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  1. For now I'm only applying to one school but probably apply to another sometime in the spring. If I can't get into into any program for the fall, then I'll shoot for the spring of
  2. what do CNA's do in a hospital?

    I work an a med-surg step down unit. I bath patients and assist them with toileting. I take vitals, collect specimens, do accuchecks, assist the RNs during dressing changes, and other misc
  3. making bathing experiences better

    I work at a hospital, but I have one patient who really like it when I put a hot wash rag over her
  4. Toileting Morbidly obese patients?

    I'm glad someone started this thread. I appreciate all of the
  5. Who wants to play the waiting game with me?

    I'm sending out my application next week, then I'll have to wait until April. I hope I don't have to wait that
  6. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

    I like working
  7. I'm going crazy...I WANT classes to start

    I hole-punched all of my handouts for A&P 1 and put them in a binder. I think I should find out what books I need for my classes next semester. I thought it was way too early to by a Saunder's...
  8. What kind of learner are you?

    I didn't know I could choose more than one answer, so I took the questionnaire again: Visual: 7 Aural: 4 Read/Write: 12 Kinesthetic: 7 The results are pretty much the same. I agree that this...
  9. To get into the nursing program at my community college, a 2.5 is required if you are current student or if you are transferring from another school. However, high school students are required to have...
  10. I can't get a hospital job!

    Congratulations!
  11. What kind of learner are you?

    According to the questionnaire, I have a strong Read/Write learning preference. That was my highest score. Surprisingly, I scored low in visual. I like seeing and drawing
  12. Spring 2009 Classes

    I'm taking A&P 2 and an upper level math class. I've been thinking about taking a non-credit Spanish class since I'm a little
  13. Cogratulations to all of you who have been accepted! I can't send in my application until early January. . .then I have to wait until April to get a
  14. Question: What's so bad about the night shift?

    I don't like working at nights because it messes up my internal clock. I'm used to waking up early, going to bed at a certain time, and getting a straight 7-8 hours of sleep. When I work nights, I go...
  15. when did you know you wanted to be a CNA or a Nurse?

    Ever since I was a little girl (I have a bunch of younger siblings) I was always fansicinated with the reproductive system, pregnancy, and babies. I've always been interested in healthcare and I took...
  16. Is it more of an accomplishment to be a younger nurse?

    I sometimes feel the same way you do. I'm 28 but (if I get accepted this fall!) I'll be 30 when I graduate. I'm single with no kids and no older parents to take care of, so the only thing I have to...
  17. I know the school I go to crams 16 wks of A&P into a 6 week summer course. A lot of students drop out. I'm sure some of them were able to get an A but you won't have a social life for 6 weeks. I...
  18. Fall 2008 Final Grades! BE PROUD!!

    I got an A in A&P 1 and an A in my math
  19. Anatomy - Spring 2009 - What to Study?

    The cell, muscle/cardiac/smooth muscle, nervous system, the bones, the muscles and how they are
  20. How many classes do you have left?

    I have to take A&P 2, Intermediate Algebra, Microbiology, and Growth and
  21. Need Advice

    I choose
  22. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    This is VERY
  23. Mnemonic for cranial nerves

    My instructor gave the class that old olympus mnemonic, but I created my *own* mnemonic so it could be easier for me to remember: 1.Only 2. Old 3. Olivia 4. Tried 5. To 6. Act 7. Funny 8. Very 9....
  24. First Negative Experience w/a Dr...

    After reading through this thread I just want to say that I'm glad this forum exists. I learn a lot everyday and it has me thinking how I can apply the information I find