AprilCNA

AprilCNA specializes in Medical/Surgical Unit.

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1. I just started my pre reqs for the ASN degree at SCC and im lost

   AprilCNA replied to Nursingismycalling's topic in General Nursing

   Working as a CNA definately helps, and you will gain a lot of expierence. When it comes time for clinicals, it will be that much easier. I work in a hospital and find the nurses really helpful and show me lots of things. I can't do them yet, but by t...

2. Help, I'm getting worried to be oriented at ortho floor

   AprilCNA replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

   Definately don't be worried! I see a lot of new grads and new RN's who have never worked on the floor and do just fine :) Go into it with an open mind and know that you will see and learn a lot of new things :) I was scared at first as a CNA , grante...

3. RN pay Hospital vs. outside

   AprilCNA posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm currently working as a CNA in a hospital and i'm in nursing school. I was wondering if nurses (new grad w/ 2yr degree) would earn more working in a hospital or other setting such as home care, agency, doctors office etc.? The hospital I work in ...

4. Looking for A & P I Class over Winter

   AprilCNA replied to UMD0410's topic in General Nursing

   I'd check all ur local colleges. I go to a community college and they offer AP 1 and 2 year round. I'd advise to not take AP1 and 2 at the same time though, AP1 is pretty tough by itself and you really need to know that foundation before proceeding t...

5. Net

   AprilCNA replied to ANurseWannaB's topic in General Nursing

   i'm so glad that you posted this because i'm studying to take mine as well. my college doesn't offer any prep classes for the net,but we were able to buy a study guide that was written by the makers of the net. it seems to be pretty helpful and many ...

6. what is the nurse/patient ratio where you work?

   AprilCNA replied to Hubby's girl's topic in General Nursing

   i work at a small hospital on the med/surg and the ratio is usually 1:4-6

7. Medical Assistant, Medical Biller, CNA, which one do I choose?

   AprilCNA replied to quisquella22's topic in General Nursing

   as mentioned above, it depends on what you are looking for in a career and which setting. as a cna you will gain a ton of expaierence if you plan on going into nursing, and will have many different work settings to chose from. medical assisting would...

8. Nursing Student...Work as NA?

   AprilCNA replied to JerseyGir1's topic in General Nursing

   I know in Maine nursing students can work as a CNA after one year, but this changes from state to state. I'd check with your state and company for further info. Good Luck!

9. Starting Salary.

   AprilCNA replied to indiawhitaker's topic in New Nurse

   In maine, a new RN with an associates degree working evenings in a hospital will start out at about $54,000:nurse:

10. Best unit to work before ER

    AprilCNA replied to amylburk's topic in Emergency

    I've worked in the med/surg floor as an aide for two years, and I feel as though I'm quite comfortable with my skills,also in nursing school I'd be apt to go to the er too or back to med surg. I think you have an advantage with working in the er alre...

11. Female nurse uniform

    AprilCNA replied to donkey's topic in Uniform/Gear

    It's a very cute nursing dress, but I don't know how pratical it would be to wear in a hospital or health care setting. With all the bodily fluids, MRSA, etc that we're exposed to in the nursing field, I'd want to wear pants to protect myself. Maybe ...

12. urine output after spinal for total knee replacement

    AprilCNA replied to ElphabaRN's topic in Orthopaedic

    Good job for addressing the issue! :)

13. urine output after spinal for total knee replacement

    AprilCNA replied to ElphabaRN's topic in Orthopaedic

    Was the patient taking in fluids? I see the nurses on my floor, and if they have a post op, or any patient with an output less than 250ml, they call the doc and get it resolved before their 8hr shift is up. 16 hrs is a long time to go before someone ...

14. A bit scared of orthopedics now.

    AprilCNA replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Orthopaedic

    I don't think it's a hard floor, but from my perspective, the CPM's are a little heavy at first, but after awhile my arms are looking pretty toned and if proper body mechanics are used they won't bother the back. I find the floor less heavy, because ...

15. How many patients are you assigned?

    AprilCNA replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Orthopaedic

    At the hospital I work at on the ortho floor, there is CNA's on the floor. For RN's, they have 4-5 patients and an aide( the aide may have 6-12pts tho). The RN's there would never get 4 or 5 patients that were all total care.We go by acutity, maybe 2...