chacha82

chacha82 ADN, BSN

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  1. any crazy thanksgiving stories?

    chacha82 posted a topic in General Students

    I'd love to hear anything funny, crazy, over the top....etc. I am hosting tomorrow for the first time and between brining and some family drama I'm feeling fit to be tied...instead of this turkey

  2. Please, don't be "that" aide.

    chacha82 replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try to take it in a helpful mode. Did they do it in a mean way? If not, they were probably just trying to be helpful. If you're new, they might want to let you in on things that may seem small to you,...

  3. Accepted!! Goodbye cubicle, HELLO clinicals!

    chacha82 replied to Bee511's topic in General Students

    yes yes & yes. I went from years of a full-time, comfortable with benefits job to working VERY part-time. To quote the dalai lama, "Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get...

  4. How much work is OK?

    chacha82 posted a topic in General Students

    I am currently in RN school and taking fundamentals and pharm. My first round of grades have been good, but that's just the first round. I am in class four days a week and am thinking about working...

  5. LVNs/LPNs being phased out?!

    chacha82 replied to Mainergal2000's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I thought seriously about attending LPN school and had even found one I wanted to attend. You may not have as many job opportunities as there once were, or you may have to move for a job. If you're...

  6. "Doing too much"

    chacha82 replied to futurenurseOB's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep it up! I have also been in school more than once...trying not to let it get to me either. You are doing amazing and making a good life for yourself and your kids. There will always be people who...

  7. I am psyching myself out... someone smack some sense into me

    chacha82 replied to madelynsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just my 2 cents but instead of listing all of the reasons why you won't do well, I say just get in there and DO IT. Study, do the work, attend class, get tutors if you need them...but make an action...

  8. $33, 000 for Medical Assistant program

    chacha82 replied to 1Luv_xo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you are not hands-on I do not suggest working as an MA. MA's do basically everything CNAs do and more. Maybe look into medical billing and coding or in patient access in a

  9. There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    chacha82 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in General Students

    I don't think he should have made a comment like that....would have made me upset

  10. Took NCLEX-pn this morning..thoughts

    chacha82 replied to LovelyRN90s's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awesome! Way to go! :) :)

  11. Fall Classes 2013

    chacha82 replied to J3w3lz88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Labs are A LOT of studying. Not saying your schedule is impossible but you will be studying A LOT. Philosophy courses also require lots of reading. You can totally do it, but your work life / social...

  12. Advice on going to school for my lpn or rn!!

    chacha82 replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can't afford the gas $$$$ to drive to the program then you cannot afford it, and go with the program you can afford. You can do the bridge program later if that is financially better for

  13. Reddit and HIPAA

    chacha82 replied to SionainnRN's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Yes! I really can't believe someone would put anything like that in writing, anywhere! I was also very surprised when a local newspaper published a story about a nurse and her experiences with pt...

  14. How much poop/puke/cleaning of bodily fluids is there in nursing school?

    chacha82 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    I think it is wonderful you want to be an NP, however even if you are doing a direct entry program or planning on working in policy you would likely need several years of RN experience. Additionally,...

  15. Forceful opinions

    chacha82 replied to mmcc26's topic in General Students

    How rude! Smile, look them in the eye, and say "Thanks for giving me your two cents. How are YOU doing?" If you change the subject it should give them a clear message. If they want to keep debating it...

  16. Already accepted into a nursing program, should I get my CNA license anyway?

    chacha82 replied to Catlover0415's topic in General Students

    If you can't afford it then no! Also would that create even more studying for you? I did my CNA in a five-month program and it was two nights a week for 4 hrs each, also weekend clinicals. It is a lot...

  17. LPN school?

    chacha82 posted a topic in General Students

    I have been accepted into a wonderful LPN school. The RN school is 70 miles away. Currently, my husband and I own a great home and LPN school will allow me to work, go to school, etc. My concern with...

  18. accepted but no further info yet?

    chacha82 posted a topic in General Students

    Hola, I have received my acceptance but no info regarding orientation, classtimes, tuition, etc. I don't want to be a pest but the program starts next month and my work would like to know how to...

  19. How much work in RN school?

    chacha82 posted a topic in General Students

    Hola! I'd like to work while I'm in nursing school, but I don't want to overdo it either. My program is full-time with a commute. For full-time students, how much did you work or did you not even

  20. ADN jobs?

    chacha82 posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    I plan on doing my BSN after I finish, but one thing at a time! I chose an Associate's program because the 2nd degree BSN tuition in VA is just too high. My hubby and I own our home, so we're not...

  21. How much work in RN school?

    chacha82 replied to chacha82's topic in General Students

    thanks! I agree, I think 20 hrs would be

  22. Help! Can they take my acceptance back?

    chacha82 posted a topic in General Students

    MTH 120 is a requirement for the RN school I applied for, but I have 2 other math classes beyond this (although not the actual 120). I got my acceptance! But I called to make sure I didn't have to...

  23. How far is your school, and how do u fit in work?

    chacha82 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The good news: LPN school starts in August and the tuition is awesome! The bad news: The school is 38 miles away. Class is in the morning for three hours. I am trying to decide how realistic it is to...

  24. Roll call for LPN students starting July and Aug.

    chacha82 replied to Tiara_madarra's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    eva, vvtech, 18

  25. Scolded by the teacher!

    chacha82 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 30 and taking a prereq at the local community college. Yesterday was the second day of class and I had worked ahead in the computer module because we have company this weekend. My teacher, in...