KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Graduating LPN school on 1/24!!

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

    Congrats!!!
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    Long commute, need audio cd advise please

    KimberlyRN89 replied to jimboslice's topic in General Students

    I love this thread! My clinicals will be an hour plus drive, and Baltimore traffic is terrible! These ideas will be so helpful!!
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    Good reason to put for wanting to leave current job?

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

    I've been in that situation before and here are the things I suggest: First, do NOT quit this current job until you have something else lined up, meaning a job offer from another facility/agency....
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    CNA clinical advice encouragment

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

    Everybody has their own way of doing things. I personally don't like having the pt's stand up when putting the brief on, but a lot of CNA's do. I wouldn't worry too much. Keep practicing & you'll...
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    Where Do You Study???

    KimberlyRN89 replied to WandererRNBSN's topic in General Students

    My public library has a "quiet room" where there is no noise whatsoever..it's a really great place to get some studying
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    Does anyone else use 'lisa frank' school supplies as an adult?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to katebean04's topic in General Students

    I like Lisa Frank, but this semester all my school supplies have Hello Kitty on them. I love HK lol
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    CNA's want to share salary info?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am working in Howard County now..its kinda far but the pay is much better than PG & AAC..there are some facilities in AA that are okay..Genesis Healthcare has facilities in Severna Park &...
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    CNA Interview

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cna23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!!!!
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    CNAs sending home early?

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

    Yea, this especially happens in hospitals where staffing depends on the census. But I've never worked in a hospital, and I've never worked in a facility that was overstaffed. Now understaffed is a...
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    Nervous about Clinicals

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

    Yes, relax! It is a little nerve wrecking @ first, but you have nothing to worry about. Your instructor will walk you through everything, and also the aides on the floor will help you out too. You...
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    CNA Interview

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cna23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just want to say good luck! Working in rehab is pretty rewarding..you get to meet all types of people
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    To Wear Scrubs or To Not Wear Scrubs? That is the question.

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cna23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Who would give out this type of advice.....?!? I've never known any facility (and I've been on a LOT of interviews @ nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home health agencies, etc..) that would...
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    CNA without GED

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cna23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think a lot of CNA programs just want you to read on an 8th grade level. And then once you become a CNA, jobs just mainly require you to be listed on your state nurse aide registry. I've met a...
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    hobbies to keep dementia pts happy?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to makes needs known's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in an assisted living for people with Alzheimer's & other forms of dementia. We tried alot of different activities such as: -helping them clear the tables at meal times, wiping the...
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    Spending time with Residents?

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

    Yea it totally depends on the facility. I think you get to spend a lot of time with a resident in the evening time b/c things are a lot more calm &
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    Drug Calculations: what works for you??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in General Students

    I totally agree with you! I suck @ math too, but I am actually doing quite well in Dosage & Calculation this semester & I think its because of practice, practice, practice like you've...
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    Advice needed for a new CNA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to akire1123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well it seems like the norm for nursing homes to under-train you. My first nursing home job, I only got three days of orientation & no one really showed me a thing! I only stayed three months...
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    Surprised during my clinicals

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

    Eww that reminds me of last week when I was doing orientation for a new job. The nurse was changing a dressing without gloves. Ick. But anyways about the gait belt thing..I've been doing this for...
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    Job searching from afar?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I really love indeed.com . They have a lot of listings & they even have apps you can download to your phone. Also, craigslist is another website to
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    CNA's want to share salary info?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't work @ that facility anymore & wouldn't recommend my worst enemy to work @ that place haha.The facility was in Anne Arundel County though. It really depends, some LTC's that I went to...
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    Help - Working two jobs and nursing school conflict

    KimberlyRN89 replied to soupyjc2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In some places, after you do not work for a certain amount of time, they will make you resign or even terminate you. So my advice is to just quit H2 now. They get
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    Is working and going to school a bad idea?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Strudent4Compassion's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree w/ sonomala. And also, a lot of places are desperately short-staffed on weekends. I see a lot of ads here in my area for places that need people to work every other weekend. That's something...
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    overqualified/cna job?

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

    Yea in some places, people will seem jealous of you in a way if you mention that you are a full-time student. I just ignore it..education is something to be proud
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    Per diem CNA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to TamTam23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not per diem at a hospital, but from what I understand, it is very dependent on the census. So no, I would not quit your job with the permanent schedule if you are not guaranteed any days at the...
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    When talking about your day

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

    My mom is a nurse, so when I tell her about my day she sort of knows what I'm going through lol. But if I told anyone else, they're less than