KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Too expensive for CNA class?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to atran407's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just wanted to chime in & say sometimes community colleges aren't the cheapest around..I speak from experience! My suggestion to you is to go to your state board of nursing & look at approved...
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    CNA n DC

    KimberlyRN89 replied to CarolinaQT40's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in MD too & from what I was told, there seems to be a hiring freeze in some of the DC hospitals. I'm sorta in the same boat as you-have a CNA license(well GNA in MD) but can't find a job...
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    Washington Adventist

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ufblondi's topic in Maryland Nursing

    ITA. Why don't you look into Silver Spring, Hyattsville or Takoma Park? Anyways my mom has worked at the WAH since `81. She works on the tele unit though. But from what I hear, the new grad program is...
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    Frustrated

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

    Thanks for all the replies! I feel sorta dumb for complaining but it felt good to get off my chest lol. I think what's holding me up is that I'm still waiting for my license to be processed (my state...
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    Help!!--CNA State Board Exam!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to bluechick112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There were 70 questions on the written part of the test. 10 are not counted but you do not know which are not counted. There is also an oral version of the test for those who are not very familiar...
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    Help!!--CNA State Board Exam!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to bluechick112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    On the first day of class we received a handbook that is from Pearson Vue & had each of the 24 skills that is on the test. I looked it up on the website & found one from your state...
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    How to train for the clinical CNA exam?

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

    We had a book too which was practically our Bible during class! Just like yours it was on the 24 skills we could be tested on during the exam. I took my CNA course at a privately owned school so in...
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    Cost of CNA class

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

    ITA with you! I'm in Maryland & I thought my course was expensive but that totally takes the cake. I paid $950 for the course itself(it was a month long & 100 hrs) , $70 for the book &...
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    CNA students: help or burden?

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

    I noticed the same thing when we did clinicals as well. When we were there though the floor was short staffed so they were happy to have us there--sort of lightened the load a little bit for them
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    Proctor's At Ocala Testing Site Can't See!!!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to ladybugg53's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think your daughter should definitely challenge her test score. That is totally ridiculous
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    Does this annoy you too?

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

    It was a brief trend at my high school. But then again so was : wearing PJ's to school, wearing rain boots when it wasn't raining, wearing children's backpacks(im talking dora the explorer &...
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    Taking CNA class in one state and taking state test in another state

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

    I would take the test in New Mexico & then transfer it to California. A few in my class did the same thing too. We're in Maryland, but after we got our CNA license, one of them transferred her...
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    Newbie CNA to be here!

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

    I agree with everything that has been said :) Also I just wanted to throw in that a lady in my class actually worked nights at an assisted living facility & attended class from 8:30-2. And she did...
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    Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed my test today too!!! In Maryland its different than most states. To work in a nursing home you have to be licensed as a Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA)..its really dumb but in the end I...
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    My boss :)

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

    your boss gets two thumbs
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    New CNA, looking for job hunting tips, need experience

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

    I signed up to work at a home health agency. The pay isn't great but I'm very grateful to find something b/c I don't have any experience... & plus its a recession! Who in their right mind would be...
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    Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

    I'm pretty sure the hospital has already been given their money back. Before she received the settlement check, the lawyer took his share & then paid off some of the outstanding bills, and I think...
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    How Do I Research Persons for In Home Care for My Aging Father?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to michelle.json's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would call some home-care agencies. I just interviewed with one that required a background check & reference check. Their clients are also allowed to call the caregiver's references & set up...
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    Ever been on "Temporary Disability"?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to nurse1717's topic in General Nursing

    My mom is an nurse & had to go on temp. disability in 2007 due to a car accident. The hospital she works at paid her half of her regular salary, and when she finally settled her case with the...
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    New CNAs- Have any trouble finding a job??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Chica17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    congrats! as soon as you finish i'm sure you'll have 0 problems with getting a
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    Client Transport, & Home Health Aide

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

    I agree. The place was sorta cheap too, they only pay $9.00/hr for those who work 3-6 hours & are licensed CNAs. The pay isn't that much better than someone with HH exp. but isn't licensed b/c...
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    Client Transport, & Home Health Aide

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

    I just had my 1st job interview today since being licensed. It was with a home health agency. I remembered this thread & asked the coordinator during the interview what was their policy on...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

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

    Congrats!!!! I just received an email from a home health agency asking to call to schedule an interview. Idk if I'm 100% sure about doing home
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    Qestions about being a CNA

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

    A classmate told us that same thing too. Honestly it really doesn't matter what they have. We're supposed to assume that EVERYONE in the facility has something contagious & therefore follow...
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    LEAP out in faith

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

    It helps to read your book & study the material before you head into class. Its a way to get ahead & be more prepared. There's plenty of CNA books at the library if you're interested. They may...