ZoeK

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1. Male CNA's

   ZoeK replied to JaredCNA's topic in CNA/MA

   I had a female patient tell me that a male CNA made her feel so comfortable when he helped her to the bathroom. She said she thought she would be uncomfortable as she thought of her son and husband and how they would not have been able to do what he ...

2. question about BP in clinical skills exam

   ZoeK replied to Little*Mami's topic in CNA/MA

   I asked my examiner if it was required prior to the exam. She said yes, so I did it. I told her I'd never seen it done in actual practice. She agreed that this was so, but said to do it just for the test.

3. Jobs for pre-nursing students..

   ZoeK replied to PreAzRN's topic in Arizona

   DoraDollie, I had no idea that you could get hired as a pharmacy tech without training or experience! Do you mind if I ask what the usual entry-level pay is? I think it sounds like a great job for someone who wants to attend nursing school! What a gr...

4. Banner Nurse Fellows or accelerated BSN at GCU?

   ZoeK replied to ZoeK's topic in Arizona

   Thank you, RainDreamer! It would actually take a bit longer as the Banner Nurse Fellows Program would start sooner than the GCU program. (I agree that four months is short. I also think that nine months or even a year isn't that much longer.) I am be...

5. 1st day in CNA class and really down...

   ZoeK replied to sc0628's topic in CNA/MA

   You might get the CNA if you want to work as a CNA while going to LVN school. Working as a CNA will help you get comfortable around patients. One thing to remember: you will always make mistakes. Think of athletes --when they miss a ball or trip...ev...

6. Taking CNA state exam 2morrow... help!

   ZoeK replied to yang1021's topic in General Nursing

   Jen1228 gave you good advice...."wash hands, identify patient, lock bed or wheel chair, provide for privacy by pulling curtain or door shut." It can be a little strange as they might have you say that you washed your hands rather than actually do it....

7. Banner Nurse Fellows or accelerated BSN at GCU?

   ZoeK posted a topic in Arizona

   If you were prepared to attend Grand Canyon University's 20-month BSN program in Aug. 2008 and then you were offered a chance to attend the 16-month Banner Nurse Fellows ADN program, which would you do, especially if you planned on getting your BSN (...

8. What are advantages of per diem?

   ZoeK posted a topic in General Nursing

   What are the advantages and disadvantages of per diem work compared to pool and regular staffing? Thank you.

9. What's the deal with per diem?

   ZoeK posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I thought "per diem" and "pool" were the same thing. It turns out that if one is hired per diem, one is paid at the same rate as a staffer --BUT WITH NO BENEFITS!!! If one is hired as a pool worker, one is paid at a higher rate and does not receive b...

10. Phlebotomy while waiting to get into nursing school?

    ZoeK posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    Does anyone have any advice on whether phlebotomy is a good job to have while waiting to attend and/or attending nursing school? Thank you!:monkeydance:

11. Phlebotomy while waiting to enter school?

    ZoeK posted a topic in Arizona

    Does anyone have any advice on whether phlebotomy is a good job to have while waiting to attend and/or attending nursing school? I have found phlebotomy classes at Phoenix College and at Pima Medical Institute. Some posts here (from other states) not...