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  1. Should I "waste" my time getting an ADN?

    Jcgirl replied to misskayy's topic in General Students

    I guess it depends where you live. My area has a nursing shortage, they'll take ADNs without a problem. The hospitals just make you get a BSN within 5

  2. What is passing for your nursing program?

    Jcgirl replied to WanderingWilder's topic in General Students

    B's are needed for mine. 79.5% to be

  3. Feel incompetent

    Jcgirl replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in General Students

    We've all been there. Life in general mixed with school can be a bumpy ride. I graduate in June (yay! Finally) and nearly had a mental breakdown going over my notes for my upcoming 14 chapter OB test...

  4. Is nursing school really "that" bad?

    Jcgirl replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    Sometimes it is "that bad". For me it depends on the quarters. Right now I'm in mental health nursing, ethics, and sociology and I am struggling. Not sure if it's because I am not interested in the...

  5. How to study properly?

    Jcgirl replied to ABDinelli's topic in General Students

    I do a lot of practice NCLEX questions, the rationales are really helpful. I also print up the key terms that come with my books from the Evolve website. My big study book is the NCLEX book. I'm...

  6. Why are the floor nurses so unwilling to teach?

    Jcgirl replied to 2bnursebeckky's topic in General Students

    This is how I see it: some nurses love students, they are patient, kind, answer questions, are willing to help the student, etc.., meanwhile some nurses aren't programmed that way (just like in any...

  7. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    Jcgirl replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yes, this. I can not stand when my classmates (I'm still in school) mutter "real RNs don't do this". Yes, they do! It is everyone's responsibility to take care of patients, placing a bedpan takes two...

  8. Did I get lucky to get a huge increase, or was it because of my position?

    Jcgirl replied to cnaman95's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Probably because you're PRN. My facility pays PRN employees more, by a couple

  9. Was my professor out of line?

    Jcgirl replied to kimmyanne02's topic in General Students

    It's all about balance. Some professors are just like your professor, just shake it or speak to your teacher about it, or someone else. It's ok to have your family as your #1, but think of nursing...

  10. Help with Meds

    Jcgirl replied to Angeleyesss's topic in General Students

    Being able to understand and read lab values is also key. If you get a chance, look at your pt's diagnosis and look at lab values and how they relate. That has helped me out

  11. Help with Med-Surg

    Jcgirl replied to rt0410's topic in General Students

    I've found the NCLEX to be very helpful, especially when it came to breaking down the question and what to look for. Med surg is tough! Good luck to

  12. Truth about Breckinridge school of nursing

    Jcgirl replied to bluedragonfly13's topic in General Students

    Oh, and no, I do not work for ITT lol. I work for a LTC

  13. Truth about Breckinridge school of nursing

    Jcgirl replied to bluedragonfly13's topic in General Students

    Kent State University accepts ITT credits. As for my BSN, I'm looking into getting my BSN through Western Governors University online

  14. Clinical hours

    Jcgirl replied to publichealthgir's topic in General Students

    My clinicals for Med Surg are Tuesdays 0700-1900, for the next 9 weeks. I attend theory Mondays 0900-1230, and I have Psych 0900-1230 Fridays. I work 24 hours a week, midnight shifts, every Wednesday,...

  15. Truth about Breckinridge school of nursing

    Jcgirl replied to bluedragonfly13's topic in General Students

    I attend ITT now, it's a hard program, very hard. We have to average at least a B (79.5% is the bare minimum a student can get to pass the class, with the exception of dosage calculations, which is an...

  16. New CNA - Need some advice!

    Jcgirl replied to jessiem88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Welcome! First things first ignore the drama. It's there, don't let it get to you. Second: come up with a routine. It's important to get rounds, showers, get ups on time in a safe matter third: get...

  17. Anyone attendind ITT Tech Nursing program?

    Jcgirl replied to brittany_07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi! I attend Breckinridge, and yes, I enjoy it immensely. My professors are great, and have all had many years experience in the field. The coursework is a lot, but worth it. As others have mentioned,...

  18. Med surg II

    Jcgirl replied to cntwocute's topic in General Students

    I highly advise to stay away from test banks. A bunch of students at my school are currently in MAJOR trouble for using test

  19. Full time college student and CNA ?

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

    I work pt at 24 hours a week on midnights, while attending class 3 days a week. It is feasible, just learn to balance and stay

  20. That one resident

    Jcgirl replied to stewartfamily2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep. Been there. My resident once said to an aide "I don't have to do anything as long as I'm here, since I have you to do it for

  21. cna + drug testing

    Jcgirl replied to Jashawn2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How is this even a question? Most places require drug testing, and will not hire you if the test comes up

  22. Cleaning and changing colostomy bag

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

    I think it depends on the state and/or facility. The aides at my facility do not touch colostomy

  23. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

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

    I like my job as a STNA. I have learned a lot, especially on how just to talk to residents and their families. I'm a night aide, which for me is "easier" in some ways, the work load is still a lot,...

  24. Studying while occupying a child

    Jcgirl replied to pixiebuddymick's topic in General Students

    It's hard. My little one is 20 months old and man is he active. I study during the day when I can. I'll play, play, entertain him, then try to sneak to the couch with my book, while he plays on the...

  25. If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

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

    At my place of employment, at least in my section of the LTC, we only have maybe 14 male residents out of roughly 66. In my opinion, working in the nursing field an aide/nurse/whatever should be...