HelloWish

HelloWish ADN, BSN

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  1. Where to get telemetry tech training?

    HelloWish replied to HelloWish's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

  2. Night Shift and nutrition

    HelloWish replied to 1fastRN's topic in General Nursing

    Try adding some high carbohydrate snacks and meals!!! Your snacks sound like mostly protein and fat. When I gained weight rapidly it was because of

  3. Texas LVN-RN Bridge Programs in DFW area? Need advice!!

    HelloWish replied to RESCUE_NINJA13's topic in School, College Programs

    You can check into North Central Texas College. They have LVN-RN

  4. Summer Science

    HelloWish replied to kenya1005's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I really felt like I did myself a disservice when I took an 8 week accelerated A&P I class. Sure I made and A and it turned out fine, but so much of it has been lost because I studied to do well...

  5. Studying while occupying a child

    HelloWish replied to pixiebuddymick's topic in General Students

    Fill her cup with 15 minutes of mommy time, then sit her down to play on her own for however long she can stand it and then repeat. Also teaching her some of the material you are learning and reading...

  6. Question for nurses from a student

    HelloWish replied to HelloWish's topic in General Nursing

    I could work a full shift, if I only had to do it every couple of weeks. However, volunteering requires a minimum of 4 hours per week as I was reading on the local hospital

  7. Question for nurses from a student

    HelloWish posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been a stay at home mom for 8 years and haven't really worked in 12ish years more than little odd jobs here and there. I did work as a teaching assistant one year at my son's preschool a couple...

  8. Question for nurses from a student

    HelloWish replied to HelloWish's topic in General Nursing

    So, should I try to find a PRN position now or just wait until after a semester of nursing school and then find a job as a PRN CNA? Since I haven't worked in so long, I was worried I may have a hard...

  9. Question for nurses from a student

    HelloWish replied to HelloWish's topic in General Nursing

    Classicdame, I see that you are from Texas. Which hospital system are you referring to that trains monitor techs? That is a great idea if I can find one nearby and I am also in

  10. Question for nurses from a student

    HelloWish replied to HelloWish's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info. I am not a CNA now and haven't been seriously employed in close to 12 years. So, I was thinking if I volunteered now, it would help me find a CNA position during the first summer...

  11. Denton area hospitals

    HelloWish posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    If you could choose one to work at, which would it be? Presbyterian of Flower Mound or Denton Denton Regional Lewisville Medical Center or, any other nearby hospitals? I want to put in a volunteer...

  12. What kind of job should I look into?

    HelloWish posted a topic in General Students

    I have been a stay at home mom for 8 years, however 1 of those years I did work at my son's preschool as a teaching assistant. I do have a medical background from 15 years ago as a pharmacy tech and...

  13. What kind of job should I look into?

    HelloWish replied to HelloWish's topic in General Students

    So do you think volunteering would help me get hired later on? I only want to work about 4 hours a week, and it looks like I could do that as a volunteer. Then of course as jobs become available,...

  14. What kind of job should I look into?

    HelloWish replied to HelloWish's topic in General Students

    I found a couple of jobs, unit secretary PRN and admissions PRN. I guess I am going to submit my resume to see what happens. I don't think I could sit on my butt for 12 hours as a sitter. That would...

  15. What kind of job should I look into?

    HelloWish replied to HelloWish's topic in General Students

    I was thinking of getting my foot in the door somewhere now, and once I have completed my 1st semester as a nursing student to apply to work as a CNA the summer after my first semester. I started...

  16. What science classes should I take together if working full-time?

    HelloWish replied to nybsn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would also suggest only taking one science at a time and starting with general chem as all other sciences will be easier to understand after chem. I would then take general bio as it will also help...

  17. Leaving bedside

    HelloWish replied to LookForward's topic in General Nursing

    Did you ever consider becoming a nurse educator? If you excelled in a scholarly environment, then maybe you would be a good

  18. Was reprimanded for wearing gloves while working with a patient

    HelloWish replied to amillion3147's topic in Infectious Disease

    My first thought when I read this, was why would you be working there and not report the situation?!?! I can't imagine have an elderly relative living in such conditions when you are afraid you will...

  19. Schools with clinicals backloaded all into one semester?(Texas is where I am looking)

    HelloWish replied to preciouspkgs's topic in General Students

    I hope to attend an ADN program like this starting in the fall. They have clinicals every semester increasing in intensity with each semester. First semester you start with one, eight hour clinical...

  20. NCTC ADN Spring 2014

    HelloWish replied to jls0459's topic in Texas Nursing

    What notebook or electronic device would you all recommend? I may be upgrading my notebook soon, and I was wondering what you found most useful in the nursing

  21. A&P2 10-week summer session...

    HelloWish replied to 7237dallas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you can devote yourself to studying fulltime in addition to the job, it is

  22. Have you been ever gotten sick from working as a nurse?

    HelloWish replied to Aly529's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I am not yet in nursing school but hope to start next Fall. I was curious about this topic too! There are some great pointers here that I hope I can remember in the future, like wearing a mask. I...

  23. Can NP do surgery? What to do? Help!

    HelloWish replied to mwithquestions's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My NP has told me she does basic procedures and I had an NP sew stitches on my son in the

  24. Pre-Nursing Problems- Baby or no baby?

    HelloWish replied to JessicaSmith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had one child at 30 and lost several babies after waiting until my later 30s to have more children. I say nursing school will always be there but your ability to have more children won't. I...

  25. PA or Direct entry MSN-RN to NP?

    HelloWish replied to ryonel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why is this posted 3