KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Why State Board needs SSN?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to PrettyNursing's topic in General Nursing

    OP, first of all welcome to the U.S. :) And secondly, get used to being asked for your SSN..you'll be asked for it for basically everything: Job applications, school applications, driver license(i...
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    CNA's are some of the most hard working people in healthcare.

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

    Thank you for the appreciation. I think the healthcare field would be a much better place if we all worked together as a team, not "who's better than who" (CNA vs.LPN, LPN vs.RN, ADN vs BSN &...
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    comprehensive health academy in dc

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mangum's topic in General Students

    It doesn't look like they do. Here's what their website says about tuition
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    LPN to RN Bridge programs.... Does the LPN program have to be accredited?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to newway's topic in LPN to RN

    I was going to attend a university but changed my mind..spending $32k a year for the next 3 yrs in this economy didn't sound like a good idea lol. I've looked into LPN bridge programs and most of them...
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    How Much Homework in CNA School?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to rene76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My class was 4 weeks, and we had to read every night. We had a test every couple of days. But honestly its not stuff that is too hard, so I think you will be just
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    I hate my job as a CNA, I don't know if I want to be a nurse anymore

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Divalish918's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think the best thing for you to do is just switch to a different unit. The problem doesnt really involve the field of nursing, just your co-workers. Sometimes you just gotta get away from the
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    2nd day of clinicals.. STILL nervous

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

    I was afraid during clinicals too. Its a little scary going from practicing on dummies & your classmates to real life people! You'll get the hang of it & trust me there's nothing to worry...
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    Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

    Tons. My most recent one involved my first day on a private duty case. He went to the bathroom(his wife said he could toilet himself just fine) & stayed in there an hour. Every ten minutes or so I...
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    Required to pay for my own training?

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

    Good luck! I hope things work out for you
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    Required to pay for my own training?

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

    I heard its a federal law that your first job must reimburse you once you become a CNA. Was I reimbursed for my training? No. The company gave me a whole bunch of gobbledy goop about they only offer...
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    how much do you make?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sabby09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe they live in a state where the cost of living is very high (california, new york, massachusetts,etc..). It might sound like a lot, but when the state tax/ property tax/etc is factored in, its...
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    CNA to LVN

    KimberlyRN89 replied to JessicaP4588's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At some community colleges you might have to take pre-reqs like the A&P's before you are able to start the program. Some CC's have the sciences included in the program. For example: the first...
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    New LVN student

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

    It depends on your area. Some still use LPN/LVN's in hospital settings while others do not. There will continue to be a need for LPN/LVN's in home health, assisted living, and long term care...
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    No lift policy

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

    My last job I had an entire hall to myself: 13 residents,3 being a hoyer lift. You're supposed to perform a hoyer lift with two people, but did I ever have anyone there? No. The nurses didnt want to...
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    Yelling down the halls like a banshee...

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

    That annoys the crap out of me too. At one of my jobs, the aides & nurses all carry walkie-talkies & simply state "Room 4242 needs assistance". I think that is such a better way of doing...
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    No HS diploma or GED, but is a CNA?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Leelee2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I graduated high school 3 yrs ago, I saw plenty of people walk across the stage who could barely put three words together... I think that a HS diploma isnt necessary to be a CNA. All I ask is...
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    Restraint-free facility?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A woman who worked @ my facility tripped on a mattress one day & messed her knee up really badly.She had to have a couple of surgeries on it. Its been almost a year and she still hasn't come back...
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    advice please: private lpn school or nvcc?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to freemiki's topic in Virginia Nursing

    LPNs are being phased out of hospitals in many places, but I always say there will continue to be a need for them in LTC,ALF's and home health. If you dont mind working in any of these places, then I...
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    Anyone going to Global Health Training Services Soon???

    KimberlyRN89 replied to NurseRobinson's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I was thinking of that school but after reading posts on this website & talking to some of my LPN co-workers, I decided not to attend. The school seems sort of shady to me. If its LPN you are...
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    Some advise about becoming a CNA

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

    And it really depends on your state as well. I know here in Maryland you cannot work beneath your
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    Curvy scrubs, small waist, large hips

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Counselort's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Tafford scrubs work best for me..I have the exact same shape lol :) And Cherokee pants too. Dickie's makes good scrub tops too, check them
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    Who carries the best PETITE sized Scrubs?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Hanna0225's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    go to www.tafford.com ! They're the best, trust me. I'm 5'3'' & their petite pants are great. Also, you can try Cherokee Uniforms. Their petite pants are awesome too. Those are the only two brands...
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    Has anyone obtained their RN while working full-time?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mr.hustle's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad I saw this thread! I am a CNA & I am about to start NS in the fall. I am wondering how many hours I should work..I think as someone else stated, maybe working only on weekends would be...
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    Restraint-free facility?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I must admit though, they do help you develop upper-arm
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    Restraint-free facility?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yup the medicare/rehab wing @ my last job was like this too. The building was run down & the wings were soo old..some of the beds were so old they had hand cranks on them! I had the...