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1. how to deal with learning all the medical terms?

   guinnysmom replied to ThePhilster's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Wikipedia! Wiki "Alzheimers", for example, and you are instantly linked to terms like, dementia, plaque versus brain tangles, apraxia, paraphasias, agnosia, and apoptosis. I wouldn't use Wiki for any research, but when you are just trying to get a g...

2. Hand washing question for CNA Skills Test

   guinnysmom replied to deaglemck's topic in CNA/MA

   I had "denture care" on my CNA exam. I was also very nervous- I forget things when under duress! My instructor just stressed that when in doubt- wash hands (or simulate if permitted). You won't "fail" for washing more than necessary.

3. TEAS test

   guinnysmom replied to KEG85's topic in General Students

   You have two tries. I agree on both parts with Smaria 2012. I had all my pre-reqs done with a 4.0, and scored an 89 the first time after failing most of the practice tests. I bought all the official study guides, worked very hard, and actually did...

4. Extreme IV Anxiety?

   guinnysmom replied to guinnysmom's topic in General Students

   Yeah, right around 100 successful. I don't even get any MORE nervous about a vein I can't see. I can feel it, mark it, stick it. I'm NOT at all bad at sticking when I can finally get my anxiety under control.....thanks for your response.....love yo...

5. Male Nurse Midwife

   guinnysmom replied to Sowhat105's topic in General Students

   Go for it. As a trained doula, nursing student, and MOM.....I consistently disagree with my instructors. They rarely let the male nursing students even ASK the patient if they can participate in a delivery. #1.- My favorite doctors and ultrasound ...

6. Extreme IV Anxiety?

   guinnysmom posted a topic in General Students

   I'm a nursing student- formerly a CNA. I've also taken phlebotomy, TWICE. I can do most body fluids fine. I can "get stuck" with no problem. However, I have well over 100 sticks in now and it still gives me debilitating anxiety; tremors to be spe...