goremyra

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1. Medication Aides

   goremyra replied to M&MRN2005's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   TxSpadeQueen...I still have almost a HUNDRED HOURS OF UNIVERSITY CREDIT....Not far from a Bachelors Degree.....from a REAL University, UT-Dallas and Texas A & M, to be specific.....what community...

2. Medication Aides

   goremyra replied to M&MRN2005's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   The idea, of course, is that Med Aides are supposed to be familiar and have a working understanding of the Pharmacology. I, personally, know the difference between Peri-Colace (a laxative) and Vicodin...

3. Medication Aides

   goremyra replied to M&MRN2005's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   You apparently did not read the Statute correctly. Here is what it says: "A: First, you must successfully complete the medication aide training program, which includes: 100 hours of classroom...

4. Medication Aides

   goremyra replied to M&MRN2005's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   On the saving money issue, I'd have to agree. Me and my partner and roommate were recently "laid off" (put to PRN) and we worked the over night shift. The company that owns my facility is selling the...

5. Medication Aides

   goremyra replied to M&MRN2005's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   I've only been a Certified Nurse Aide for 6 months, but fortunately, I had some education before I went into the medical field and LTC. Also, I have had Nurses who were willing to show me how to do...

6. Medication Aides

   goremyra replied to M&MRN2005's topic in North Carolina Nursing

   i don't know about north carolina, but texas requires a med aide to complete 100 hours of classroom intstruction and 40 hours of competency evaluation. one other person said they were once a med aide...