light4Him

light4Him has 18 years experience and specializes in ortho/neuro, geriatrics, med-surg.

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1. New CNA needs advice

   light4Him replied to deedee2008's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   The nursing home that I worked at had the state come in there and they told management that CNA's could not have more than 12 residents per CNA. I was so glad that they did that. It made my job alot...

2. New CNA needs advice

   light4Him replied to deedee2008's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Good CNA's are HARD to find these days... I don't understand why people come into this profession if they don't have a heart to help others. I pray to God that I never have to be in a nursing home......

3. surviving school without study partners

   light4Him replied to Jaxs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I tried the study group thing, but I have found that I learn more when I just study by myself. I know that this may sound strange, but my instructor told me (regarding cardiac dysrhythmias) to stand...

4. how do I pass Med-surg!!

   light4Him replied to ggdixie's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INFORMATION!!!!!! I failed Adults II the first time, but I am keeping the faith that I will make it this time. I have a WONDERFUL instructor that I am meeting with that is...

5. What to do?? I failed!

   light4Him replied to RNFinally12's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   I know where your coming from... I have failed Adults II and now I am repeating that right now. I missed the mark by 2 points. I am scared to death that I am not going to make it, but I am trying my...

6. Don't meet requirements to transfer CNA license

   light4Him replied to betsdf02's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I had to transfer my licence from Illinois to Florida and I was in the same boat as you. I didn't have the hours either. I was short about 20 hours and I had no choice but to move to Florida. It...

7. Calling All CNA's!

   light4Him replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Well, hello everyone! I have been a CNA for 17 years now and I love it! I have worked in geriatrics most of my career but I also have med-surg and ortho/neuro experience as well. I started working...

8. New CNA needs advice

   light4Him replied to deedee2008's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Honey... I know EXACTLY where you are coming from. I have been a CNA for 17 years! I have worked in facilities that are constantly understaffed and noone willing to help. I agree with you on the...

9. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   light4Him replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I have not heard of that myself either... Although it is interesting. I wonder how they will work that out? The only difference between an RN and one who has a BSN is $.25 where I am from. The only...