jolly_tamale

jolly_tamale

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  1. How soon do you start looking for a job

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

    I went looking about two minutes after I passed the state test and had my temporary license (same day) in my hand. I got three job offers within two weeks. No one would even talk to me while I was...

  2. Difference between NA & CNA?

    jolly_tamale replied to AmandaS<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think what your instructor meant was, for example I am in the (L) PN program right now. However, I'm not an LPN upon graduation, only after passing the test. Just like you don't become a CNA when...

  3. Nursing & Pre-Nursing Students - Desired Area of Nursing?

    jolly_tamale replied to lil pixi's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think you put it in the right place. I did the same thing earlier today too :) I want to be a psychiatric nurse, but who knows, I may discover something I like better during

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

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

    You can't even take the state CMA test in our state until you have been working as a CNA for at least six months. I think that it is definitely good that you aren't a CNA anymore because it's obvious...

  5. CNA to RN

    jolly_tamale replied to Sudiswa07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I actually went through the CNA program the month before I started nursing school for several reasons: 1. I want to know how every area works in a facility so I know better how things work when I...

  6. Foot (chronic pain) problems

    jolly_tamale posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Long story short, I was born with a birth defect that left me after three reconstructive surgeries with a cadeaver Acheille's Tendon and screws in my foot. Because of this I have chronic pain issues...

  7. issue with leaving newborn to return to nursing school

    jolly_tamale replied to marineswife0809's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    This is really a decision only you can make. I took all my prereqs online while I stayed at home with my kids. Once they both started school I decided to apply for the LPN program. Personally, I'm...

  8. January 2010 starts

    jolly_tamale replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi everyone! I'm late to finding this message board, but I am so glad I did. I'm joining this 2010 class :). I am loving class. I'm a CNA, but I feel like I've learned more since starting class than I...

  9. Very overwhelmed and discouraged LPN student

    jolly_tamale replied to LoViNgLiFe2009's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Erica- I'm interested in looking into LTC when I get done with LPN school. What kind of work do you do there? For example, what's a typical day look like for

  10. Level 1 Final test today - 2b or not 2b a CNA

    jolly_tamale replied to Need2Care's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I would. It's always reassuring to me to have that CNA card in my wallet, it's a good thing to have until you get done with nursing school. If you make it through clinicals and the written part of...

  11. Should I become an LPN or stay CNA?

    jolly_tamale replied to kimmy436's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am a CNA and I can tell you I am loving what I'm doing in the LPN program way more than what I was doing as a

  12. I finished LVN school today!!!

    jolly_tamale replied to luckystudentnurseRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wow that is a crazy dropout rate...but congratulations! I still have 11 months left

  13. Failed my first semester.......

    jolly_tamale replied to djameslpn365's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I think you have a great attitude about it. I think google "test anxiety" and see if you can find any tips, because it definitely sounds like that might be your problem. I'd take advantage of whatever...