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  1. Male perineal care? Please help!

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

    No, you'll definitely have to work with males. But don't let it scare you, after the first couple times, it's no big deal. You really don't think of it as "oh my, I'm touching a member" while you're...

  2. Male perineal care? Please help!

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

    Kinda harsh isn't it? By mentioning that she doesn't have relationships with men, she's probably just trying to demonstrate that she's not familiar with male parts. As for CNA class- in my class we...

  3. How long did it take you to find a job? How far do you drive?

    Busia posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm starting to get discouraged! There's not much to choose from in the area I live. Three LTC facilities and the hospital. I've applied at all three homes (hospital has no openings anyway, two of...

  4. Male perineal care? Please help!

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

    Just a hint for you (I had to learn the hard way), if he is an older gentleman, and uncircumsized, and you've never seen an uncirc'd member before- you may not know! :wink2: In clinicals, when I did...

  5. How long does it take to go from CNA to CHHA?

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

    In MN, you have to take an online class for HHA either after or during your CNA class. Then after you pass your CNA state skills and written, you can take the HHA written. The HHA course is...

  6. Student Loans

    Busia replied to Kyla.ann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Despite your families income, you should still qualify for a Stafford Loan. That's the route I had to go, didn't qualify for anything else because of dh's income, but we really didn't have a dime to...

  7. First CNA interview tomorrow!! NEED ADVICE!

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

    Good luck to you, on both the job and the pregnancy! I'm so nervous for my first interview, I've been a SAHM/self-employed small business owner for the past 8 years. I hate when you fill out an app...

  8. PLEASE HELP!! Anyone with advice for taking the TEAS test! I am totally freaking out!

    Busia replied to Special Kae's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm using the ATI study guide right now, and the further I get into it, the better I feel about taking the test. I'll be testing mid-September, so I have another month to study

  9. Scholarship application help please!- Referrals?

    Busia posted a topic in General Students

    I need some suggestions on referrals for my scholarship application. I need two referrals, and they ask for a teacher/instructor/counselor or an employer/supervisor, there is also a section for...

  10. Starting LPN school, finances and children worries

    Busia replied to Mrs. Groves's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have three kids, ages 3, 5 and 7. My husband works on the road and is only home about 3 weekends a month. Because of his income, I didn't qualify for any grants, but we sure dont' have any income...

  11. Fall Schedule!

    Busia replied to TaraRae123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mon: A&P I 8-8:55 Adapt to the PN Role 9-11:55 Wed: A&P I 8-8:55 A&P I Lab 9-10:55 Fri: A&P I 8-8:55 Online: College English Introductory Algebra (I'm registered for this, but not sure...

  12. Taking A&P I Fall 2009?

    Busia replied to Hoping2BeStudent2010's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm taking A&P I, College English and Intro to the PN Role, along with hopefully working part time as a CNA. I may add in Introductory Algebra, but that doesnt' start until October, so I can wait...

  13. Anyone waiting for admission Spring 2010?

    Busia replied to D.R.A.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Me too, just handed in my application packet today!!! Now I have to wait for the beginning of Sept to schedule my

  14. Part time job while in school?

    Busia posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Does anyone here work very limited hours while going to school? I just finished up my cna course last week, and took and passed the state exam today. I took the course because it was a pre-req for...

  15. Part time job while in school?

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

    Thanks everyone. I am going to just start applying everywhere making sure to note on the app that I'm a student, and see what comes of it. I guess if they won't work with my schedule, then they'll...

  16. Part time job while in school?

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

    So do you have to actually be available 24/7? I was under the impression that with on call positions you were given certain days that you are "on", but it's not all day every day that you have to sit...

  17. Part time job while in school?

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

    Ok, another question! This same facility also has two on-call positions right now. I am not fully understanding how that works. It specifically says: Number of hours: Casual on Call Shift: All...

  18. I feel awful...

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

    You could have brought anything home from any job, medical or not. I agree, don't beat yourself up about it. You did the right thing when you realized what was going on, and he'll be better soon....

  19. My State exam is Saturday...and I need some encouragement please!!

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

    I just took mine on Tuesday and passed! My advice is to take your time!!! It really helps to imagine you are in the facility where you did your clinicals, and that it's a real resident. I know I'm...

  20. clinicals start tuesday - need advice!

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

    I just finished up my clinicals a week ago, and passed my state test this past Tuesday. DON'T WORRY! Clinicals are such an awesome experience. Most of the residents absolutely loved having us...

  21. Single moms in school

    Busia posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Are there any single moms here that can give me a bit of advice? Ok, I'm not really single, but my husband works out of town during the week, so for five days a week I'm on my own with three kids....

  22. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    Busia replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed my exam today!!!! Now I'm just keeping my fingers crossed that I can find a part time job that will work with my school schedule! I LOVED clinicals and was so sad when I left on the last...

  23. Anyone waiting for admission Spring 2010?

    Busia replied to D.R.A.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've hopefully only got a few more days before I can officially apply for spring '10. I just finished up my CNA course today, and take the state test on Tuesday. If I pass, I will have all my...

  24. Western Tech in La Crosse, wait list?

    Busia posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone know how long the actual wait is to get into the practical nursing program at Western? I've applied for the medical assistant program and was told there are people accepted all the way...

  25. Western Tech in La Crosse, wait list?

    Busia replied to Busia's topic in General Nursing

    They are accredited. They're up for re-accreditation next year, but there was no lapse or