KDSkyy44

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  1. 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....

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  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

  16. If I hate being a Cna, should I stop pursuing Nursing?

    KDSkyy44 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think I missed reading the post about you being 27 and wanting to be and MD/Surgeon. I am 27 as well and in the same situation (if you read my previous post, I failed to mention this). I can't...

  17. If I hate being a Cna, should I stop pursuing Nursing?

    KDSkyy44 replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found myself in a very similar situation. I am in the process of changing from equine medicine to human. To facilitate the change, while taking pre requisites, I became a CNA but found during...

  18. OP

    KDSkyy44 replied to ~passionateSN~'s topic in General Students

    From what I remember from phlebotomy and CNA basic medical terminology.... Out patient. How is it

  19. New to Alabama - UAB?

    KDSkyy44 posted a topic in Alabama Nursing

    So, currently I reside in the NJ & NYC. My other half is finishing his fellowship in NYC and is considering a job located in Birmingham. I am applying to nursing school for a 2nd bachelors in...

  20. New to Alabama - UAB?

    KDSkyy44 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in Alabama Nursing

    And thank thank you for all the input! Sounds like they are both great schools, honestly I have yet to hear negative

  21. New to Alabama - UAB?

    KDSkyy44 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I am by no means applying to only those programs, that would simply be foolish and I imagine most candidates understand the competitvness of nursing school admittance. My intention of this post was...

  22. New to Alabama - UAB?

    KDSkyy44 replied to KDSkyy44's topic in Alabama Nursing

    How is samford vs

  23. BSN vs ABSN

    KDSkyy44 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was wondering if any 2nd degree students have taken the traditional BSN route instead of the ABSN route. I don't hear of this often. How much long does it take to complete the BSN vs the ABSN ?...

  24. 2nd Degree: Admission Stats

    KDSkyy44 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I read so many topics about GPA and admissions. I figured I would start a thread for any persons accepted into a 2nd degree nursing program to list there uGPA, pre-req GPA, volunteer/work exp, and...

  25. Penn accelerated BSN 2012

    KDSkyy44 replied to kmmac's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm in the same boat as you Kelsea1214. I have a BS in Business Administration from College of Saint Elizabeth w/ uGPA of 2.94, just getting my CNA license, volunteer experience,...