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Hello all! I started my CNA class mid-May and we're just now starting to learn how to take BPs. What I've been having the most trouble with is finding the brachial pulse. If I'm lucky I can find it (it's usually very faint), but most of the time...

What brand and model stethoscope do you have? Bonus question: How do you wear it?

Wonderful & encouraging story. Thanks for posting.

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I'm reviewing with Saunder's Comprehensive and their Q&A book. I've found that I tend to use the Q&A book more often and usually only turn to the Comprehensive if I'm unfamiliar with something or need a more in-depth explanation. I started ou...

Of course no one student has been in the same situation as any other student and we all cope with things differently. I've known students and nurses who've gotten pregnant twice during nursing school (note: part time and thus extended program!), have...

I was assigned: hand washing (required) temperature, pulse, and respirations (required) female perineal care bed to wheelchair transfer positioning supinePassed all the skills except perineal care. I left the stupid bath blanket on and didn't realize...

Does anyone know of an online list of hospitals that still offer diploma RN programs? I know they are a rarity nowadays, but I was interested in learning more about them and seeing just how many are left (as well as where they are located). Thank y...

"It can't last forever." Though it sure as heck seems like it will never end.

if you don't want to read this whole, long thing (i understand why) look for the bold text below for my specific questions. i'm nearing the end of a part-time cna course that i am taking before applying to lpn school. clinicals start next week, and...

congratulations, nurse isadoragag!

Sorry to hear about your test, jay. You might want to contact your state's nurse aide registry. The registry staff should be able to tell you of any laws concerning working before you receive certification. Of course, there's always Google, if you h...

The ordeal is now officially over. I'm a CNA! :w00t: 100% on skills and 94% on written. So happy and relieved.

What I wrote in a separate thread: I just got back from the CNA written test (last step after passing the skills) and *drumroll* passed it with 94%. I had four questions that I was kind of iffy about, so I put down my first thought. When I went back...

i have an idea how you must feel. i was extremely nervous both times i took my exam, and i'm a nervous wreck just thinking about going into nursing school. rest assured, you aren't alone. good luck with your exam!

Sorry the first place didn't work out, Dreamy. Hopefully this place will be a better fit for you. And I have to say, I know what you mean about not liking the LTC environment. That was probably my biggest problem during clinicals. Congratulations o...

Thank you! And "yay" for not forgetting! :balloons: I'm glad to know that something good came out of my mistake. I also want to say thank you to amanda1229 and Suesquatch for their kind words. Means a lot to me! :icon_hug:

Congratulations! :balloons:

Oh, Arwen. That was heartbreaking enough to read, I can't even begin to imagine what it must have been like to experience. You write beautifully. Thank you for sharing this important story with us all.

Thanks! :icon_hug: And I forgot to mention this, but I remembered the bath blanket this time. The whole time I was doing pericare I was thinking: Bath blanket, bath blanket. Don't forget the bath blanket. Something I would otherwise do automaticall...

*sending moral support* Just remember: Safety, infection control, privacy, and comfort. (And don't forget to breathe. ) Wishing you all the best today!

Awww... Thank you so much. :icon_hug: You must have missed my post up above you. I took the skills exam again yesterday, and I did pass it. So relieved. One more test to pass and I'll be a CNA.

Just wanted to let everyone know that I took the skills exam again yesterday and passed! (Second time's a charm, eh? ) Got the same set of skills as the first time. Not sure if that is the way they do it, or if I just lucked out. Either way, I'm g...

Congratulations on getting through your first day of clinicals. :)

Look at what I just found. It definitely brings to light one of my biggest pet peeves. I found it and immediately thought of you all and this thread.