KDSkyy44

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1. Sick employees in the workplace

   KDSkyy44 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in General Nursing

   I'm glad you understand. My issue is I'm on probationary period because I new so I'm not allowed to call call out without potentially loosing my job. They sure do say ' don't come sick ' but then...

2. Sick employees in the workplace

   KDSkyy44 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in General Nursing

   Ok maybe I came off wrong. I am not asking if I should see a doctor nor mentioned if I had or hadn't because my personal condition wasn't the focus of this discussion. All of us in health care don't...

3. Sick employees in the workplace

   KDSkyy44 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all I had a question regarding others experiences with their facilities and what is considered appropriate and the norm for nurses and CNAs in healthcare. 6 days ago I came down sick....

4. Items needed for cna course??

   KDSkyy44 replied to Jj1223's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I did the same thing and def recommend it. I have a scrubs and beyond store near me so it worked

5. Items needed for cna course??

   KDSkyy44 replied to Jj1223's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I use Scrubs and Beyond or Tafford Uniforms companies for scrubs purchases. Greys Anatomy and Landau scrub brands are my favorite choices. I do have a Koi brand pair that I that I like as well....

6. Items needed for cna course??

   KDSkyy44 replied to Jj1223's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Generally nothing except scrubs. Don't buy the scrubs until you know where your clinicals are as you might have to have specific colors. (Mine was white pants and sneakers with a blue

7. Anatomy and Physiology

   KDSkyy44 replied to claritasd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   We do cats in A&P and then the same as in your general bio, fetal pigs sheep brains cows etc. If you have any religious beliefs or other personal concerns with dissecting you do not have to...

8. Volunteering.

   KDSkyy44 replied to babelinglove33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am a pre-ABSN student. I volunteer on with a local EMS as an EMT. I do it because I love it, bottom line (12 hours a week). It has also helped me land a job as an ED tech (I have my CNA PCT and...

9. A day in the life ....

   KDSkyy44 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello ... Recently I had read a story on here of doctor who walked into the room placed a tube and performed about 5 tasks then went on to see other patients. The nurse then described her job/tasks...

10. New ED job ... Question

    KDSkyy44 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It's near big cities in NJ right outside Manhattan but its a community based hospital not a trauma center. The ED has about 50 beds but hard to distinguish yet if the techs are understaffed. They...

11. New ED job ... Question

    KDSkyy44 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hello all!! I just landed a job in the ED as a tech and HR had told me that they see on average 262 patients a day in the ED. This is valuable information but I have to idea how to apply or...

12. What is the starting wage for CNA in your area?

    KDSkyy44 replied to flod's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in northern NJ. Starting pay for LTC is about 11.25 and for nurse assistant in an acute care setting is 14.00. PSA positions are solid ways to get your foot into the door at an acute care...

13. Chemistry & A&P2 for fall?!

    KDSkyy44 replied to keya86tiff's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's no problem at all. General chemistry I and II are incredibly easy courses (especially to math lovers). They are more time consuming than

14. FDU 2 year accelerated program! (Fairleigh Dickinson University)

    KDSkyy44 replied to nurseinnyc&nj's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    To those that have attended FDU.... How did you feel the program prepared you for a new Grad nurse? Do you feel the program is giving you what you need and how does it compare with other programs?...

15. Any new farleigh dickinson fall 2012 students

    KDSkyy44 replied to LB_RN2B's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    How has everyone's experience with FDU's program been thus