schnookimz

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  1. emergency lpns?

    schnookimz replied to AM326's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Unless you live in the middle of nowhere, no there really aren't emergency

  2. Is nursing doable with a full-time job?

    schnookimz replied to Joacas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked full time all the way through nursing school. Nursing programs are not flexible. At all. Not even a little. Luckily my job was very flexible and I had saved a lot of time

  3. Advice if CNA is asked to do med pass

    schnookimz replied to kayvia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay the thread I am referencing is called "couldn't believe he did this" and it's on the patient safety forum. I'd link it but I'm on my phone and I'm not sure how!!

  4. Advice if CNA is asked to do med pass

    schnookimz replied to kayvia's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I saw a post on here earlier this week about nurse -advised cnas or something like that. Basically it explained that in some states, the CNA could give meds if an RN supervised and said it was...

  5. Suggestions please, New grad asking for help

    schnookimz replied to Just and R.N's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Took me 4-5 months to get the first job. Applied to over 300 positions. No new advice, keep plugging

  6. What school should I choose?

    schnookimz replied to schoolforever's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Must just be my area, around here you can only go to nursing school for the community college whose district you live in. So I guess that makes the choice very simple

  7. What school should I choose?

    schnookimz replied to schoolforever's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Shouldn't you go to to the community college whose district you live

  8. lpn-bsn

    schnookimz replied to jess4923's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes. In des

  9. lpn-bsn

    schnookimz replied to jess4923's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Oakton has an lpn to RN

  10. To study or not to study????

    schnookimz replied to rubato's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  11. Already have a BA. Is being a CNA a good plan while taking MSN prequisites?

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

    Oh and I should mention that I already had a BA too. At least half the CNAs I worked with were in your exact position---previous degrees and waiting to get into nursing

  12. Already have a BA. Is being a CNA a good plan while taking MSN prequisites?

    schnookimz replied to TiaOnline's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a very good plan. It will help you in nursing school. You'll learn a ton as a CNA in the hospital if you pay attention. Do it! But know that the money stinks

  13. To study or not to study????

    schnookimz replied to rubato's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got my authorization to test on a Monday and tested a day and a half later on a Wednesday and in a different state so I could get a seat faster. Seriously, don't let these people get you down. If...

  14. To study or not to study????

    schnookimz replied to rubato's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  15. To study or not to study????

    schnookimz replied to rubato's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel like we are exactly the same. I didn't study during nursing school and I had no problem. I didn't study for nclex and passed at 75 questions in under an hour. The day of the test I did do a...

  16. Interesting Little Story...

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

    It sounds like she saw something on tv and repeated. Maybe a Halloween movie since that's coming up....perhaps hocus pocus since that takes place in

  17. What should I wear to an interview?

    schnookimz replied to OrganizedChaos's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Business casual. Black pants and a blouse or sweater or a dress. I ALWAYS wear flats and keep my hair pulled back for nursing interviews. It might be silly but I think it makes me look like I'm ready...

  18. Said he would call me after the second interview, but he didn't call

    schnookimz replied to jackson3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I kind of agree that it sounds like you were not their first choice and they are waiting to see if their first choice works out. That said, you have nothing to lose. I would just call now and say you...

  19. November 1st

    schnookimz replied to Crt2rn's topic in Western Governors University

  20. Is nursing really that bad of a career choice?

    schnookimz replied to alyssajeanette's topic in Nursing Career

    No it's not that bad. No I wouldn't pick a different career. A lot of people don't like their jobs--no matter what their career path is. I think a lot of people come here to complain bc we understand...

  21. How is the night shift for a new nurse?

    schnookimz replied to snowyeyes2's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, new nurses usually start on night shift because it's the quietest and least desirable to other

  22. Advice please. LPN or RN. Halfway through and not sure what to do.

    schnookimz replied to vc01ca's topic in General Students

    Here's my advice: absolutely no way do not drop down. You didn't start out to be an lpn. You'll never get paid as much. You'll never have the same opportunities. You're nearly finished. KEEP...

  23. I attend Resurrection University -- Ask me your questions!

    schnookimz replied to PrayToTheUnicorn's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Yes. You could just go to res for their regular BSN

  24. License Verification on ifdpr

    schnookimz replied to Hopeful_Rina's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Wow sounds like you had an easy time finding a position!!! Is it a hospital

  25. My scrub pants are killing me!

    schnookimz replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    Omg how could you possibly sit in spanx for 12+ hours?!? Spanx are only for suffering through a wedding or some other formal event where I need to look impossibly shapely for people I only see once a...