Irene joy

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  1. A's in Nursing School

    Irene joy replied to Davisk01's topic in General Students

    I got an A- in med surge this quarter, but boy did I have to study for it. First quarter the A's were a lot easier to come by than this quarter. Oh, and a 92% is considered a B, doesn't that

  2. New agency nurse .. is 40 patients normal ?

    Irene joy replied to ilostmymuse's topic in Agency Nurses

    Hi, I, not a nurse yet (Still have three quarters to go) but I was a med tech at an assisted living and this sounds about normal. Yes, It does feel scary and unafe when they don't have any...

  3. I need a boost, I am getting so tired

    Irene joy replied to Jen2012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Keep your chin up! I remember well the stress of pre-reqs. It's all or nothing at my school. All A's are mandatory to get into the program, BUT, once your in, the pressure really is better. Yes, it...

  4. I got a 2nd job!

    Irene joy replied to locolorenzo22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Are you talking about 6pm to 6:30am? I'm not a nurse yet (2nd quarter of six RN program), but I worked at a LTC facility as a med tech and would have to pull a double sometimes and work over night....

  5. Who Loves Their Nursing School

    Irene joy replied to jpeters84's topic in General Students

    So far I really love nursing school! I'm only is 2nd quarter out of six, but all my instructors so far have been exeptional. I was most worried about the clinical instructors because I tend to do...

  6. iStan Clinical Simulation Lab

    Irene joy replied to soon2bRN516's topic in General Students

    Yes, we have one too. I have had very limited exposure to it since I'm only in second quarter. We'll use it more later this year. I have had one pharmacology simulation with it. The monitor shows...

  7. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    First of all, Thanks! to sandjomp for submitting information. I'ts great to hear from a sixth quarter student. For first quarter I am in the A class. My scedual is as follows Mon- 10:30-12:50...

  8. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hey all! I would be happy to post our scedual and any other info I can after our orientation. I had the same problem with the lack of information. I also have kids at two different schools with...

  9. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hey SadHana, Yes, I'me sooo exited for friday, we've waited along time for this. I'm glad I get the summers off. I am trying to plan a trip to california and I need to take two more classes, soc110...

  10. Tacoma CC: LPN-RN, what is GPA range?

    Irene joy replied to seneyka's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hey, It's been about a year and a half since I've been to a nursing information session, but I believe in that class that was starting the bridge program, the lowest was a 3.78. Of course it will be...

  11. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    BHAM104, You have a great chance of getting in with that gpa. Mine was a 3.95. Plus if you're not applying till fall it will give you a chance to finish your co-recs. I got in sooner than expected so...

  12. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Yea!!!! I got my e-mail today. I work every day at 2:12, so Iv'e been checking my e-mail several times a day until I go to work. I opened mine this morning(sat). Yes, so much to do, I'm done with my...

  13. Do hospitals use medication aides?

    Irene joy replied to CNAinNeb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I currently work at an assited living facility as a med tech. I started as a cna and then they trained me for the cart. The pay is a little better and I look at it as a valuble way to get familiar...

  14. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    I was wondering about that, either that or I'm going crazy and just imagining your user name. Good to talk to you

  15. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hi Jet Black Stare, if you go to the tcc website and look under class sceduales it shows all the nursing courses. Or if you happen to have a catolog it's in there too. For example first quarter...

  16. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Jet Black Stare, are you hoping for class A or B? I talked to the nursing secretary and she said it would pretty much be decided for us by the time orientation rolls around. I think I could make...

  17. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Hey Guys, I actually got a hold of someone on the phone and she daid the director was out of town and she would be back this week. She said we would be getting an e-mail this week about the...

  18. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    It's so weird. Now that i've got the acceptance letter,I'll be paranoid until I hear about the orientation and get started. It almost feels like it's not real until the classes are paid for and you...

  19. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    I thought I would bump up this thread and keep it going. I'm soo exited to be accepted into the spring class at tcc. I just got my acceptance e-mail on Feb 11.Is any one else out there going to be...

  20. Tacoma Community College Nursing Program

    Irene joy replied to fegleyb's topic in Washington Nursing

    Fall of 07 students~ How is everything moving along? We have'nt heard how you are all doing. For those of us waiting in the wings for next years class, please tell us what you think so far. Is the...

  21. Question about Associate in Pre-Nursing in WA State

    Irene joy replied to Sarahb392's topic in Washington Nursing

    At Tacoma Community College they have the same thing. This is a relatively new degree and is basically for students who plan on going for there bachelors at either PLU or Unversity of Washington....

  22. CNA Jobs?

    Irene joy replied to RezqNinja's topic in Washington Nursing

    I know in the tacoma area, they're all over the place. assisted living, nursing homes, adult day centers are all hiring. Half of the want ads in the paper is CNA or caregiver jobs. You can also apply...

  23. Hey, I'm Caitlin!

    Irene joy replied to Cwood0188's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi caitlin! Congrats on your first post and your CNA program. I am in the last five weeks of mine now and am loving it. I know you will too. Have fun with it and soak it all in, like someone said. I...

  24. nursing home and state first day on the job.

    Irene joy replied to greysa32's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I say, RRRRRRUUUUUUNNNNNN!!!!!! You do not want to work for a facility that, first of all,does'nt pass state inspections but second of all, treats it's residents in a disrespectful manner. You will...

  25. Moral support, pleeaaassse!!

    Irene joy replied to mrsraisinkain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey, I think every one who takes that test feels exactly like you do. I know I will in november when I take mine. Remember, some of the most important details on almost all, handwashing, explaining...