SeattleJess

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  1. Got a letter today, asking me to join hospital union - join or not join?

    SeattleJess replied to PlentyOfMurses's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am so glad to hear that the karma bus is running! PS: I was honored to join the union at my job. SEIU has made huge advances for healthcare workers in Washington. Union levels the playing field...

  2. Need help having problems with my teacher and the program

    SeattleJess replied to CNAintraining's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Personally, I'd try to negotiate a refund and take my course elsewhere. There is much injustice in the world. Some is worth fighting. Some is not. Sadly, not everyone who confronts wrong-doing comes...

  3. Any tips on how to study for foundations of nursing?

    SeattleJess replied to Nicky24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I feel your pain! I'm an over-analyzer, too. RN403 has some good advice. "Forewarned is forearmed." As tough as it was, I learned NOT going back to questions I'd answered. I spent my time, made my...

  4. TEAS V practice test vs real test

    SeattleJess replied to ChelseyHudgins's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Test in manual: easier than actual test although an accurate representation of the types and distribution of types of questons. Test in online tests: close to the actual test. Worth the

  5. lets start playing SATA

    SeattleJess replied to mamoli's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is a wonderful resource! Thank you,

  6. September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    SeattleJess replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    Sorry you feel isolated, Doctor Bot, but it's proving to be tougher than we thought to automate

  7. Survived first day!

    SeattleJess replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I'm so glad to hear you say you're excited. That's a better label for adrenaline than fear is. Six and a half hour lecture sounds grueling. How can this be

  8. Advice for a new CNA

    SeattleJess replied to lilmissetter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Jeniele, that was an AWESOME book and so very true! Thank you for sharing your observations, experience and wise ideas! I wish you'd repost it as a separate thread with a title like "Remember This,...

  9. Advice for a new CNA

    SeattleJess replied to lilmissetter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All the good aids tell me it just comes with time. Repetition, repetition, repetition. Better to do it slowly and correctly, then build speed, than to do it quickly and unskillfully to get a head...

  10. Organization OCD

    SeattleJess replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    AH, yes, I identify with the thrill of making everything sparkly clean and neat! That said, if you work as a CNA in LTC now I can't see how working in an adult daycare could possibly be any harder for...

  11. lets start playing SATA

    SeattleJess replied to mamoli's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think this is a great idea; thanks for posting. Just give us some time to work on the problems. Next question,

  12. advice for single mothers back to school

    SeattleJess replied to ava246's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do you have the option of using or forming a childcare cooperative with other single moms? One of my single mom classmates did that when we were in grad school. Even some students who were single...

  13. What makes a COB crusty?

    SeattleJess replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can use my previous career for my nursing crust? Woot, woot! I feel a deep dish crust coming on!

  14. Advice for a new CNA

    SeattleJess replied to lilmissetter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So very, very true! Some of my fellow CNAs are economic refugees who feel trapped in work that is beneath them. They give technically competent care but it can be mechanical and rough - things like...

  15. September 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    SeattleJess replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    CLEVER!

  16. What makes a COB crusty?

    SeattleJess replied to Pepper The Cat's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    COBs rock. As a squishy new nursing student, I wish I could just pick up a crust at the bookstore along with the scrubs and the clip pens. Pass the breadcrumbs, I want me some crust NOW!

  17. Fake call outs irritate me

    SeattleJess replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They can also protect ethical workers who stand up to corrupt, exploitive systems and help working people get the power they need to negotiate compensation above the poverty line. As to enabling lazy...

  18. Fake call outs irritate me

    SeattleJess replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Incompetent administrators? Now that never

  19. Fake call outs irritate me

    SeattleJess replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Fortunately, I work at a facility that has "personal paid leave" (or something like that) instead of "sick" or "vacation" pay. You could use every day of ppl to take vacation if you weren't worried...

  20. NCLEX Mastery app on phone helped me pass the NCLEX

    SeattleJess replied to Knoel9891's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ... but what do we do in 'droid world? Congrats on

  21. PVT?

    SeattleJess replied to exit96's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Did you lose your

  22. Acute Care CNA Certification?

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

    This sounds like a great program! PS: I love that you scheduled your class around showing up to be your BFF's bridesmaid. I'm betting you will have what it takes to stay balanced in health care, a...

  23. Acute Care CNA Certification?

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

    I admire you for your proactive actions! Makes me happy to think that I might be working with people like you some day. Since I'll have two semesters of clinical rotations by the time I have a summer...

  24. Acute Care CNA Certification?

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

    I'd heard that Oregon has a two-level CNA certification program. Just checked it out and it's true. Maybe I could take a course in Oregon. On the other hand, maybe a year of nursing school will put me...

  25. I. Just. Can't....

    SeattleJess replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Cowards cause a thousand deaths; a brave nurse only one? Or maybe a brave nurse without cowardly supervisory staff? I can't help but think that the choice to inflict additional pain and suffering on a...