Queen Tiye RN

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    Dirty bed sheets/RN/CNA/UAP/CP

    Great response, but wear gloves whenever handling used linen because you won't always see the germs. I have many patients that never wash their hands after having a bowel movement and they touch...
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    Mountain View College Nursing Fall '17

    Hello Fall 2017 Team, My friend just graduated and she said her study group/ class started a Facebook page to share information real time. You all want to move our communication to a closed Facebook...
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    Mountain View College Nursing Fall '17

    Okay, I think Care Plans/ Concept Maps, Dosage Calculations, Meds, Fluid/ Electrolyte/ Acid Base Balance are excellent topics to start with because they are challenging and time consuming so this...
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    Am I Too Dumb For Nursing?

    Great advice, BookishBelle. The "Incredibly Easy" series and similar supplemental titles are especially
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    Mountain View College Nursing Fall '17

    Is there anyone who would like to join me in forming a little study group now to get ahead of what we'll be studying first semester? Studying ahead is a great idea if you want stellar grades to apply...
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    Nursing Student Working as PCT

    A great PCT is someone her nurse can count on --- even if your nurse forgets something, you remember. Develop a rapport with your patients and anticipate their needs. Arrive to work a few minutes...
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    Questions

    What classes are the "Cs" in? You could also apply to nursing programs that accept second attempt grades. It's a good idea to work toward being accepted to more than one
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    Am I Too Dumb For Nursing?

    You're welcome! Go be
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    Mountain View College Nursing Fall '17

    I have the feeling it's shortly after success
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    Am I Too Dumb For Nursing?

    Hello nsoler, please dismiss any previous advice that isn't constructive or just plain rude. Some schools take only the first attempt at prereqs, some take the second attempt whether it is lower or...
  11. I think being overwhelmed and feeling incompetent is an experience that most new CNA's can relate to, especially when you really care and want to do things correctly. In nursing homes, CNA's often...
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    Mountain View College Nursing Fall '17

    Good morning eavalos, I emailed Dean Schultz from our new Outlook email. She told me that she'd like us to use our new email to communicate with her from now
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    Mountain View College Nursing Fall '17

    Last I saw, royal blue pants and white top with the MVC emblem. I wonder if we are limited to black
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    Mountain View College Nursing Fall '17

    Yes, I imagine health insurance of any kind is
  15. Yes, asking how you can improve is good. Perhaps you can transfer to another unit or seek employment elisewhere if you still feel uncomfortable. Also, do you think you might be burned-out by the...
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    Mountain View College Nursing Fall '17

    I purchased insurance through a "middle-man" agency called NSO, Nursing Service Organization. My plan is $144 each month and I can keep it as long as I want and end it whenever I want. It is a...
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    Mountain View College Nursing Fall '17

    Didi.ricks, I've been following this thread and I am so glad that you made it in! Huge
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    Mountain View College Nursing Fall '17

    Hello Mendoza12, Clicking on the link in the message didn't work for me either, so I cut and pasted it into the browser and it worked fine. By the way, congratulations to everyone who was accepted to...
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    Questions concerning Dallas Nursing Institute

    https://www.bon.texas.gov/pdfs/board_meetings_pdfs/2013/October/3-2-4-f.pdf Agenda Item: 3.2.4.f Prepared by: G.Varnell/V. Ayars Board Meeting: October 2013 Report of a Survey Visit Dallas...