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    Discouraged from pursuing Nursing...

    boogalina replied to mimi26's topic in Canada

    The advice to try working as a CNA/NA before committing to nursing school is very sound. I did it, primarily to find out if I would make it, to learn skills (including understanding the system,...
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    Cna to Lvn or straight to Lvn

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

    Work as a CNA first. You will learn basic bedside nursing, which is important if you want to work in critical care someday (critical care nurses usually perform most or all direct care, with or...
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    Chemeketa Community College Applicants 2011

    boogalina replied to IHAVEHOPE's topic in Oregon Nursing

    So - from the initial cohort of 56 - 36 graduated from the first (LPN) year. There were more members of the class than 36 (because some students who didn't make it through the first year in 2010-2011...
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    Is it hard to find a CNA job?

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

    All the posters above offer good advice. The only advice I would add is: Have an updated resume. Include information about your clinical sites and training, and any certifications held (BLS, CPR,...
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    EKG tech vs ICU tech

    boogalina replied to ngerste's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm currently a CNA (PCA) in a medical ICU unit (the hospital in which I work has separate MICU, CV, stepdown and Neuro ICU units). I think the experience I am gaining is incredible. Yes, my role...
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    Your Work Environment

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

    When I worked for an LTC, I worked for a "bad" facility. It was a tough place, primarily due to the total care needs and acuity of the residents. However, I felt the workload was realistic, and that...
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    This is getting ridiculous!!

    boogalina replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Add Zofran to the list. Good
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    New job as a PCA at a hospital..

    boogalina replied to mag426's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations!Learn everything you can about your unit (if you will usually work in the same one). If you will be floating to different units, learn the layout of each one, where everything is...
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    Starting as a CNA and working your way up the ladder

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

    Being a CNA gives you the opportunity to observe the work of other health professionals. That in itself will help you determine what you'd like to do in the future.I work at a hospital, so I get to...
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    NEW Grad starting in MICU

    boogalina replied to L&DWannaB's topic in MICU, SICU

    The following website is a great ICU reference: http://icufaqs.org/Good luck in your new
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    Interview for PCA in Neuro

    boogalina replied to hayeslm's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Review your abnormals for vital signs (what to report), your ABC's if you are asked a question about how to prioritize care, be able to talk about your strengths and areas for development. Lastly, be...
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    PCTs - How many patients?

    boogalina replied to honeymylovely's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    ICU on night shift - usually 10:1, sometimes a little more if census is low. Manageable because the RNs are 2:1
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    Total Career Shift: CNA Training and Advice

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

    You sound well-prepared for class and an eventual CNA job because of your experience caring for your family member. While your fellow students and coworkers are not likely to have college degrees,...
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    Nursing School Full-Time & Working Full-Time...Is it possible?

    boogalina replied to jlynaeleslie's topic in General Students

    Welllllll. . .depends on who you ask. Many will tell you it's not possible to work full-time and be a nursing student. And if they are referring to anything but a full-time night job where 3 12-hour...
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    Oregon State Hospital??

    boogalina replied to aprilhaney44's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also - if you were licensed in the state you just moved from you may be able to get a license based on your experience. Contact OSBN for
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    Oregon State Hospital??

    boogalina replied to aprilhaney44's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Try Chemeketa CC, Avamere in Keizer or Marian Estates in Sublimity. Ifvyou're in a hurry, try Caregivers Training in
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    A story of respect CNAs may like :)

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

    I loved your approach! That fact that it worked was just a
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    Is it weird that I love wound care?

    boogalina replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think wound care is the bomb! And nurses who perform excellent wound care? They are great! Because when you see a pressure ulcer that started out big enough to put your fist in sloowwwwwwly start...
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    New CNA's in the hospitals

    boogalina replied to sander1x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, you need some CNA experience to be considered circa hospital
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    Is it worth it to take an Acute CNA class?

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

    From personal experience, I would say it's worth it to pursue the CNA2. I got my CNA1 license in April, started first CNA job in May (after completing a CNA2 course as well). Had pretty much given up...
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    Chemeketa Community College Applicants 2011

    boogalina replied to IHAVEHOPE's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Today at orientation, they had us test our answer clickers by answering whether we got in on the first try, or got in on our second (or subsequent) try. Of the 54 students answering, 33 got in on the...
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    New cna questions

    boogalina replied to Cna2122's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations on your new job! Most nursing homes have a "soiled utility" room AKA "hopper room.". It will have a large low wide "toilet" down which you can flush the bedpan contents. Don't flush...
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    I hate my job as a certified nursing assistant and want to quit after two weeks!

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

    It can take a few months to become comfortable with this work, and those we serve. When I started, there were many, many shifts where I was just drowning, behind, and feeling inadequate. Several of...
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    Any 50+ CNA's out there?

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

    I work with 3 other CNAs that are 50+ years old, and I'm no spring chicken at 45... You may need some subacute (rehab or LTC) experience to make you more marketable for a hospital CNA
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    After the Fall LTC/SNF Nursing Know-how 101

    boogalina replied to Let's help out's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    VS taken q15 minutes post-fall for 24 hours to monitor condition is my facility's procedure to follow. Also, as the CNA, I will get the nurse right away so he/she can assess the resident/situation as...