missnurse2011

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1. CNA or LPN? What is the difference in Iowa?

   missnurse2011 replied to ckhamill's topic in Iowa

   it's obvious that some of these lpn were never cna's before, or if they were it wasn't for long (3 wks) because yes cna's do help with oral care, they help with adl's and we help with pt, ot, and speech therapy. we are the back-bone of nursing and wh...

2. Just starting CNA in Iowa

   missnurse2011 replied to Fran88's topic in Iowa

   i just moved to iowa from michigan and luckly for me when i moved here i already had my cna, but it was very hard for me to get a job in the hospital so i took a job at a ecf and yes the work is backbreaking. as mentioned it's very hard to get a job ...

3. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

   missnurse2011 replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

   my struggle is with med-surge (cardiac), staying focused (because i have soo much on my plate), money (single parent so i have to work), & time management (because i have to work it leaves little time to study).

4. 1st clinical ... nervous .. any advice?

   missnurse2011 replied to jxoxo's topic in General Students

   being nervous is normal, but as menioned before just come to clinicals prepared and try to relax. i know how you feel i've been working as a nursing assistant for almost 20 yrs and you would think i'm as expert with dealing with people by now, nope!!...