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  1. I feel like I'm not going anywhere in Nursing!!!

    ellaballet replied to Kaemi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't stress about getting a B in chemistry! I had to take organic chemistry twice lol, its a really hard class. I don't know much about the difference between regular orgo and a surveys class,...

  2. Generic name for vitals machine?

    ellaballet replied to WalterWho's topic in General Nursing

    Dynamaps. Or just vitals

  3. Graduation Cap Decorations

    ellaballet replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Students

    I decorated my cap for my first degree, it was fun. I did rhinestones around the edges and all sorts of science-y decorations. My best friend just graduated with a masters in education and hers said...

  4. Nursing to Med School

    ellaballet replied to Cg37387n's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At the hospital I work at we call the doctors Dr. whoever...the NPs Mike, Jamie, etc. But when they sign, they sign Dr. (their last name). I think more patients are becoming more aware of the role of...

  5. Residents and bathing

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

    I know at least where I work, state mandated or not if she's with it she has a right to refuse ANY care, including showers. When I worked in LTC there were patients who we could convince to take a...

  6. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    ellaballet replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    One night at the nursing home I guess I looked more tired than usual, one of the residents loudly goes "Ohhh Ella, you're awfully sleepy today....What, were you up late last night making mad love to...

  7. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    ellaballet replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    The other day I was getting a pizza at the place next door to the nursing home I used to work at when I notice one of the residents I used to care for sitting at one of the tables. I go over and greet...

  8. Nursing Student

    ellaballet replied to katie2325's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I spent a looot of money on my CNA class (Red Cross)...most hospitals will hire you as a CNA after you finish your first clinical, if you're already paying tuition I'd just wait to start a CNA job...

  9. Nursing to Med School

    ellaballet replied to Cg37387n's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    And to answer the question in your original post, yes (at least now) I want to continue on with my education and maybe get my MSN or DNP...But I say this before I even start nursing school lol...Being...

  10. Nursing to Med School

    ellaballet replied to Cg37387n's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm doing the opposite, I have pre med degree and now I'm going for my BSN...So few of the classes translate over. Like yes, we both take microbiology but I took 475 in college and needed to take 250...

  11. Does anyone else get pulled to other floors?

    ellaballet replied to penny186's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We take turns. I'm dreading going per diem because that means I have to float every

  12. What should I have engraved on my stethoscope?

    ellaballet replied to blindcheeseit3's topic in General Students

    Your motivation should be being able to add the RN when you're done with

  13. Asked to work every other weekend, 16 hr. shifts!?

    ellaballet replied to Nola009's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Every other weekend is pretty standard, and working 2 16 hour days isn't awful, would you be working the rest of the week? I used to do 3 PM - 7 AM twice a week and it was awesome having the other 5...

  14. Anyone else offended by this radio commercial?

    ellaballet replied to T-Bird78's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient recently tell me to stop saying I was "just the tech" because I'm great at caring for people regardless of my title. THAT is the highlight of my day. I stock the shelves to pass the...

  15. How many hours do they give you?

    ellaballet replied to flod's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work 8 hour shifts 4 days a week. Then there is usually a day I stay and work 7-7, and some weeks they'll call us out because we're "overstaffed". So my hours vary, but usually I'm at

  16. Should I take organic chemistry and anatomy and physiology I together?

    ellaballet replied to sesiliachan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A+P, Orgo, and Physics all in one semester. It really sucked but its

  17. Facebook complaints from Patients

    ellaballet replied to nursefor'ire's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have a patient who has been at our hospital for many many years, for a while he was facebook friends with some of the staff..Apparently he was posting paragraph long rants about specific people...

  18. 2.5 science gpa--3.3 overall gpa HELP!

    ellaballet replied to arita1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know a lot of programs require at least a C+ in your classes, if I were you I'd

  19. Nurses that don't work holidays?

    ellaballet replied to kegardne's topic in General Students

    I don't think anyone particularly enjoys working holidays...its not as bad as I thought it was going to be. Unless you work at a doctors office or something your entire career its pretty inevitable....

  20. Oh! My feet! What are the best shoes to wear at work??

    ellaballet replied to Yellibee's topic in General Students

    I have the worlds worst feet after 20 somethings years of dance. I wear nursemates doves, I've been working fulltime as a hospital CNA for a year and have had no problem. Super comfy, only 50-60...

  21. how to land a hospital job

    ellaballet replied to Terahmrtnz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've found out who you know is verrrry important. I worked at a LTC for 6 months before I even got an interview at any of the hospitals I had been applying

  22. Fitness and nursing

    ellaballet replied to Rhi007's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Ever since I've started working 7-3 getting to the gym has been a struggle...When I worked 3-11 I worked out 5x a week, now its more like 3...if I'm lucky

  23. Jealous that I have no life

    ellaballet replied to futurenursedd's topic in General Students

    While I can understand being jealous of his social life, he's picking up another job to support you. Thats a pretty big compromise, you can't expect him to stay in with you every night on top of that...

  24. Protocol for dirty linen?

    ellaballet replied to NRuiz's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    People put the dirty bed pan on the table while they're cleaning the patient and then go empty it out, not leave it around for a couple of hours haha thank god not that gross. I've seen a lot of...

  25. Protocol for dirty linen?

    ellaballet replied to NRuiz's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We have a linen cart in every room but I still see stuff end up on the floor! Mostly with nursing students and new staff who learn soon enough when were all screaming waitt nooooo!!! Maybe its just...