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  1. Where are all the MAs?

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

    Seriously? That would be a waste of time and money. If you are going to do the program look at accredited programs and no others. Would you attempt an unaccredited nursing

  2. treated unfairly at clinicals

    maikranz replied to justthinking132's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would be very surprised if the college accepts your credits. As for your contention that you were mistreated - you couldn't do anything!! You basically went to the site expecting them to teach you...

  3. Short Question? Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant

    maikranz replied to Jessica5792's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One can become a medical assistant either by diploma (1 year) or Associate of Applied Science (2 years) and depending on your coursework, some courses - General Psych or English Comp for example -...

  4. Can't get into Nursing school advice anyone?

    maikranz replied to Randi156's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Apply to and get accepted into an ADN program, complete it successfully, sit for and pass the NCLEX, work in ICU and certify, enroll in and complete a RN to BSN program with a really good GPA and...

  5. Fairly new RN with Medical Assistant interview

    maikranz replied to finallyRN7's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious how you described your education in the application that got you the interview in the first place. From what you wrote, it doesn't appear that you have been completely honest: "......

  6. Favorite "Lay Terms" For Diagnoses

    maikranz replied to OleMissRN's topic in General Nursing

    I could use that some days! Some people have a "cysk"

  7. CMA posing as nurse...?

    maikranz replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in General Nursing

    "...We are directly trained by the Doctor. .." Really? So you didn't complete an educational program of some sort? It's illegal for someone who has not successfully passed the certification exam...

  8. Using PDA's in practice.

    maikranz replied to Finally2003NP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have an E2 and use it so that I don't have to be "...lugging around 15 pound reference to each clinic, or leaving my NP prescribing guideline at home..." I have transcribed my pearls of practice...

  9. This has been really getting on my nerves lately...

    maikranz replied to GregRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, this isn't spelling or grammar related: What makes me crazy is people talking about getting their RN "degree" :smackingf HELLO - RN is what you get to use after you pass

  10. NP Licenses

    maikranz replied to MidwestRN34's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Insurers require certification in order to become credentialed and, therefore, to be reimbursed. Why would one not be nationally

  11. ANCC or AANP Exam - Which to take???

    maikranz replied to npstudent's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Then the continuing ed requirements

  12. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    maikranz replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Well, all I can say is the more I practice, the more I realize how much I don't know and I am ever grateful for all the NPs and PAs I work

  13. Anyone heard you are going to need ACNP to work in hospitals?? Help!

    maikranz replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hello, I've been at work! I think you're right, pinoy. I had heard about it at a continuing ed program I'd attended and thought that it might be worthwhile if I ever chose to work with someone who...

  14. Anyone heard you are going to need ACNP to work in hospitals?? Help!

    maikranz replied to traumaRUs's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Greetings, all. I have heard that completion of a course such as this will be required for practice in an acute care facility. the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), the Fundamental...

  15. Should FNP be required for all APN's?

    maikranz replied to rkmoyers's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    It may have to do with prescriptive ability. Some states have CNS and as such, those practitioners can't prescribe (if I am not mistaken). Being certified as an FNP or even Adult would help you get...

  16. I'm supposed to wear an "Ask me if I washed my hands!" button?!

    maikranz replied to daisybaby's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    "Can't we all just get alooooooooooooooong......":rolleyes: :icon_hug: Sorry, I have seen the buttons and think they're silly. Almost like the campaign we had here about mosquitos and West Nile; no...

  17. Got any funny acronyms at your ER???

    maikranz replied to RNin92's topic in Emergency

    Ah, the memories........ Remember the quick mental status checks: Does your hair hurt? Do your teeth itch? Do your stools glow in the

  18. Divorce And Affairs????

    maikranz replied to rachaelm4's topic in General Nursing

    AGREE!!! It went from D-I-V-O-R-C-E to I haven't a clue!! LOL Mario, if you weren't young enough to date my daughter (she's 24.5)...... and I am Italian! I am still single 9 years after my spouse...

  19. "Big city" hospitals vs smaller community-based facilities?

    maikranz replied to pebbles's topic in General Nursing

    Because they're the ones who admit their patients. The more admissions, the more "red carpet" treatment, the more revenue for the hospital. But, as aus nurse says: "... (I) tell them when they...

  20. What are you doing since you left the "bedside"

    maikranz replied to 3651bht's topic in General Nursing

    :) 'morning! I left full-time acute care 8 years ago for education and outpatient ambulatory care. I enjoy it, but in order to keep current with hospital practice and with patients, I work prn. My...

  21. ems courses for nurses

    maikranz replied to gidget499's topic in Emergency

    You might want to check at your local community / junior college. Ours offers all three levels of EMT and during some of my "free" time I plan to start Basic. There is actually an undergraduate...

  22. Difference between 22" and 27" stethoscope: Which is better?

    maikranz replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, if you have absolutely too much cash on hand, you could go for the electronic Littman, for a cool $300 or so. Otherwise, hands-down, 22' Littman Cardiology III--do NOT let it out of your...

  23. Inspirational Songs for Pinning Ceremony

    maikranz replied to Loraine's topic in General Students

    "Time of your Life" (not the real title) by Green Day is great and we've also used "Only If..." by Enya Good

  24. What Freaks You Out?

    maikranz replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    This post is hysterical!!! ditto all the barf, snot, poop, hematemesis---even maggots (NYC) and DEFINITELY the dog "treat" and the cat hockers. Had a patient come in over the winter holidays--a...

  25. 10 things you say at work lay people could get arrested for

    maikranz replied to sharann's topic in Nursing Humor

    ohmigod!!!!!