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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...

  16. nclex review for ALL tests

    k_girl153 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Personally I like Saunders nclex book. I don't think the books will really help you since they are more separated by systems/specialties (ie maternity, cardiac, renal, respiratory, etc). For...

  17. Looking for job/have prior nursing school education

    k_girl153 replied to crenee02's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would apply to take the CNA licensure test since you are out of school. At the hospitals here, some will only hire you if you have your license. Others will hire you if you've completed one clinical...

  18. WEB A&P II course... Good or bad idea?

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

    I've never taken one but I highly suggest you check with the nursing programs you plan on applying to to see if they will accept them. My friend took AP 1 online and 2 as a regular class. The school...

  19. Should I regret going ADN over BSN?

    k_girl153 replied to lindsayk728's topic in General Students

    My reasons for going ADN were strictly monetary. I made too much to get any financial aid although I had quit my job a few months before the program started. So I would have had to shell out over 40k...

  20. Looking for job/have prior nursing school education

    k_girl153 replied to crenee02's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Volunteer experience can sometimes help you depending on the hospital. My moms best friend is head of hr at the biggest hospital where I live and they don't really consider it experience since there...

  21. Pre-Nursing and Recreational Therapy

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

    I'm a little confused. Nursing and medical school re completely different. If you think you want to be one a doctor then I wouldn't waste my time majoring in rec. therapy (I'm not quite sure what that...

  22. How many tries did it take you to get in to Nursing school?

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

    Fortunately I got into all the schools I applied to my first time (1 ADN, 2 BSN). I was prepared to keep applying though if I didn't get in. Good

  23. GPA killing grades from previous college. Submit the transcript. yes/no?

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

    If the school asks for all transcripts then you will need to provide them all. One of my friends tried to hide one of her old transcripts because she failed a majority of the classes at the old...

  24. Anyone interested in Being a travel nurse?

    k_girl153 replied to ava-virgo's topic in General Students

    @ Ava - Most agencies will not hire you as a new grad and require at least 1 year experience. Some are 2. It just depends on the agency really. I plan on travelling after a few years of working. Good...

  25. Should a gay male LPN reveal his sexual orientation...

    k_girl153 replied to LPNTO's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Completely agree with others. That should not be a subject to be discussed with patients. There are always other ways to dodge a question or deflect from the