Ok, first let me say I am a CNA in the ICU/PCU unit of a local hospital. I have been one for almost a year and am also a nursing student. I take my job as a CNA very seriously and am always there for...
This topic comes up every now and then and while I agree - we all look alike, I don't want the white look at all. I also disagree with the comparison to the bank staff - we are dealing with life and...
Wow. That was beautiful. I am about to start my first class as a nursing student and I printed out your posting to keep with me. I have been working as a CNA and recently had a patient that I had...
Why not try being a nurse aide? You can get your certification in about 6-8 weeks depending on the program and then you can work in a hospital surrounded by nurses and doctors and see if it is...
Our management just finished a color coding of staff and while it serves an internal purpose I agree that to the outside world we are just one big rainbow. Each unit has different color options,...
Hey there Kathy and Melissa ... I know it has been forever since I wrote, but life it crazy these days. Ok, let me catch you up on what I know. Frankly, the admissions folks at Presby seem a bit...
This has been a very interesting post. I am a CNA in an ICU/Tele unit. I am also a nursing student. We do all the v/s q4 and frankly, I don't mind. I think it is a good thing for me to make rounds,...
Melissa - congrats! I am very excited to start at Presby. I have a BS degree in Journalism and since I have 3 kids and other jobs, I just don't have time to be in school full-time so that is why I...
Hey there!! You sound soooo busy!!! I can relate ... Anyway, I took the medical term class at SPCC and it was great ... I learned a lot, but you have to be disciplined to keep up. I am taking...
I have a cassette set called Spanish for Healthcare and it is by Living Language, A Random House Company. I got this from Amazon.com and it has cassettes to listen to pronunciation and a handy...
I am a nursing student and have a medical question - it is personal not related to class. My husband has been getting chills and I don't know the cause - any anyone help? When he was 18 he...
My job as a UC was on the maternity unit and it was a lot of fun. I worked with amazing nurses who knew that I was a nursing student wannabe and they answered all my questions and let me watch...
I was a UC at CMC-University for about a year - just PRN. I worked primarily nights and weekends and made about 10.25-12.00/hour. Not a lot more than a CNA . Now I am working as a CNA in the same...