joolia

joolia

CNA - starting LPN school January 2009!!

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  1. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    joolia posted a topic in General Nursing

    Yesterday, I had an inservice at work (LTC) and I sat next to a new LPN. (I'm a CNA.) During one of the breaks, we struck up a conversation, and I asked her where she had done her LPN. I also...

  2. Husband uncomfortable with my job!

    joolia replied to DA314's topic in General Nursing

    Run. as fast as you can. Any man who is insecure enough to feel threatened by you wiping poop off of a 90 year old man's member is surely just showing you the tip of his abusive, controlling iceberg....

  3. Career Fair attire? conserative? professional?

    joolia replied to bisson's topic in General Nursing

    Suit. Definitely. Frankly, I am shocked that a nursing website would encourage you to attend a career fair wearing anything

  4. Any accelerated BSN programs accepting non-nusing Associates degrees?

    joolia replied to Smile4MePls's topic in General Nursing

    Sure. There are tons of ABSN programs out there that do not require a previous Bachelor's degree - they usually just require a certain # of credits - both of nrusing prereqs and ged ed requirements...

  5. The path to nursing...

    joolia replied to love-d-OR's topic in General Nursing

    If you think that's scary, wait until you here this... In Florida, CNAs are allowed to function in ALFs as Med Techs, as long as they have taken a 4 hour class on administering self assisted...

  6. Have non-nursing AA degree, now what?

    joolia replied to raefactor's topic in General Nursing

    I wonder if the nursing/NP route is even the best fit for you. What you want to do sounds to me like you would be better served getting a degree in Public Health or Social Work. If you are going to...

  7. I didn't get accepted

    joolia replied to kimistry511's topic in General Nursing

    Never say never! At least, not until your get your rejection letter. I am in the same boat as you, waiting to find out whether I got into an ADN program with a January 09 start date. I'm not...

  8. Fed up of nights!

    joolia replied to MadJackie's topic in General Nursing

    You are putting unnecessary strain on your body and your mind by trying to force yourself to switch back and forth between working days and nights in the same week! No wonder you are feeling horrible!...

  9. What would be good experience?

    joolia replied to AngelaChanel24's topic in General Nursing

    sorry to be blunt, but if you are thinking that being an RN is a good sub for those who do not want to spend the time or $ to go to medical school, you are in for a very rude

  10. Career change/why so neg on nursing?

    joolia replied to dragonflycafe's topic in General Nursing

    If you are considering becoming a nurse, why not go and get your CNA? That is what I did, because I am a career changer also. I was able to become certified for a low cost rather quickly, and it gave...

  11. Is this reasonable or am I being a newbie?

    joolia replied to dander625's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a CNA in FL. We do VS, but we are not legally allowed to do BG. That falls under a nurses scope of

  12. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    joolia replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    It might be worth mentioning that this particular individual was fresh out of LPN school, and this is her first job. I think there is a huge difference between delegating responsibility to CNAs and...

  13. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    joolia replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for your responses. It is good to know that I am not the only one that has picked up on this trend. Unfortunately, I am starting to notice a pattern in the attitude of the LPNs at...

  14. Question about transferring a patient

    joolia replied to cad4296's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As far as your test, I wouldn't worry yoursellf too much. If you get transferring, you will be performing the task on a fellow CNA test-taker, not a patient. So, they will be able to stand, pivot,...

  15. If you could go back in time..........

    joolia replied to labrador4122's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would have done my CNA in high school. Then, I would have enrolled in a 4 year university that offerend nursing and done my BSN. Or, I would have joined the army after hs, and after my three...

  16. Does the type of nursing degree matter?

    joolia replied to MisterSimba's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think each person has to choose their own path. For me, it makes the most sense to choose the shortest cheapest path to becoming an RN. I just don't have the luxury of the time or the $$$$$$ to do...

  17. new grad: resignation from job hurting my chances for new job

    joolia replied to Punkin5's topic in General Nursing

    We'll have to agree to disagree on this one. As a formal HR rep, I can tell you that 9 times out of 10, if a company approaches an employee about a voluntary resignation, it is because they have no...

  18. Gatorade in the Elderly

    joolia replied to michael79's topic in General Nursing

    I would be more concerned with the sugar than the electrolytes. What if the residents are

  19. new grad: resignation from job hurting my chances for new job

    joolia replied to Punkin5's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I also find it quite odd that the manager didn't give you the opportunity to xfer to med/surg, or another area with less acuity. Have you actually resigned yet? Or Has she just approached you...

  20. Certified Medication Aide

    joolia replied to DESTINED 2B NURSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ^My thoughts exactly.^ Don't hate the player. Hate the game. Regardless of my philosophical beliefs on the state of nursing, if I can take a 4 hour course that will allow me to get hired as a "med...

  21. Where do you do your CNA clinicals at

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

    I can only speak for the state of Florida, where all CNAs train in nursing homes. I know you are excited and eager to work in L&D, or the nursery, and your time will come. However, as you...

  22. CNA Skills test! HELP!

    joolia replied to kelseyg83's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nevermind then. I don't know anything about Promissor's test. Do you already have a test date assigned, then? I can tell you that for the Prometrics CNA exam, they are incredibly particular about the...

  23. Resume question??

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

    I would also not stress yourself out too much over having a resume, as most places will want you to fill out an application anyway. In my area, CNA jobs are so plentiful, that most places are simply...

  24. Did anyone try L&D and hate it?

    joolia replied to RNStudent123's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I have no experience with L&D, but I just don't get what the fuss is all about. Seems like everyone wants to work L&D. That, or the NICU. I just don't get the attraction. I guess it must be...

  25. Certified Medication Aide

    joolia replied to DESTINED 2B NURSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You might want to ask the school that is givign your CNA class. At mine, they offer the passing meds class for an extra $20. It is a 4 hour course. I am taking it Saturday, so I can let you know what...