KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

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

    I guess by starting out in a nursing home. I called some but they won't even let me fill out an application until I get my GNA license. And I'm not scheduled to do that until April 4th But until then...
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    Should I call the Better Buisness Beauru re: my school

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

    Our instructor told us if we had a problem with the class (which thankfully I didnt) that we were first supposed to discuss it with him. Have you spoken to your instructor about your concerns? If you...
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    my poor poor friend.......

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

    I'll pray for her.Maybe its nerves getting the best of her. I know it took me forever just to get my drivers license b/c I just tensed up so
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    Can anyone help with some supplies for my CNA program?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Nina2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea I agree about the gait belt. When we were at clinicals we didn't even use them. But we did use our steth's & watches so I think that those are the two most important ones to have. We were...
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    Can anyone help with some supplies for my CNA program?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Nina2bRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I haven't gotten scrubs from Tafford's yet but my mom orders from them all the time & she loves the place so I guess they're pretty good :) Also a dual-head steth is just a steth that has one side...
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    Qestions about being a CNA

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

    It all depends. But if you follow standard precautions, you will protect yourself from contracting germs from your patients. A person in a LTC or assisted living doesn't neccessarily have to be "old"...
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    Qestions about being a CNA

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

    Hi! I'm around your age (19) & also finishing up my pre-reqs. I just finished my CNA class on 2/27 & I got my 90 day license yesterday ! In my state its a little different. If we got a 80%...
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    I can't get that smell out of my mind...........

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What great tips ! I'll have to remember those b/c I'm applying at a lot of LTC facilities
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    Somone HELP Please...

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

    I found the CNA program I attended by going on my state's B.O.N. website & looking at all the places in the state (hospitals,nursing homes, high schools, community colleges & freestanding...
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    How do I renew my certification?

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

    Could you contact your state BON? There should be information on there about how to renew your license. Good
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

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

    Just came back from the state boards today ! Waited forever to get my fingerprints done but once I got to the BON office it only took about 25 minutes. I got a paper that says I have a temp. license...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

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

    We had a party too! And we got little certificates & everything Well tomorrow finally I'm taking the long long journey up to the B.O.N. ! Idk how long its going to take me to get a temp. license...
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    clueless coworker

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

    I
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

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

    120 days supervision is pretty good. I got just one speeding ticket & that cost me $160 plus $50 for driver's improvement & 5 points on my
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

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

    I hope everything goes okay for you atla! One of the ladies in our class was rear-ended on the way to class but luckily her car didn't get any damage. Will your insurance cover their medical
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    ged or high school diploma for cna?

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

    With the CNA programs I checked out, you had to have a GED or HS diploma. I agree with ZAP SN, taking the GED test wouldn't hurt :) Good luck to you & your friend
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

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

    Congrats dee78!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:yeah::nmbrn: Shante sorry to hear about your car!! I was so afraid to go out anywhere yesterday b/c last month we got a little clipper system come through & I...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

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

    Good luck! Small classes are soo much better because the instructor gets a chance to really know you.Our class had 11 but it was still a good size & I enjoyed
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

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

    Good luck & let us know the results!! I'm nervous for my GNA test but at least at the end they let us know in a few minutes after we finish if we pass or fail. I'm going to my BON on Friday &...
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    Help!!!!

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

    Aww don't fret. Its sort of overwhelming when its your first time so keep that in mind. Most of the patients we worked with were extremely small but the couple of them that were larger, we helped each...
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    I'm getting really irritated

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

    Aww sorry to hear about that I'm going to my state board (md) on Friday & I'm a little worried b/c their website says they are experiencing delays with the background check & fingerprints ....
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    clueless coworker

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

    Idk what to tell you really since I don't have any experience dealing with that yet. But your co-worker does sound like one of the GNA's we saw while we were at the nursing home for clinicals. She...
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    Taking CNA class with immature classmates..UGHHHHH

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think its their maturity level really. I'm 19 & I would never act like that. I'm paying for this class, why go there & not pay attention? Its gonna hurt me in the long run, not the...
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    How long did it take you to complete your CNA program

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Unique87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't have time for a social life either so I know the feeling.. I'm way too busy trying to get everything completed so I can begin looking for a job
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    cna info?

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

    What state are you in? You could go to your state's board of nursing website & look at all the CNA programs & find if they offer a shorter class. That's how I found the program I attended...