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1. Just curious, what gear do you own?

   para replied to Xentec's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Congrats and best wishes for upcoming class Xentec. I was just wondering how you found a class that offers CNA, Phlebotomist, EKG tech ? I can find classes around here one at a time or Phlebotomist/EKG tech together and CNA separate. If you don't min...

2. Home Care work ???

   para replied to Badgerxxx's topic in Florida

   I used realtor.com when I found my brand new condo in Ma. My husband and I are also looking into moving to Fl. His dad relocated to Melbourne Fl a few years ago. He bought a beautiful newer 3 bed room house for about three hundred thousand ( in a gat...

3. contiguous patients advice

   para replied to para's topic in Career Support

   Thanks for your reply.I appreciate and understand your response. I think maybe I gave the wrong impression when I said I was Monk-ish. I am germ-phobic. I carry hand sanitizer with me where ever I go, I disinfect my kitchen when raw meat is being coo...

4. contiguous patients advice

   para posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi everyone, I watched a CNA video today talking about how to protect yourself from contiguous pts and it kinda scared me. I myself have a germ phobia problem to start with( I am kinda Monk-ish). So the thought of catching things like TB,HIV,HBV or ...

5. I'm new here :-) and have some questions

   para replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in CNA/MA

   Welcome, I am also 26, but I am not a CNA or a Nurse yet and I don't have kids. I do however understand your worries about school. I get stressed and nervous too that it will be to much. I think this is normal and pretty much everyone goes though it...

6. CNA test question

   para replied to para's topic in CNA/MA

   Thanks everyone for your replies and support. You were all very helpful. I will try to stay calm and remember the tips you told me.Along with what they taught us in class.

7. Can or do LPN's teach?

   para replied to para's topic in LPN/LVN

   I can't believe all the teaching opportunities that are out there. It is nice to know there are so many different classes to teach.Thanks!!

8. Please pray for my situation..

   para replied to KimmieNEAL's topic in LPN/LVN

   I am sorry to hear about your troubles and I will keep you in my prayers. Hang in there and good luck!!!!

9. CNA Certification question

   para replied to aerorunner80's topic in CNA/MA

   I am sorry your instructor is not helpful in teaching you.I have not taken the class yet, but I have been watching the free CNA videos offered here http://deptets.fvtc.edu/nursing/index.htm . I think Lesson 59 Transfer Techniques shows dangling and ...

10. Can or do LPN's teach?

    para replied to para's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks Siri, I went to the American Heart Association and looked up these courses. I was sick premature baby and my husband has heart problems,so these type of courses are near and dear to my heart.

11. Can someone under 18 become a CNA?

    para replied to pinkdaisy's topic in CNA/MA

    I live in Ma and you only have to be 16 here. I am planing on going to the Red Cross for my CNA training. Check out there site maybe they offer training in your area. For my class it is about 800$.Good luck!!!

12. How to get your feet wet

    para replied to jerrylee's topic in CNA/MA

    I am not a nurse, but I am pretty much going to same rout to becoming an LPN. I am going to take a CNA course, then work as a CNA.If all goes well then I will go to school for my LPN next year. I think you are making a good decision to ease into nurs...

13. CNA test question

    para posted a topic in CNA/MA

    For the practical portion of the test what were you asked to do?Did you have to bring someone with you for this part of the test or did they have someone there you practiced on?I seen some examples of things they may ask you to do.For example change ...

14. Can or do LPN's teach?

    para replied to para's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks for your reply trollop2000x, There seems to be good opportunities for teaching.If it helpful ahead of time to know I may need to take a pay cut.

15. LPN Videos

    para replied to para's topic in LPN/LVN

    Thanks for the links JBirdAnge, I think they will be very helpful.I like having a sneak peek and being able to see things before I will do them. Thanks for the warning and support butterfly26pn, I know all to well what you are talking about. I am tr...