Abigail612

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  1. Searching for GLBT-friendly accelerated BSN programs in progressive cities

    Abigail612 replied to growingseeking's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not sure how far you are willing to go but the University of Southern Maine has an Accelerated Program. The School has locations in Gorham, Lewiston and Portland. Portland is a decent sized city (as...

  2. What courses did you take in conjunction with A & P?

    Abigail612 replied to hellonewyear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P I, College Algebra 101, Psycology 101, and College Composition... I am a little surprised that they let you Micro befor A&P, the 2 schools I have attended made A&P a mandatory...

  3. RN the second unhappiest job?

    Abigail612 replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    It also cracked the top ten in suicide rates. The reason being that it is a very draining profession not only physically but mentally, even the most dedicated of workers can feel drained,...

  4. Do u need to be a Certified NA???

    Abigail612 replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What I would do is Google your "state" and "CNA Registery" I would think that there would be something on there explaining it, if not there should be a 1-800-# of some sort for you to get in contact...

  5. Do u need to be a Certified NA???

    Abigail612 replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on what state you live in. Some states require it others do not, but many that do not require it will pay you less because you are not certified. Is it very difficult to renew it in your...

  6. Anyone Out There Taking Chemistry?

    Abigail612 replied to CJ2blpn2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took Chem last year and it was a bit difficult for me, I never liked chem even in high school (even though I got an A). If you feel that chem may be a struggle for you I would just ask the...

  7. Throw it on the floor?!

    Abigail612 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We use to roll the bins outside or pts rooms while doing care but then we were taged buy the state. So now we don't do it

  8. Throw it on the floor?!

    Abigail612 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have to admit that I have done that befor. At the first facility I worked for we never did that because the facility held the CNA classes so everything was fairly by the rules. When I went to...

  9. Binders for notes?

    Abigail612 replied to ChrisMarie09's topic in General Students

    What I do is I use the Flex Mead binders for each class. They are expensive (about $10 a piece) but I have been using them going on 3 years now. They have built in folders with notebook paper in the...

  10. What to expect on PM shift?

    Abigail612 replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    @ TurtleCat: yes we do there is a Residents telaphone which we have to answer and deliver to the residents and there is a nurses phone. Often times the nurse is busy doing something and because it is...

  11. What to expect on PM shift?

    Abigail612 replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    HI, I am a CNA who has workd in LTC facilities for the past 5 years and this is a day in the life of me when I work evening shift... 2:00 punch in 2:00-2:30 get report and do rounds 2:30-4:30 Do...

  12. CNA: Day vs evening shift- which is better?

    Abigail612 replied to chariot's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not where I work. The work load is doubled than that of days and we do a lot more than just answer call lights. On average we have 10 or more pt. and we have to get them up toilet them, walk/push them...

  13. Help :'( I'm lost on the steps I need to take to go into med school.

    Abigail612 replied to brie_1994's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What I would suggest is that maybe you do some research into some the schools you are considering doing your premed in and maybe see if you can talk with some of their admissions staff so that you...

  14. What works in study groups and what doesn't?

    Abigail612 replied to Dixon, future NP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    like kdbean530 said keep your groupes small, my study group has only four in it although we have alot of people who want to join in the day befor the test so what we do is get our selves ready befor...

  15. Student Nurse with SLE

    Abigail612 replied to Nikkioli's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    While I don't have SLE I do have fibromyalgia which they believe is caused by an overreaction and sensitivity of nerves which causes alot of pain. Most morning I fell as though a truck has run over...

  16. Textbooks cheaper.

    Abigail612 replied to jrinoldi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I usually get mine used from Amazon. My first semester text books would have cost me $1,100 if I bought them from the bookstore ! I paid only $600 at amazon

  17. Desperate Need of Help

    Abigail612 replied to Belle14's topic in General Students

    It sounds like your are making a good start to a new begining. Somtimes when your are in a sticky situation it is easier just to start over and it sounds like life has given you that opportunity. Just...

  18. Are these sneakers acceptable for nursing school?

    Abigail612 replied to 369XYZ's topic in General Students

    I would worry more about the material, the directions provivded stated they wanted leather not mesh or canvice and they look like

  19. Last Free Weekend

    Abigail612 replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    Cleaning, packing, working night shift

  20. How long is your commute to nursing school?

    Abigail612 replied to BlueChocolateCat's topic in General Students

    I live at the University but my home is 4 hours away

  21. What is Your School's Selection Rate?

    Abigail612 replied to Clodhopper's topic in General Students

    Two out of the three schools I was accepted to did not "regect" anyone, one of them was an ADN program and it accepted everyone that completed the pre recs however there was a two year wait list :/....

  22. Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    Abigail612 replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    I guess it depends on the program. I personally have earnd A's and A- in all my nursing classes (and i am about to enter my junior year) *knocks on

  23. Text Book Questions

    Abigail612 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    It kind of depends most of my teachers have power point notes during class and they post them befor class so what I do is I usually leave my books at home and print off the notes befor class, it...

  24. New vs used books vs renting

    Abigail612 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    I buy used from amazon but I am very picky when it comes to nursing books I always go with "New" or "Like New". When it comes to non nursinf classes I go with the best quality at the lowest price and...

  25. Anyone NOT feel like they got hit by a truck?

    Abigail612 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did at first but then I got use to it. Most of my shifts are 8 hours but I have done 12 and 16 befor and they can be hard on the body especially going from evenings to