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1. Careplan help??

   HealthcareProf replied to HealthcareProf's topic in Student Assist

   Thanks for your reply. No, this is an actual patient that I'm writing a care plan for.

2. Careplan help??

   HealthcareProf replied to HealthcareProf's topic in Student Assist

   I have no other information, signs, symptoms regarding the parathesis from the assessment. The nanda book has medical DX's in the front of the book with suggested nursing DX's. Did not have this one though. Thank you for your feedback. Makes sens...

3. Careplan help??

   HealthcareProf posted a topic in Student Assist

   Hello, I'm stuck with my care plan. Can anyone advise me on what a nursing diagnosis would be for parathesis of left arm? This is numbness and tingling on the arm due to CVA from one year ago. Is this one I just leave alone/ignore? I've been skim...

4. Tips For New Nursing Student

   HealthcareProf replied to englishgeek's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello, I'm in my 40's and returned to school with a family. I'm not kidding here...those little spongy ear plugs work great for focusing when the kids are being loud. Also, leaving the house and going to a place like the library or even in the car ...

5. Am I Setting Myself Up For Failure?

   HealthcareProf replied to BlueCherry's topic in CNA/MA

   Spring semesters are usually shortened. Instead of 16 weeks, they are usually 8 weeks. That would be like taking 44 credit hours in a regular semester. Yes, that is outrageous.

6. taking nursing prereq's while taking CNA course

   HealthcareProf replied to monters's topic in CNA/MA

   No, its not the 1950's.....just giving my opinion of "family first" way of life to someone who I take as a young Mom. Its my opinion and I'm allowed to give it here. And, if someone had to work because their husband didn't make enough to support hi...

7. taking nursing prereq's while taking CNA course

   HealthcareProf replied to monters's topic in CNA/MA

   Well, being a stay at home mom to toddlers which is alot of work and a must to keep patience and give them all the love you have. I would not take on more than the CNA class. Especially if your husband works with overtime and is the bread winner ri...

8. taking nursing prereq's while taking CNA course

   HealthcareProf replied to monters's topic in CNA/MA

   Are you taking the CNA because you want to start working?

9. newbie problems

   HealthcareProf replied to carrie2222's topic in CNA/MA

   With that said, think of all of the healthcare positions today. Healthcare professionals of all kinds see the private parts of the patients. This is reality. I think your boyfriend was only thinking about losing you and not what you are doing.... bei...

10. newbie problems

    HealthcareProf replied to carrie2222's topic in CNA/MA

    Carrie, a troll is someone whose posts are not real and neither is the person who they say they are. I don't know why those people thought your post was a fake. I didn't but I thought they knew something I didn't because I'm new to this site also. ...

11. newbie problems

    HealthcareProf replied to carrie2222's topic in CNA/MA

    OK people, lets give her the benefit of the doubt. Carrie, if this is a real post, then it really seems like your boyfriend is immature. Hey, maybe you are too. Immature ..not in a bad way, just very uninformed about life ie: not alot of life experi...

12. Why oh why did I??!!

    HealthcareProf replied to bigdreamsstartinSF's topic in CNA/MA

    You are not comparing Apples to Apples here. You will be more educated as a MA. You will also have a wide variety of experience. The price you paid is typical what it costs in my state. Education is never a waste.

13. CNA While Getting ADN?

    HealthcareProf replied to MHoldgrafer's topic in CNA/MA

    Yes, both of those. Also, you will probably by being a CNA if this is your calling. Also, you will LEARN alot. Best wishes to you.

14. newbie problems

    HealthcareProf replied to carrie2222's topic in CNA/MA

    Ditto what fuzzy said. She/he said it perfectly. This is compassionate care and he should be proud of you. Someone has to take care of the elderly...you know that you will most likely only be eligible for work at a LTC facility (nursing home) right.....

15. Is it possible?

    HealthcareProf replied to cupcake231's topic in CNA/MA

    In my state you have one year to take the State Exam. So, you can take the course and take the exam when you are not so busy...less stress for you. You will have to keep up with practicing your skills. As a successful student, I sure you know how...