verene MSN

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    Difference Between CNA & MA?

    verene replied to svnnhlbby23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When you are looking at the hospital postings are you searching by job title or by required education? I found many of my local hospitals *do* hire CNAs but the job title is almost never CNA - unit...
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    CNA Student Need Advice

    verene replied to Lilrob2000's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took my CNA course while taking other classes. CNA training takes very little time outside of scheduled classes and clinicals, and I personally found most of what we covered to be pretty common...
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    21 Credit Hours - Need to Stay Organized!

    verene replied to ice-princess's topic in General Students

    When I've had heavy course loads (not yet in nursing school, but in my prior degree) I found using a planner to keep straight classes, work, volunteer commitments, and major assignments/exams useful....
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    Powder use & Skin Breakdown

    verene replied to HBgirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We use baby powder and nystatin powders all the time. I wonder if the study explores how frequently the old powder is cleaned up and new powder applied as part of skin breakdown? We apply it lightly...
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    online direct entry psychiatric MSN

    verene replied to allyberry's topic in General Students

    As elkpark stated there are not direct entry online programs for non-nurses. You will either need to get your ADN/BSN in-person locally and then apply to an online program for MSN or be willing to...
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    Time Off/Vacation During School at SC4

    verene replied to nika.liptakova's topic in General Students

    My understanding is that time off during the quarter is only granted for emergencies/illness and even then it can be problematic rescheduling a clinical make-up. I find it very doubtful that...
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    Possible Elder Abuse?

    verene replied to sallen55's topic in General Students

    MDHHS - Call the number listed. If it is like Washington State, it will go to a confidential voicemail where you can leave as little or as much information as you chose. It is preferable to leave name...
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    Calculator for Statistics

    verene replied to Peachez1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check if the instructor has any requirements for what they allow. My instructor did NOT allow graphing calculators for exams. I found my TI-30XS (basic scientific calculator about $20 at rite aide)...
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    Feeling emotional

    verene replied to History101's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that the interview is as much a time to interview the employer as it is for them to interview you. If you have an icky/upset feeling walking out of the interview then the place/management are...
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    employment reference under work experience section

    verene replied to kierra1901's topic in General Nursing

    You probably can use multiple references from a single employer (I've used a manager and a coworker from the same former place of employment while seeking a new job). Call the HR recruiter and ask how...
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    Seattle University APNI 2016 Applicants

    verene replied to historybe's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi all, I applied for the 2016 cycle as well - another for the PMHNP track. I'm a bit nervous as to how much weight is given to undergrad GPA. Mine was "ok" at a 3.4 but that really doesn't seem...
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    ADN to FNP

    verene replied to paramedic90's topic in General Students

    I did not know this was an option with out a non-nursing bachelors as all the programs I have looked out require BSN or non-nursing bachelors along the way. Thanks for sharing! To OP, after reading...
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    Starting my pre-reqs soon & working p/t in a non-medical field

    verene replied to NurseWannabe2021's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Working in the medical field can certainly help build connections, and help you learn more about the medical/nursing fields- many of the entry level positions though are very low paid so only do it if...
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    Starting to doubt myself, does my plan sound reasonable?

    verene replied to DBtobeBSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It really depends on the area you live in / are looking for employment. If all the hospitals jobs state BSN required then it will be impossible to get a job as a new grad in the hospital with out one....
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    ADN to FNP

    verene replied to paramedic90's topic in General Students

    You will need a bachelor's degree in order to gain entry for a MSN/DNP program for FNP specialty. It is possible to be admitted to some MSN programs as ADN/RN with a BA/BS in another field if you have...
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    Patient sitters ratio...

    verene replied to Buckeye007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    We are typically 1:1 but can be up to 1:4 for certain situations when patients are grouped in a pod or the ED. I'm not sure what those situations are as I've only observed or sat 1:1 or
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    Help paying for school

    verene replied to sjefferson's topic in General Students

    Check with your school's financial aid office to see if there are school/program specific scholarships you qualify for. Also work and save as much money as you can in the mean time before the program...
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    Seattle U APNI Grads

    verene replied to sandbox6's topic in Washington Nursing

    Thanks for the response
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    Can my school change prerequisite requirements?

    verene replied to km1427's topic in General Students

    I'm a little confused are you still taking pre-req courses or have you been admitted to the nursing program already? If you have been admitted to the program and the requirements have changed, then...
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    Don't Be SAD! - Seasonal Affective Disorder

    verene replied to Brenda F. Johnson's topic in General Nursing

    I have SAD. I wasn't diagnosed until my mid-twenties, but I had spent much of my life in a sunnier (though colder) winter climate. I Find the combination of using a SAD light for 30 minutes a day in...
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    Seattle U APNI Grads

    verene replied to sandbox6's topic in Washington Nursing

    Posting because I'm interested in finding out the answers to these questions as well. Also for anyone who went through the PMHNP APNI program - were you able to work as an RN before graduation? The...
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    Pay Difference Between Full Time and PRN?

    verene replied to Zyprexa_Ho's topic in General Nursing

    PRN is typically paid higher to compensate for lack of benefits as others have pointed out. Is your hospital unionized and how long have the two of you been working at this place? Reason I ask is...
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    ARNP VS NMD

    verene replied to LPNKloers's topic in General Nursing

    Well according to NCNM all of their graduate programs (of which ND and DOS are part of) require a bachelor's degree first - so I think finishing your BSN should probably be your priority regardless of...
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    Homeless working the system, multiple admissions

    verene replied to adnrnstudent's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked at a group home for psych patients for a while and for our most frequent-fliers to the local EDs this was part of the issue. One of my frequent fliers told me he went to the ED because they...
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    Male CNA caring for females

    verene replied to Firas5's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will not able to exclusively work with one sex or the other as a CNA. Patients can request a caregiver of a certain sex and we will do our best to honor it at my facility, but make it known that...