BL7162

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1. Want to hear about my huge BOMB at my state skills exam???

   BL7162 replied to naide88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm an instructor, was a skills tester and CNA! Always pump up the B.P. to 180, everyone is nervous and V.S. are always higher than usual. Talk out loud as you perform your skills (like you are...

2. CNA QUESTIONS, please help!

   BL7162 replied to cheizy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Call your school or place you are taking your class and ask to talk to the instructor. They can give you a number, or the instructor can call you back. The class regulations and clinical...

3. 32 year old dude enrolled in CNA program this morning...

   BL7162 replied to doulos's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I teach CNA classes. Was an accountant, then stay at home Mom, then went to University to become a nurse, during that time worked as a CNA in nursing home and Home Health, during my 40's! Became a...

4. To the students

   BL7162 replied to aerorunner80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I hear you.......Will post this in my classroom. I do give my students instructions, but better coming from you directly. CNA instructor,

5. CNA's, I need YOUR help!

   BL7162 replied to love_being_an_aide's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   It's a lousy shame that most people want to move on from a job because of the people they work with. Don't other people hate to go to work there? The tension must be a nightmare for the patients...

6. cna, to be or not to be.

   BL7162 replied to loverlylys's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   In Idaho there is 80 hrs. of classroom instruction and 40 hrs. of onsite clinical experience. This is a great way to "get your feet wet" find out if you can handle it. Everyone has the same concerns...

7. How do you get over the smells?

   BL7162 replied to flipper4u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   In Idaho when you are working as a CNA for an Agency etc. you are not able to give injections! Regarding the smells.....a small dab of Vicks Vapor Rub on a Q-tip just inside the nose is what most...

8. Do you need a GED to take state test?

   BL7162 replied to MONI959702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Idaho does not require GED to take State Test, but may be a requirement for employment where you

9. Desire to be a fit nurse...

   BL7162 replied to Petite06's topic in General Nursing

   Anybody know anything about caffeine stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin, therefore dumping more glucose into the cells. Can you believe it! Have a cup of coffee during a meal and more than...