Clover19

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1. Not sure how to be CNA

   Clover19 replied to Murse4's topic in CNA/MA

   I may not be the most qualified person to answer this, but I thought I'd reply anyways ? I'm a an NA on a dementia unit in a nursing home, and there have been so many instances where residents say things that are rude or inappropriate. In my opinion,...

2. Tips for transferring patients?

   Clover19 posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I recently started working at a nursing home as an NA (and will be taking CNA classes when I have some time off from school!) I'm still being trained by the CNAs during my shifts & jump in to help when I can, but I'm nervous for when I'm respons...

3. Advice for a new CNA?

   Clover19 posted a topic in Technicians

   I was recently offered a job as a nurse assistant at a nursing home (and will become certified shortly after). I'll be beginning my school's nursing program next semester, and don't have any healthcare experience yet so I'm a little nervous to start ...

4. Getting paranoid about nitty gritty (HELP!!)

   Clover19 replied to Hopefulnurse1823's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I just try to keep in mind that people are more likely to share their bad experiences than not. There are tons of nurses out there who love their jobs and just aren't telling about it online! I say listen to your own advice - try to focus on your own...

5. CNA vs. NA

   Clover19 replied to FutureNurse808's topic in CNA/MA

   I don't think it would be frowned upon. Even if you aren't certified, you're still gaining experience and putting a foot in the door! Every facility is different, but where I'm from, nurse aids are hired on and do most of the same work as CNAs anyway...

6. Recording Lectures?

   Clover19 replied to FashionablyL8's topic in General Students

   Recording lectures has been so beneficial to me in nursing school!! I use my cell phone to record lectures, and then listen to them later to fill in my notes with things I may have missed, or to review the morning of an exam. I would say I'm a visua...

7. Supplies for A & P 1?

   Clover19 replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing

   ^ I agree with this!! & you can always use a cellphone to record lectures if your don't want to purchase a recorder. As for supplies you don't need anything too crazy - notebook, index cards, pens, highlighters!

8. Thinking about starting pre-reqs this month.

   Clover19 replied to Isthisright's topic in Pre-Nursing

   The nursing program at my school is similar to this as well. A year and a half of prereqs, then the actual nursing classes begin your 4th semester. Clinicals are the last 2 years. Every school is different though! I also saw above that you're first ...

9. Anatomy and Physiology

   Clover19 replied to Ciara4's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree with the above posters to retake A&P 1 before taking 2. Although you learn about different organs and body systems in A&P 2, there are still a lot of foundational things you need to understand from A&P 1 before moving on in my opi...

10. Time for a therapist?

    Clover19 replied to Toaster2k18's topic in Stress 101

    I agree with both of the previous posters. It's not healthy to hold all your emotions inside & always deal with things on your own. It sounds like therapy would be a good thing for you!

11. Tips for Reducing Interview Anxiety

    Clover19 replied to ThatChickOmi's topic in Job Hunt

    I know I'm a little late to respond... First off, congrats on getting a position! As for interviewing, I'm no pro but I still thought I'd share a few tips I've learned ? Steering clear of caffeine definitely helps me with reducing anxiety! It's imp...

12. Things you wish nursing school would have taught you?

    Clover19 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! Any nurses want to share some things you wish nursing school would have taught you, tips for nursing students, tricks you've learned on the job, etc? This year will be my first year in nursing school & I thought it would be cool to hear so...

13. Need help with manual blood pressure readings

    Clover19 replied to joytotheworld21's topic in Student Assist

    I am still a student & not a nurse yet, but I agree with this!! If I am having trouble hearing a pulse, sometimes it's easier to watch the needle jump on the meter than actually hear it!

14. Will this ever happend for me?

    Clover19 replied to futurernFK's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I know the program at my university limits you to retaking a class 3 times, but every school is different so I can't speak for yours! If I were you I'd sit down with my advisor and they can tell you what the best route for you would be, how the progr...