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  1. RN and nuclear medicine

    opradiva posted a topic in Radiology

    Hello everyone. This has become one of my favorite boards. So much information, and lots of interesting stuff to learn. I am a pre nursing student, and I am hoping to begin nursing school in the...

  2. State test tomm!

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

    congrats on the

  3. showers

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

    This is interesting. When I worked in LTC, each resident got three showers a week. The list was divided among the morning and evening shift. It would not be uncommon for me to give 4-5 showers on a...

  4. Goodbye, LTC

    opradiva posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello fellow CNA's! It's been a while since I've stopped by. I earned my CNA certification back in April in order to acquire direct patient care experience, and immediately began seeking employment....

  5. Goodbye, LTC

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

    Thanks, SDMamma, for your response! It felt good to walk out of the LTC today, knowing I wouldn't have to return. But I have to be honest...I felt sad too, because I'm really going to miss the...

  6. Is my inexperience going to make it hard to find a job?

    opradiva replied to nrsin4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where are you applying? Many times, LTC's and ALF's will hire new CNA's with no previous experience. Hospitals usually want you to have some sort of work history in the field. Have you made any...

  7. Goodbye, LTC

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

    Thanks so much for your response. I think you're right; I will feel the staff out, let them assess my work ethic, and go from there. It's interesting...I was speaking with a fellow coworker today...

  8. Takin' the TEAS

    opradiva posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Well, I'm off to take the nursing entrance exam this morning. Surprisingly, I'm not nervous. Is that good or bad? I hope I do well. I want to thank this board in particular for all the help and...

  9. I love this so much...

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

    I have a similar set up: I work part time at a gym, I go to CNA class 4 days a week, and I take a full course load at another school. I L-O-V-E it! Keeps me on my toes and prepares me for the hard...

  10. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    That's great advice. I completed my first application yesterday, and I did a lot of the things that you did: applying for all shifts, listing my experience with med term. BLS cert. Anything helps....

  11. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    congrats! good going on landing the hospital job. if i may ask, how did you go about getting a job in the

  12. I start CNA program tomorrow!

    opradiva posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm so excited! Wisdom and advice are greatly appreciated.

  13. I start CNA program tomorrow!

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

    What fantastic advise....all of you! Thanks so much for taking time out to share little pearls of wisdom. Classes are going well, and I'll be sure to soak up as much info. as I can. I'm really...

  14. Free CNA training in Georgia

    opradiva replied to Dinma123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey there. Sorry to take so long to respond. The CNA program there is 6 weeks. I called around and was told by a local hospital to only get training at a technical college, and not at one of the...

  15. Free CNA training in Georgia

    opradiva replied to Dinma123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello there! I don't know what part of town you're in, but I have called just about every nursing home and LTC facility in the Metro area, and was unable to find one that trained for free. I would...

  16. GA Baptist won't accept online courses????

    opradiva posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hello all, I've been away for a long time, and I missed participating! My goal is to apply to GA Baptist College of Nursing, among other schools. I called them today and as I was asking my...

  17. GA Baptist won't accept online courses????

    opradiva replied to opradiva's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks, that's a great point, although I will have to verify that the transcript doesn't discriminate between online classes and regular

  18. GA Baptist won't accept online courses????

    opradiva replied to opradiva's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Thanks so much for the information. I guess I need to look elsewhere. I don't want to waste my

  19. Accepted to Georgia Baptist Fall2007

    opradiva replied to sue421's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Congrats! Hopefully, I will be there in the Fall, too. I hear it's a great school, and many students are able to work as assistants after the very first semester! How long did it take for you to...

  20. My Dream is FINALLY Coming........

    opradiva replied to momgrad5/07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wonderful news. From one Gwinnett County resident to another, congratulations. Enjoy it!

  21. Becoming an RN in Atlanta

    opradiva replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hello there! I hope I can be of some assistance. I don't know if there is a quick way. There are ways that may be more efficient than others depending on your background. I read your other thread,...

  22. Help with Essay!!!!!

    opradiva replied to MalAngel's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Excellent advice here! I would also say sincerity is very important. All schools know that each applicant is trying to paint the most perfect picture of themselves. You have to give them more than...

  23. I hate math

    opradiva posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't do this...not tonight. I'm so frustrated. Every drop of energy I have is gone. Once I learn a new concept and become comfortable with it, something new pops up and throws me off. If I...

  24. I hate math

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

    Thank you. How nice of you to offer your math talents. I surely could use them. I have a math final coming up in about three weeks. I'll contact you if I need any assistance. Thanks again.

  25. I hate math

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

    Great point. This is why I know I can't give up. Math is a very difficult subject for me. When I see numbers, I freeze! Having lots of information to absorb have never bothered me. Math has...