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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. Th...

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...

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 empl...

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 ...

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 nic...

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 fol...

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 int...

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,...

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...

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...

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 suitab...

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 ...

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

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 ov...

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 th...

How is samford vs uab?

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 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 what schools they were admitted into. I am in the sa...

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...