DreamyEyes

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  1. LPN Tuition-how much did you pay?

    DreamyEyes replied to avahsmiles's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Pay definitely depends on whether it's a private school or community college. I'm applying to LPN school this year, and the school that I want to attend (my first choice) is only $6,000, which is...

  2. Applying for jobs

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

    Thank you very much. :) I'll probably start calling in a couple more days if I don't start to hear anything from

  3. How Much Was Your First Check As A CNA?

    DreamyEyes replied to MissMe0707's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Holy crap! I think I'll move to California. :rotfl: I knew that the cost of living there is crazy, but that's a lot of money for a CNA (but in my opinion, good CNA's deserve that kind of...

  4. Describe Your State Test Experience

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

    My instructor told us to lower the bed when you leave the room, and then raise it again when you come back. Oh, and I always forget about the bed protector too, but I'm sure I wouldn't if I was giving...

  5. Why CNA?

    DreamyEyes replied to Bebi11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yup, everyone freaks out because they're so nervous but then everyone passes. Everyone in my class

  6. Describe Your State Test Experience

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

    Hi Zooz- If it makes you feel any better, I was just as nervous as you are! I think everyone feels nervous and a little unprepared. I felt very comfortable with some skills, but very uncomfortable...

  7. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

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

    I've been waiting to post in here! I passed my written & skills exam today. I pulled handwashing, range of motion in right arm, and pulse. All the easy

  8. Why CNA?

    DreamyEyes replied to Bebi11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay so I passed the skills part, too!! Yayyyyyy! :cheers: I really lucked out-I got recording pulse, range of motion on right arm, and handwashing. I was soo nervous, but now I'm just relieved! I'm...

  9. Why CNA?

    DreamyEyes replied to Bebi11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you mrsraisinkain. :) I passed the written part, it was really easy-Now I just gotta pass the skills! I have to take it in about 2 hours. :uhoh21: I'll post my results

  10. Why CNA?

    DreamyEyes replied to Bebi11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA is just the beginning for me, also. I changed majors 4 different times in college (and I'm only 21) because I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. I started out studying early childhood,...

  11. HUGE scrubs!

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Alright....my CNA class starts this Monday, so I went out and got a couple pairs of scrubs, both were size Small pants and shirt. The pants are really big for me, but they're drawstring so they aren't...

  12. Doing the Happy Dance!!!

    DreamyEyes replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS! :balloons: And I hope to have as much perseverance (sp?) as you when I go for my RN BSN.

  13. Need Advice/thoughts on when to clean Poop up in shower

    DreamyEyes replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I heard someone ask one of the resident's the other day if they went 'poopies'.

  14. HUGE scrubs!

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

    MrsRaisin, I'm not sure what you're asking, but I'm petite and I have a lot of problems transferring people and lifing them. I always need to get someome to help me. :chair: Hopefully I'll become...

  15. 11-7 shift

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm contemplating working the 11-7 shift at a nursing home when I start applying to jobs. If you don't mind me asking, these questions are for all you ladies (and men ) working the NOC shift as a...

  16. Question

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Anyone out there finish CNA classes and decided it wasn't for you? Did you do something different, or stick it out and find a CNA job? Just curious. :) (P.S.- I'm not asking this question for me

  17. LTC is depressing!

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm having a little problem & I'm hoping someone could give me some insight. I'm almost done with my CNA training (I graduate next Thursday). I took this course to prepare for nursing school and...

  18. 11-7 Shift

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in General Students

    I'm contemplating working the 11-7 shift at a nursing home when I start applying to jobs. If you don't mind me asking, these questions are for all you ladies (and men ) working the NOC shift as a...

  19. Tips for dealing with sights and smells

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

    I'm going to be honest, I thought that before I started clinical, I would throw up from the smell of feces, urine, & vomit. :trout: But I'm now going into my 6th day of clinical on Monday &...

  20. So excited I can't stand it!

    DreamyEyes replied to serendipity123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just wanted to wish you luck in nursing school!

  21. LTC is depressing!

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

    Thanks for sharing, that was an awesome

  22. LTC is depressing!

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

    Thank you aerorunner, I'm glad that I'm not the only one who doesn't feel cut out for LTC - luckily, the staff at the clinical site I'm at are WONDERFUL and very helpful, especially the nurses....

  23. LTC is depressing!

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

    Thank you for your reply. :) Anyone else going through this or have found that LTC isn't for

  24. Should I Be A Nurse?

    DreamyEyes replied to islander07's topic in Nursing Career

    I would definitely try to become a CNA again. I'm in clinical right now for my CNA classes, and I didn't think I would be able to handle it either. Low and behold, I gave my first bed bath and did...

  25. Schweet

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

    Congrats! I remember how excited I was when I first found out I was starting CNA classes. Now I'm graduating in 2 weeks. I also decided to become a CNA as a stepping stone to my future career- I...