KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Questions from frustrated new grad LPN

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Rhone's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought after you've been licensed as a LPN or RN you can no longer work as a CNA b/c you might not stay in your scope of practice? Anyways onto your other...
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    Nasty and mean patients

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

    Wow! You're a nicer person than I am lol
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    Does anyone work COC for more than one employer?

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

    I feel your pain!! I've been at my facility for over 9 months & I only work every other weekend. So I went to another facility that had a PRN position & the HR manager asked me why I was...
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    Took my CNA test yesterday...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to JHur74's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What state do you live in? It may depend on your state..I know that in my state(MD) we were given a pamphlet with each of the 25 skills we could have been asked on the test. The critical steps were in...
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    MALE CNA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think facilities like hiring males but I dont think they'd pick someone solely on their
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    C.N.A vs Medical Assistant

    KimberlyRN89 replied to hhnurse35's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Questions: 1) What is the difference, if any, between a C.N.A. and a Nurse Tech? I think its just a different name, but same duties. 2) Does a Medical Assistant really make any more than a C.N.A.? I...
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    Coppin State Nursing School Good?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Cherish's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I remember Coppin State came to my school last year for transfer day & they told me that if you have a 3.2 GPA or higher you do not have to take the
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    CNA License-MBON not responding

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Graceland200's topic in Maryland Nursing

    O my gosh that is the best advice!!! When I finished my CNA class our instructor told us we HAD to hand them in personally. So we all carpooled up to Baltimore & got our temporary licenses on the...
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    CNA License-MBON not responding

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Graceland200's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Is it possible for you to drive to Baltimore & go to the office? The CNA part of the office is usually swamped, that's why I think its better to deal with them face to
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    Lost- which direction to take? CNA/Psych Nursing

    KimberlyRN89 replied to AHeartLikeHis's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible to see if you could visit a psych. hospital ? I think its best if you see what a CNA does in that type of facility (I'm not too sure b/c I havent been to one myself) before you pay for...
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    newbie problems

    KimberlyRN89 replied to carrie2222's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lol... this thread reminds me of that person who asked would her teenaged daughter be required to clean old men's memberes...omg the horror!! ::rolls eyes:: Seriously..if you cant handle cleaning...
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    How long did it take you to find a job?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to vcurrin02's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That sucks. I went to a couple of home health agencies & they only reimbursed $.30/mile. I also went to a temp agency & they didn't reimburse for mileage
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    How long did it take you to find a job?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to vcurrin02's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I'm filling out an application, I'll just wear something casual, but I make sure it's something nice & appropriate just in case I get to meet with the DON or somebody from HR(its happened twice...
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    CNA class and practicing on your classmates

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cute2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Range of
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    Would you rather go to Washington Adventist or Trinity Washington?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ehlim412's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My mom works @ Washington Adventist Hospital.. some of the techs on her floor who attend WAU complain about the professors & the nursing program, saying that their prof's dont answer their...
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    Starting my CNA program in January!!!

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

    Congrats! And I'm sure people will love having you there! I personally wish there were more men in the nursing
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    CNA being asked to go through patient med records

    KimberlyRN89 replied to beck_79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I did clinicals at an LTC, we were allowed to look at the patients charts with the CNA's there & our instructor. I work at an ALF and in each section of the building is a big notebook with...
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    I need help in deciding whether to become an LPN

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cate0035's topic in Maryland Nursing

    http://www.mbon.org/education/nclex_pn_stats_fy09.pdf A list of LPN programs & their pass rate for this year. I don't see Kaplan on there, did they mention if they are accredited by the MBON?...
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    Question about Activities of Daily Livings (ADLs)

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

    from wikipedia: basic adls the basic activities of daily living consist of these self-care tasks:[4] personal hygiene dressing and undressing eating transferring from bed to chair, and back...
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    Stating CNA class in Jan. Clothing Question

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Stacy3381's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ditto! At my job the thermostat is always at a toasty 79 degrees lol. Perhaps you'll need to wear thermals on the way to clinicals
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    New CNA nervous about getting a job

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

    Is it possible to turn them in the day time? I'm asking b/c you might be able to meet with someone like the DON. One time I filled out an app. @ a nursing home & I met the DON while I was filling...
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    I need help in deciding whether to become an LPN

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cate0035's topic in Maryland Nursing

    There are quite a few LPN programs in DC. UDC , from what I hear has a really good program. Also, Sojourner-Douglass College in Baltimore has a LPN
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    Should I become an LPN or stay CNA?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to kimmy436's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I guess it all depends on your area. Out of all the hospitals in my area(and I'm including a 25 mile radius), I can only think of 3 that hire LPNs. But you can also do home health as an LPN, so that...
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    first CNA job

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

    Basic Life
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    Question about CNA license number

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

    I feel for all of you!! In Maryland, we have to submit fingerprints & undergo both a state and federal background check before we are issued a license number. In the meantime we do receive a...