schnookimz

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  1. Should I Accept this Job Offer?

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

    You could probably put a down payment on a cheap car after your first paycheck. You may only need to take the train for a couple

  2. What's the craziest thing a patient or family member has said to you?

    schnookimz replied to monkeybug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Me: do you have any allergies? Patient: wellllll I used to tell my ex girlfriend that Im allergic to latex. Took me a second, but then I couldn't stop

  3. Tell me about a time....give example questions.

    schnookimz replied to neurocheck2's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Gosh I went to an interview last week and was frustrated I didn't get these questions!! I was so ready for them. Instead I got the "tell me about yourself" and I was sitting there like "uhhh what...

  4. Should I Accept this Job Offer?

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

    Find any possible way to get a car and take the

  5. Nclex in Illinois

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

    I don't think this is true. Can anyone

  6. How long does it take to answer a call light?

    schnookimz replied to rosey200735's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The hospital I worked at as a CNA wanted the light answered in less than 30 seconds. This is with 8-9 patients per CNA. Also, hourly rounding was required so of your 8-9 patients, you were expected to...

  7. Post for 9/1 starters....

    schnookimz replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

    I joined both of these groups and they are very active with a ton of info!! Great

  8. CNA Interview tomorrow. Help! need advice.

    schnookimz replied to Mell101's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They might ask what shifts and holidays you're available to work, how you work as a team, what you would do if you found something wrong, what you would do to promote patient safety, what your future...

  9. Post for 9/1 starters....

    schnookimz replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

    Oooo didn't know they had Facebook pages!!! Going to search and join

  10. Applying for day shift during probation period

    schnookimz replied to herowneulogy's topic in New York Nursing

    I agree, that is strange. I thought the issue was that the unit training you was upset you wanted to switch to a different unit already--but that's not the

  11. Starting to think about a career in nursing?

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

    You should research the requirements of schools in your area. My school only looked at test scores and not GPA. If you test well this may benefit you. Likely you will have pre-reqs to take such as...

  12. Applying for day shift during probation period

    schnookimz replied to herowneulogy's topic in New York Nursing

    For the sake of not rocking the boat during probation, I don't think I would apply. Would the job be on a different unit or the

  13. Danskos

    schnookimz replied to shopaholic42488's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had the exact same problem and it was solved by getting a

  14. Difference between City Hospital and Community Health RN Job.

    schnookimz replied to grace12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Is the money at Bellevue and the community health job

  15. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    schnookimz replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    I bought new dansko shoes hoping they'll bring me an offer :) this better

  16. Backpack for nursing school?

    schnookimz replied to Lollipops's topic in General Students

    I just wasn't in the habit of bringing my books to class. I just carried the lecture notes and a pen. I'm sure it would be convenient if you plan to study outside your

  17. Backpack for nursing school?

    schnookimz replied to Lollipops's topic in General Students

    No. Never had that many things that I needed to

  18. I want to work as a cna but im terrified of contagious diseases

    schnookimz replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have to warn you---after being discharged from the hospital and LTC, all people with HIV, MRSA, Cdiff, MDRO, tuberculosis, etc are NOT sent to live on a farm together. They're everywhere!!!!!

  19. Pre-nursing how to be prepared?

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

    I'd suggest finding part time work as a nurses aide. By the time you get to your nursing classes, you'll be comfortable with patients, know a lot of terminology, and hopefully have some connections...

  20. Termination, reflection, and moving forward

    schnookimz replied to TrixieRN1's topic in General Nursing

    Can a nurse really not look in a patient's

  21. Would getting my CNA be worth it at this point....?

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

    Typically in my area an MA makes about 4-5 dollars more per hour than a CNA. You may want to look into this as

  22. Manifesting job offer by ordering new scrubs.

    schnookimz replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with your decision!!! I'm also waiting to hear back from two interviews and the weekend is killing me!! I'm not very patient when it comes to these

  23. Difference between City Hospital and Community Health RN Job.

    schnookimz replied to grace12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Bellevue is a renowned hospital with an incredibly rich history. I think it would be an honor to work

  24. Worst mistake you've made as a CNA?/am i in trouble?

    schnookimz replied to anewcna's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There's no way you'd be in trouble for this. Where I come from incontinence pads and diapers aren't even allowed to be used together. Your choice is either the pad or the diaper kept open and placed...

  25. I am DISSAPOINTED in myself...

    schnookimz replied to NurseKis's topic in General Students

    Also not trying to be mean, but the NCLEX was NOT that hard. This is a test for first year nurses. I did about 500 practice questions in the two days leading up to my test and I was just fine. Don't...