AprilCNA

AprilCNA

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  1. I just started my pre reqs for the ASN degree at SCC and im lost

    AprilCNA replied to Nursingismycalling's topic in General Nursing

    Working as a CNA definately helps, and you will gain a lot of expierence. When it comes time for clinicals, it will be that much easier. I work in a hospital and find the nurses really helpful and...

  2. Help, I'm getting worried to be oriented at ortho floor

    AprilCNA replied to anneles's topic in General Nursing

    Definately don't be worried! I see a lot of new grads and new RN's who have never worked on the floor and do just fine :) Go into it with an open mind and know that you will see and learn a lot of new...

  3. RN pay Hospital vs. outside

    AprilCNA posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently working as a CNA in a hospital and i'm in nursing school. I was wondering if nurses (new grad w/ 2yr degree) would earn more working in a hospital or other setting such as home care,...

  4. Looking for A & P I Class over Winter

    AprilCNA replied to UMD0410's topic in General Nursing

    I'd check all ur local colleges. I go to a community college and they offer AP 1 and 2 year round. I'd advise to not take AP1 and 2 at the same time though, AP1 is pretty tough by itself and you...

  5. Net

    AprilCNA replied to ANurseWannaB's topic in General Nursing

    i'm so glad that you posted this because i'm studying to take mine as well. my college doesn't offer any prep classes for the net,but we were able to buy a study guide that was written by the makers...

  6. what is the nurse/patient ratio where you work?

    AprilCNA replied to Hubby's girl's topic in General Nursing

    i work at a small hospital on the med/surg and the ratio is usually

  7. Medical Assistant, Medical Biller, CNA, which one do I choose?

    AprilCNA replied to quisquella22's topic in General Nursing

    as mentioned above, it depends on what you are looking for in a career and which setting. as a cna you will gain a ton of expaierence if you plan on going into nursing, and will have many different...

  8. Nursing Student...Work as NA?

    AprilCNA replied to JerseyGir1's topic in General Nursing

    I know in Maine nursing students can work as a CNA after one year, but this changes from state to state. I'd check with your state and company for further info. Good

  9. Starting Salary.

    AprilCNA replied to indiawhitaker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In maine, a new RN with an associates degree working evenings in a hospital will start out at about

  10. Best unit to work before ER

    AprilCNA replied to amylburk's topic in Emergency

    I've worked in the med/surg floor as an aide for two years, and I feel as though I'm quite comfortable with my skills,also in nursing school I'd be apt to go to the er too or back to med surg. I think...

  11. Female nurse uniform

    AprilCNA replied to donkey's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It's a very cute nursing dress, but I don't know how pratical it would be to wear in a hospital or health care setting. With all the bodily fluids, MRSA, etc that we're exposed to in the nursing...

  12. urine output after spinal for total knee replacement

    AprilCNA replied to ElphabaRN's topic in Orthopedic

    Good job for addressing the issue!

  13. urine output after spinal for total knee replacement

    AprilCNA replied to ElphabaRN's topic in Orthopedic

    Was the patient taking in fluids? I see the nurses on my floor, and if they have a post op, or any patient with an output less than 250ml, they call the doc and get it resolved before their 8hr shift...

  14. A bit scared of orthopedics now.

    AprilCNA replied to WindyhillBSN's topic in Orthopedic

    I don't think it's a hard floor, but from my perspective, the CPM's are a little heavy at first, but after awhile my arms are looking pretty toned and if proper body mechanics are used they won't...

  15. How many patients are you assigned?

    AprilCNA replied to Little Panda RN's topic in Orthopedic

    At the hospital I work at on the ortho floor, there is CNA's on the floor. For RN's, they have 4-5 patients and an aide( the aide may have 6-12pts tho). The RN's there would never get 4 or 5 patients...

  16. What do you do to de-stress?

    AprilCNA replied to arynberg's topic in General Nursing

    I play tackle women's football in the IWFL, DEFINATELY gets the stress out :) hehe

  17. Advice appreciated- I am burning out on the job!

    AprilCNA replied to terrjade04's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being a CNA is a hard job, and can be a burn out. Make sure to give yourself time off. It's very needed and we need to take care of ourselves in order to take care of others. I don't know what you...

  18. CNA...not superwoman...HELP

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

    I think you're doing your best. If it's short staffed, it's gonna be crazy and you can only do the best you can. If someone makes a comment about not changing a resident on time, it's not your fault....

  19. CNA expired

    AprilCNA replied to Malena7777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Check with your state. In Maine you would have to re-take the whole course if it has been 2 years or longer without working as a CNA. Good

  20. What classes to take

    AprilCNA replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The best thing to do since it's a speciality would be to talk to an advisor at your school, who could help place you in the right classes you would need to take. Good

  21. Ankle Sprain Need Advice

    AprilCNA posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I'm writing for some advice...yesterday I was running and sprained my ankle. A moderate sprain, swelling,soreness,difficuly walk and I have crutches. Today, I'm still needing crutches...

  22. Vital Signs and the Nursing Asst

    AprilCNA replied to mcpkin's topic in General Nursing

    I work on the surgical unit and my first job upon clocking in is vital signs. If I'm the only CNA for 20 patients, I do them all, or if the floor is split with another aide then we each do 10. We get...

  23. Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

    AprilCNA replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    Hello! I'm 26 and have been working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for the past two and a half years, and currently work at a hospital on the Surgical Unit. I'm currently enrolled for the ASN, just...

  24. Pericare.....

    AprilCNA replied to BearyPrivate's topic in General Nursing

    I know from expierence, working in a long term care facility was the most difficult, because we didn't get any help from the nurses, had a huge assignment (12 total care patients), and somedays it was...

  25. Nursing assistant?

    AprilCNA replied to katilpz's topic in General Nursing

    I was able to get into a free CNA program.(free books and tuition), some want you to stay and work for 6 months, which works if the course is free! Many local hospitals and nursing homes offer the...