kynmarie

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1. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

   kynmarie replied to Lacrimosa's topic in CNA/MA

   Dancingqueen94, you rock! I share the same position as you on this topic, I really like being a CNA. All through my clinicals I had the opportunity to get to know these wonderful adults who shared some great life events with me. It felt great making ...

2. afraid of failing nursing!

   kynmarie replied to AspiringRN27's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Aspiring, im only beginning my many travels in nursing, but what ive learned so far is that PEOPLE MAKE MESSES. There is no "standard" patient. While they may be in the same unit, they're all individuals who have their own needs & issues. They wi...

3. Is it OK to say no to a nurse?

   kynmarie replied to MsPebbles's topic in Relations

   I just got my CNA yesterday and i'm so terribly afraid of things like this happening when I get a job! Im a people pleaser and don't like if anyone is dissatisfied with me. The whole reason I became a CNA was to learn how it feels to be the bottom of...

4. Feeling like a real idiot

   kynmarie replied to 4mykids04's topic in NCLEX

   I know this probably means nothing but I was in the same position as you a few days ago. I took my skills exam for my CNA & was so unsure of my "patients" blood pressure because it was so strangely low that I walked out of the test after with tea...

5. Skills exam tomorrow- help!

   kynmarie replied to kynmarie's topic in CNA/MA

   Sorry for so many replies but I found out today I passed! Now I go take my written, then I'm licensed!

6. Skills exam tomorrow- help!

   kynmarie replied to kynmarie's topic in CNA/MA

   Well the verdict comes in Monday night. I want to puke. I did all my skills correctly just in a speedy manner. I got hand washing, bedpan and output, hair care, blood pressure, & mouth care of a comatose resident. Everything was good until blood ...

7. Skills exam tomorrow- help!

   kynmarie replied to kynmarie's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you so much guys, the test is at 10:55, its now 9:41 & im going to puke. Haha. I practiced all morning & all night. Im scared for dressing a resident. What if I forget to dress the affected side first?

8. Skills exam tomorrow- help!

   kynmarie replied to kynmarie's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you so much! Im taking mine in oklahoma & we have 35 minutes to do 5 skills, hand washing is one guaranteed. Idk if the patient will have on a name band, that makes me curious. Im so happy for you for passing yours! My instructor said they'...

9. Skills exam tomorrow- help!

   kynmarie posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Hi guys, I am about to have a melt down knowing my CNA skills exam is tomorrow! I just finished my 12 day, 94 hour course from a great school, attended 3 days of clinicals in a LTC facility, & studied my little heart out. Everyone in my class was...