V9611

V9611

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  1. Ccri Nursing acceptance fall 2013

    V9611 replied to claudia0124's topic in General Nursing

    Hi!! Quick question.. Has anyone ever had a problem starting school/clinicals with a lifting limitation?? I recently hurt my back at work (herniated disk) and start school in September. The Ccri...

  2. Got Med/Surg position!

    V9611 replied to Jen411's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    they are getting rid of LPN's everywhere... dont' feel bad. I work on a med surg floor now and love it!! you will do great!! take the med surg position. I wouldn't want to float, and ... infectious...

  3. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    V9611 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    HI! I work as a CNA in a RI, hospital and i love it!!! I work on a med/surg floor with telemetry, and it gets busy sometimes, but the people i work with make it great! I work 3-11. and i started out...

  4. thinking about going for my nursing degree.... any suggestions

    V9611 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at RI hospital as a cna for 1 year, I am thinking about going for my nursing degree. My problem is that i have young children at home, my youngest starts kindergarten (half day) this...

  5. CNA II training for lifespan???

    V9611 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just wondering how you liked the training/orientation for cna II for lifesan? How was the phlebotomy training? i'm a new cna, just got my license... so i'm a little nervous, but soooo excited!!! ..any...

  6. new cna student.

    V9611 replied to ShawnieBoy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, Welcome! i started school at the end of april...we are all done with our book work and quizes and just started our clinicals last

  7. Just a question for you experienced CNA's, from a student..

    V9611 replied to V9611's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you soooo much for your support....I just feel like I went from the classroom & text book, now right to the patients, I think if i had someone "training" me or with me the first few times, i...

  8. Just a question for you experienced CNA's, from a student..

    V9611 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, i am currently taking a CNA class at a LTC, and we started our clinicals yesterday, I was assigned one patient, and the other CNA's told me to walk him to the bathroom and wash him up there while...

  9. Just a question for you experienced CNA's, from a student..

    V9611 replied to V9611's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, today didn't go so well , i just feel like the patients can tell that i don't know what i am doing. I was assigned 2 residents tonight, while getting them washed and dressed for bed, one asked...

  10. St. Joe's or CCRI

    V9611 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi Everyone, I am just curious as to your thoughts on this... I am currently taking a CNA class (doing very well), and start clinicals on monday, but i really want to go to nursing school to be a...

  11. Anyone here who went to L&D as a new grad?

    V9611 replied to twoangels's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I just wanted to thank everyone that posted on this thread, and the creator!!! it was very inspirational! I am just starting my journey,,, i am currently taking a CNA class and start my clinicals...

  12. How did YOU become a L&D nurse? Can you tell me your story?

    V9611 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can anyone tell me the story of how you came to be a Labor and Delivery Nurse???? I am currently taking a CNA course and my goal is to eventually go to nursing school, and become a L&D nurse,...

  13. How do I become a CNA

    V9611 replied to natalieinnj's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just call around to some long term care facilities in your area, (nursing homes) and ask if any of them offer a class, or if they know of anyone who does... sometimes they are even free. And you will...

  14. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

    V9611 replied to Busia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :deadhorse

  15. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

    V9611 replied to Busia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry Busia, I just couldn't help myself, I just got mad at some comments that were made, (not by

  16. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

    V9611 replied to Busia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry, but I read all the posts made, and I just dont get how someone could want to be an RN or LPN and NOT KNOW if they can actually TAKE CARE of a patient.... What would actually make you want to be...

  17. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

    V9611 replied to Busia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That sounds great... I was either going to take the CNA class and try to go on to be an RN or LVN or Try to get into ultrasound, sonography ...but the wait is so long now at the Community College for...

  18. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

    V9611 replied to Busia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, i have 3 kids as well, (including twins)..all under age 6...:redbeathe:redbeathe:redbeathe. and that experience is what made me want to get into the field... My goal is to be a labor and...

  19. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

    V9611 replied to Busia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNAs in maternal newborn care for the mother, too. They may perform tasks like assisting a mother up to the bathroom, shower, or for a sitz bath. They might bring needed personal items like water...

  20. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

    V9611 replied to Busia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    are you being sarcastic??? CNA's work in alot of different settings, and some of the nurses taking care of your baby sister in the NICU were probably CNA's, I know that when i was in the hospital in...

  21. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

    V9611 replied to Busia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think either way,,,LPN OR CNA....you are going to have to deal with some or the messy aspects of the job, whatever route you take..you are gonna run into it....I think that you will get alot from...

  22. Drained`Exhausted`Emotionally Concerned`Disoriented

    V9611 replied to Kitcat25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is good that you feel those things...THAT IS WHAT IS GOING TO MAKE YOU A GOOD NURSE !!! have you seen those people in the medical feild that have no heart? they just dont care...there is a big...

  23. How do I request a CORI?

    V9611 replied to MrsPeep's topic in General Nursing

    I am assuming it is a BCI.. background check through the Attourney Generals Office....i went to get my BCI check...i think it was $15 and i waited for about 10 min. the office is in PROVIDENCE...they...

  24. DCA Training on Job at LTC...Frustrated

    V9611 replied to babs503's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    wow, you haven't started your cna class yet? I am taking a class now. we have about 5-6 weeks of book work, quizes, labs (including body machanics, moving residents, diet training, feeding residents,...

  25. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

    V9611 replied to jilajila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OH, YEAH...... THAT'S THE TYPE OF NURSING ASSISTANT I WOULD WANT TAKING CARE OF MY GRANDMOTHER OR MOTHER...... KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT ABOUT ABUSE..... ISN'T IT YOUR MORAL RESPOSNIBILITY TO CARE FOR YOUR...