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  1. whats your plan B

    auscultate replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My Plan B is an emergency

  2. RNA

    auscultate replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No problem. Having your CNA helps a lot. Being interested in rehab you'll end up a lot of places. I've worked in a orthopedics office where I first met the patient to have surgery, then I...

  3. Advice on Career move

    auscultate replied to CPCTColeman's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Working on the administrative side is great, and working at a large hospital system is even better. If you want to work in a hospital try to intern there. Contact volunteer services (as they also...

  4. Having a bad night

    auscultate replied to studentnursemon86's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    When you have a bad night. Find a patient that is awake and that may be lonely and talk to them about their illness, hold their hand at the bedside even while you hear their stories about sickness,...

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

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

    Depends on your area that you are living. Where I live MANY CNAs become MA's after working in a inpatient setting and learning how to be unit secretary, lab tech, EKG tech, OR tech all of which is...

  6. CNA/EMT-B to LVN at 50+ in S Texas?

    auscultate replied to Squad51KMG365's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not to be mean or anything but you should look into getting away from the bedside ASAP if you become a CNA. You need to take care of your body, and your back if you plan on working past 65. Why dont...

  7. Getting initial CNA license issues

    auscultate replied to Blue555's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I was you I'd call your state department of human services to ask that question. With it being so long ago I cant imagine that they would hold it against you. Especially since you have not bee in...

  8. Nursing home bending backwards for a certain resident?

    auscultate replied to a_dee93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    TLDR This is not uncommon and will blow over after a few weeks, do your job to the best of your ability and bring any concerns (especially in regards to safe patient care) to the ADN or DN. The long...

  9. CNA

    auscultate replied to DonnaLynn14's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being a CNA is a wonderful job to have, and can pay very well once you have enough skills and experience. Its not uncommon to see a CNA making 15+ dollars/hour after gaining enough skills in other...

  10. RNA

    auscultate replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most of the time you can be an RNA at any rehab facility you choose to work for, they will train you in house. If you cant find a facility to train you in house, then volunteer at a sports...

  11. Interview for nursing school

    auscultate replied to fffnpsp15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Every interview is going to be different, but I can give you some general tips that helped me out. 1. Research the school you are applying to, and check out if their nursing program has had any awards...

  12. What to do now?

    auscultate replied to coleent33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of the best things that you can do is talk to the admissions department of the school that you are wanting to apply towards. Your GPA should be strong enough to get you into a nursing program,...

  13. HELP!!

    auscultate replied to Onthefence1913's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    BSN if you can get in. Check in accel BSN like mindofmidwifery stated. Avoid work if you can it'll make your life easier, but having to pay bills I

  14. Seeking experiences with bookrenter.com

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

    Ask your professors about previous editions if they recommend for your school, remember its all a money game sometimes. Also some professors just hand out previous edition books before class even...

  15. Difference between ASN Vs. BSN?

    auscultate replied to lostbruin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    1) in some states the bachelor's degree is becoming the minimum requirement 2) in the larger hospitals a bachelor's degree is needed for administrative positions 3) if you have any desire to be a...

  16. Seeking experiences with bookrenter.com

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

    another route you can consider is going on amazon.com and buying the previous edition books that way it's yours to keep. Also the previous nursing class will be selling the nursing books and a lot of...

  17. Career Change?

    auscultate replied to seattlemonkey's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    with your experience you should consider in nursing informatics.also you should check into the major medical software company such as

  18. Opinions on my education plan

    auscultate replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Science courses will not help you in the field. They will help you in the classroom, but focusing on your foundation sciences will be the most beneficial. Especially anatomy and physiology. By the...

  19. Nursing school or Paramedic school first?

    auscultate replied to Strazku's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Flight Nursing=Paramedic + ICU Nursing Experience/Critical Care Transport (From a Level 1 or 2) hospital. Doesnt matter what road you want to take there. Nearly all paramedics will tell you to go the...

  20. Opinions on my education plan

    auscultate replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Cut out PA. Get your BSN then midwifery. Majoring in nursing will help you start to build your nursing network. Believe me even though nursing is a large profession at the provider level, they all...

  21. Please comment on my path to nursing plan :)

    auscultate replied to Juliafromfaraway's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Look at the prerequisites for each school like the above said. Most schools will even outline a outline in which courses should be taken. If you're going to do the accelerated program, and are...

  22. Men shoes - Alegria vs. Dansko

    auscultate replied to pmabraham's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Both suck, end up twisting your ankle if you're actually moving with any sort of speed or even walking briskly (seen it happen many times). Get a good pair of running shoes. If you had to choose go...