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    does it get easier? Or am I just crappy at this?

    casi replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in General Nursing

    Don't beat yourself up. It takes awhile to be comfortable as an aide. Don't let the others beat you up either. When they make negitive comments just shrug it off and go "No, I don't know how to do...
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    Retake Pre-req, vey concern BCC

    casi replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check with your school and see what they say. Most schools want you to have a C or high in pre-reqs in order to be qualified to be considered for entry. If your school has you write an essay for...
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    does age REALLY matter?

    casi replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing schools take the top students in hopes that they are the most likely to pass. Wouldn't it be a waste of spots if they gave them out to younger people who weren't as likely to pass the classes?...
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    You Know You're A Nurse's Aide in LTC When...

    casi replied to PianoGirl20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The term fingerpainting no longer brings to mind images of someone drawing pretty flowers with brightly colored
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    Brother and Sister born on the same day

    casi replied to L&DRN03's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ew! I hope everyone of his babies mommas takes him to court for child support. I just don't get how people can be so irresponsible. I understand people make mistakes, but don't you think you'd learn...
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    You Know You're A Nurse's Aide in LTC When...

    casi replied to PianoGirl20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    -Nightmares include white scrubs and poop. -You can identify if a resident is soiled and has a UTI or is dehydrated just by walking past them. -Nobody asks you how your night at work was, because...
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    Ready to Puke

    casi replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Big hugs to you Pagan! As someone else said this tends to be a sign of burn out. Go back do you duty, but also maybe keep the idea of finding a different environment to work in in the back of your...
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    How to decide who gets the first admit

    casi replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Normally our charge nurse decides based on what nurse can handle it at the moment. If one nurse has a lighter load compaired to others, they gets the first
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    Any nursing students out there work at hospital while in school, studying at work?

    casi replied to lizzyberry's topic in General Students

    I work night shift as a CNA and some nights I don't have time to open a book, other nights I can get a lot of studying in. If you do bring your homework to work, make sure you put your work first....
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    Long Distance Relationships and Nursing School

    casi posted a topic in General Students

    Nearly two years back I bumped into an old friend from high school and we started casually dating. For nearly two years I've been pushing away any strong feelings I've had for him as he lives two...
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    Long Distance Relationships and Nursing School

    casi replied to casi's topic in General Students

    Thanks all for the tips/hints/suggestions. I'm just really nervous about how the semester will work
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    at what age did you start studying nursing?

    casi replied to cksl's topic in General Students

    I worked on my pre-reqs on and off since I was 18 and got into a program when I was
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    Awkward moments

    casi replied to sunchild's topic in General Nursing

    After awhile a lot of these things become second nature. For anyone who is worried about not overcoming these things in nursing school try out being a CNA for awhile. I've been a CNA for four years...
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    Public Speaking Nerves: Class Presentation

    casi replied to Plagueis's topic in General Students

    Okay, I don't exactly get nervous about public speaking, I acctually did competitve speech in high school. One thing I learned is to stare at peoples foreheads. This way they think you are making eye...
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    Sticky removal from skin! aka Today I was the patient

    casi replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    I work on Tele and we use a lotion that appears to be mostly rubbing alcohol to break down the stickies from the tele pads. As other people have suggested I would try the mineral oil before the...
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    Funnes areas to work in nursing?

    casi replied to joetex12's topic in General Nursing

    It al totally depends on what you find enjoyable. People look at me crazy-like when I list some of the patient types that I enjoy. There are a few certifications and things you can get for holistic...
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    Are Home Health Aide Certified Thru the State?

    casi replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the state and the Home Health Company. I'm a certified CNA/HHA I am registed with the state as both. The problem is some HH companies can hire non-certified
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    CNA Class Full Already?

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

    Sounds like the situation for the CNA class I took. Because nursing is such a popular major at my school and you need to be a CNA to get into the program the CNA classes fill up quick. I would check...
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    Scrubs: All solid, or mix and match/prints?

    casi replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I tend to wear mostly prints. It's just what I like. I also own and am going to look into owning more solid color tops as well. What you wear really doesn't matter as long as you show up and your...
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    I Quit!

    casi replied to Super Nurse JoshuA's topic in General Nursing

    :yeah: Took a lot of guts to do what you did and I'm glad you did
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    Nursing Aide to begin in Cardiac

    casi replied to MrsCD's topic in Cardiac

    Whoa. I'm a CNA on a cardiac floor and the only people who pull sheaths are ICU nurses. Once the sheath is pulled and the patient isn't bleeding all over the place they come to us. To the OP I'm happy...
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    Anyone else call 'em johnnies?

    casi replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I live in MN and have never heard the term
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    Snapped at a nurse student last night, she had a bad case of Nursitis

    casi replied to Tony1790's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This comment really bugs me. I've been working for as a CNA for over 4 years and I've gone through my first semester of clinicals in nursing school. Maybe it's just because I had an amazing nursing...
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    getting up early

    casi replied to shrimpchips's topic in General Students

    I'm not a morning person either, but the fear of oversleeping my alarm clock makes me jolt awake every hour or so to check my clock. Otherwise I don't know what else to suggest. Clinicals are hard...
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    Gift for Nurse

    casi replied to kad11's topic in General Nursing

    A gift certificate for a day of pampering. Once she gets going in the program, she'll need