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  1. Questions about the course I'm now taking...

    escapebigd replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Texas it cost me 900, plus I did 60 for my CPR, and bought scrubs, and books. It came to about 1100. In Texas though if you are employed as a CNA within 12 months of becoming certified the state...

  2. Never been an OB nurse help!

    escapebigd replied to Vtachy1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'd ask your doctor the next time you see

  3. Too much on my plate?

    escapebigd replied to boe000's topic in General Nursing

    I work full time because I have to, and have a 3 year old, and had to ask myself the same question if it was doable. I think no one but you can decide that, but for some people not working is not...

  4. Report DON for illegal drug use

    escapebigd replied to Easydusitks's topic in General Nursing

    What has she been using, and how did you come to find this

  5. Volunteers

    escapebigd posted a topic in General Nursing

    I posted this in the Pre nursing student forum but after no response thought I'd try general nursing :) So I just went through a long application process to become a volunteer at Methodist Hospital in...

  6. Volunteers

    escapebigd replied to escapebigd's topic in General Nursing

    I just got my schedule and I'm so excited I get to be in the OR helping set the equipment up, and assisting the techs and even get to see surgeries :) I never thought I would be this excited about...

  7. Concerned mother..question about clinicals

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

    during clinicals she will see male and female genitals. I assume at 16 she has an idea of what the male genitals should look. I remember learning about the reproductive systems starting in middle...

  8. Actual Residents on CNA Test....

    escapebigd posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did anyone else have to test on live patients for their CNA certification? During my exam I had three different residents and all of them were totally dependent. If I would have dropped one of them...

  9. Actual Residents on CNA Test....

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

    I do agree we should learn how to take care of these people properly, I just feel it put way too much risk for the actual patients to have a student transferring them, feeding them, and do other...

  10. How to balance everything?

    escapebigd posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I'm just wondering if anyone out there is working full time, and has kids while going for their RN degree? I have to work full time while going to school due to circumstances and while I share...

  11. What is CNA traing class like???

    escapebigd replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had my class it was 5 weeks long on saturday and sundays 8-5. Because it was such a short class I was never bored. We went over a 300 page text book and learned 36 skills in 3 weekends, and then...

  12. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    escapebigd replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Gsmama, I think two days is way too early to tell if your good for it or not... Just keep working at it, and you will hopefully fall into a groove :) I hope you have good support at your new job, and...

  13. how old are your references?

    escapebigd replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think as long as they still know you and remember you it should be okay. I have one manger from 5 years ago and we still exchange emails to this

  14. CNA Pay Options

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

    I cut my families grocery bill down from 200 a week to 60 by changing the types of meat we bought, and going to mainly generic, I shop the sales even if it means I have to go to a couple different...

  15. I quit my good paying job to attend a CNA class. Anyone else?

    escapebigd replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The leap is definitely worth it. I made my lifestyle changes in class so when I took the job I did my family would be able to do so. Make sure you have a good support system. My boyfriend and me set...

  16. Stop eating my food!

    escapebigd replied to FloridaRN09's topic in General Nursing

    That one about the half and half is so me!!! Priceless!!!

  17. RN Starting Pay

    escapebigd replied to SexyRN2Be's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Parkland in Texas states on their website min is 24 an

  18. Stop eating my food!

    escapebigd replied to FloridaRN09's topic in General Nursing

    I really wish there was someone to stop people like this, I just have a little lunch pack in my purse with my sandwich in it because I don't want my stuff stolen anymore. I can't bring the good stuff...

  19. allnurses or allSTUDENTnurses?

    escapebigd replied to inshallamiami's topic in General Nursing

    I know I'm just a CNA and not even a nursing student yet, but what Leslie said is right. I appreciate that I can come here and read the responses from the experienced nurses. I put a lot of thought...

  20. Who's Getting a Flu Shot?

    escapebigd replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've gone through this debate with a lot of people, but I didn't go through it with my sons doctor. He doesn't like that the H1N1 shot was barely tested. I feel that what is going to save him is...

  21. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    escapebigd replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dallas LTC for 10 an hour with good benes and 26 days pto a year starting out no experience. After 6 months I'm going to apply to hospitals though and hope to get something

  22. Nursing scheduels?

    escapebigd replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    I can't see how the weekend double shift is that desirable. I was offered it for my first job ever as a CNA, and I didn't want that shift, I requested if they had any other shift, but that was all...

  23. New here...Question about student loans

    escapebigd replied to JamieA0321's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm a single mom, and I have to work full time as well. I don't qualify for financial aid either, so I have decided to go for an interesting route. I saved up some money and became a CNA. I changed...

  24. How many people failed the CNA state exam the first time?

    escapebigd replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed the first time, but a girl testing with me failed because she left a patient on her side with the bed rail down to go get some more water. She failed because she didn't care about safety....

  25. CNA jobs...is it always like this?

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

    I wish you the best of luck. I can't believe a place would treat their employees like that. I worked at a bar once that treated us like that, but I didn't ever expect to see that type of treatment...