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  1. Bizarre Dream

    Career2_BSN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've signed up for a CNA course and orientation is in 5 weeks so I have no doubt, thinking of this triggered this dream. I'm sure others have had dreams as well so I thought we could share. The...

  2. bedside nursing, is it really that bad?

    Career2_BSN replied to OCRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for sharing your perspective. Enterring the nursing field as a 2nd career, I'm coming into this thinking floor nursing is all butterflies and rainbows. OKAY, not quite. One comment I've...

  3. Job interview Monday 4-29-13

    Career2_BSN replied to MommaTy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, MommaTy, the suspense is killing us. How do you think it

  4. My CNA license expires very soon.

    Career2_BSN replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ummm.....don't tell them you want the job to keep your license active. They know what's required to maintain a license and they will read this as "He doesn't want to work. He just wants to keep a...

  5. Is CNA even worth going for?

    Career2_BSN replied to angellove6776's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Free education?? Jump on it! Education can certainly never hurt you. When I first started considering nursing as a 2nd career, I started with pre-reqs. I told myself I would take one class at a...

  6. Job interview Monday 4-29-13

    Career2_BSN replied to MommaTy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Virgolove - don't pass up that flexipool position. 12 years ago, I intereviewed for 2 positions and really had my heart set on one. I never heard from them, but I was offered the job for the other...

  7. Forgot to wash hands when washing scrubs

    Career2_BSN replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Haiden made me think --- I don't wash after shopping unless I've been shopping in thrift stores or at the flea market. Funny how I equate thrift stores to germs but not "traditional" stores when we...

  8. Job interview Monday 4-29-13

    Career2_BSN replied to MommaTy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So very happy for you!! It sure sounds promising. I hope this is everything you want it to be and

  9. Dealing with mistakes

    Career2_BSN replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That seems pretty trivial and certainly not something to lose your job over. I agree with the response about suggesting something proactive. For example....ask if this client (or either of the...

  10. Why did you get into the nursing field

    Career2_BSN replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I graduated HS, I pursued a teaching career. I loved teaching and I had been an off-campus TA my senior year and the staff all agreed I'd make a wonderful teacher. I pursued that education,...

  11. Stress, students and stomach aches - a minor rant

    Career2_BSN replied to Flare's topic in School

    You did everything you could by talking with the child when she came to you and calling the parents to express concern. Thankfully, the child in your school didn't succeed and still has opportunity...

  12. Losing respect for nursing students

    Career2_BSN replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, LMCCRN62 for teaching! By not feeding them the answers, you're instilling critical thinking skills in them. I'm sure your co-workers and management

  13. Steps in becoming a CNA in California

    Career2_BSN replied to bradycardic's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you're a BSN graduate, you should be able to work as a CNA without taking any classes. You already know much more than they would teach you in a CNA course. Many hospitals and LTCs (in San Diego)...

  14. Nervous

    Career2_BSN replied to kayteachan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There may be many more facilities than you are aware of. Check www.indeedjobs.com as well as Craigslist (surprising, I know). Many, many agencies, especially the smaller ones, will post jobs on...

  15. Favorite population to work with as a CNA?

    Career2_BSN replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I start my CNA program in a few weeks and like you, I have a soft spot for geriatrics, and for many of the same reasons. I have a soft spot for kids as well and taught preschool for several years but...

  16. Psychiatry Unit for CNAs

    Career2_BSN replied to TheNoviceNurse16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm with MVM....if you have an opportunity....try it. You can always change later if it doesn't work out. And who knows, you may discoverer psych to be your dream

  17. Company loyalty or more clinical experience?

    Career2_BSN replied to travelgurl18's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It never hurts to explore your options. Keep the job you have now and apply to those closer to home. When interviewed for new positions, tell them you enjoy what you're doing but are looking for...

  18. How to guarantee study time?

    Career2_BSN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Yes, I hide in my room with the door closed and locked to keep the kids out. They still yell through the door. haha One time, I took the teenager and his friends to a movie. While they watched the...

  19. Favorite CNA skills/tasks to do?

    Career2_BSN replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I loved your post. I start CNA training in 6 weeks (can't wait). I'll work as a CNA while in RN school and I was enlightened to see what you love about your job. Call me weird, but I like old...

  20. Losing respect for nursing students

    Career2_BSN replied to kjnsweets's topic in General Nursing

    Quick question....are these student nurses young or 2nd career types? I ask because I am a 2nd career type and even while in pre-reqs, I have come SO close to losing my cool with people...usually the...

  21. Need help

    Career2_BSN replied to clau12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    www.quizlet.com is a free website that can be accessed online or through iPhone and Droid apps. On there, anyone can create lists to study and most choose to make them public. If you did a search on...

  22. Started with 50 down to 20

    Career2_BSN replied to Bubbly26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Microbiology was the ONLY pre-req I took where the class ended with nearly full attendance (I think only 1 dropped). In all other classes, at least half were gone by the last drop date. That was...

  23. Culturally insensitive patients

    Career2_BSN replied to tippytootagon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You hit the nail on the head right

  24. Culturally insensitive patients

    Career2_BSN replied to tippytootagon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    eatmysox - I'm in a similar boat. Raised in OK, I joke that twang is my first language. I only hear my accent now when I get upset or have recently been speaking to family from NC (then it's THICK)....

  25. Culturally insensitive patients

    Career2_BSN replied to tippytootagon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My grandmother embarassed the family often. She didn't have a problem with someone's color, but she had difficulty understanding anyone with an accent and preferred to cuss them rather than try to...