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    Where do you do your CNA clinicals at

    aundrea543 replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Mine are strictly in a Nursing Home... however I think it's a good place to learn. Most of the residents need complete care so you really can practice your skills. It's difficult to learn on a patient...
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    Job Requirements

    aundrea543 replied to ecmb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You won't (as a CNA) insert a catheter, but in class we are taught how to properly clean one and measure the output. IF you take some time to watch some of the videos (on this forum's sticky)...
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    Nurse Assistant - A New Career?

    aundrea543 replied to ecmb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a firm believer in there being no such thing as "too old". There is a lady in my class that is 65 but she does just as well (if not better) than those of us who are less than half her age. Keep...
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    My First Resident!

    aundrea543 replied to LaLaEm4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for sharing this :bowingpur I am a CNA student (going into my second week here) and we start clinicals this saturday. I definately have my share of anxieties and it's nice to hear that it's...
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    Cutting Nurse-to-patient Ratios in FL????

    aundrea543 posted a topic in Florida Nursing

    I had my first CNA class last night and so far... loving it! One thing, however, has me a little concerned. My instructor mentioned that the governor might pass a bill to cut Nurse Aide to Resident...
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    It's almost time...

    aundrea543 replied to lvmama's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!! My very first class starts in 4 hours and 15 minutes.... I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. Good Luck and hope all goes
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    Dumb question on pronunciation...

    aundrea543 replied to PreRN Katie's topic in General Nursing

    Well
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    Please ask responsible and thoughtful questions!

    aundrea543 replied to TRAMA1RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to disagree here. I don't think people post ?'s here because they don't want to do the research... this is a great site to find out the best places to do the research. Also I think it's nice to...
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    Getting into Nursing School

    aundrea543 replied to SweetiePie811's topic in General Nursing

    i suppose it depends on where you plan to go to school where i am the community college has a website full of info on their programs and are pretty clear on what they expect. "academic standards a...
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    need advice on handling a difficult CNA

    aundrea543 replied to PIANISTRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love your work ethic and can only hope to end up working with people like you. There is a girl I met at orientation who is already concerned about being hung over for clinicals (early Saturday...
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    What's your fav general use stethoscope?

    aundrea543 replied to chaxanmom's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've been looking into stethoscopes and was curious about the tubing. One of the product descriptions I was looking at says: "Double tubing offers improved acoustic separation" Is this true? What are...
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    CNA requierement question??

    aundrea543 replied to ullbinmyheart's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not required in FL but like some others here have said, check with where you plan to attend the nursing assistant program. Good luck
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    Taking patient's blood pressure

    aundrea543 replied to Linj's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    http://www.allheart.com/aneroidbp.html I got mine on sale here for $10, normal price is $15 nothing too fancy, but affordable and something to practice
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    SANE training

    aundrea543 replied to syranurse's topic in Forensic

    Thank you. I know my boyfriend's heart is in the right place when he voices his concerns, but he's coming from a different place all together. I, like you, feel that it calls to me. That I just might...
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    Taking patient's blood pressure

    aundrea543 replied to Linj's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I want to say thanks for starting this thread. It's nice to know I'm not the only person to struggle with this. My CNA classes will be starting in a couple of weeks and I'm getting really nervous. My...
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    SANE training

    aundrea543 replied to syranurse's topic in Forensic

    SANE is a long term goal for me and I know is far into the future right now ... but just wanted to get some opinions from people who do/have done it. My boyfriend feels that I wouldn't be a good...
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    Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    aundrea543 replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet. But more than anything I want to become one and I'm starting the journey next month with CNA classes. If you were to tell me a couple of years ago that I would be persuing a...
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    Is this true about most nurses..

    aundrea543 replied to BecomeNurse06's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for starting this thread... I too am a little nervous on this issue. I wouldn't call myself a door mat, but I like to keep the peace whenever possible. I let most things roll off my shoulders...
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    how many pairs of scrubs do you have?

    aundrea543 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Kudos to you on your weight
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    uniformsontime.com

    aundrea543 replied to preemieRNkate's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://www.allheart.com/?002=2004548&004=541166786&005=98617112&006=1105073426&007=Search&008=&gclid=CPCznPXP6ZECFR_jOAodZmneQg or http://www.uniformcity.com/go.asp I have...
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    Is working as a CNA beneficial?

    aundrea543 replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    The following link will bring you to a CNA discussions forum. Poke around and ask some ?'s I've been learning a lot from the people who have the experience. hope this helps...
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    Have some questions

    aundrea543 replied to snlelliemay's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is a great site! I've been learning so much here. I haven't even started CNA class yet, but just a few suggestions I've found within this forum that I think might help you: 1) nerves will get in...
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    I'm a new member, taking CNA course

    aundrea543 replied to rmewyf2benurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i am not sure what teas is, but they have a great link in this forum for a free cna video lessons. i will be taking my cna classes in april, so i've been using these video courses to prepare. it's a...
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    New Texas CNA (got first job today)

    aundrea543 replied to EmBeMap's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :yeah:CONGRATULATIONS! Glad to hear the start of your new career is going so well for you. Keep it up and good luck with your continuing
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    What do CNA's really Do???

    aundrea543 replied to Labor&DeliveryRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First of all... Thank you. This is a great thread for those of us who have no idea what to expect. I was wondering if anyone could give some examples of a typical day working in: Nursing Home (as...