Hot Lips Houlihan

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1. how to become a CNA in NYC while in Nursing school.

   Hot Lips Houlihan replied to amilewska's topic in CNA/MA

   It is different in each state. In my state you have to have the fundamentals of nursing classe finished successfully. I would google it in your state. You should be able to find out what the requirements are for exemption. Here is what it says...

2. Getting tired of the "just a tech" tag!

   Hot Lips Houlihan replied to Brandon2712's topic in CNA/MA

   I would start chatting with the ones specifically who do this. I would bring up how one day in the near future you will be an RN and how you will show such appreciation for the Techs because you were once there Maybe they'll get the hint. Stand t...

3. I am giving my notice tomorrow. I have finally had it!!!

   Hot Lips Houlihan replied to rosey2007cna's topic in CNA/MA

   Good luck Rosey. Sorry that you'd had to deal with co-workers like that. Their loss.

4. Having a tough time with my NAC course

   Hot Lips Houlihan replied to Strawberrygirl2's topic in CNA/MA

   I know alot say the CNA course is easy. It is and most of it is common sense. I do agree there is so much to memorize and can get stressful when we are expected to remember 20 steps in a simple skill. I also understand about it having to make sense t...

5. Should I really be that scared/nervous?!?!?!

   Hot Lips Houlihan replied to ms_myesha's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm sorry about your mothers illness and passing. I bet you were able to help her much better with the CNA class under your belt. What a blessing. I'm in Michigan. I would make sure you get out the pamplet that we received and practice on anyone...

6. Taking Notes - By hand or by Laptop?

   Hot Lips Houlihan replied to SerenePeach's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree with RECORDING and WRITING notes. It is so helpful to go back and listen and reread the notes while a deeper understanding is acheived.

7. Please share your experience - Clinicals for CNA

   Hot Lips Houlihan posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hello, I'm taking a CNA course right now and Clinicals are coming up. Can you share your experiences with your Clinicals? Which skills did you use? Use as much detail as possible. Thanks!!