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  1. Scrubs?

    green34 replied to BSW2BSN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The times I've done it, the patient was in a bed with a board behind them. However, there have been cases where they had people collapse in hallways and stairways in hospitals. Luckily I've had people...

  2. What happens to nursing students who fail out of the program?

    green34 replied to EmilyEmily's topic in General Students

    If they fail out of the program, some will opt to go into the LPN tract and then go on for their LPN to RN. If you fail out of the RN program, that is an option my school ofers.We give people 1 chance...

  3. Paramedic to RN

    green34 replied to IVPush33's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The floors around here do use the nursing diagnoses but it's not the full sheet and it's more of selecting "problems" that the patient

  4. Finished Pre-Nursing, Need help on ADN or BSN??

    green34 replied to zawadi33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I would take the three classes you listed and if you do not get in the fall, then you would be eligible to apply to most BSN programs

  5. How Many Preceptor Hours Are You Required To Do?

    green34 replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    We do 120 hours over 10 weeks or so on top of clinicals. The scary thing is that there is such a fierce competition between schools we don't get where we want to go always. Some people are placed in...

  6. Physical, shots, background check....what to do?

    green34 replied to KimmieDurham's topic in General Students

    Usually you will need a record of your shot record. It looks like you may be in the military so you may want to start there. Then you will usually get your MMR, chicken pox, and hepatitis B titers. I...

  7. What type of rotations did you go through in nursing school?

    green34 replied to sevenup0307's topic in General Students

    We observed and took notes to talk about next week. We did not participate and there was nothing on the exam specifically because everyone may have a different experience. Usually there are only one...

  8. ER tech

    green34 replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    That's too bad that the EMTs are underused in your state. It is also sad that you can't do the same things. I am licensed in another state that is backwards (it could very well be the same state since...

  9. The weirdness of taking Vitals Signs.

    green34 replied to StanleyNickels's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Through triaging, I found one of the most effective ways is when I am taking their temps. I just make them keep the thermometer in for 20 to 30 seconds. The patient will not feel the need to talk...

  10. ER tech

    green34 replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I have a few questions: Do you work in an ER? What is the scope of practice for EMTs in your state? In all honesty, my state may be more forward in what they let EMTs do. They let them intubate in a...

  11. What type of rotations did you go through in nursing school?

    green34 replied to sevenup0307's topic in General Students

    First semester was a med-surg where we became accustomed to skills. I was in the ER 1 day. 2nd semester was an ortho/med-surg and 1 day in surgery (saw a male prosthetic). 3rd semester was on a neuro...

  12. Want to schedule but NO AVAILABLE DATES?

    green34 replied to elievalkyrie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is also not just NCLEX students that use Pearsonvue testing centers. All levels of EMTs (there's 3 levels) and the PA students alse use the testing centers for their final tests. I wouldn't be...

  13. Nervous/Anxious about starting Nursing Program!

    green34 replied to nursingstudentjess's topic in General Students

    Be prepared to ask for help a lot from your instructors. Ask for help early rather than later, but it is never too late to ask for help. It is usually better to withdraw then to fail a

  14. Bad Job Market? Be a NURSE! (Insert eye roll here)

    green34 replied to BloomNurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    If you can get into a hospital, there are a lot of job posting for nurses part-time and full-time. However, the burnout rate at that particular hospital where most of the postings are is horrible. I...

  15. When do you start your fall class?

    green34 replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    August 19th to December something. We have 5 weeks of peds, 5 weeks of ob, and 5 weeks of geriatrics with 15 weeks to get our precepting hours

  16. Grateful for my flu shot....

    green34 replied to roser13's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I like my vaccinations. Even of they are effective against one strain, then I am willing to take that protection. I see too many confirmed flu cases a year in

  17. Paramedic to RN

    green34 replied to IVPush33's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am a paramedic too but I'm going the traditional route. I couldn't understand the nursing diagnosis process for About three semesters. It clicked my 2n semester of clinicals. I still don't see the...

  18. Clinicals and religious observances?

    green34 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    I know in healthcare system, the holidays that are counted are Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve and day. We rotate them. I pick...

  19. I made the wrong choice...

    green34 replied to nanaz25's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've had people say that about my hospital system. It is sort of evident in the ER but I would say about 50/50. I was hired in a different position initially and because of my resume, I was hired. I...

  20. What brand of scrubs do you prefer?

    green34 replied to kstrac13's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I like my aviator scrubs now that I have worn them a few times. The downside is that the top is big in the shoulders but I think if I order a size smaller then that will fix that issue. I only ordered...

  21. ER tech

    green34 replied to FutureRNGreen's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Personally, I think EMTs with firefighting experience do better than CNAs. I worked in the ER as a tech as an EMT and nursing student. It's a different feel. It also depends on the ER. If all the ER...

  22. Would you buy a Littman stethoscope or the recommended stethoscope from bookstore?

    green34 replied to GodIs082010's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I really would question the risks of using my own bp cuff. What if the pressure was wrong? What if I broke the gauge? Who services it? Ok, we don't service them in the ER, we toss em and get a new...

  23. New grad in SICU... advice please!

    green34 replied to ChipNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Emergency & Critical Care Pocket Guide: Informed, Paula Derr, Jon Tardiff, Mike McEvoy: 9781284023701: Amazon.com: Books I was recommended to buy this by a neuro ICU RN. I looked through hers. I...

  24. Clinicals and religious observances?

    green34 replied to priorities2's topic in General Students

    Chances are they give you one clinical you can miss but will have to make up. In my school, you miss one you have to make it up. Missing a 2nd one will lead to an F in the class regardless of what you...

  25. Backgrouncheck question

    green34 replied to keke1982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, you can be licensed but it does not mean they will hire you. I know that when applicants have something on their background, the college makes it clear that they do not guarantee that the BON...