cjcsoon2bnp MSN, RN, NP

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    Getting a hospital job

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Codeda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just got a job at my states largest hospital and let me say it wasn't easy. I am a new CNA but I have been working for a home health company for three or four months. Here are some suggestions I...
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    My 9 year old patient was raped and required surgery

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to ssouthernyankee's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    To the original poster, I admire you so much for working with children (especially in situations like this.) One of the posters recommended a journal which I think is a great idea, I also think that...
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    I'm due to deliver a week before clinicals start. Should I take a semester off?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Hamik24's topic in General Students

    I'm a guy so I haven't been pregnant and will never be pregnant but here is my opinion on the issue. We have people on here who say that you need to take the semester off because you don't want to...
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    $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I understand that if they are going to spend the time to train you that they want some kind of assurance that you are going to stay with them but honestly I would never sign myself into an agreement...
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    what was your starting salary as a ..................

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to DVDWIFE1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I first became a CNA working for a home health agency I started making $10.50/HR. CNA positions at the largest hospital in my state start CNA's at 13.39/HR (plus differentials for 2nd shift, 3rd...
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    bath time and alzheimer's

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to kossaf's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I really like this article, it really touches on the issues that are involved with bathing and offers some incite on how to allieviate the stress that patients experience when they receive assistance...
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    Is this a bad TEAS score?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to bebahloo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sure your score of 77.7 is fine but if you feel like you could have done better or that you won't be happy with your score unless you retake the exam then ask your school about scheduling a retake...
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    Adult Infant Stethascope combo?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure if they make stethoscopes specifically for OB but they do have ones that are used for adults and peds. (the one that I have has parts that can screw on or clip on depending on the use.)...
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    Is my inexperience going to make it hard to find a job?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to nrsin4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the original poster: I understand your situation because I am facing a similar situation at the moment. But I will offer this suggestions... 1. Because of the economy, hiring is going to be slow...
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    I hate when my co-workers are wasteful.

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing I hate more then seeing a ton of half-filled bottles of shampoo or lotion or something like that laying around in a patients room because rather then use up the bottle of shampoo the...
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    Men in Nursing Historical Timeline

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    This is certainly very interesting. I agree with the user who said that this should write a book about this.
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    A Nursing Scholarship Question

    cjcsoon2bnp posted a topic in General Students

    I'm trying to apply for this scholarship and I was reading a line about being eligible for the scholarship and it says its open to the following candidates: "Male students currently enrolled in an...
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    Is it wrong to date your instructor after semester?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to FNPdude74's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I would tend to agree with the other people on here. Wait until you graduate, pass the NCLEX, find a job and then if your still interested then you go back and ask her out and feel guilt free about...
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    ER nurse manager racist/sexist?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to FNPdude74's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My question for the original poster is this. After you submitted your application did you get a call back from anyone? Someone from HR? Someone from the ER? Did you get an interview with anyone at...
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    RI CNA Pay Rates

    cjcsoon2bnp posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey everyone I was wondering what an average rate of pay is for a CNA in RI. I am taking a CNA class from a private company and for those of us who are offered jobs by them the starting pay rate is...
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    Finding that first job!

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to church320069's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can definitely understand your pain dude I am a new CNA and have had to go through the same process you are right now. Here are my suggestions, some are repeats from other people and some aren't:...
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    ER nurse manager racist/sexist?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to FNPdude74's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Without having either ACLS or EKG experience it may make it difficult to make your point that you should have been interviewed for this position but I believe you do have the right to ask the hospital...
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    3 males out of a class of 30, anyone else feel overpowered?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to baedwards4's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I was just thinking the same thing. Yes, Padiwan I believe it is Master
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    RI CNA Pay Rates

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Right now they are in the middle of doing another class but in the late spring I think they will have another one and I can send you the information when I find out for
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    3 males out of a class of 30, anyone else feel overpowered?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to baedwards4's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm in nursing school now (in the first semester of my program with clinicals coming up soon) and I haven't had any problems as of yet. I realize that yes I am a minority and sometimes I will not...
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    Just starting out

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to AKFLIGHTRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hello Matt, My name is Chris and I'm a 21 y.o nursing student who started out at my local community college but after completing all of the prereqs I was told that the waitlist would be a few more...
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    I fear my CNAs! lol

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Gr8Dane's topic in General Nursing

    I am a CNA and a nursing student so I think I have a unique perspective. Let me first say that you should not "fear" your CNAs just as physicians should not "fear" nurses, all professional...
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    Need New Way To Study

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Mcjoey89's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Here have been some methods that have helped me, some have been mentioned and some haven't been mentioned yet. Make/Join a study group - I am the type of person who learns best by talking and...
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    Human Anatomy CCRI

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to crazensweet's topic in General Nursing

    i had (moderator edit of name) fill in once for my anatomy lab and he def. was really cool, i will still stick with (moderator edit of name) for lab because i had her and she was wicked nice....
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    Maybe this will get some answers

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to concernedmomof3's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the same classes as Lauren (RhodyGirl-SN) and what she is saying is absolutely right. I used to go to CCRI but I transfered to RIC and I am really happy that I did. Here's what happened to...