Kelly9405

Kelly9405 specializes in Geriatrics.

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1. what skills do you have to check off on?

   Kelly9405 replied to anonymousstudent's topic in General Students

   I'm in an LPN program. We just finished our lab, and we checked off on vital signs, assessments, foley catheter, and medication administration. We practiced other skills, such as NG tubes, trach care, and wound care, but we did not have to do a retur...

2. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

   Kelly9405 replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in CNA/MA

   $15 an hour on 3rd shift in assisted living/LTC. I live in Southern NH and I have 3 years experience.

3. The NOC shift doesn't wake up ANYONE in the morning...is this normal?

   Kelly9405 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in CNA/MA

   I work 3rd shift at an ALF, and at my facility each aide is responsible for getting 3 residents washed and dressed. We usually have 3 aides on, but sometimes we only have 2 aides if we're short.

4. Clinicals in Hospital

   Kelly9405 replied to mamayogibear's topic in CNA/MA

   When I took my CNA program 3.5 years ago, clinicals were primarily done in nursing homes.

5. how much do you make?

   Kelly9405 replied to sabby09's topic in CNA/MA

   Assisted Living $14.75 on third shift 3 years experience

6. Should I become an LPN or stay CNA?

   Kelly9405 replied to kimmy436's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I say go for your LPN. I work as a CNA and while I love what I do, there is no way I could do this job long-term. I can't wait to become a nurse; being a CNA can really take a toll on your body. Not to mention the pay isn't too great for all the work...

7. Need advice! Working 3rd shift

   Kelly9405 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hey everyone, I could use some advice, especially from anyone who has experience with working 3rd shift. I'm currently going to school full-time for my LPN, and I work as a CNA. I used to work 2nd shift, but I will now be switching to 3rd shift (by c...

8. A quiz to help you choose your nursing specialty...

   Kelly9405 replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

   Thanks for the link! Very interesting. My top 5 were: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Radiation Oncology Neurology Psychiatry Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (The area I'm most interested in is Psych. :))

9. To Work or Not to Work that is the Question.

   Kelly9405 replied to Vanessa3's topic in General Students

   You cannot claim yourself as independent since you are 19 and are still supported by your parents. I just turned 24 this past September, I've been living my fiance for the past year, and I was finally able to claim myself as independent this past sem...

10. What are your study techniques?

    Kelly9405 replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Students

    I read each chapter BEFORE lecture. I highlight the important things while I'm reading, and during class lecture on the powerpoint/handouts. When I go back to study, I re-read the chapters while taking my own notes. Sometimes I write certain topics o...

11. What's up with the math/terminology tests?

    Kelly9405 replied to PunkinMommy's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    We didn't have to take med math or medical terminology tests to get into my LPN program. We did have to take a basic math test, though. With medical terminology, you can find a lot of free flashcards on-line. For med-math, I would recommend buying a ...

12. LPN students have to give bed baths to classmates?!

    Kelly9405 replied to Namine's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    Wow, that's crazy! We went over bed baths very briefly in lab in my program, but when we practiced on each other we kept our clothes on. We didn't have to do a "real" bed bath, we just had to pretend. I would talk to your teacher, maybe she can comp...

13. Age of graduates coming out of Nursing School!?

    Kelly9405 replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    I'll be 25 when I graduate from my LPN program. Most likely going for my RN after.. :)

14. work shifts

    Kelly9405 replied to othahalf's topic in CNA/MA

    I actually prefer 7a-3p. Right now I'm working 3p-11p becuase it works better with my school schedule.

15. First Choice Training Institute

    Kelly9405 replied to amy874's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    I live in NH and I have heard baaaad things about that school. Have you checked out St. Joe's LPN program yet?