Dorali BSN, LPN, RN

6 yrs LTC, 1 yr MedSurg, Wound Care

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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's so cool that they can program the BP and pulse! The only way the answer is wrong is if YOU get it wrong, like you said. When I enrolled in my class, I walked passed the classroom and they had...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Allow yourself a break! Don't plan every teeny detail because when something goes wrong you are going to feel like you failed. I'm not saying don't go for it or anything, just focus on what you DID...
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    Seeking feedback on CNA course at OSU-OKC

    Dorali replied to OKMom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in Tulsa and will be taking CNA classes through a school here starting March 2nd. I was considering taking the class through OSU a while back. All Nurses has forums by state. If you go to the...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been reading the forums and I've heard a couple of times that you can get into working for a hospital if you let them know that you are going to be continuing your education. My plan is to...
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    Seeking feedback on CNA course at OSU-OKC

    Dorali replied to OKMom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I asked this same question in the Oklahoma forum a while back. Here is a link to that thread. There was one reply about OSU-OKC but it was for Tulsa, not Oklahoma City. I just found this thread, it...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Awesome link! I will definitely be watching
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    fear of dead people

    Dorali replied to Helen27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I read a thread on this not too long ago here in the CNA forum. There was lots of advice there. I'll find it... CNA & Post Mortem Care - Mandatory Hope this is helpful.
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, dee, congratulations!! That's an awesome score! The clinicals for my class will be the last week (week 4) of the class. Every week the class is M-Th for 4 hours, but clinicals will be for a full...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Comfortably Numb - My confidence level is down low too. I haven't had a real job since I was in high school waiting tables and that was 6 or 7 years ago! Makes me sound old doesn't it! I'm only 25. I...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is I/O input & output? How exactly do you practice peri care? I can't imagine that they would have a live person! The boys would probably be doing more pushing and shoving (to get a good view)...
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    Cna to lpn

    Dorali replied to ParkerDarling's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I think TCC has an LPN program and maybe Tulsa Tech. I'd check their websites to be sure or you can call. I called Career Point about 2 months ago and asked if they had one. They said not yet but...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you get tired of singing Happy Birthday, I hear the ABC song is another good option. The class Im going to take has a maximum of 12 students. I was glad to hear that! 20 does sound like a lot....
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think Ive read here on the forum about hospitals training CNAs to become PCTs. I think it's a good idea if there's more money in it and the cost isn't too much. I wouldn't put $2000 into something...
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    People come out of the woodwork!!!

    Dorali replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I thought this post was going to be about people lurking on the
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Welcome to our little group, Ness! Congratulations on going for the change!
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, something like that would be great! I don't know exactly how much my tuition will be, but I know it isn't going to be cheap. I wouldnt mind working somewhere for a while to get it taken care of....
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I pick up a Sunday paper every week to keep me motivated and to make me feel like the time I put into the class will be worth it because jobs ARE available. I'm hoping I can get a job at a hospital....
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Geez, I'm so sorry you guys aren't liking your classes. I found a link to some online videos of a CNA class if you haven't seen them yet. I've watched a few and plan on watching them over the next...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ladymahogany - I think she was sort of softening the blow because she disagreed. That's how I took it anyway because that's what I would do.
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    NOC shift CNAs

    Dorali replied to MotoXCaliCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't want to hijack here, but what is NOC please? Thanks!
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How cute that he wants to play! Awesome for you too to have someone to practice with. He must really look up to you. Realize it or not, because you are choosing to continue your education it's likely...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My goal is CNA-LPN-RN too! The only medical-related family I have is my grandma, who is an LPN. I remember as a kid her telling patient stories. Everyone else seemed to be bored but politely...
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    Making a resume help? Don't know if I should list CNA and how?

    Dorali replied to ksass06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i agree. i would list it under the education part of your resume. maybe something like: abc nurse aide training program -january 2009 to current certification to be completed may 31, 2009 i don't know...
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh - and that video was cute! YouTube has been my best friend lately. I've been watching videos on how to take pulse, respirations, BP, etc. Ive never seen that video
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    CNA's graduating in March-April!

    Dorali replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi! Great thread idea! My CNA class doesn't start until March 2nd so I have a few weeks to prepare myself. They say that February is the shortest month, but this year I don't think that'll be true! :)...