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    As a CNA, What Was Your Starting Pay? 2015

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

    Started in assisted living making $10/hr. Now I've been working as a CNA in a hospital for about 6mo, and I make $13/hr plus shift differentials (1.50 for
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    What is or was your easiest or hardest nursing course

    cocoa_puff replied to angieperry's topic in General Nursing

    So far (still in nursing school - almost done!!): Easiest - Fundamentals (I worked as a CNA before) Hardest: OB! No comparison! :Mummy: Our instructor didn't teach, so I had to learn everything...
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    Would you live in a rural community for nursing?

    cocoa_puff replied to thenursehopeful's topic in General Nursing

    I would actually prefer a rural setting, I love the country
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    How long is your commute?

    cocoa_puff replied to the nurse who lived's topic in General Nursing

    40 minutes to 1 hour. It's hard to stay awake that long after a night
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    "JUST" an Lpn

    cocoa_puff replied to Newnurse19882010's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I was at a doctor's appointment, and I asked the guy who was taking my health history, "Are you a nurse?" (which I always ask because I like to see what people say, and to see if the clinic/office...
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    Ask a CRNA any question you want

    cocoa_puff replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Also, what is your work schedule? How many hours/week do you work? Are weekends/holidays required? How much do you make per
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    Tattoos in Nursing

    cocoa_puff replied to chiandre's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What do you think about Nurses with tattoos? I like tattoos, and I have absolutely no problems with nurses having tattoos. A nurse with a tattoo still does the same job as a nurse without a tattoo,...
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    Ask a CRNA any question you want

    cocoa_puff replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    1) What type of nursing student were you (especially regarding GPA and clinical performance)? Did you know you wanted to be a CRNA while in nursing school? 2) What types of personalities/traits are...
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    New grad with ADN in Maryland

    cocoa_puff replied to dmnqclay08's topic in Maryland Nursing

    You're welcome! Best of
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    New grad with ADN in Maryland

    cocoa_puff replied to dmnqclay08's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi! Do you have a Maryland nursing license? If so, you can also apply to compact states (VA, DE) and continue to live in MD while working there. Also, try applying to nursing homes, private duty,...
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    What is your dream unit?

    cocoa_puff replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    Can't remember if I've already posted...so I'll do it again! Here are mine (in no specific order): -CVICU -Cardiothoracic OR -Outpatient Vascular Surgery -Cardiac Cath Lab -Clinical Research...
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    So careless!

    cocoa_puff replied to Mygenericusername's topic in General Students

    Well, for my first college test, I didn't even know what to do with the scantron (my HS never used them!!), and I didn't fill in any of the bubbles Thankfully, my instructor was very merciful and...
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    Cramming?

    cocoa_puff replied to asittema's topic in General Students

    Best advice for cramming: Don't do it Here's what to do: Start studying ASAP, review frequently in small amounts, break things up in little chunks, make a "study calendar," even if you only have 5...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    cocoa_puff replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    This thread is awesome!!! Very informative, thanks
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    cocoa_puff replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Rose_Queen, thank you so much! I can't wait to experience the OR! I have a few more questions: 1) Are new OR nurses generally trained to circulate and scrub? 2) Do OR nurses ever get pulled to the...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    cocoa_puff replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    I'm a second year nursing student, and I'm interested in becoming an OR nurse (specifically cardiac surgery). I have a one 12-hour clinical rotation in the OR this semester, and I really want to make...
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    Libertarian Healthcare

    cocoa_puff replied to 1edwood79's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    For some reason, I read the title wrong and thought this was a thread about healthcare taking place in libraries (similar to "Minute Clinics" at
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    Got a 58.18% on my first nursing exam (1st semester)

    cocoa_puff replied to aartistc's topic in General Students

    The first exam is hard for a lot of people because it's a new way of thinking and a new way of testing. How are you studying? Although you may be studying a lot, are you studying effectively? I...
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    When did you find your calling?

    cocoa_puff replied to SBDon's topic in General Nursing

    My calling is to lounge around the house in my pajamas, sleep on the couch, and binge watch ER while eating Oreo Ice Cream I knew this was my calling when I was about 8 years old (except back then it...
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    Favorite Nurse Quote?

    cocoa_puff replied to fannurse's topic in General Nursing

    "If it's moist and not yours, wear gloves." or something along those
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    Vent about toiletting patients

    cocoa_puff replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Signed and
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    So Many Options

    cocoa_puff replied to Zelda, RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    rkaymay, I understand how you feel. I'd also like to have a 5-10 year plan set in place. I love how many options there are in nursing, but not many are for new grads. Missing opportunities scares me...
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    Document Everything!

    cocoa_puff replied to pcatorn's topic in General Students

    1843: Patient indicated the need to scratch her nose and called for assistance. Was assisted with scratching as needed. Pt and family were educated on alternatives to scratching. Pt demonstrated...
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    Document Everything!

    cocoa_puff replied to pcatorn's topic in General Students

    Well...within reason 1445 - Pt called, requested "ice water, with just a little ice and mostly water." Ice water provided to pt and placed on bedside table, within reach of pt. Straw placed in foam...
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    If you had a reset button, would you choose nursing again?

    cocoa_puff replied to amazingme's topic in General Nursing

    Not a nurse yet, but if I could be anything I'd want to be a forensic medical examiner or possibly a pastry