hopefulfutureLPN

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1. CAC CNA program

   hopefulfutureLPN replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona

   Thanks!! No, no Gateway...we are planning to move out of Phx in the Spring, so I will be looking at programs wherever we land. I had the hardest time with those dang hose in clinicals...but, my model was very easy for boards...slipped right on! I...

2. CAC CNA program

   hopefulfutureLPN replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona

   Well, all is well in new CNA land :) I was so nervous, but I went in super early and got to go 2nd for skills. I drew handwashing (of course), feeding dependent resident, antiembolic stockings, dressing resident with left weaker side and fluid intak...

3. CAC CNA program

   hopefulfutureLPN replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona

   Haha...I jinxed myself on the occupied bed. My classmates got easy things like fluid intake and TPR...I jokingly said, "Watch me get occupied bed becuz it takes me 1/2 an hour to do it!" Then...what did I get? Ha! So, if I keep telling myself ple...

4. CAC CNA program

   hopefulfutureLPN replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona

   Chihmom8 you rock! Thank you so much for your detailed and kind response! Those tips for handwashing, etc. will be helpful, I am sure! I know the RN's are wanting you to pass, but they are still intimidating! I did go in once and did some practic...

5. CAC CNA program

   hopefulfutureLPN replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona

   Thank you for the luck! I am sure they will have a spot for you. They start new classes constantly and offer them day, night and weekends, however...they fill up quickly! Good luck to you as well!

6. CAC CNA program

   hopefulfutureLPN replied to TinkRN8's topic in Arizona

   hi chihmom8, i just finished up my cna course at rsaa and have state boards tomorrow morning! i am a bit stressed and was looking for any advice you could offer. many students are confused at how things will be run tomorrow...like we practiced with...

7. LPN Program in PHX, AZ (Maricopa Skill Center)

   hopefulfutureLPN replied to CrazyPremed's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   wanna succeed!!!!! just another little bit of advice~go get your cna first, it will make the basic skills courses much easier for you! plus, it will give you more insight on whether healthcare is the path you really want to take.

8. LPN Program in PHX, AZ (Maricopa Skill Center)

   hopefulfutureLPN replied to CrazyPremed's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I would buy a study guide from Barnes and Noble for Nursing Program Entrance Exams, or you can use the resources online. Here's a few websites that might help: http://www.testprepreview.com/nursing_practice.htm, http://www.eriproduct.com/detail.asp...

9. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

   hopefulfutureLPN replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona

   Thanks for the well wishes :) I didn't stay that day to talk with the director, I already voiced all of my concerns to her privately and kinda figured the session would not do much good at the time, but I am glad to hear it is better!

10. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    hopefulfutureLPN replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona

    Wow, injections and foleys in the first week...they aren't wasting any time! Yes, I started with you in January 2009. I had to take a LOA due to financial and health issues. I don't think I am going to come back to MSC though. I think we are goin...

11. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    hopefulfutureLPN replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona

    Hope you are right :)

12. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    hopefulfutureLPN replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona

    I personally suggest taking a CNA course first...that was the one issue that plagued me for Block A~not enough hands on lab time and expectations to know how to do things that we were barely shown. It used to be a requirement and I think they should...

13. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    hopefulfutureLPN replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona

    Thanks for all of the kind words and info...I don't know what to do or to think anymore! The instructor that left...I know you can't name names...but can you tell me how recent that was? I just am curious to know if it was one that was one of my pr...

14. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    hopefulfutureLPN replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona

    I was able to work FT for the time that I was in Block A but I had a very flexible job as a caregiver. My client went to bed at 7-8pm and I had permission to do homework till 11pm when I left. If I didn't have that situation, I would not have been ...

15. Maricopa Skills Center's Question's

    hopefulfutureLPN replied to Mayaquice's topic in Arizona

    Not to rain on anyone's parade, but I am finding more and more reasons not to go back in September. Yesterday I spoke with a former classmate and they said that they pushed their grad date up a month because people weren't passing the NCLEX. This r...