verene MSN

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    CNA while in a BSN program

    verene replied to lakmom12's topic in General Students

    I'm not in nursing school yet, but work as a caregiver while taking my pre-reqs. I have a big wall calendar that both my husband and I use to keep track of our work schedules and my school. Anything...
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    Can a CNA work in psych?

    verene replied to Actias luna's topic in Psychiatric

    I responded in that other thread an I've copied my response from there here for those who are curious. I don't know how this would compare to a CNA who works in-patient pysch care (frequently...
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    Immunizations

    verene replied to shells31's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think usually as long as you have started the series you are fine. For the hospital where I volunteer I needed the full series of hep b shots, but was allowed to start volunteering as soon as I got...
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    Caring for broken nurses

    verene replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It is very sad. One of my residents is a former Army medic... who through a series of very unfortunate events ended up spending part of her life living on the streets, taking drugs, and eating out of...
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    what did you have a previous degree in before you went into nursing?

    verene replied to RNtobe23's topic in General Nursing

    I have a B.A with majors in Russian Literature, and European Studies. Graduated in 2009 so no way I was going to get a gov't job like I planned (wanted to do state dept.). Ended up working Patent Law...
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    Psych nursing? scope of practice

    verene replied to Infofreak411's topic in Psychiatric

    Yes they can. I'm a CNA who works in psych. My job title is "Residential Caregiver" and I work at a mental health ALF, run by a community mental health organization. Many of these organizations will...
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    CNA/NA 1 NC Community college or fast classes?

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

    I went through a private vocational school after researching the CC programs and a bunch of VS programs. The CC programs took a full quarter, and were extremely inflexible, and very expensive compared...
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    So confused, help me out please. Pre-nursing

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

    You do not have to go into the nursing program at your CC if you don't want to. I'm going to CC right now to get my pre-reqs done, because it is far cheaper (about 1/3 the cost) to take my pre-reqs...
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    whats the best time for cna?

    verene replied to iselamunoz_13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Different places staff differently and have different pay-scales.I've done long shifts (12-16 hours) in another job in a different field and was always wiped by the end of them... I don't think I...
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    Nurses: If Florence Could See Us Now

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

    Great movie. I watched it a while ago and it is well worth the time.
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    Can't seem to get my foot in the door

    verene replied to mishmosh20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in a similar position of deciding BSN vs ADN vs Early-entry MSN, as a career changer with a prior bachelor's degree. I'm not sure which one I'll end up doing at this point, but for now the BSN is...
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    Who's taking summer courses?

    verene replied to kwilson251's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was going to take A&P1 but the section was canceled and none of the others worked with my work schedule. So I'm taking Nutrition and a Survey of Behavioral Neuroscience instead. Class starts on...
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    R.N first or straight to N.P?

    verene posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm a pre-nursing student with a long-term goal of becoming an N.P. I'm trying to figure out if I should get my R.N. first or apply to an early-entry masters program. I have a bachelors in a...
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    Is Pregnancy During Nursing School Doable?

    verene replied to 2bNurseHammonds's topic in General Students

    While I know several women who've also had the kind of pregnancy you can envision for yourself, easy, baby born close to the due date, and they've been able to work up to the day or two before birth,...
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    Full time college student and CNA ?

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

    I think it depends on the person. My sister went to school full-time and worked 16 hours a week as a CNA. It took a lot of organization on her part and having a limited social life but she did it for...
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    24 hour shift as a CNA

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

    I had a friend who worked two 16 hour shifts a week as a CNA for a short time. She burned out on that after 2.5 months. No idea why anyone would want to work a 24 hour shift each week. Seems like a...
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    Would you move for a school?

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

    Possibly. I've looked at programs out of my area, and am planning that when I get to application time I will apply for them. Actually going would depend on the job market at that point in time, what...
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    R.N first or straight to N.P?

    verene replied to verene's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thank you for the responses. This has given me some good feedback to think about as I pursue this path.
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    R.N first or straight to N.P?

    verene replied to verene's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Thanks you for the replies. I think I should clarify a few things. 1) I am well aware that all NPs are RNs. The question is do I get an ADN/BSN level certification first? Or should I apply to an...
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    Avoiding patients hitting on you

    verene replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    I've had patients hit on me a few times, but it really doesn't happen that often. Reinforcing professional boundaries and telling the person that it is an inappropriate comment usually go quite far in...
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    Can an introvert succeed as a nurse?

    verene replied to lollipop032's topic in General Students

    Definitely. My Mom is a super-introvert and also a nurse. She may not be chatty and outgoing, but that allows her to click with patients that need someone a little softer-spoken and the quiet allows...
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    Failed the CNA test on the first try

    verene replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! I had the same experience, going through classes, and doing well on the written exam and then failing the skills exam. (I failed the ROM of Knee/ankle as well). Since I was hired as a NAR before...
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    Cna work scheduling?

    verene replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on where you go for classes and where you end up being hired. I took morning pre-req classes and my CNA training was in the afternoon/evening. I finished my quarter for CC the week before...
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    How To Get An "A" In Any Nursing Course

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

    Great advice. Planning ahead and using a planner/calendar really make a difference for me. (I like a big wall calendar for major items and a day-to-day planner for the smaller things). I've tried...
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    Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

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

    I think it really depends on where you work. I work part-time at a Mental Health ALF and love my job. Some days it is frustrating, but what I am doing is rewarding to me, much needed by our residents,...