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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 you call in sick and they order you in for proof of a fever they see a fever they get more angry. Like wait a minute. I thought I'm not supposed to be here How can I loose my job for getting sick!!!! I can't help that!!!!! In my other job I was the manager so I didn't have to call out to someone. This was an extremely stressful and awakening event for me. Honestly I can say from this point on I won't let anyone else make that decision for me. I'm with you. If I'm sick I'm sick I'm not going in I certainly did everything in my power to prevent contaminating others. I wore masks always gloves gowns if needed notified the other nurses and aides that I was likely contagious and we managed it the best we could without me having to leave. But to me that's not enough. At particles leak. My performance is poor. It just isn't right.

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 have to state the obvious of the risk a sick employee is to the rest of the staff and patients. What I WAS asking was what your PLACE of EMPLOYMENT's policy was or how they handled sick individuals and what they constituted suitable to work or not. At my facility you call in then they determine if you are to come in to be seen by the nurse or the type of sick that should or should not work. They in this case said here's Tylenol go to work. That's their policy. I disagree with this for the obvious above mentioned reasons. Which is why I am irate and asking if this is a common practice in other facilities. I love this facility otherwise so I would hate to leave it if I am going to find myself in the same situation everywhere. So to rephrase. What is the call out policy at your facility? Are they generally understanding of their employees taking sick days? How many sick days are you allowed on probationary period? Has your job been or felt threatened for having to call out? I have never had to call out I have only worked at this facility for 3 months and it goes against the common practice I am familiar with which is, fever = you go home. So I am Shocked, astonished, and upset at what little concern they have for appropriate Infection and disease control and their policy to have you come in regardless. I followed their instructions but I just can't wrap my head around how people can find this acceptable. My previous career was in veterinary medicine so we didn't have these issues (at this volume nor did we care we wanted you home and if you werent we were mad a sent you home). which is why I thought I would attempt to see how a typical human healthcare institution manages sick employees. If this isn't typical practice I can assure you I will find an alternative....

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. It started as an irritated cough in my throat. The next morning I was god awfully sick with severe jaw and neck pain that turned into headaches shoulder aches occasionally on and off body aches/joint pain. The cough continued, dry, sometimes productive sometimes not. I eventually almost lost my voice it would come and go or be deep and raspy. I walked into work with a low grade fever. They gave me Tylenol and sent me to work. It is a LTC facility so we are always short staffed and I know I can't call out. I only have once. I got chewed out for even requesting to leave at 10 pm that night if my assignment was done since we usually are sitting around for the last hour anyway. The nurse ended up having to send me home early at 9 that night because she said I looked too sick. I went in the next day with no voice and then mustered through my busy weekend. It's now 6 days later and my days are better but the nights I'm up coughing really bad, in such severe pain I can't sleep, and running fevers runny nose and sometimes green; It was 8 hours of torture. I'm apparently ill enough that I shouldn't be working. I am weak so I tell the aides I need assistance with allllll my transfers so I don't put anyone at risk. With that said, I was wondering what then constitutes a sick day. How does it work in your facility? Your insight is appreciated.

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

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. For my state a stethoscope is unnecessary as there is never an instance we need to auscultation heart lung or GI sounds as a CNA and you would never need it in state skills test or on the job unless you work in the ED as a tech but you would need further Certs for that (EMT phlebotomy and EKG). A BP is not legal here for a CNA state exam and it is not taught in the course. Upon hire if the facility wants you to learn additional skills like BP or glucose AccuChecks they would provide the necessary training in orientation (and generally the use electronic monitors for such so you would have no need for your own personal cuff). I'm not sure if other states are different though. In am in NJ. A watch as the previous had stated.... Def def def need a watch with the second hand so you can take pulses, count respirations, and once hired keep track of time and rounds!!! I like something that has the belt type comfortable rubber band. I try to choose something stream line and not too bulky (but with a large face so I can see the second hand) because sometimes I find it can catch on patients or hurt patients if I am assisting them with ambulatory or sitting up or even stabilizing them for another CNA. I actually purchased a nice black watch that I love from scrubs and beyond because it also has the military time on it if I don't feel like doing the add two trick. I'm still getting used to military time so that was an added benefit in my watch selecting criteria. Also, there will be a lot of hand washing so be sure it's water resistant and easy to clean since you will be working around many with either resistant bacteria and/or communicable diseases where you may need to really clean that watch off

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 top)

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 perform it you just have to observe.

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 ECT Certs as well). I'm sure it will contribute nicely not only to my applications but also to my résumé and in job placement as a new grad. Volunteering is too rewarding to live a life without it. (I also did pet therapy for awhile but ran of time lately to continue going to the hospital with my pooch) For pre-med it is required, for PA school its strongly encouraged but more weight is on paid HCEs, and for nursing there's no requirement though I'm sure when it comes down to you and other identical applicant those little things play a role as to who selected.

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 during the few minutes the doctor was in and the following 11 hours of her shift (I believe it was a NICU or PICU patient). I loved the story but it has never resurfaced through arduous searching. She was able to represent nursing through a different light than some typical stereotypes of their sole responsibilities. She detailed every little thing including blood draws, arterial lines(something pertaining to), positioning tubes, passing NG Tubes, etc etc She described the side of nursing that seems never gets enough attention as too many focus and get hung up on the role of a nurse as ADLs and passing meds and not honoring all that goes behind that and beyond that. I recent landed PCT jobs in the ED and Peds and am new to the nursing role in acute care settings (and any other personnel as well). If anyone has a story to share of everything they do/have done for a patient, a sort of "day in the life of an (RN or _fill in the blank_) on _fill in the blank_ unit", I would love to read it! I think I've read enough "tell me the grossest" and would love to read more "tell me a time when you super woman or a hero" Brag a little.... You all deserve to.

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 made it sound like the work load would be rather intense so I was trying to figure out how it compared ( I am an EMT about an hour away and we deliver to a level 2 trauma center; the two EDs seemed drastically different ) I appreciate your responses :) thank you!

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 compare that number. Is this considered a low, average, or high flow of patients? You help and input is appreciated!!!

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 setting and those are about 8.25 hr. differentials for evening shifts add about .50 or so and night shifts add about a 1.00.

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 challenging

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? What is the pass rate and how is the job placement afterwards? Any information regarding your thoughts on the program, the professors, facilities, clinical work, and academic work covered would be extremely appreciated.

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

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 make the time commitment nor do I feel MD is a suitable career for me. I admire certain facets of nursing and many aspects of MD. I chose to be trained under the medical model and with my strong interest in treating disease and performing surgeries, found a career as a Physcician Assistant far more appropriate. If you are interested in research, than don't choose the PA route. Nursing has some great positions in the OR room, however, If you think you won't be able to pursue nursing or bedside care, consider becoming a PA.

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 clinicals a great distaste for the work. Personally, I need to be intellectually stimulated. In comparing my current job to a CNA, the responsibilities were far from equal with regards to its challenges, demands, and "medical" work permitted to provide. In short, I went from running anesthesia and assisting during surgeries to clothing and bathing and bathing a patient. I understand that you have to start from the bottom up, which is fine, but I had reservations that the end destination might not satisfy what I was looking for in my career. I was on route to becoming a CRNA as well, and for many reasons I actually rerouted my path and chose to become a physican assistant. What I want to say is, stick with it. The roles of a CNA and a nurse are very different once you advance. My boyfriend is a CT surgeon and he can't express enough how great of a career CRNAs can have, and strongly recommends it (he's not the only one, I have yet to find someone in the industry that disagrees - other than the boring nature aspect). Furthermore, I know CRNAs, RNs, PAs, and MDs; the APNs, NPs, CRNAs are the most satisfied. I do want to emphasize that you might not be passionate about general nursing, but I believe if you can find a speciality you like and work your way up the food chain, you won't regret it. No one person will love all aspects of medicine, but I'm convinced just about any individual demonstrating attraction in being a health care provider can find a speciality of interest and come to admire their work. Remember that every job title has its ladder to climb. The bottom always contains duties you will face seldom as you progress. I consider it universal to all professions that as your skills, knowledge, and experience develop and your are competent to handling situations of greater complexity, your assignments will also adapt accordingly. I can't offer reputable advice in comparison to other individuals participating on this forum, but I would recommend taking time to reflect on what facets of the job you found objectionable. Was it the patient contact? Was it boring? Was it more than your stomach can take? Was it the environment or patient population? This will help....at least I found so for myself. I wish you the best of luck!

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

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

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 to get a better feel for the nursing programs at those two universities which are in the pool of many nursing programs i will be applying to along the east coast

How is samford vs uab?

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 2014 (finishing up pre-reqs and training someone over the next year to replace me at my current job). I am considering applying to UAB nursing program and would love to hear everyones experiences with the program. US News and World report has ranked them no. 21. What is makes their nursing program so strong? Thanks for your help!

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 ? What were your eperiences with either?

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, Managed/worked/co-founded Veterinary practice for the past 5 years and worked as a technician prior to management. My pre-req courses and sciences I am holding a 4.0. That uGPA is my big killer but I have talked to them and the further away you are from your undergrad the less it weighs. I am about 6 years out so its pretty decent. I was considering the ABSN-MSN and haven't taken the GREs either :/ I would be interested in all the same information that you are. How did you find shadowing experience?

I won't be working either...we both will be taking A&P I... feel free to reach out to me! (I should meet the 15 posts soon so I can accept PM.