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  1. CNA hours during Nursing Pre-reqs

    x0pinky_x replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Where I work they are very flexible with the cna's schedules that are going to school. People who are going to school full time usually only work per diem & during the week. Others only work 24hrs...

  2. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    x0pinky_x replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed my MA CNA exam today!! :heartbeat My skills were denture care and positioning pt/resident on the right side. I guess I kind of lucked out. I got really nervous & fumbled a little but...

  3. acceptance rate at umass dartmouth

    x0pinky_x replied to aznbaby's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I've been wondering the same thing. I am currently getting ready to pass my cna state exam, taking the pre-reqs at BCC & looking to transfer to UMASSD for the same

  4. yuckiest things to do

    x0pinky_x replied to misty720's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just finished the clinical portion for my class; so the yuckiest things I had to do was to clean & change my first brief where the bm was large & mushy. My resident started crying so it...

  5. I got a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    x0pinky_x replied to titans767's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations, best of

  6. I just got a 60 on my first AP! lab practical, which was bones.... How do you study?

    x0pinky_x replied to TrinaCNA's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I started an AP class but didn't finish it (long story) I took one practical and I found it easy to remember everything by the diagrams, labeling & coloring in what I needed to know. Make an...

  7. What are your aspirations?

    x0pinky_x replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My current aspirations are to:pass my CNA class, gain the most knowledge & perfect my skills. pass the MA's State exam, get a job in a ltc, & be the...

  8. How did you learn not to be so nervous?

    x0pinky_x posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am four weeks in to my CNA class and I am really enjoying it!:redbeathe We are up to the point where we are beginning to learn the "major skills". The truth is I am getting really nervous. My worst...

  9. How did you learn not to be so nervous?

    x0pinky_x replied to x0pinky_x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Practice & confidence seems to be the key with a lot of things. Thanks so much for your encouragement, & great advice!! I am actually more excited than nerves now!!

  10. How did you learn not to be so nervous?

    x0pinky_x replied to x0pinky_x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yes, she may have been a bad example. lol I will make it an extra effort to practice the skills daily. My bf & my mother have all ready volunteered to be my pt/residents. One of my classmates...

  11. when did they stop wearing those cute nurses caps?

    x0pinky_x replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    I think I would hate wearing one of those. Although they do look really cute in movies, like Pearl Harbor for example.

  12. I got in!!!

    x0pinky_x replied to sunshinesuperwoman's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!! & good

  13. Does anyone here have or want tattoos???

    x0pinky_x replied to sherriberry1's topic in General Students

    I have 2 small tattoos, 3 stars on my left foot & a butterfly on my right shoulder blade. I wanted to get one more small one along my wrist. But I am not sure if I ever will because I don't know...

  14. Deeply saddened

    x0pinky_x replied to recentlycertified's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have just started taking my cna class, so I can't answer any of your questions. But I wanted to comment because, your story really saddened me as well. All of these issues are things my teacher has...

  15. Pca & Cna???

    x0pinky_x replied to Zalan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have just started my cna class, but in our syllabus & textbook it says we are allowed to give enemas & will be trained to. I'm assuming under the supervision of a nurse, but I live in Mass...

  16. Mandatory flu shot?

    x0pinky_x replied to colavadel's topic in General Students

    I've never heard of the flu shot being mandatory, but I do have to say I would agree with it. Of course if they make the decision and in force it early on and give you a list of place you can go to...

  17. Yey! Got the job in the hospital!

    x0pinky_x replied to Miss_Piggy.RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations!! Good luck, let us know how it

  18. The "I HATE IT WHEN..." thread for students!!

    x0pinky_x replied to shescoolie's topic in General Students

    i could not help, but bust out laughing at this one, 2

  19. taking nursing prereq's while taking CNA course

    x0pinky_x replied to monters's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm also starting a CNA class next month that is twice a week, and I decided to only take that class. I'm waiting till next semester to start prereq's to mainly ensure I do the best I can, while...

  20. uniforms for clinicals

    x0pinky_x posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I'm new here! I have enrolled in the CNA program at my local community college, Bristol Community College. Which I am very excited:redbeathe and a little nervous about it. For all of our clinical...