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    Just got my first CNA job!

    SentimentalGeek replied to Weezy24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! I just finished my first two shifts at the hospital as a CNA (with no prior experience, either) and absolutely LOVE it. Good luck! (And yes, differentials are a set amount for certain...
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    labs on PIH patient

    SentimentalGeek replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Interesting! Thanks for the informative reply. I found the article I was thinking of and it said the following, so I was confused. "Early diagnosis is critical because the morbidity and mortality...
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    Moving from England studying in the Us and moving back to England

    SentimentalGeek replied to lsmith20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also, is your son's father a US citizen or moving to the US under a work permit? Which visa you apply for will depend on your circumstances. You won't be able to automatically move here if you get...
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    Moving from England studying in the Us and moving back to England

    SentimentalGeek replied to lsmith20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For you to be able to practice as a US-trained nurse in the UK, you will need to have a Bachelors of Nursing Degree (ADN nurses are not at this point recognised in the UK). I'm not sure what it would...
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    Getting first CNA job: Help!

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

    I'm not sure how it is in your area, but many hospitals will only hire CNAs with experience. By all means keep applying at hospitals if that's what you really want, but I know that many people on...
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    labs on PIH patient

    SentimentalGeek replied to 88nurse2010's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Forgive me for butting in, just thought this thread was interesting. I had HELLP syndrome during my second pregnancy and have read a lot about it since - and it seemed that I've read an elevated...
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    Anyone waiting on Acceptance/Rejection Letter '2012

    SentimentalGeek replied to PedsHopeful's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I feel everyone's pain on the loooooong wait. I applied mid-August (the first day of the semester, actually) for a Fall 2012 start and won't hear anything until the first week of JUNE! Trying to...
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    CNA...quick question on name

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

    My instructor for my CNA class said that technically we could, but she never sees anyone do it. I don't know if that varies by region or
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    When does your Spring Semester start and what r u taking?

    SentimentalGeek replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I start Wednesday the 11th. I'm taking A&P II and Human Growth/Development (online)...my last two prereqs before I hopefully start my ADN program in August! If I don't make it in (they've made...
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    Showering Kids

    SentimentalGeek replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't work in Peds or know the answer, but my gut tells me you can't "force" a patient (even a child) to do something. What do the parents say? They're the ones with the authority to make...
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    How much time training on L&D?

    SentimentalGeek replied to MarieLeah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP - I PMed you.
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    What to do while waiting for the Nursing program to start?

    SentimentalGeek replied to mugs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In addition to finishing up my last 2 prereqs, starting next week I'll be working as a CNA in the hospital float pool. I figure it's good experience to get before nursing clinicals - not only will I...
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    How much time training on L&D?

    SentimentalGeek replied to MarieLeah's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    MarieLeah, have you ever thought of talking to someone about your birth experience? It sounds like you may be suffering from birth trauma related anxiety (a lot more common than many people realize -...
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    Fall semester. AP2 and Micro together a bad idea?

    SentimentalGeek replied to Hibbzem17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not exactly the same, but I took A&P 1 with Micro (I've taken General Biology which satisfied the pre-req requirement for Micro) plus Psych last semester and got an A in all 3 classes. As long as...
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    Interview tip for ICU CNA position

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

    I've never interviewed specifically for ICU, but in my interview for a medical oncology floor I was asked to describe my most critical patient and how I cared for them (yes, this was a CNA...
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    What field of nursing are you interested into going into?

    SentimentalGeek replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm interested in eventually becoming a CNM/WHNP and would ideally like to work in a birth center or women's health center after finishing my RN
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    First CNA job

    SentimentalGeek posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm pretty excited, I start orientation next week for my first CNA job. I'll be working in the float pool at the hospital, so will have the opportunity to work in most units. I'm hoping to get into...
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    First CNA job

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

    Thanks for the congrats! The main tip I have is to be persistent. I received my certification in September and applied for any and all postings on the hospital's website if they had hours compatible...
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    First CNA job

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

    That's great to hear and does help a lot, thanks. :) Where I currently work and all jobs in the past have been at fairly small companies, so thinking about working with so many different people in a...
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    First CNA job

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

    Thank you so much for the reply! I too am a little worried about working in the ED and ICU, I already know that they're not my first preference for nursing. I'm sure it will be stressful but I...
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    Nutrition

    SentimentalGeek replied to NursingN.C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This was how our class was as well, but in addition to the above we covered diet therapy - different diets for different health conditions (liver disease, diabetes, etc.) It was an easy class, but I...
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    Discouraging People

    SentimentalGeek replied to dianell328's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may be on to something there. You could try encouraging her to further her studies. Don't let her get you down, stay positive and maybe by encouraging her if that's something she wants to do...
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    Pre-Application Jitters Here..

    SentimentalGeek replied to ProudStudent's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a Fall 2012 applicant, will be taking my TEAS at some point in the next couple of months so I'm hoping to do well on that! GPA-wise I'm fine and dandy, so I think it's all hanging on that TEAS...
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    Transferring CNA Certification.

    SentimentalGeek replied to redhead31293's topic in International Nursing

    Actually...we have! We moved back to the US last year and my British husband had to jump through lots of hoops and pay lots of money (and get vaccines, a chest X ray and more) in order to get a...
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    Transferring CNA Certification.

    SentimentalGeek replied to redhead31293's topic in International Nursing

    I just noticed you said you plan to move over to live with your boyfriend. This will only be possible if you apply for a (very expensive) resident visa. At the time I went over an unmarried partners...