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  1. Where do you purchase your scrubs???

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi - I know that this isn't exactly related to life as a CNA, but I'm very, VERY new to all of this. I was wondering where you buy your scrubs? Like, we have a store that sells scrubs in our local...

  2. CNA job is SO MUCH HARDER!!!...

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, Folks: Last Monday, I started orientation at a rehab hospital that I got hired on to. Today, I am five days into training in the LTC unit I will be working on & I have to say - IT IS WAY...

  3. LPN Hopeful

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello, Everybody! I just wanted to introduce myself to the board as I've been an avid lurker for several weeks now. My name is Becky, I'm 27 years old & I'm pretty darn sure that I want to be an...

  4. Hi New Here Any Suggestions

    couldntbhappier replied to MONI959702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, Hello: I just wanted to start off by saying "hi" & welcome to the board! I don't have any book recommendations to help you prior to starting your CNA classes, but I did want to let you...

  5. Would I be a terrible nurse???

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay, Folks, I'm confused as heck. I'm a CNA. I took the classes, I passed the exams, & I am on the registry. Just like that, I was happy & excited & I landed my first job as a CNA in a...

  6. Well gosh-darned it! That dang BP!

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I could not take a blood pressure today, to save my life! I'm not beating myself up too badly, as we just learned to take vitals yesterday, but it got me to thinking: What's the most difficult thing...

  7. How did you know the LPN/LVN route was for you???

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The story is, I am in CNA class right now & I want to get on the wait list for the nursing program at our community college. They have two programs offered - the LPN Program & the ADN Program...

  8. Yay! I got a job, as well!

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    booyah! sorry, i've been mia, folks, but i have some fantabulous news - this morning, i was offered a cna position at the facility that our cna classes were held at! i'm so excited as my first cna job...

  9. Hi Everyone...I'm new here!!!!!

    couldntbhappier replied to Daniella83's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :welcome: Allnurses is an awesome site & I hope you enjoy it here! We look forward to getting to know you better & wish you the very best of luck on your way to nursing

  10. Yay! I got a job, as well!

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

    Thanks for all the well-wishes, Everybody! Agapita: I acutally got hired on at the facility at which I took my CNA class. They let us put in our application about a week before class was over, there...

  11. Im so excited!

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

    Whew! You're head will be a-spinnin' but it will be SO worth it! GOOD LUCK! & I hope you have a GREAT first day in

  12. How many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's???

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Title says it all! Was just wondering how many of you worked as CNA's before you became LPN/LVN's? Are you glad you did? Would you recommend working while you are in school? Thanks for any advice...

  13. Starting new job

    couldntbhappier replied to quas26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    congrats on the new job ~ here's to the very best of luck! you'll be

  14. Doing the 4.0 Dance!

    couldntbhappier replied to justme1972's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    YAY! I'm, seriously, jumping up & down for you! 4.0

  15. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    :w00t: :w00t: I passed my written test on Friday & this morning I passed my skills test ~ not to brag or anything, but ~ I'M A CNA!!! My name will appear on the state registry in 2-3 weeks ~...

  16. Clinicals question??

    couldntbhappier replied to Jenso79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Jenso79 - I. Loved. Clinicals. I'm from Nebraska & my CNA classes met every day M-F for 3 weeks. The first Friday, we assisted with dining, the second Friday, we had a Spring Luncheon for the...

  17. The dissecting thread has me worried...

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay, Folks: Here is my dilema. I really, really, really, really, really, really, really wanna be a nurse. I thought, for sure, I would be going the LPN route but the more I think about it - I just...

  18. Who responsibility is colostomy care?

    couldntbhappier replied to nur2be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yesterday in class, we learned that CNA's can empty & measure the contents of the colostomy bag BUT a NURSE must be the one to actually CHANGE the bag. Hope this helps!

  19. Well gosh-darned it! That dang BP!

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

    Unfortunately, I became very upset in class today. Still no luck hearing the heart beat for my BP this morning. I heard absolutely NOTHING. Teachers thought I might have some hearing loss &...

  20. Please tell me that it WILL get better...

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Folks, my biggest fear is coming true. Only 2 days into CNA classes & I am wondering - WHAT THE HECK HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO??? My class meets every day for three weeks from 8:30 in the morning...

  21. Please tell me that it WILL get better...

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

    Okay, Folks! Didn't mean to freak you out - today went MUCH BETTER! I got a 96% on my test & I realized that I am going to make one kick-a** CNA! Today we covered different parts of the body...

  22. not so sure about nursing anymore???

    couldntbhappier replied to lacnola's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hi! I'm not sure that I can really offer you any solid advice - I just wanted to let you know that I kind of understand how you are feeling right now. Today was my second day in CNA classes & it...

  23. Who or what...

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    inspired you to become a C.N.A.??? My father-in-law passed away last summer & while he was in hospice, the nurses & the c.n.a.'s at the hospital were just fantastic. While he was "okay", he...

  24. My CNA classes started today!

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

    walkingon: My plan is to apply for the LPN program at our Community College. Perhaps, one day, I may go on to be an RN. everybody: Thanks for all the well-wishes, everyone! I should go, though, as...

  25. My CNA classes started today!

    couldntbhappier posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi - Hope everybody had a good Easter! Today was my first day of CNA classes. I have to say - it was overwhelming, overall. It could be because I've been out of school for darn near 10 years but...