x0pinky_x

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1. CNA hours during Nursing Pre-reqs

   x0pinky_x replied to jjic3982's topic in CNA/MA

   Where I work they are very flexible with the cna's schedules that are going to school. People who are going to school full time usually only work per diem & during the week. Others only work 24hrs or 32 hrs & of course have class on their day...

2. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

   x0pinky_x replied to jb2u's topic in CNA/MA

   I passed my MA CNA exam today!! :heartbeat My skills were denture care and positioning pt/resident on the right side. I guess I kind of lucked out. I got really nervous & fumbled a little but I corrected myself and kept it together!! Now ...

3. acceptance rate at umass dartmouth

   x0pinky_x replied to aznbaby's topic in Massachusetts

   I've been wondering the same thing. I am currently getting ready to pass my cna state exam, taking the pre-reqs at BCC & looking to transfer to UMASSD for the same program.

4. yuckiest things to do

   x0pinky_x replied to misty720's topic in CNA/MA

   I just finished the clinical portion for my class; so the yuckiest things I had to do was to clean & change my first brief where the bm was large & mushy. My resident started crying so it over shadowed the yuckiness of it. Also the lingeri...

5. I got a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

   x0pinky_x replied to titans767's topic in CNA/MA

   Congratulations, best of luck!!

6. I just got a 60 on my first AP! lab practical, which was bones.... How do you study?

   x0pinky_x replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I started an AP class but didn't finish it (long story) I took one practical and I found it easy to remember everything by the diagrams, labeling & coloring in what I needed to know. Make an honest effort to find time to study every day as it com...

7. What are your aspirations?

   x0pinky_x replied to eveningsky339's topic in CNA/MA

   My current aspirations are to:pass my CNA class, gain the most knowledge & perfect my skills. pass the MA's State exam, get a job in a ltc, & be the best cna I can be!! ...

8. How did you learn not to be so nervous?

   x0pinky_x replied to x0pinky_x's topic in CNA/MA

   Practice & confidence seems to be the key with a lot of things. Thanks so much for your encouragement, & great advice!! I am actually more excited than nerves now!! :heartbeat

9. How did you learn not to be so nervous?

   x0pinky_x replied to x0pinky_x's topic in CNA/MA

   yes, she may have been a bad example. lol I will make it an extra effort to practice the skills daily. My bf & my mother have all ready volunteered to be my pt/residents. One of my classmates & I have all ready agreed to stick together & ...

10. when did they stop wearing those cute nurses caps?

    x0pinky_x replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would hate wearing one of those. Although they do look really cute in movies, like Pearl Harbor for example. lol

11. How did you learn not to be so nervous?

    x0pinky_x posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I am four weeks in to my CNA class and I am really enjoying it!:redbeathe We are up to the point where we are beginning to learn the "major skills". The truth is I am getting really nervous. My worst fear is to go for the MA state test & fail. I ...

12. I got in!!!

    x0pinky_x replied to sunshinesuperwoman's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!! & good luck!

13. Does anyone here have or want tattoos???

    x0pinky_x replied to sherriberry1's topic in General Students

    I have 2 small tattoos, 3 stars on my left foot & a butterfly on my right shoulder blade. I wanted to get one more small one along my wrist. But I am not sure if I ever will because I don't know how that will go over going in to a career in nursi...

14. Deeply saddened

    x0pinky_x replied to recentlycertified's topic in CNA/MA

    I have just started taking my cna class, so I can't answer any of your questions. But I wanted to comment because, your story really saddened me as well. All of these issues are things my teacher has gone over, of what not to do!! To you and me it se...

15. Pca & Cna???

    x0pinky_x replied to Zalan's topic in CNA/MA

    I have just started my cna class, but in our syllabus & textbook it says we are allowed to give enemas & will be trained to. I'm assuming under the supervision of a nurse, but I live in Mass so that might make a difference. Plus adding cna ...