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  1. CNA/PCT Training

    escapebigd replied to JinBun77's topic in Texas Nursing

    I went to Hearts In Training Dallas. I did a weekend class with them that lasted 5

  2. Volunteers

    escapebigd replied to escapebigd's topic in General Nursing

    I go on Thursday for Orientation. I am pretty excited the hospital that I'll be volunteering at offers a program to employees and volunteers. They have a satellite nursing program to get your adn....

  3. Nursing scheduels?

    escapebigd replied to Reminisce's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse yet either, but I know in Texas at a lot of LTCs they offer weekend shifts. As a CNA I work two 16's on sat and sun and a random day throughout the week 3 pm to 11 pm. I would try...

  4. Kid fell off bike: what would you anticipate?

    escapebigd replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    Is this

  5. Do people really look up at nurses?

    escapebigd replied to tatara's topic in General Nursing

    I always looked up to nurses and still do, and I feel very proud that I am going to be joining that profession shortly. I think nurses do an amazing job and when a nurse is good she can not only help...

  6. Double Shifts

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

    How do you handle all the

  7. Actual Residents on CNA Test....

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

    I'm from Texas. Yes I did pass on the 27th of October. I was so nervous and I really wanted to see how everyone else would do first, but I was the first one to go. The proctor wouldn't let me finish a...

  8. CNA - LPN Program, just starting

    escapebigd replied to LFalcon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in Texas, and for my test it was on the actual residents at the nursing home. I was the first of 8 to go test I had Ambulation, weight, and dependent mouth care. I was so nervous, but I remembered...

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

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

    I didn't quit, but I was laid off right before taking my class. Right out of high school I went into my local cc and started taking prereqs for nursing school. I ended up pregnant two months into my...

  10. Haven't worked in awhile....

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

    What state do you live in? I think in Texas after two years it expires and you have to take the class

  11. How hard is to find a CNA job with minimal work experience?

    escapebigd replied to natd9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got hired on one week after taking my state exam at the facility I did my clinicals at. While I have 5 years admin/project management experience I had never done anything in health care and I think...

  12. CNA - LPN Program, just starting

    escapebigd replied to LFalcon's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you the best of luck, it sounds like you have a great plan! I am following a similair route. I just finished my CNA and got certfied, I just found a position at an LTC until I can find one at a...

  13. back to Work with a Warning

    escapebigd replied to the_alchemist's topic in General Nursing

    In any professional enviroment you normally sign that you understand company policy. I make it a point to know those policies for cases like this. Yes everyone does have to leave work sometimes, or...

  14. What to wear for interview @ hospital

    escapebigd replied to zeppzepp2009's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for the info. I just got offered a position at an LTC and not sure how long before I'd be able to get into a

  15. What to wear for interview @ hospital

    escapebigd replied to zeppzepp2009's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Quick question Zepp... How many years experience did you have before you got on with the

  16. Wishing I wasn't an RN when it comes to sick family member.

    escapebigd replied to Avery205's topic in General Nursing

    I think as a part of his family you should try to be sensitive to your husbands, and all of the familys needs, and gently voice your opinion on how he does have a terrible quality of life right now,...

  17. Double Shifts

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

    I did as a waitress years ago, but this will be my first job period as a CNA or in any health care setting. So I'm relly nervous about it. I think it will work great with me and my son, but I just...

  18. associates in nursing is pointless

    escapebigd replied to kkia123's topic in General Nursing

    Have you tried LTC's or just

  19. Confused and dont know what to do.....

    escapebigd replied to jnc0713's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Can you do your clinicals at nights through your cc? At my cc its only day classes once you get accepted into the program. So I became a CNA where they can pay for my schooling, and I can work...

  20. associates in nursing is pointless

    escapebigd replied to kkia123's topic in General Nursing

    What area of the country are you

  21. Passing score on exam

    escapebigd replied to MissFuturecna87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In texas its 80%. When I took my test they didn't even tell me what I made on the written they just said pass and gave me a yellow sheet that just says pass. On the Skills thats a different story. Its...

  22. Charting

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

    During my clinicals we didn't go over any terms other than q2, q4....etc and adls. We didn't chart, we didn't get to look at the patients charts. We just shadowed and did skills on the patients. I...

  23. Who's Getting a Flu Shot?

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

    I'm not getting either shot, and niether is my son even though he has Asthma. Good handwashing, keeping your hands away from your face is how I haven't had the flu and hopefully never

  24. Finding that first job

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

    Oh my that would be a terrible place to work. I believe if you try Medicare.gov you can do a radius search of the LTC's in your area. and you can pick and choose which ones to apply to by how they are...

  25. Help with cna skills test--have questions

    escapebigd replied to dallet6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For my test I was unlucky and was the first person to be called. I had Weight of ambulatory resident, mouth care of a dependent resident, and ambulation. I was so nervous I failed the weight, but...