CandyGyrl1985

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  1. And I continue my rant of MAs pretending to be nurses..

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to nurseby07's topic in General Nursing

    i know what you mean. i am a cna and went through half of the ma training when i was 17. that is a far cry from a nurse. today my 2 year old(at the direction of my 6 yr old) jumped off of the toy...

  2. Accused of cheating by instructor

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to BWebb99's topic in General Nursing

    oh i have been there. i wrote a semester exam once on diabetes mellitus. it was 12 pages long - complete with pictures, bibliography and reference sheet. my teacher said that because it was so...

  3. Our Legs and Feet

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to phosophorus's topic in General Nursing

    Get support stalkings. If worse comes to worse- run to the bathroom to take them off - if they get annoying. ROM exercises help me. I usually will do the ankle and knee exercises every half an hour...

  4. I hate this question...

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    you can either say kryptonite or you could pick a weakness from your last job that you had and that you overcame - and briefly (in 1 or 2 sentences) explain what you did to improve the weakness....

  5. Going Crazy

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to mlclove's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    i am in the same boat! at night before i go to sleep - that is all i can think about. it is a mix between anxiety and pure excitement. lol. i doubt i will be so excited when i pull an all night-er...

  6. Nurses Are Professionals? Oh Really?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    this sounds incredibly dishonest. i have found when i work with a patient- if i notice they have a doctor i believe is great - i will say so. if they do not - i say nothing. and yea it would...

  7. CNA Commandments

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    thou shall not hide in the patients room all morning watching t.v. thou shall not drop the linens on the floor - think it is ok since it was less than 5 seconds - and put it on the bed. ewww!!!!...

  8. What is a TYPICAL day as a CNA like?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to soon2Bcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    well for me, i work day shift- i arrive - get report and pop in on each of my patients. i do basic am care, brush teeth/denture care, get them dressed if they dont have a shower day, wash their hands...

  9. HI I am new here

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to misty4kevin's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey Misty!!!! What part of Arkansas are you in? I was thinking about moving to Fayetteville- but the market is so bad out here in Vegas that it will take a couple of years to sell for a profit. What...

  10. Kaplan College New LPN program

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to 2ndCareerLV's topic in School, College Programs

    No Las Vegas

  11. Kaplan College New LPN program

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to 2ndCareerLV's topic in School, College Programs

    Here is some more info on Kaplan Yes it is accredited. So if you move out of state you are still good- assuming you pass the NCLEX. However, it is not a bridge program so if you plan on going to RN...

  12. Biol 189 scares me!

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to bluebirdlx's topic in Nevada Nursing

    i think passing the class depends on how serious you are and the teacher leading the class. for example- i am an a student - i study hard- and by hard i mean - i obsess over my grades and tests- so i...

  13. What is the main difference between LPN and RN

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to dayzee1975's topic in General Nursing

    Scope LPNs-Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) - as they are called in Texas and California - work under the supervision of a licensed professional...

  14. New LPN students to start soon !! Come share your experiences :)

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    bumping

  15. I wish everyone would get it...let me study!!!

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to Gen2Nurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    reverse psychology tip: next time you speak to the person who does this to you - for example your aunt... tell her that you are upset because you have other family members that are not as kind and...

  16. Students who are mothers of preschoolers, your study tips/inspiration?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to Blessed2beStressed's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have a 6 year old, 2 year old and a 1 year old. I take care of my mother and have been going to school this last year. Here are my tips Dont be afraid to study in the bathroom. Run the tub if you...

  17. Financial aid and Kaplan

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Bumpity

  18. Embarrassing clinical moments... share yours

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to dblpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    my moment happened while trying to shower a patient. i had just lost some weight and my pants and undies were loose. i squatted down to wash my pts legs and the top half of my pants rolled on down -...

  19. CNA & post mortem care - mandatory?

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to aerocats's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! I wanted to share with you my experience with death. My father died in July of this year. He died of cancer, sepsis and bleeding to death. He was in the ICU unit of the hospital. When I...

  20. CNA classes at CSN

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to hugs and kisses's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I will be taking the CNA course in Jan also. Which campus will you be at - I will be in the BC

  21. Just wondering

    CandyGyrl1985 replied to bscn_rn_10_years's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I have lived in Henderson/Las Vegas since for 15 years. I would recommend Henderson, Green Valley or Summerlin.... In Las Vegas itself - you really need to be careful which part you go to. There are...