gapeacheykeen

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1. Number of residents

   gapeacheykeen posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   How many residents are your CNA's assigned. I average 13 and think this is too much! Feedback appreciated. I work in an

2. Inappropriate Behavior

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

   Actually this was the aides first week. I have been volunteering for over 7 weeks at the facility. I had witnessed hugs, just fondly talking to the residents becoming involved with their lives. I...

3. Nursing Student (R.N. Program) but Interested in being a CNA for a Summer Job

   gapeacheykeen replied to rmkieft's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Sometimes hospitals hire nursing students, have You tried that avenue yet? If that's not possible I would definitely become a CNA, it will give you a very good perspective on the people beneath you...

4. Inappropriate Behavior

   gapeacheykeen posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   In an LTC facility, the residents will often ask for hugs...I don't have a problem giving hugs! My question is an activity aide (female) giving hugs and kisses on the cheeks when the residents don't...

5. My experience with CNA class and exams.

   gapeacheykeen replied to ceebeeaitch's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Thanks for sharing, I started my CNA class yesterday and am already stressing over the skills

6. LPN. or RN

   gapeacheykeen replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Nursing Career

   Thanks. I didn't think about the hospitals actually helping on the

7. LPN. or RN

   gapeacheykeen replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Nursing Career

   The BSN program requires CNA certification....the ADN program requires LPN certification. So my first baby step is paying out of pocket to get the CNA class and become certified. Next baby step is...

8. LPN. or RN

   gapeacheykeen replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Nursing Career

   Well first step is CNA, its required to be certified before admittance to the BSN program. Gotta have a job to go to school, so this part is a win-win. In all of the ADN programs being an LPN is a...

9. LPN. or RN

   gapeacheykeen replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Nursing Career

   There also is a 4 year school. My mother has been a nurse(BSN) for 30 years. I asked her opinion and she told me just be an Lpn, its not worth it being an RN. I tried to question her further for...

10. LPN. or RN

    gapeacheykeen replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Nursing Career

    In the programs in Arkansas the LPN classes can be put toward the ADN program and because they require you to have an LPN before they will admit You to the

11. What is your current LPN salary

    gapeacheykeen replied to Vicky Laursen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Smiley, where in Arkansas are you. I'm in

12. LPN. or RN

    gapeacheykeen replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks everyone. Here in Arkansas to get the ADN I have to get my Lpn first. I am definitely going to get my CNA certification first. My step father was not keen on me staying there for the 4 months...

13. Cheesy Activities in LTC

    gapeacheykeen replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I started volunteering recently at a ltc facility and have been blown away. Today we played chair-balloon-volleyball. It may sound childish but remember that residents can't take a real hit from a...

14. LPN. or RN

    gapeacheykeen posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I recently relocated due to a nasty divorce, I have been trying to figure out which to do. LPN or BSN. I was waiting for the in-state tuition to kick in before I made a decision. (In Arkansas the...

15. Temple College in Temple,Tx and a job as Cna

    gapeacheykeen posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm beginning to formulate a plan to move back into the Temple area and need help with a couple of questions. 1) How hard is it to get into the VN program at Temple College. 2) How hard is it to...