KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    How long after you apply....

    KimberlyRN89 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I finished my program on a Friday..and that following Monday I went to Baltimore & got my fingerprints done..then went to the Board of Nursing(they have a seperate office for CNA's). I handed them...
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    How long after you apply....

    KimberlyRN89 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It all depends on your state. In MD we are issued a temporary 90 day license while they conduct background checks (state & FBI) and fingerprints. After that is complete, then we receive our...
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    New GNA-need some input

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

    I'm a GNA in md too & honestly there isn't too much difference when it comes to alf vs. Ltc. Well ltc have hoyer lifts & the pay is a lot better. But the population in both of these facilities...
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    Whad I do -- Whad I do??

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

    You really have to watch your back. Like coffemate said, its best if you talk quietly. But me, I wouldn't say a word b/c you never know who you can
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    PRN

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

    I am PRN at my facility. They are trying to hire more full-time people,so I'm barely getting any hours. If I were you, I would look so for a facility that has openings for every other weekend.. I used...
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    CNA wear

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

    A lot of the LPN's will wear scrub jackets, but I've never had the need for it b/c I'm constantly
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    Best shift for a new CNA?

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

    Yes I definitely recommend 2nd. 1st shift is for those who are very fast paced & 3rd shift is for those who can handle taking on heavier
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    want to quit my CNA job, need advice

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

    Don't worry..LTC is not for everyone :) And @ least you gave it a try. Maybe you should look into assisted living facilities too. Good
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    Do you catch a lot of illnesses from your patients?

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

    This year alone I've gotten an URI, a cold, and pink eye . I didn't catch anything from work last
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    I gather 46 is too old to be a CNA

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

    Not too old. I work with CNA's in their 60s. Go for it!
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    How much homework for CNA class?

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

    That's really sad Maybe she can take the class again..or she could work as a non-medical caregiver for a home health agency or work @ an assisted living facility (some don't require you to be a
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    Do you say goodbye to your residents?

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

    Idk I've never been in that situation. When I work day shift, at the end of my shift they're all usually in activities, outside, or sleeping. When I work evening shift, they're sleep lol. I guess I...
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    New CNA - questions from a newby

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

    You are in Arizona,correct(I assumed b/c of your name)? I looked @ your board of nursing & it said in order to renew your CNA license you need to work 160 hours as a nursing assistant in 2yrs. So...
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    How much homework for CNA class?

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

    Poor thing. Maybe English is not her native tongue? I noticed some of the people in my class that spoke a different language seemed to struggle quite a bit with the
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    Difficult showers

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Penny82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes that is a really excellent suggestion! For some residents they would get a PRN medication, usually Ativan & then we would shower them after they calmed
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    How much homework for CNA class?

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

    Yea our program did the same. Honestly, its really easy. The hardest part of the class is the clinical portion. Its sort of intimidating if its your first time taking care of
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    CNA/NAC Because it's a prereq?

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

    I get your frustration. I am mad @ the moment too b/c the college I transferred to does not want to take some of my credits (math, speech class)..ugh I'm too mad. Guess I'll have to take them
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    CNA/NAC Because it's a prereq?

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

    I've read a lot of threads on here about nursing students who had high GPA's in their pre-reqs but as soon as they were alone with a patient they totally freaked b/c they were not comfortable doing...
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    How hard is LPN school?

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

    Thanks for the advice :) I think I'll work every other weekend. No working during the week for
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    How do you get a job as a CNA when you have no experience?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to rgirl808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If things are tough & you need to renew soon , you should see if your CNA instructor will sign your renewal
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    How hard is LPN school?

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

    GoodtimeCNA, do you work during the week? I am starting school next month and am still figuring out if its possible to work during the week or should I just work every weekend.. good luck in school...
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    How do you get a job as a CNA when you have no experience?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to rgirl808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You would definitely have to check with your state board of nursing. I know in the states where I am certified , it says in order to renew you have to have anywhere between 8-24 hours where you were...
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    Has anyone accidentely got a patients urine or anything on them

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

    Yes like the others have mentioned, its just goes with the territory. I just recommend wearing clothing&shoes you don't mind getting
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    Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

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

    Exactly..instead of going to work today I spent most of the day @ the emergency center. My job doesn't offer me insurance but I'm still on my parent's plan, but my co-pay was $150, and the...
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    Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

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

    And they wonder why the turnover rate is so high in these places.....ugh so like I said I informed my manager that I was calling out for the weekend..this morning they still called my house asking me...