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  1. LPN course that bridges over to RN...more overwhelming?

    lina.561 posted a topic in LPN to RN

    Hi everyone, Can anybody let me in on some advice or facts about the bridge over programs? Is it more overwhelming then just doing separate programs? LPN course here @ Lake Worth FLORIDA PBSC is 16...

  2. CNA hourly pay rate?

    lina.561 replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe your cost of living is way different than W.P.B FL! My teacher says to me, at the most we "might" make 10/hr Are you including shiff diff and waving the benefits? Thats real

  3. CNA hourly pay rate?

    lina.561 replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    NOWAY where do you live?? Who hired you? LTC? Hospital? Home Health?

  4. First day of clinicals on Monday... any advice?

    lina.561 replied to natd9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    12 hour clinical days?? Really Geez. Thats pretty long. We only have 5 hours. Anywhere you go you'll be doing the NASTY STUFF! Its in our job

  5. Seems to be quite the trend...

    lina.561 replied to AmandaS<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How far along are you in your class? We finished Health care concepts, I made it with a 99% A. it was a month long. We finished Lab, and Nursing Assistant. Now we are doing clinicals in LTC for 7 days...

  6. Seems to be quite the trend...

    lina.561 replied to AmandaS<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Im at the LTC doing clinicals with a CNA 3 days a week, Im there almost as long as she is minus 3 hours. I dont see her taking someone to the bathroom much. She gets there at 3pm I get there at 4pm,...

  7. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

    lina.561 replied to Faro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Put down your clinicals for your experience. I know its not much, but hey its

  8. Seems to be quite the trend...

    lina.561 replied to AmandaS<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not really!! :icon_roll It might be for those who really try to avoid this part of the

  9. lpn to rn?

    lina.561 replied to Beebop25's topic in LPN to RN

    Palm Beach Community College- Palm Beach State

  10. Seems to be quite the trend...

    lina.561 replied to AmandaS<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey I know what your saying AmandaS! I hear to much negative stuff myself. I think for many people, its easier to B!@%H then to rave about positive things. Im glad you posted this! What really gets me...

  11. I graduated my CNA class!!!

    lina.561 replied to NursKam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :yelclap: Good Job! How was your state exam? What skills did you have to do? :w00t:Congrats to

  12. What hours do you CNAs work? Night Hours and Day Hours?

    lina.561 replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    6a-2p, 2p-10p,10p-6a That sounds like better hours! Thanks

  13. First day of clinicals on Monday... any advice?

    lina.561 replied to natd9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Aww dont be nervous;)! It was my first day in clinicals at a nursing home yesterday and I go back today! Im in the same boat. I wasnt assigned to just one pt. We were paired up with a CNA who will...

  14. Help! I'm Panicing!

    lina.561 replied to steffany20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Im in FL to. I go to PBSC in Lake Worth and my teacher said you can miss about 10. There are 50

  15. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

    lina.561 replied to Faro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Im in the CNA Course now, we are currently at the Jupiter nursing home and we have awesome hand on experience. I would say that it all depends on what school you go to when you say " CNA school...

  16. lpn to rn?

    lina.561 replied to Beebop25's topic in LPN to RN

    In Florida United States my Community College changed to a State college and they DO offer bridge program LPN-RN I think its about 13 months for LPN then 9 months extra for RN, When you do

  17. LPN course that bridges over to RN...more overwhelming?

    lina.561 replied to lina.561's topic in LPN to RN

    So do you think getting into an RN program and just skipping LPN would be much less overwhelming? Your post sounds this way. I know it wont be easy. Especially for me, I have not even taken my State...

  18. Math Problem Procalc I cant seem to figure out!

    lina.561 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tagamet (Cimetidine) is available in liquid form labeled 300 mg in 5 mL. 0.3 g of Tagamet has been prescribed PO. How many mL should you administer? Can anyone help me out here, on the practice...

  19. I need advice with a personal issue...

    lina.561 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone here juggled school from 8am-3pm and drop off and pick up a child from middle school and then go to work, (not to mention study time as well) all at the same time with NO HELP FROM ANYONE,...

  20. I need advice with a personal issue...

    lina.561 replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    They all cost money. Big sister program here is only a couple hours a month, far away, but good idea. She goes to a aftercare and I pick her up at 5:30pm what night job will allow me to do that? NOT...

  21. Anyone here challenging the CNA state exam

    lina.561 replied to Mami.Melissa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes Lorettap is right Order to order STEP BY STEP Im in the Course now and almost ready for my State exam. An RN came into our class to teach us some of our skills and she was actually one of the...

  22. I need advice with a personal issue...

    lina.561 replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    My BF said to wait 4 years to go for LPN-RN bridge route:uhoh3: b/c by then my sister will be driving (she's 12 now, I had her since she was 8 and right now Im 25). THATS WAY TO LONG!!:smackingf But I...

  23. I need advice with a personal issue...

    lina.561 replied to lina.561's topic in General Nursing

    Wow these posts brought me to tears literately! Thank you for the these words of encouragement and truth. Thank you so much. Im sure I'll re-read

  24. The Nursing Math Thread

    lina.561 replied to Tweety's topic in General Students

    me to

  25. Think CNAs will pick up LPNs duties in hospitals?

    lina.561 replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh okay Im not sure how it is here in FL out in facilities. I thought they were the same.. Im sure I find out once I start working. Thanks guys for all the help,