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FYI, Poway ROP's CNA course is only $875.00 now.

Family should be first. I have empathy for your situation. Nursing is such a strong love and I know finding your dream job is very attractive. Let me tell you what I think. Your dream job (or as close to ideal job as possible) is much more common tha...

If no one to immediately delegate toileting to, I would utilize good 'ol Maslow and toilet first (physical needs), deal with abuse second (safety and security).

You might try having her son or someone she trusts write her a note explaining about the 24 hour care with his signature and hers on it too. If she is much less confused during the day have him or someone else she trusts explain about the caregivers ...

I would agree with the previous posts and add this: I really appreciate it when a nurse charts follow up things like "medication XYZ called into CVS pharmacy at 555-555-1212" or "Pt's daughter Susie notified of fall" or "Spoke with Susie at Home heal...

I worked hospice for 3+ years and our protocol for the morphine sulfate gtts was Roxanol 20mg/ml: give 5mg SL PRN q2h for mild BTP/SOB, 10 mg SL PRN q2hr for mod. BTP/SOB, 20 mg SL PRN q2h for severe BTP/SOB. We would go up from there, depending on t...

I am doing the LVN-BSN through College Network/Indiana State University. I have learned a few things during the process! If you want to save money, take all of your prereqs through community college first, before you apply! Also, look into taking CLE...

When I worked in Assisted Living, where they used med techs this is how PRNs worked: Facility must have on file in each resident's chart a form signed by doctor that states patient's ability to determine their OWN need for PRNs. If they are deemed ab...

I would be most appreciative if anyone has information about DSD courses in San Diego, CA. Thank you

Hi! Thank you for all of the information. I thought of doing what you suggested and seeing how it is so hard to find, I will contact some facilities to see how their DSDs got certified. Once again, thank you very much for your replies.

Yes, I am referring to a course to become certified as a Director of Staff Development. DSD is also an abbreviation for dry, sterile dressing. I already know how to do those :) Thank you anyone who can give me a lead on this course...

Nurses are: Needed Under-appreciated Respected by most Sometimes abused Inspired to help others Never stop giving Greatest profession Things I experience in a shift: Never get to sit down until I clock out. Unbelievable stress. Running to pass meds ...

Get the heck out of there!!! There is no reason for you to have to go through that terrible experience everyday, not to mention your license being on the line!!! I have had similar experiences at jobs (although not quite as bad as yours!) and I won't...

Well there are lots of options for pursuing your LVN or RN. You have to look into all the programs to see which is right for you. They all have their good points and not so good points. On this website there is lots of info on higher education.

Try working at a home care or assisted living center as a caregiver/companion. You won't actually work as a "CNA" but you will do alot of the same care that you are trained for and you can build up experience and references in order to get the job yo...

Hi! I have been an LVN for over 10 years and I LOVE LOVE LOVE being a nurse. I have worked in so many areas of nursing and if I ever found myself in a place that wasn't for me, I quickly found work somewhere else. I think that you need to just find y...

I am seeing some common threads as read all of these great posts. Most CNAs needed more info about in school about transfers, time management, etc. Also, I see alot of you saying to the students "Ask questions". All of this information and more is SO...

Hi! I am an instructor (theory and clinical) for a CNA program. I wondered if any former or current CNAs could help me become a better instructor by answering some questions for me? 1. What were you not taught in your CNA training that you needed to ...

Thank you all so much for your valuable comments! Keep them coming!

You ambulate from the pt's weak side. Your book and instructor are wrong; you are right!

Hi! I am a CNA instructor and I am impressed at your dedication and hard work in creating this skills study list. In my opinion, for whatever that's worth, I think you have everything you need. Your question #1 is debatable, I think it is a judgement...