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  1. Is it worth it to get a certification in a specialty BEFORE graduation?

    Compassion_x replied to mr cooper's topic in General Students

    As mentioned, most specialty certs require you to work as an RN in that department for a certain amount of time, sometimes several years of experience in the area. Just stick to getting the more basic...

  2. Is the first semester really the hardest?

    Compassion_x replied to leekaye's topic in General Students

    I haven't ever heard of the first semester being hardest, I was always told it was the easiest. I am in my first semester and if this is the hardest it gets it'll be easy! Which I don't think next...

  3. Question on Washcloth and bathing

    Compassion_x replied to ngazza's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just a question, if you refuse to use the soapy washcloths, do you just use toilet paper? Because I find that the worst option usually (especially for incontinent BMs), because I would end up using...

  4. Textbook or ebook......

    Compassion_x replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have to read books of any kind in the physical form. It's just personal preference to be able to actually flip pages and stuff. Idk lol, I like real books. Also, if you do buy real textbooks, get em...

  5. Do retakes on courses make nursing school applicants look bad? HELP!

    Compassion_x replied to kayjam's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Be careful about how many times you retake them, for certain courses some schools may not let you take it more than twice (well you can but you won't get

  6. A&P or Chemistry.....

    Compassion_x replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P. Though, I hated my chem instructor in college so I didn't like chem, either. I did like it high school though. I was/am much more interested in A&P and easily had 95% in both A&P 1...

  7. Torn between two nursing shoes. Which one?

    Compassion_x replied to Yue09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Well, I personally bought a pair of $20 shoes from Walmart when I was in a hurry to get some haha. I kind of like the first pair, but that's only by glance. Personally I like the second pairs price...

  8. Just got fired

    Compassion_x replied to jose2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hmm. I don't think it would really affect your chances at being hired as a CNA since they're so in demand. I've known CNAs terminated and they've found other CNA jobs. Just as long as they don't...

  9. How old do i have to be to start lpn school?

    Compassion_x replied to ZS1234's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would slow down if I were you. I just started my LPN program in August, and I've taken 2 years of gen eds so far. I'm 20. I know I wouldn't be anywhere near prepared for nursing school if I hadn't...

  10. Med Sheets

    Compassion_x posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So I feel dumb right now....lol. In clincials we got a list of our patients' medications and were given a sheet to write them down on. The sheet includes columns for med name/dosage/frequency,...

  11. Med Sheets

    Compassion_x replied to Compassion_x's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ohhh okay I see what you're saying now. It makes sense now!! Thank you

  12. Best nursing journals to subscribe too.

    Compassion_x replied to mr cooper's topic in General Students

    I currently have subscriptions to Nursing 2012, Nursing made incredibly easy, and American Journal of Nursing. They're all pretty great IMO, and I'm a student currently. They're pretty general, and...

  13. How long did it take you to find a CNA job?

    Compassion_x replied to annairb90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't even need to apply or interview. I was already working at a nursing home when I took my CNA class, and I just talked to the ADON and filled out a paper to send to HR and that was that. Good...

  14. Should I take Chem or Biology?

    Compassion_x replied to bellebebe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Both. But honestly chemistry is very helpful, and seems to be required by more schools (in my

  15. Im SUPER depressed! :(

    Compassion_x replied to Success88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took the TEAS test in February (on my birthday actually, wonderful way to celebrate it haha), and I took it literally a day after I signed up for it. Very short notice due to other irrelevant...

  16. Opinions wanted!

    Compassion_x replied to spoild2588's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yeah that doesn't sound right to me. I know if I was the patient I'd rather finish my meal. But if you did as you were told and asked the patient if you could do it then and she refused, you did the...

  17. Accomplishment!

    Compassion_x replied to MrsCuoco's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yay!

  18. Anatomy & Physiology II - online course

    Compassion_x replied to mk1993's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would make sure that you don't need a lab portion for your school before taking it. My school requires the lab portion too, and students who have taken a&p elsewhere without a lab have had to...

  19. Question...

    Compassion_x posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I work in a nursing home and a resident I regularly take care of is moving to new york next month. She loves all the staff and has asked for our phone numbers to keep in touch maybe a few times a...

  20. CNA hourly pay rate?

    Compassion_x replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in Iowa and starting where i work is 11.75, and I am making 12 plus a dollar shift

  21. Question...

    Compassion_x replied to Compassion_x's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Well it's not quite HIPAA, but I wasn't sure where to put

  22. Question...

    Compassion_x replied to Compassion_x's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Okay thanks. Any other

  23. Unique bones

    Compassion_x replied to coonstina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, the coccyx is also known as the tailbone, correct? And lots of animals have tails. But I don't know animal skeletal systems well, but it makes sense to

  24. Bodies Exhibit....have you been?

    Compassion_x replied to jennaroo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would really LOVE to

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

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

    I honestly felt like you did. I absolutely did not like my CNA clinicals, but mostly because the other girls in my class were ******. They made it terrible. Once I actually began working as a CNA, I...