mirandaaa

mirandaaa

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  1. TEAS tomorrow

    mirandaaa replied to crystalgraz's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I wouldn't go by what only one place accepts though. If you take the test 3 times and the school you want to apply to only allows 2 in a certain time frame, you automatically are disqualified from...

  2. TEAS tomorrow

    mirandaaa replied to crystalgraz's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    3rd time? Are you sure you're allowed to take it 3 times? My school only allows two times in a 2-year period (this is pretty

  3. Waitlist

    mirandaaa replied to stevosmusic's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There were a lot of people from my school that were waitlisted and shortly after accepted into the program. Some people will decline their spot, some will miss deadlines which will disqualify them,...

  4. Should I wait to have a baby?

    mirandaaa replied to AHobbs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe you can look into timing it right. Obviously it's a long shot since not everyone gets pregnant when they want to. There are some people that time pregnancy a certain way so they actually give...

  5. Failed Nclex - will they "remember" me next time when I retest?

    mirandaaa replied to Greyhoundmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is a good question. I'm curious

  6. Teas exam in just 6 days!

    mirandaaa replied to jazfuturenurse's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Firstly, why do you have such a small timeframe to study? Did you set the exam date or did your school? As the PP said, take the practice exams in the back of the book and see what you need to focus...

  7. TEAS V, how to score a 60%

    mirandaaa replied to Losa's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    Yes because you are required to register under your name on the ATI site prior to taking the test. Colleges will absolutely look at your registration and see how many times you took the test. Also,...

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

    mirandaaa replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I will never, ever, ever say no to help from someone else, whether that be another CNA or a nurse. I will say though, that CNAs generally have a pretty set routine (at least in the places I've...

  9. I really want this job- what should I do next?

    mirandaaa replied to denicola.c's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wouldn't ask to speak to a manager who does new grad hiring because I don't think there's someone specifically for that. At the hospitals here, each unit has their own hiring managers. Generally...

  10. Getting experience before nursing school

    mirandaaa replied to jarae's topic in General Students

    I was a CNA for three years and only stepped out of it because I wasn't making enough money. If money isn't an issue for you, I definitely suggest a CNA job. It'll give you experience and I have...

  11. How do you handle narcissist patients?

    mirandaaa replied to mikala3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh jesus. Seeing as this isn't *medical* advice, then most certainly. I'm not giving medical advice that *only* a nurse would know that I'm just passing off (really this is just common sense). Your...

  12. Help with a school assignment

    mirandaaa replied to napolis1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Go to a hospital. Interview a real nurse that you can verify is a nurse. You may end up making a friend and having an job opportunity later. What JustBeachy said is exactly what everyone else on...

  13. two interviews ...what if I get both?

    mirandaaa replied to tinybbynurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Firstly, there is no such thing as "tasks below RN level". Patient care is patient care and as a nurse, you are qualified to do any sort of care "RN level" or lower (including duties normally...

  14. How do you handle narcissist patients?

    mirandaaa replied to mikala3's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My mom is a nurse and has dealt with some pretty awful patients and families and her advice has always been to "kill them with kindness". As much as it sucks and as hard as it is, sometimes that's...

  15. DaVita PCT interview tomorrow

    mirandaaa replied to xNurseWannaBx's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Funny thing is, I also have applied to several DaVita locations as a PCT and have gotten responses from two of them. Seems like it'd be pretty cool! Just wondering if they'd be flexible with my school...

  16. Unsightly spider veins - common to Nurses?

    mirandaaa replied to deny121375's topic in General Nursing

    Oh not true at all! My boyfriend owns a tattoo shop and has been a tattoo artist for 13 years. He'll tattoo anything except for excessive scarring. Spider veins don't really stick out of the skin like...

  17. You should know better

    mirandaaa replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I did actually lol while at work. hahahaha, why is this such a thing now?! SAME! My doctor and his PA are both WONDERFUL and have some of the highest ratings in my area, but I just really, really,...

  18. Seeking good advices for working as a PCT at the hospital

    mirandaaa replied to jlcool's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I know, I'm worried that not having any hospital experience may be a hindrance. But I feel that I did really well in my interview this morning so I have high hopes I get in. It's just for PRN, too,...

  19. CRNA hours / environment

    mirandaaa replied to Amber_H213's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To be honest, by the time you're done with all the schooling that goes into becoming a CRNA, your son will likely be in school. Not that you won't need to schedule around making time for him, too,...

  20. Unsightly spider veins - common to Nurses?

    mirandaaa replied to deny121375's topic in General Nursing

    I just get more tattoos and cover them

  21. Seeking good advices for working as a PCT at the hospital

    mirandaaa replied to jlcool's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Ah I'm in the same boat! I just interviewed this morning for my first hospital position (after 3 years of LTC). I also start nursing school this upcoming semester. The unit I interviewed for had...

  22. You should know better

    mirandaaa replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Oh is this an open invite?! I'm on my way,

  23. Scripting sounds patronizing

    mirandaaa replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    This is also why we are now in a society where EVERYTHING must be "politically correct" as to not offend anyone. People get offended that others are offended. So silly. Lets all put our big kid...

  24. Can't get into my RN Program because of Obamacare

    mirandaaa replied to LCNYC's topic in New York Nursing

    Try buying insurance through the actual insurance company sites, not through the marketplace site. I have mine through MHS/Ambetter. You can get onto their site and fill out your information. I pay...

  25. Scripting sounds patronizing

    mirandaaa replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    One thing I learned is that if anyone adds "but" to something, everything they previously said is invalid. "I'm sorry, but..." "No offense, but..." "I'm hearing what you're saying, but..." "I can see...