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  1. What was your job training like?

    stine75 replied to snoflake929's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I start my orientation on the 3rd of December, so I'm not going to be of much help.....but from what they told me today, the first few days are paperwork and videos,etc (casual clothes)....and then...

  2. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    stine75 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah!!! I passed my CNA test last Saturday, and landed a job at the Veteran's Home today!! I was VERY nervous, but my interview went really well, and I start my orientation on the 3rd of...

  3. C-diff

    stine75 replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a trainee CNA working at a LTC facility. Today one of the guys planted a big fat smooch on me when I wasn't prepared for it, and afterwards I was told he has c-diff. Should I be worried???...

  4. About to start CNA classes, I NEED HELP

    stine75 replied to MrsJordan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I bought some cushy nursing shoes from a nursing supply store when I bought my scrubs. They work really well, but I can't remember the brand. I see a lot of people in Crocs, but I can't imagine...

  5. About to start CNA classes, I NEED HELP

    stine75 replied to MrsJordan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, you should find out from the instructor what you need for your clinical days on the first day of class....but I'd assume you'll need scrubs for clinical....and no stethoscope. I'd bring a small...

  6. Do you mind if I join you all...

    stine75 replied to Little*Mami's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello!! I'm not finished with my course, and therefore have no idea what the most important things will be on your certification exam, but I'm trying to think of what my instructor has really...

  7. Schweet

    stine75 replied to bakpakr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow.....tonight we basically just went through what we were going to do, and the first chapter in our textbook. I have 4 chapters to read and do summaries on before tomorrow nights class though. I...

  8. start classes tonight

    stine75 replied to stine75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Katie, I'm planning on continuing my education after this, and am filling out applications for LPN classes already! I too was thinking that it would help me decide whether nursing was really for me....

  9. start classes tonight

    stine75 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I start my CNA classes this evening!! I'm so excited. I'm doing a 6 week course in the evenings, and a few weekends, that cost $500. I'm planning on using it as a stepping stone in nursing,...

  10. Schweet

    stine75 replied to bakpakr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's the same time mine ends. Supposedly the class is 75 hours of classroom, 100 hours of clinical....but I'm not sure how that's possible based on the class schedule. I guess I'll find out...

  11. Schweet

    stine75 replied to bakpakr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's great! How long is your training?? I've noticed that everyone seems to be going for a different amount of time. Just

  12. start classes tonight

    stine75 replied to stine75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    bakpakr....I was reading your posts earlier. Congrats on getting started. It's nice to know I'm not the only person over 20 starting this career. And the only man huh? That's crazy...... Good...

  13. Cmsu

    stine75 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was just wondering if anyone had any information on the BSN program at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg? I'm a military wife, and we're scheduled to move to Whiteman AFB, and I'm...

  14. Cmsu

    stine75 replied to stine75's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you guys so much for the information! I really appreciate

  15. Cmsu

    stine75 replied to stine75's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!! Any info of the surrounding area, and the school, would be great!! I appreciate your

  16. Cmsu

    stine75 replied to stine75's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the response. I'm a little stressed out at the moment, and my patience is the first thing to go!!! I did notice that this forum was awfully quiet! I have checked the website, and...

  17. Cmsu

    stine75 replied to stine75's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I thought for sure that SOMEONE would've heard of this school!! That doesn't sit very well on whether it's a decent one or not...... If I don't go there, I'd have to go into Kansas City. Do any...

  18. pre-nursing question

    stine75 replied to stine75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the info. I'm right there with you on the single-parenting stuff. I think it's safe to call us "military widows". I definitely hope my hubby comes home the same man who left. We have at...

  19. pre-nursing question

    stine75 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Everyone. I am a 30 year old mom of 2 currently living in Germany as an Air Force wife. I have always wanted to pursue a career in nursing, but have spent the past 10 years living overseas...

  20. pre-nursing question

    stine75 replied to stine75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you stpauligirl. I figured I would have to throw some more history and humanities classes in there. I was also considering taking spanish, as it seems like the most useful second language to...

  21. pre-nursing question

    stine75 replied to stine75's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks for the info on nutrition and human growth & development. We definitely love Europe, and have been stationed in Italy, England and now here in Germany. Europe most definitely has it's...