mirandaaa

mirandaaa

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  1. Float pool as a new grad? Any thoughts?

    mirandaaa replied to xxdiscoxxheaven's topic in General Nursing

    A few of my friends that work at different hospitals said that the floater actually has a right to refuse a patient and request a different one if they are not comfortable caring for them (d/t lack of...

  2. How to balance school, a kid and work??

    mirandaaa replied to jaeekai's topic in General Students

    I was driving 45-an hour (depending on Chicago traffic) and I was making $17 an hour. That's literally the only way I would consider ever driving that far again

  3. information

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

    Agreed. I found that I learned more when I would jump around. I would study A&P for 30-45 minutes then jump to psychology for 30-45 minutes then jump to another. That way you're studying all your...

  4. Start working as part time CNA during school?

    mirandaaa replied to Pistachio830's topic in General Students

    Look into a PRN CNA position. You just work when you can/when you want. But if you don't feel like you can handle it and you have the ability to not have to work full time to support yourself, then...

  5. Don't be afraid to negotiate!

    mirandaaa replied to Alicia777's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Totally agree. Employers low-ball pay on purpose; because they can and will go up as long as the person tries to negotiate. Otherwise they are more than happy to pay far less than deserved. Congrats,...

  6. How to balance school, a kid and work??

    mirandaaa replied to jaeekai's topic in General Students

    Wow, an hour and a half? The money better be worth it because that's going to kill you in gas. It's possible, just be prepared to be very tired and very stressed. If you are determined to keep this...

  7. Is this legal?

    mirandaaa replied to marvelmom's topic in General Nursing

    I was always told that it was only abandonment if you do not "hand over" your patients to the person covering for you/taking over for you. Whether you're leaving because you're sick or leaving at the...

  8. Float pool as a new grad? Any thoughts?

    mirandaaa replied to xxdiscoxxheaven's topic in General Nursing

    I am really interested in floating once I finish nursing school. I just keep thinking of how cool it would be to always have a new assignment; new coworkers, new patients, etc. I also feel that...

  9. Patient Care Tech program online?

    mirandaaa replied to cknapp92's topic in General Nursing

    I feel the same way when people ask about online CNA, CPR, or even godforbid, nursing programs (aside from bridging from ASN-BSN or whatever). You learn SO MUCH from the hands-on clinical portion of...

  10. Disappointed in the book format

    mirandaaa replied to hisgirl86's topic in General Students

    I like digital books in the sense that they're easy to navigate and you can search for keywords easily and quickly. What I don't like is that I need to jump back and forth between screens (I like...

  11. Can I live on an LPN salary in Chicago?

    mirandaaa replied to NurseBetty_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    The reason why I say you can live well with that is because I am able to live well with only $16 an hour. It's possible to have decent living situations with $20 as long as you spend your money wisely...

  12. I need help with wording on an application

    mirandaaa replied to Cindyc6269's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. Unless you are terminated d/t the error or if there are issues that arise from it, just don't mention it. Just say you are looking for something

  13. Can I live on an LPN salary in Chicago?

    mirandaaa replied to NurseBetty_RN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Kinda depends on where you live. If you're planning on living downtown in the loop or something, probably not. I have a friend who lives downtown and pays $1200 for a 500 sq.ft. studio + $300 for...

  14. I am leaving LTC yet again

    mirandaaa replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Not a nurse, but I left LTC (and actually healthcare altogether) about a year and a half ago and have not looked back. I loved my residents and the people I worked with as a CNA, but I was way too...

  15. Is it true that you have to take your half hour lunch break/dinner breaks

    mirandaaa replied to mcclot1993's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It's technically illegal to not take a 30 minute break for an 8 hour shift. When I was working 12s, we were actually required to take 2 30 minute breaks (or just one 1-hour break). Employers can get...

  16. Losing Job Before Graduation?

    mirandaaa replied to wanna_be's topic in General Nursing

    There are TONS of people who don't work at all while in school (and many people encourage this in order to focus on school). It won't look bad if you have a gap while you're still enrolled in and...

  17. Disappointed in the book format

    mirandaaa replied to hisgirl86's topic in General Students

    Check into if the school will allow you to print out a copy of the book for a fee. My school does that; I think it's like

  18. Please don't call me Dude

    mirandaaa replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I'm guilty of calling everyone "dude" without realizing (my mom included). Then again, I am only 22 so it's more "appropriate" since I'm a

  19. NA/Tech Duties In CVIMCU

    mirandaaa posted a topic in Cardiac

    Just wondering what general duties for PCTs/CNAs are in the Cardiovascular Intermediate Care Unit are. I was accepted into nursing school for this fall and am working on getting back into PCT/CNA...

  20. CNA/PCA Questions

    mirandaaa replied to CVICU-Nurse1.5's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What unit did you get hired on to? Congrats, by the

  21. How do I prep for NOC?

    mirandaaa replied to KayKaz23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Starting out will be rough. Start training yourself now by staying up later and later and sleeping during the day. I can't stress this enough, but take care of yourself; eat healthy, drink water,...

  22. Well Baby Nursery: Nurse-to-Patient Ratio

    mirandaaa replied to j0yegan's topic in Pediatric

    I am not a nurse, but one of my friends is and she has 3 moms and their babies (so usually 3 babies, but sometimes there are

  23. NA/Tech Duties In CVIMCU

    mirandaaa replied to mirandaaa's topic in Cardiac

    That was very insightful. Thank you. I actually was doubtful about the foley/iv/blood drawing. I suppose what you can do is dependent on the types of certifications you have, but with just a standard...

  24. Grieving over not getting into nursing school

    mirandaaa replied to ladyjo's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure what the qualifications were for either of those schools, but I am rather surprised to see that you were not selected with your 4.0 and 89% on the TEAS. Those are great accomplishments....

  25. I finally quit smoking!

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

    Good for