PrettyNerd

PrettyNerd CNA, LPN, LVN

Member

  • Content

    122

  • Visitors

    5,483

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    31

All Content by PrettyNerd

  1. Just curious if this is ok to write on my personal statement?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I think I'm doing some great progress on my personal statement, Yay! But I'm still thinking of important things I should write and not leave out. I was thinking of writing something like "Anyone...

  2. How in the world do I write a personal statement under 250 words?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Its impossible! I'm currently working on my personal statement for the LVN program and it supposed to be 250 words. I am not even half way done and already at 300 words:eek:. There's just so much I...

  3. Can I work at a clinic?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! So I've been trying to get a new job for a while now. I was wondering if I can do something at a clinic without any experience/degree? Or does everyone that works at a clinic have to have...

  4. LVN personal statement.

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello everyone, So I have my application for the LVN program which is due next month and I have to write a personal statement. Besides, why I want to become a nurse, work/volunteer experiences...What...

  5. Working ruined my dreams of wanting to become a nurse.

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok I might just vent here so sorry if it turns to be long. If you guys have read some of my previous posts then you know I really hate my job, in my head I've already quit long ago! Yes, I've applied...

  6. Working ruined my dreams of wanting to become a nurse.

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes! Actually on my very first day of training they acted very unprofessional and I saw a lot of wrong things going on and some illegal too. I worked today and during my lunch break, I broke down and...

  7. Working ruined my dreams of wanting to become a nurse.

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am very angry, and feel depressed that this was totally preventable and I tried the best I could. I thought I was doing the right thing by reporting it and having it on paper multiple

  8. Working ruined my dreams of wanting to become a nurse.

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does burn out happen on the first day of training? Literally, hated the job since day one I thought with time I was going to like it, but I was only able to see all the wrong things people were...

  9. Working ruined my dreams of wanting to become a nurse.

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I meant to post this in the CNA

  10. Will I ever get accepted to nursing school? How?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! Well, I woke up feeling a little sad that the year is almost over and in all honestly, I didn't accomplish much this year. And I wonder if this new year will bring better things, or if I am...

  11. Will I ever get accepted to nursing school? How?

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sorry but after trying so hard to get the best grades possible and have finished college 2 years ago and not having a career, I do feel very bummed out! I have talked to the nursing counselor, and...

  12. Will I ever get accepted to nursing school? How?

    PrettyNerd replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I so volunteer at a local hospital (well, it's been a few months due to work but I'm going back soon). I also have my CNA and work at an assisted living facility. My biggest problem is that I don't...

  13. OMG surprise call! I need advice!!

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi everyone! So I am so nervous and scared. 6 months ago I applied at this rehab facility and I knew they weren't hiring but I still left my resume and application, 3 weeks ago I got a call from the...

  14. can I visit a resident outside of work?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi everyone! Well, theres this really sweet 98year old resident at the ALF I work and she really likes me (she tells me Im her favorite :)) and about two weeks ago she was sent to the hospital. She...

  15. I'm not sure if I want to be a nurse if I only work with the elderly.

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi everyone, Well ever since I was little I wanted to be in the health field. When I thought about becoming a nurse, I pictured treating patients of all ages. It kinda discourages me a little when I...

  16. you know you're a CNA when...

    PrettyNerd replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    when you are entering a room (bathroom, or whatever that's NOT a patient's room) and you knock before entering!

  17. A resident is dying and I feel sad.

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi everyone, Well as the title says, a resident in our ALF is dying and I feel incredibly sad about it all. Now, I understand that as someone in the nursing field (well even a cna like me) we are...

  18. your patients' coolest histories

    PrettyNerd replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One of our residents was a baker, and he was actually on Guinness world record for the biggest cake. Another resident was a

  19. Its been 2 months, should I call the hospital I applied to?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So I applied at a hospital back in June and in August I got an email saying that I meet the minimum requirements for the position of Nursing Assistant and they will review my application to see if I...

  20. Its been 2 months, should I call the hospital I applied to?

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

    I say this is my only HOPE because, as I've posted on here before, I hate the ALF I work in so much and I would have quit a long time ago but I don't want to stay without a job. I really need to get...

  21. 2nd time applying to hospital, do I have a chance?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! So I've posted a few times about my work environment and how I strongly dislike being at the ALF I work in. Anyway, I have already applied at 2 nursing homes but neither were hiring so I know I...

  22. Has anyone ever worked a medical assistant position being a CNA?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi everyone, So I'm still on the hunt for a new job and I'm still waiting to hear back from that hospital I applied to 2 months ago. Anyway, because I'm having such a hard time finding another job, my...

  23. I dont feel like Im succeeding!

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok to be honest, I'm annoying myself and I'm sure I'm annoying everyone else here with my posts about my crappy job and how I cant find anything better...well I'm just starting to give up. I don't...

  24. Will every CNA get injured at one point?

    PrettyNerd posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi everyone! Ok I always hear (here at AN) that someone has or has had a work related injury from lifting, turning or doing something at work. At the ALF I work there's also people who have back...

  25. Can a shy person be a good CNA?

    PrettyNerd replied to Angela89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow! I am so glad you asked this question because I was going to ask this exact question! I am also very very shy! Actually someone at work told me that they almost didn't hire me because I was "too...