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  1. Can I challenge taking the CNA I class in North Carolina?

    rosemadder replied to tasharob1981's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    NC will have some changes in their candidate handbook affective July 1, 2012. They are increasing the number of critical steps and made an addition to one skill. Check it

  2. Tips on taking the CNA Exam.

    rosemadder replied to Tasha1635's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did you take your exam? Here are a couple of tips! Good luck if you haven't tested

  3. CNA>LPN>RN or straight to ADN?

    rosemadder replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in General Students

    I didn't get my CNA before RN school...In my area it is now required. I had no problems with my program without having my CNA though I was a little slow on patient care in the beginning. If it's not...

  4. How to train for the clinical CNA exam?

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

    There are some great videos you can watch. How about taking a refresher skills

  5. Can I challenge taking the CNA I class in North Carolina?

    rosemadder replied to tasharob1981's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    You can challenge the test. You can also find a private training program that offers skills refreshers as well that are quite affordable. I've seen some for 65.-70.

  6. New to the medical field, Interested in CNA work- 1 day training?

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

    I believe you really learn just the basic skills needed to pass the test and then become proficient at them when you began doing the hands on

  7. New to the medical field, Interested in CNA work- 1 day training?

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

    Fast Track CNA companies are legit and can be utilized to pass your test if you are a self motivated go getter! Whether or not this program is a good one, I don't know. There are reputable fast...

  8. List your School Here if they do not Require the GRE's..

    rosemadder replied to justme1972's topic in Post Graduate Students

    East Carolina University, North

  9. Just part-time?

    rosemadder replied to ORNurse911's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Virtual Vocations posts online nurse educator positions at times that require a MSN. I've seen some on there for

  10. Advice For The New Nurse Entering Med-Surg

    rosemadder replied to RNPATL's topic in Medical-Surgical

    It's been five years since I was started nursing but I well remember how I felt starting in that Med-Surg unit. Good

  11. Tips for nurses in their first year of nursing

    rosemadder replied to Brian's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I well remember five years ago when I began my first year as a nurse on a Med-Surg unit with the patient ratio of 1:8. It was a frightening realization that I would be responsible for the care of...

  12. no experience=no job & no job= no experience

    rosemadder replied to CT Pixie's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When the job posted says "experience required"...ignore it. Apply and obtain an interview. Although most people prefer to hire experienced nurses...that is not always the reality of what happens....

  13. To OB or not to OB

    rosemadder replied to macaroon's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just started in L&D but have two years med surg and two years in Hospice on an acute unit. Although I hated Med-Surg the experience was invaluable to me in gaining skills and assessment...

  14. Hospice certification exam

    rosemadder replied to hcan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I thought a lot of it was easy and then they would throw a whammy at you. I realized later that I had chosen the wrong answer on a few of them and I didn't know the medicare stuff at all. Who...

  15. Hospice certification exam

    rosemadder replied to hcan's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    What med conversion charts are ya'll using? I've seen so many different ones...the ones our pharmacy uses is not what our medical director uses. Can someone send me theirs? I know they are all...

  16. What made you choose Nurse Practitioner?

    rosemadder posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am currently working on transfer courses to be applied to an RN-BSN three semester program this upcoming Fall. I plan to go to graduate school afterwards and the Medical Director where I work has...

  17. A few questions for the "older" new nurses...

    rosemadder replied to adiliegro's topic in General Nursing

    I will be 45 this month and graduated from nursing school at age 42. I was old enough to appreciate the learning experience and I think age definitely helped me through school. It was hard as I am a...

  18. Psych Nurse ="not a REAL nurse"?

    rosemadder replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    A psych nurse is not only a nurse but a

  19. Do not resuscitate conflicts within the family.

    rosemadder replied to WonderingMind's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    that and do a slooooooooooooow

  20. Phasing out LPN's.

    rosemadder replied to BJ, LPN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I think LPNs are great! I have a few friends who are LPNs ...one who is a wonderful nurse who works for three agencies...she loves working in nursing homes (and by the way made more money than I did...

  21. Can I give half a dose?

    rosemadder replied to limabean's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am pretty sure you can give the 1/2 legally without a new order...but having to waste the 1/2 would be the hassle so I would give the 1/2, waste the other 1/2 at that time, then leave a note on the...

  22. Ethical Issues?

    rosemadder replied to chicabochica's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What is the ethical implications of a physician who refuses a family's wishes for a Hospice referral and what is the nurse's

  23. medication error?

    rosemadder replied to strawberry2006's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Trust your gut also...if something seems wrong recheck it...if something doesn't make sense question it. Also, if and when you make a medication error own it quickly. Don't try to cover it up or let...

  24. How much Chemistry do you need to know to be a nurse?

    rosemadder replied to andrea5's topic in Nursing Career

    I have used absolutely nothing from my Chemistry class...I will be going to graduate school eventually so maybe Organic Chemistry will be useful at that

  25. Help for a disappointed CNA....does it get better?

    rosemadder replied to BethyC123's topic in Nursing Career

    The similarity between a nurse and a cna lies in the fact that you are caring for another person's needs. A cna (in a fast paced hospital setting) normally spends more time with the patients and has...