emmasma

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1. Need published example of bad nurse patient communication causing tragety

   emmasma posted a topic in Student Assist

   I am doing a speech on communication in nursing for my communications class. I would like to open with a gripping story about how a lack of good communication with a patient led to an avoidable bad outcome. I have been searching online but have not...

2. Do you do ROM on your residents?

   emmasma replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

   I have never done ROMs or seen any of my fellow CNA's do them in any of the 3 places I have worked. I agree that it is important and should be done but how can you when there are other people are waiting to go to the bathroom and you have already sk...

3. Finding CNA to LPN Course

   emmasma replied to PattyB4u's topic in CNA/MA

   Although the academic portion does not transfer, I have heard that the experience of being a CNA makes it easier to get through the classes because it is all stuff you see in action already instead of being new and scary. It also gives you relavent ...

4. What to do on the waiting list

   emmasma replied to hbackman's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would wait if you are able to keep on as you are. Maybe take some medical terminology or something like you said. I just got on a 3 year waiting list, but I have to do all my pre requasites so It should keep me busy in the meantime.

5. Curious, whats your job while in school?

   emmasma replied to itsnever2L8's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am a CNA, 32 hours right now, but I am looking for a weekend option job before classes start. I would make the same money and work only 2 days. If that works out I may study full time instead of half time.

6. Double Shifts

   emmasma replied to escapebigd's topic in CNA/MA

   I am desperately seeking such a shift before I start school, but they are hard to find.people really hang on to them. Congratulations on the new job!

7. Were you CPR certified before you applied?

   emmasma replied to mell260's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would just do it if you are worried. When I took the class it was just a one time 2 hour ordeal, no big thing.

8. Any tips on what to study BEFORE entering A&P1?

   emmasma replied to Duice88's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am starting A&P 1 in January also. It will be my first class since high school (11 years ago) so I am nervous:stone:stone:stone. I took biology and chemistry in High school so I am not required to take them again and I do not want to waste time...

9. NEGLECT during Night shift

   emmasma replied to naide88's topic in CNA/MA

   Definately do rounds and politely ask them to correct the problem before they go next time. In the places I have worked this is the rule you should do rounds anyway just to make sure that everyone is safe and has their alarms and so on because you a...

10. LPN to RN after Everest LPN program

    emmasma posted a topic in LPN-RN

    I am considering going to Everest (Grand Rapids, MI) for my LPN, but I do want to go on for my RN. I have been reading scary posts from people that say you would have to start over because the credits wont transfer. Is it possible to enter an LPN to ...

11. Living expenses + WCU tuition fees....

    emmasma replied to estellagirl's topic in Pre-Nursing

    You have to find out the COA or total cost of attendance. This is what is estimated your cost will be including living expences. Your school should have and estimated COA and this is the maximum you can borrow. I think it used to be that privvate lo...

12. Does it seem like EVERYONE is trying to be a nurse?

    emmasma replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I wonder this myself because I live in Michigan and jobs are hard to come by. There do seem to always be openings for LPNs and RNs though.

13. Am I ignoring all the signs?

    emmasma replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Don't beat yourself up too much. Earnings is a big factor. It is the reason we work and it deserves consideration. I have been a CNA for a few years now and I really love my job. I am pretty sure I will enjoy my job less as an RN but my family simp...

14. Attn: Grand Rapids CNAs

    emmasma replied to azcna's topic in CNA/MA

    I took the CNA class at Walker Medical. It seemed good although I dont have anything to compare to. I have been working as a CNA for 2 years now and rarely meet people who went anywhere else.

15. CNA vs Medical Assistant

    emmasma replied to smellyacres's topic in CNA/MA

    Medical assistant- 10 months, $11,000 for school CNA- 3 weeks $600 for school This is what was available to me so I became a CNA. I always have a job. I know MAs who do not and end up working as CNAs. From my online research it looks like the pay is ...