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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Black River Technical College

    gapeacheykeen posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in the middle of a nasty divorce and have had to relocate from Georgia to Arkansas. I am looking at transferring to Black River Technical College (Pocahontas) either the LPN or ADN program....

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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

  8. LPN. or RN

    gapeacheykeen replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in Nursing Career

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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. is there a lpn program in jonesboro ar

    gapeacheykeen replied to mspooh's topic in General Nursing

    www.asun.edu It took me awhile to find it. They have a Newport location as well as one offered in

  18. Which shift do you prefer-LTC

    gapeacheykeen posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was just wanting to ask all the CNA's that work in LTC facilities. Which shift do you prefer to work and

  19. Which shift do you prefer-LTC

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

    Thank you everyone, I am hoping that I can get into the training program this semester so that I can work my way through LPN school. Since having to divorce in the middle of completing my program in...

  20. Anyone start as a CNA in their forties?

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

    Yes, definitely get the TEAS V manual with practice tests from ATI. I have heard that this newer version is a little harder than the previous. Everyone I have seen that bought this to study several...

  21. CNA pay

    gapeacheykeen posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am gathering data and know that this question gets posted alot...but here goes. Can you tell me what CNA's make where you work and also post where you live and in the type of facility that you work...

  22. CNA pay in NE Arkansas

    gapeacheykeen posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have just recently moved to Arkansas due to a nasty divorce. I am living in the NE Arkansas area around Pocahontas/Ravenden Springs and wondered what would the CNA's in this area make? I am...

  23. CNA pay in NE Arkansas

    gapeacheykeen replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the information. How do you get hired on? I have already taken classes in Georgia such as Med.Term, A&P I&II, Nutrition, and an intro to Healthcare classes. My GPA is 3.78 so...

  24. Anyone start as a CNA in their forties?

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

    I'm so glad to know that I am not the only 40 something starting a second career. I'm hoping that I can find an LTC to sponsor me through the four week CNA training otherwise I have to pay $1000.00...

  25. Black River Technical College

    gapeacheykeen replied to gapeacheykeen's topic in General Nursing

    I just talked with a former instructor for this school and was told that this is a very good program. The classes for the LPN program transfer to the RN program, you don't have to take extra...