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    Bring my own patient??!!

    freesia29 replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My instructor never told us that, she always said to be prepared to be a patient for someone else, all the literature, everything....maybe this is something new WA state is doing. I will find out...
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    CNA shoes - what kind to get?

    freesia29 replied to CNAkt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Spira's are all I wear now...they are amazing! No knee or hip pain at ALL!!...
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    Today I took the cna written and skills test

    freesia29 replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!!! I have mine on Saturday the 19th.....they have failed people for forgetting to put lotion on feet or wiping their hands after the assisting to feed...even tho the hands were clean and had...
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    1st Clinical ~ Dementia resident

    freesia29 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started my first clinical for nursing assistant class yesterday. I was assigned a gentleman with dementia. he is fiercely independent, has only been in the nursing home for 2 weeks, so the flow...
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    1st Clinical ~ Dementia resident

    freesia29 replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for all your great tips! Today is day 2 of 6 for our clinicals. So we shall see what today brings! I am older...39....so being too young isn't an issue! LOL! He is new to the home...only 2...
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    Blood Pressure Sounds

    freesia29 replied to Fox's topic in General Nursing

    here is the new link:
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    CNA exam question?

    freesia29 replied to esunada's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Those videos are great! Thanks for posting the info!
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    LPN to BSN @ Indiana State U...here is the info i got!!!

    freesia29 replied to TashaLPN2006RN2012's topic in Indiana State University

    This may seem like a silly question, but I am still working on pre-reqs for the LPN class...but know I want to get a BSN......how does the preceptorship work with an online program? Do you just call...
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    What's your pick for the perfect nurses watch?

    freesia29 replied to MShell's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    For my CNA class clinicals I wanted an easy read (40 yo eyes LOL) water-resistant (non-leather) so you can wash it really well and it had to have military time. I found this one on Nurse mates. This...
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    First day of CNA Clinicals!

    freesia29 replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first clinical is May 12th....glad you had a great
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    Starting CNA Class on Monday Help!

    freesia29 replied to ccasey013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started April 7th.....our clinicals start the middle of May. I have been putting off this class for my LPN pre-reqs for a year now because of a bad back....I am scared to death of throwing my back...
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    Best route to FNP

    freesia29 replied to mkbarry099's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, not yet...but I will look into it once I am finished with LPN...I hope to start this september....there is a waiting list though...so we will see how long before I start the LPN
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    Best route to FNP

    freesia29 replied to mkbarry099's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am planning eventually to be an NP as well...my road is longer though...LPN first, then RN-A, then BSN, then Masters....the LPN then RN-A route works out better for me with young kids and the lack...
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    FREE Full CNA Video Course

    freesia29 replied to blueyesue's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you! This worked for me when it previously wasn't playing the videos!! Thank you so
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    FREE Full CNA Video Course

    freesia29 replied to blueyesue's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some nursing homes here in WA state offer free classes here as long as you commit to at least 1 year of employment. Check around the nursing homes in your area and see if they do that as well! Good...
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    Volunteer Cuddling

    freesia29 replied to scrabblern's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is wonderful news!
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    Parents going to Nursing School?

    freesia29 posted a topic in General Students

    I am sure this is discussed a lot! I am almost through my pre-reqs for an LPN program (which is also offered part-time) and half way through pre-reqs for an RN program at the other college in my town....
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    Major issues with Chemisry!!!

    freesia29 replied to Melanie19877's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love the "Dummies" series of books...I haven't taken Chemistry yet (but I did buy the "Chemistry for Dummies" already)...but I swear they have helped me get 98% in both Biology and both...
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    A & P Books

    freesia29 replied to my4helpers's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Principles of Anatomy and Physiology by Tortora and Derrickson 12th
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    American LPN to Ontario RPN

    freesia29 replied to kayakgirl58's topic in International Nursing

    I am currently taking pre-reqs at BTC for the LPN program, and right now there is a 1-1.5 year waitlist. So, for the poster wanting to do it here, instead of in BC, it may not be worth it, with the...
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    Does anyone have a trick to remember the cranial nerves

    freesia29 replied to princeza28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is what our instructor says too! LOL!! The one we got was... oh oh oh to touch and feel vera's glorious lady parts seems heavenly I've attached a reference chart I made up......
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    NCLEX Question of the Day

    freesia29 replied to EyesForward's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is an email service that sends you a new question (and answer) everyday.....
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    Anyone doing a Hybrid Online RN Program?

    freesia29 posted a topic in General Students

    One of the local schools here in WA state is going to start a hybrid RN program. They currently have a 2 year Associates degree full time....the hybrid program will be classes online and clinicals...
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    Got Any Tips For Post-op Lap Chole ? Want To Share Your Experience? Any Tips ?

    freesia29 replied to passing thru's topic in General Nursing

    I am on Day 2 post-op....I still feel nauseous and have blurred vision but the nurse told me the vision is due to the nausea patch. So I took that off this morning, and the blurred vision is...
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    Waitlist at BTC??

    freesia29 posted a topic in Washington Nursing

    Anyone know how long it is right now? I am hearing different answers from so many people. One person said they called him 3 times while he was waiting to hear back from WCC.....another said 3...