What was your Pre-req GPA?

    malamud69 replied to Topher53's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    3.97 TEAS
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    How many hrs a day did u study for A&P1

    malamud69 replied to MeekaNichole's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chunks of time(usually in 1-2 hour chunks) At least 2-3 hours a day plus class...got a 98 in 1 and 2. Do not forget at least the same amount for lab! Good
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    How are Schools getting away with pumping out so many new graduates for no jobs?

    malamud69 replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    lost in
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    Is There Truth To This?

    malamud69 replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    Seems where I work (A large hospital in Ct ...not Yale) If you approach the hiring process from the outside you will be discouraged ie: Applications seem to prefer BSN or "No new grads" etc...but!...
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    How are Schools getting away with pumping out so many new graduates for no jobs?

    malamud69 replied to AlleycatLady's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Interesting...this old argument again...seems to me where I live with the hundreds, perhaps thousands of new students each year that are "churned" out as some would lead you to believe, if the problem...
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    Is becoming a cna worth it?

    malamud69 replied to vivalarosy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In CT starting at most LTC facilities anywhere from 10-15/hr... in a hospital...if you can get in, up to 20 on weekends/overnights...As many people have posted it is worth its weight in gold as some...