KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sssssaidthesnake's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why no, OP. You do not have to wipe butts. For being a CNA is all about rainbows & daffodils..no bodily fluids
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    Nurses eat their young - now I understand why.

    KimberlyRN89 replied to RN_Marie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find it even funnier that it has been pointed out that the OP herself is also a new grad, and has only been at this company for less than a month..but yet..she is already in a position to hire &...
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    Avoid "Karing with Kindess" CNA program

    KimberlyRN89 replied to amonroe457's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I think it's quite rare to challenge the NCLEX now. I have met about 3 medics in the past few years who were attending nursing school despite having years of experience in the military. Anyways,...
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    Can RN's Work as PCT's?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Pokytrokyt's topic in Maryland Nursing

    When I went to a career fair last fall, a representative from Genesis Healthcare told me that they were interested in hiring more RNs as opposed to LPNs. Check them out..there's a ton of their...
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    1 more week to study

    KimberlyRN89 replied to futurern34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You'll be in my prayers! You got this test, don't worry
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    How does a Junior Nursing student go about getting CNA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to kndileo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your state BON should have some info on this. I'm in MD and I think the process here is to fill out an application, get signed off by the dean or director of your program, and then pay all applicable...
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    Med surg class

    KimberlyRN89 replied to katiecrews0910's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I used Saunder's NCLEX-PN review book to help me through med-surg 1&2. Whenever we would go through a system, I would re-read it in the NCLEX book & then do the review questions at the end of...
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    Just rocked my exit Hesi

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ImThatGuy's topic in General Students

    Congrats!! Exit exams are killer, but it feels so AWESOME to have them behind you!!
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    Will my medical background help me to survive the nursing program?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mrsbreebree's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you are determined, than you will be able to do it. When I started my LPN program, I had been a CNA for 2 yrs. While it did help me w/ the basics (bed baths, vitals, bed making,etc) that was pretty...
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    If I can do it, you can too (Single mom, worked 48 hrs a week)

    KimberlyRN89 replied to WorkofHeart8's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I love stories like this..they warm my heart! One of my dearest friends from nursing school had a story similar to yours..and she made it through (with GREAT grades might I add!) too. Good luck to you...
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    Hired!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! There are some great LTC facilities out there, you just have to look for them
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    authorization to test....how long?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to anxious student's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I was just going to make a thread about this too I just finished a PN program & am anticipating turning in all my paperwork this week. But I wanted to know when I will receive my ATT? Some of my...
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    How long do most people study for NCLEX?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cacurlytop's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck!! I've been re-reading my Saunders book, but I will be registering for a review class. It's 3 weeks long, but the program can be purchased for 5, 7, or 15 weeks. Honestly I think 3-6 weeks...
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    CNA as a career?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to MissBrianna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I enjoyed the experiences & learning that I got from being a CNA. I have only been a CNA for about 3 yrs, and just completed an LPN program. However, I have met a lot of people who have been CNA's...
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    Can I Survive Off Of Certified Nursing Assistant Salary? Opinions & Stories Please!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to FuturePedsNurse92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in MD, and I got my CNA in 2009. My first CNA job, I got $11/hr. Now it might not seem much to some, but I was 19 & at the time that was the highest paying job I had at that point. I worked...
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    Becoming a CNA, 18, Want to be an RN. :D

    KimberlyRN89 replied to HeWalksOnTheSamePath's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go for it :) When I started college at 18, I initially intended to just go straight for my RN/BSN, but I transferred to a community college, took some pre-reqs, got my CNA @ 19, worked & finished...
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    Pediatric Nursing Textbook

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Saalbunch's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    We used Maternal Child Nursing Care 4th ed. by Perry,Lowdermilk,Wong & Hockenberry. I wasn't a fan of this text..they had audio summaries on evolve.elsevier.com but they weren't very helpful. The...
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    Nursing Student (R.N. Program) but Interested in being a CNA for a Summer Job

    KimberlyRN89 replied to rmkieft's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sometimes when I see postings for PCA's they require that you are a CNA..and then some PCA listings say that being a CNA is not required. A PCA basically is just another name for a CNA, patient care...
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    $20 for a new RN grad in a family practice?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to gkvegan's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I know! And sadly it seems that the positions in the big cities DC & Baltimore appear to be the highest in the area
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    Any CNA's with dreadlocks, I have a few questions:)

    KimberlyRN89 replied to DarkLotus's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't have dreds but there were a couple of ppl (and even some instructors) in my nursing program who did. They kept them well-groomed & neat, so no one said anything about them..I think they...
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    CNA Classes Question

    KimberlyRN89 replied to kdh5139's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The class is pretty basic & fun imo. I loved my CNA class =) I think that besides showing you the basics, it helps prepare you to interact w/ patients. When I started nursing school , there were a...
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    $20 for a new RN grad in a family practice?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to gkvegan's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    I've been looking at LPN jobs in offices in the DC area, and most of them start @ $15-19..so I'm just assuming that $20/hr for an RN sounds about average. Office jobs don't seem to pay that well in...
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    New Student Nervousness!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to RhandaH's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Aww I wish I had done the LPN program right out of high school , but you live & learn :) Anyways, just stay on top of your reading. My program asked us NCLEX-style test questions from day 1, so it...
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    First CNA job?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to anbrown8253's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you are in a nursing program, maybe you could see if you could talk to the unit manager where you do clinicals..maybe they are hiring. Good
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    First Week of LPN Program Down

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mzimmer723's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck! The year will go by faster than you know it!! I started in March of last year & took my last final on 2/20/12..it was definitely hard..but like others suggest, get a planner. I always...