k_girl153

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1. Would you marry a Doctor?

   k_girl153 replied to fleurafor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I almost did...not for the money though. Granted their salaries are much higher than a nurses salary but I don't think it's anything to write home about. I dated a man whose family was "old money" and...

2. How do you store your stethoscope?

   k_girl153 replied to BAMcDan's topic in General Students

   I hang mine on a hook so it hangs straight down. It's where I hang my uniform so it's all

3. Chance of getting hired as R.N. after working as a PCT/NA in hospital?

   k_girl153 replied to Billy11's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I am just in orientation right but have become friends with the clinical educator. She's already talked about switching me to an RN position once I finish school! Unfortunately I don't feel like this...

4. Clinical Schedules

   k_girl153 replied to AnkleBitten's topic in General Students

   In our program, first year we had clinicals once a week for about 8 hours. There were AM and afternoon times. What you got was what the school placed you in. We don't get a choice. Our 2nd year we...

5. Curious Question

   k_girl153 replied to CallieNM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I'm keeping mind. I don't think its necessary to delete unless you waste your time on there or you have things you want to hide. It should be fine as long as you know what would be appropriate and...

6. My Possible Prerequisites...

   k_girl153 replied to JayCimone's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I would make your high school classes your main focus,

7. Is there a chance?

   k_girl153 replied to Daisy02's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I would wait. There are still 23 people for them to call. Do u know how many people they've called from the wait list? I guess, to me, it would really suck to be told no over the phone. But if you...

8. PLEASE help!!! I want to make the right decision..

   k_girl153 replied to Holdsteady11's topic in Illinois Nursing

   If I were in your shoes I would go with the snf position. You'll get exposure to different types of medical problems and patients will generally be more acute. I actually just took a much lower paying...

9. Moving to Peoria IL

   k_girl153 replied to Jb101's topic in Illinois Nursing

   There are a lot of new apt complexes towards the Dunlap area. I would look towards that part of the city. Low crime rates and is a little more of an affluent area. Good

10. How much do CNA's make these days and is the pay worth the workload?

    k_girl153 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in IL....I make around 17/hr at my hospital job. Its a super easy job at a smaller hospital. I still stay on as registry. I took a much less paying job (around 11.50) because its experience with...

11. First CNA job

    k_girl153 replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on your new job! It's terrific that you landed a job so quickly after getting your license and they are willing to work around your schedule! I didn't mind being in a snf. Honestly, I love...

12. Insuffecient work experience to bridge?

    k_girl153 replied to tanna898's topic in LPN to RN

    Are you enrolled in the program? If so, I would just listen to what she had to say but continue on your path. Everyone will always have their opinion of who will succeed and who won't succeed. Just...

13. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

    k_girl153 replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

    @kdbean....I live in cental IL

14. Uniforms

    k_girl153 replied to Crazed's topic in General Students

    Ours are ceil blue top with logo and ceil blue pants as well. Optional white lab coat with logo if we choose to wear them. I don't think I could ever wear all white! Just too many fluids to be...

15. Should I go to Nursing School?

    k_girl153 replied to dudetheman's topic in General Students

    I know a few people who became PAs with a bachelors in biology...my cousin being one of them. I believe most want you to have some sort of clinical/pt care background. As for experience....we all have...