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  1. Nursing school and working PT???

    xxkmpxx posted a topic in General Students

    I just got accepted into my community colleges nursing program for the class starting in January 2013. Currently I work full time as a hospice CNA. I have been working full time and going to school...

  2. Wondering what nursing school gear i should get

    xxkmpxx replied to Stephanie143's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    My school had a list and specific uniforms we had to order from them. I needed bandage scissors, a penlight, and my favorite stethoscope is the littman classic

  3. Anxiety

    xxkmpxx replied to ericaej's topic in General Students

    I take meds for it I work as a CNA and am fine and don't have anxiety when I'm in routine... But nursing school has my anxiety through the roof! Even just sitting in class! The meds make it much...

  4. speech

    xxkmpxx replied to ayepacheco's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are open to meds, maybe talk to a dr. I have severe anxiety when I have to talk in front of people. Now I take Xanax and propanolol and it does

  5. School choices! ahhhhhhh

    xxkmpxx replied to menamela1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've never been to Arizona but used to live in the bay so my response is biased lol. I LOVE the city, it is soooooo much fun and a great place (in my opinion) so obviously I would definitely pick SF...

  6. Tummy Tuck and BA- going back to work

    xxkmpxx replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in General Nursing

    Well I didn't have a Tt, only a ba. I'm a CNA and do hospice so most of the time I have no one to help me, like at homes. I only could get 2 weeks off. I had to transfer people by myself and was ok,...

  7. Non-CNA Jobs You Can Work While You're a Student

    xxkmpxx replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    Totally agree. There is a girl in my nursing class who mentioned what a gross and horrible job a Cna job is, and that she could never do it. When others told her she would still experience the same...

  8. First semester studying tips!!!

    xxkmpxx posted a topic in General Students

    I was wondering how everyone studies, I'm overwhelmed already with all the reading! Ok so I know obviously to read the chapter before lecture. I also print out the power points for lecture and take...

  9. First semester studying tips!!!

    xxkmpxx replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

    Great tip thanks. I have a similar book and for a lot of my reading chapters there is a chapter for it with nclex questions which is

  10. Last minute advice for new nursing student!

    xxkmpxx replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

    Thanks excellent advice. I met some teachers already and already I think those were just rumors about teachers being so mean. Feeling better about it but just nervous about passing

  11. Last minute advice for new nursing student!

    xxkmpxx posted a topic in General Students

    I start a week from tommorrow. Seriously, the rumors around my whole city is that the teachers are just plain mean to say the least. I'm pretty scared and stressed out. Not to mention I'm covered in...

  12. mileage reimbursement question

    xxkmpxx replied to Squeaky44's topic in Hospice, Palliative

  13. Anxiety

    xxkmpxx replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in Health, Stress Management

    See your doctor. My family doctor prescribed me Xanax and it works great for

  14. What type of drug tests do CNAs get?

    xxkmpxx replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It differs by employer... You wouldn't fail either if you only second hand

  15. Newly Licensed LVN in the SF Bay Area and I can't find a job!

    xxkmpxx replied to goodkarmaluv's topic in California Nursing

    My cousin in law is also a new grad lvn by sf.. She ended up taking a job in Sacramento at a correctional facility. Maybe check into correctional facilities? Also have you tried long term care...

  16. What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

    xxkmpxx replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied twice and got in the second time with a GPA of

  17. Need help with schedule! Help me!

    xxkmpxx replied to Lachell_904's topic in General Students

    I think I would take it with Chem...like the first person said, anatomy did have a lot more to memorize

  18. 5 pre reqs left

    xxkmpxx replied to 2bNurseCurtis98's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally I would take all the sciences one by one, and add the math class to one of those semesters. I work full time and one science class was enough work (though I did take easy classes with...

  19. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    xxkmpxx replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live next to Ca and had no problem at all. Got hired within a week of passing my exam at a LTC for

  20. Agency client offered me a job. What would you do?

    xxkmpxx replied to dualstar's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would do

  21. Any book suggestions for new nursing students???

    xxkmpxx posted a topic in General Students

    Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for new nursing students, that would help to read before like on my Xmas break before I start, or during my first semester. I start end of January. Thanks!...

  22. Finally got a letter...

    xxkmpxx replied to gathrightRN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck!!!! Congrats on getting so far

  23. Job advice while in nursing school!!!

    xxkmpxx posted a topic in General Students

    I start nursing school on January 28th and have a decision to make, I can't decide which one, they both have their plus's and minuses. My husband pretty much tells me to do whatever I want. I HAVE to...

  24. does it look bad to quit a CNA job while in nursing school?

    xxkmpxx replied to loveoutloud's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would definetly quit or look for a better job. I do Hospice for an agency and drive too from patient to patient or to facility. I get paid for ALL time driven, and ALL miles as well. I do not think...

  25. Job advice while in nursing school!!!

    xxkmpxx replied to xxkmpxx's topic in General Students

    Had my interview and got the job. I accepted - my plan is to work both jobs until I start school. If my current hospice job does offer me weekends, I will think about it and make the decisions two...