KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    No experience to 10 patients per shift?! CNA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to neliii<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was still on orientation @ a job last month, but they had a call-out and I was sent to a floor that I had never been to. Sadly its a part of the game. Don't be afraid to ask the nurses & other...
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    Bathing Patients..thought only CNAs do that?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Sheller86's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    When I started college @ age 17, I knew I was gonna be a nurse and make lots of money. A lot of the girls in my class were CNA's. I thought, "ugh that's so gross. Why would I want to clean someone?...
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    Licensure

    KimberlyRN89 replied to jgatlin81's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't think we can advise you, legally speaking, on this board. I do hope things work out for you though. I really think you should seek the advice of a lawyer. I used this website once to ask a...
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    Bathing Patients..thought only CNAs do that?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Sheller86's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Nurses usually delegate these responsibilities to the ancillary personnel such as CNA's, PCT's, etc. but there are times that nurses may have to perform those
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    NC CNA doing Med Aide in VA - waste of time?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Chamorrita671's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you trying to take the Med Aide course in VA & then get licensed as a Med Aide in NC by way of endorsement? Because if so, I would check with your state BON to see if they'll accept it. I'm in...
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    What you'd REALLY like to say....

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And sometimes they are really combative & won't let you change them. A couple of weekends ago, I was working 2nd shift on a floor that I haven't been to before. I tried to change a resident, but...
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    First time showering a guy. Nervous.

    KimberlyRN89 replied to BabyGirlx3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's not as bad as it seems. I did home health for about six months, and one of my clients was a male. He was very shy & did not want me to perform peri care on him. But I assured him that I was...
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    CNA State Board Test

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Mandddaaaaa's topic in General Nursing

    I received a letter about a month before my test..u should definitely call your state
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    Anyone work first, then go to CNA training?

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

    A medical assistant is mainly found in a dr's office. You are responsible for some clerical duties such as answering phones, setting up appointments..also you are responsible for doing vital signs on...
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    Summer Prerequisites?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Nurse.Wannabe's topic in Maryland Nursing

    PGCC offers stats, micro & chem over the summer as well. I took Micro there during summer session II (July 7-August 6). It wasn't easy, but I worked hard & got a B. I believe stats was...
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    Ironing your Scrubs

    KimberlyRN89 replied to medsurgtrenchesRN's topic in General Students

    I love doing this lol! But I usually do it with my dress clothes..rarely do I ever iron my scrubs for work(I'll do it if they come out extremely wrinkly). I'm starting nursing school soon, and last...
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    How to explain how hard you have to work in nursing school

    KimberlyRN89 replied to guest10's topic in General Students

    Mine is
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    Do you get discipline for not wearing ID badge?

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

    We have swivel ID badges @ my facility, so I do wear my badge, but usually the back is what is visible. I don't really like everyone knowing my last name
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    I start clinical rotation on monday.

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

    I just started @ a facility that has a whole floor dedicated to vent/trach patients. It's hard work. Turning & repositioning is extremely key! You will see a lot of stuff that you will not...
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    Teas V Help

    KimberlyRN89 replied to JNick's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, I think the hardest section was the reading!! And usually, I am pretty good with reading comp. sections..but this one was very confusing I got an 84.1% in that section, overall though. The math...
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    Anyone worked at Sunrise Senior Living?

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

    I've never worked @ one, but I went a couple of years ago to a "group interview" @ one of the Sunrise's. I think the buildings are very beautifully laid out, but I did notice a lot of the residents...
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    Anyone in need of resume help, read this thread!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you are applying for hospital jobs(because mainly they are done online only) than yes you MIGHT need a resume..but even then, it is optional b/c you still have to fill out the information in the...
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    Comfort measures, what can I do?

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

    I am too! I started @ a big facility recently that has a dialysis center, nursing home, assisted living facility and an outpatient ER on its premesis. Soon they will b opening a hospice facility...
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    Is it beneficial to become a CNA if you are also becoming an LPN?

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

    I'm starting nursing school next week & yes I totally think its beneficial to become a CNA first. There are some companies who will even help pay half of your tuition for school! I say go for it...
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    starting LPN program in Aug 2011..anyone else?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to CNM2B201?'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I was just like you two years ago. My mom (an RN) recommended that I take a CNA course before I start nursing school, and I was like "Eww that's gross..I don't want to deal with poop & giving...
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    Starting an LVN program in one state and finishing in another??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to weluv3's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's really rare to see nursing credits transfer. I've known a couple of people who transferred schools while in the middle of a nursing program, and they had to start all over. My advice to you would...
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    Coppin State Gpa

    KimberlyRN89 replied to tinasky2005's topic in Maryland Nursing

    When I spoke with some requiters 2 years ago, they said if you had a 3.5 you would automatically be accepted, and your TEAS score would not matter in the admissions
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    Chamberlain College of Nursing- How is the marketability of a degree from here?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to briaan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yea, I was looking @ a Chamberlain College in my area last year, because it made such lofty promises "No Waiting Lists..Start Now!" But it is indeed very overpriced..sort of like University of Phoenix...
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    New CNA, just got hired by my clinical facility!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to nurse2b013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats & good
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    Where to buy scrubs?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to thenameismac's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I think there is a Scrub Pro in Glen Burnie (and I think that Scrub Pro, Gallo & Alko are owned by the same company) too. They are cheap!! But have a big assortment of scrubs, especially pants @ a...