KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Norfolk State ADN Fall 2009 applicants?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to doulagirl's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Question: Isn't Hampton's program a BSN program? So in my opinion, I think its better that you two got accepted into their program instead of NSU's ADN program. just my tho.
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    How long after you finish CNA course do you typically take the state exam?

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

    In my state its a little different than others. My final test counted as a CNA competency exam. Then I went to the BON & received my 90 day temporary CNA license while I waited for the results of...
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    Is this normal for an assisted living facility?

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

    Thanks for your help! I was just a little concerned.. all the residents at the ALF I'll be working at have some form of dementia & there's been a lot of falls
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    Norfolk State ADN Fall 2009 applicants?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to doulagirl's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sorry about Norfolk but its their loss, not yours. And Hampton is a great school! Thanks for the info I think I'll apply for Spring `10 ( i should have all my pre-reqs by
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    GPA- ack...! 1.82 or 3.1?

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

    I'm in a similar situation as the OP but its only been 2 yrs since I've been in college. My 1st semester in college was like senior year part 2- parties, boys & skipping classes. So as a souvenir...
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    What class/classes are you taking this Summer'09

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

    I'm taking A&P I in the 1st summer session (6/1-7/2) & hopefully A&P II in summer session 2 (7/6-8/7) :) Took a&p in fall 08 but was getting a C so I dropped
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    Boy this is challenging.....!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Misslady113's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know how you feel. I was one of the youngest in my class & the other girl who was younger than me was sooo lazy. I really don't know how she passed honestly. Anyways I say don't let them get to...
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    Norfolk State ADN Fall 2009 applicants?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to doulagirl's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Are you done with all of your pre-reqs then? Because I was looking at the nursing curriculum & I have most of the general classes completed (should be done with all of them by the end of fall 09...
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    Pep talk

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

    Maybe its your GPA? It may help to take some classes over & get better grades in them (if thats the problem). Dont give up! I just got a book from the library & its called "The Ultimate Guide...
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    PLEASE HELP ! Bedpan skill questions

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

    Woww I also got the bedpan skill ( and was totally bummed b/c no1 else got it but me) but good gracious we did not have as many steps as yours!!! On mines, we were supposed to clean the bedpan &...
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    Norfolk State ADN Fall 2009 applicants?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to doulagirl's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Do you apply to the main campus then? Because I found a website for their VA beach campus & I didn't see anything about how to apply there.
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    Start classes on Tuesday :)

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

    That's good to hear about MA's in your area. I almost considered taking a MA class here & even filled out an interest form at a local school, but I decided to take a CNA class instead & I'm...
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    new cna student.

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

    welcome & good luck
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    Help allnurses reach its Twitter goal

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I love Twitter! I'll mention allnurses on follow friday, that helps to get a lot of followers
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    AZ to MD

    KimberlyRN89 replied to BSN_BOUND's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I wanted to go to Howard when I was in high school but didn't get in. I think it's a blessing in disguise b/c their program isn't that great! And its also a private school like JHU so tuition is...
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    CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

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

    I just accepted a job at an assisted living facility for dementia & alzheimers residents & I asked to work the 3-11 shift. When I was doing clinicals at a nursing home, the other GNA's...
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    I did it! A&P I & II in the same semester!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ms.hopeful2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :yeah:
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    Start classes on Tuesday :)

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

    Congrats! And good
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    CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

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

    Same here. I was totally against working in nursing homes too! But I liked it as well & am going to start working in an assisted living
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    Frustrated

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

    Sorry if I scared you!! Or anyone for that matter! I don't regret taking this class at all & if I had to go back in time, I would do it all over again. It just took me a couple months to find a...
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    Frustrated

    KimberlyRN89 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I really don't know what to do:crying2: I finished my CNA course on 2/28 & have applied to numerous places, but so far I've heard from no1. I signed up with an agency but they dont have any open...
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    Frustrated

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

    Hi guys just wanted to give an update! I went to a job fair that a local assisted living home was having. They actually had me shadow one of the caregiver's for an hour b4 they interviewed me! The...
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    Certification Renewal Question

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in MD( just got licensed !!!) & from what I was told, many of the agencies WONT sign off for you..however one of the agencies I looked at (Right At Home is the name) said that the nurse...
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    AZ to MD

    KimberlyRN89 replied to BSN_BOUND's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi! I live close to Glen Dale. I'm still working on my pre-reqs (should be done by this fall ) & I'm still trying to figure out where I should go. Are you interested in attending a university or...
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    Frustrated

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

    I have been doing CNA work since my class has ended(caring for my sister in law, she just had a baby in March & has had needed a lot of help due to her incision opening up) but I haven't been...