NewLife15

Latest Activity

1. Made a CNA Mad: Is it better not to help CNA's?

   NewLife15 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I understand, I've seen a few things in the short time I have been in healthcare. I assist as need or when asked. I have processes when I work and most of the time I am more comfortable doing it myself. For me, not helping is not an option but when I...

2. How much did your nursing program cost overall? (LPN, ADN, BSN, etc.)

   NewLife15 replied to kariace's topic in General Students

   I have to pay a little less than half that amount.

3. Made a CNA Mad: Is it better not to help CNA's?

   NewLife15 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Bucky, you know nurses (CNA, LPN, RN) are some of the most territorial people in the world.

4. Made a CNA Mad: Is it better not to help CNA's?

   NewLife15 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   Key points: you said excuse me (you were courteous) you asked him/her to assist when they had completed their previously initiated task (mindful of protocol in someone else's theater of action)

5. Made a CNA Mad: Is it better not to help CNA's?

   NewLife15 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   It's not always what we do but how we do it that can demean a person or challenge them in ways we don't always understand. When helping we must remember we are not in charge and must take directives instead of giving them. Though I believe your argum...

6. How much did your nursing program cost overall? (LPN, ADN, BSN, etc.)

   NewLife15 replied to kariace's topic in General Students

   I'm presently in a ABSN program that is costing me $53k

7. How much did your nursing program cost overall? (LPN, ADN, BSN, etc.)

   NewLife15 replied to kariace's topic in General Students

   OMG ������

8. How much did your nursing program cost overall? (LPN, ADN, BSN, etc.)

   NewLife15 replied to kariace's topic in General Students

   OMG 😳

9. I think I might be in the wrong field

   NewLife15 replied to ptrang1987's topic in General Students

   It is NEVER too late to change. What is your backup plan for your backup plan? Respiratory, Occupational and Physical Therapists take a lot of the classes Nurses do. Have you considered Psychology? Go back to Pharmacy school. If you are still interes...

10. January 2015 Top 8 Captions - Help Select $100 Winner

    NewLife15 replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

    Hate I missed this one. My caption would have been: "Hey, you ok? You have 5 unanswered call lights on".

11. 50 Things New Nurses Need to Know about Orientation

    NewLife15 replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in New Nurse

    You article was great. I am third year BSN student and I now know what to expect. Thank you!