mattiemiranda

mattiemiranda specializes in Home Health, Long Term, Psychiatric.

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1. Question about CNA Clinical

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

   Becoming faster just takes time! I was the same way when I became a CNA. Once you get comfortable with what you are doing you will be faster! As far as the 11pm to 7am shift....it just depends on...

2. 2nd Guessing :)

   mattiemiranda replied to bestcr's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   The best advice that I can give you is to not 2nd guess yourself! I have been told a million times to not change answers on tests and quizzes and I finally started listening. My grades have been...

3. LPN - What classes do you take?

   mattiemiranda replied to munchkins4mom's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I am in LPN school in Tennessee. I have been in school for 2 months. For the first trimester we take A&P, Geriatrics, Personal Vocational Relationships, Skills, Common Emergencies, Nutrition,...

4. i just wanted to know if you felt like this

   mattiemiranda replied to gottaBRN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I have been in LPN school for 2 months now. At first, it was extremely hard to get used to the routine of going to school 5 days a week and studying for so many hours after school. You just have to...

5. Tennessee Tech Center / LPN PROGRAM

   mattiemiranda replied to tam.lex's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   I go to Tennessee Technology Center in Nashville. I started the LPN program on May 3rd and just finished up my 6th week. I have heard that all of the TTC LPN programs are similar. Basically, it is...

6. Tennessee Technology Center/Nashville

   mattiemiranda replied to mattiemiranda's topic in LPN, LVN Students

   Thanks for the info. My financial aid ended up covering the whole program and I started classes last Tuesday!

7. cna to lpn

   mattiemiranda replied to Nicole311's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Some schools won't make you go through that training again but they do advise that you go through it again as a refresher course. I am a CNA and have been since 2007. I start LPN school tomorrow and...

8. Starting CNA training next month.

   mattiemiranda replied to rcfj2290's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I have worked as a CNA in LTC facilities and hospitals. There is definitely a difference. When you work at a LTC facility you might learn more advanced skills but it is unlikely. In a hospital...

9. New CNA

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

   We have a shower/bed bath list that we go by. Not every resident has to have a shower every single day and where I work, they don't require us to give them bed baths every day but I try to give as...

10. Ever puked on the job?

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

    That is

11. New CNA

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

    If you have any other questions *****. I don't mind trying to answer questions and help out fellow CNA's!

12. New CNA

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

    I usually have anywhere from 8-12 patients. Breakfast starts around 7:45am and when I work day shifts I get there around 6:45am. Half of the residents that I take care of stay in their bed while the...

13. New CNA

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

    Being a CNA requires great time management skills. When I first started I was nervous too. But normally you will be with another CNA for a few days to learn everything. You will definitely get used...

14. Tennessee Technology Center/Nashville

    mattiemiranda replied to mattiemiranda's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks for replying!!! I will check out the health departments for all of the medical requirements. I just didn't want to do that until I figured out about my financial aid! I'm nervous about...

15. Pushy RN students

    mattiemiranda replied to Whitney09's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    A lot of RN's will tell you to just go ahead and and become an RN. But, I started out as a CNA and am now about to start LPN training. I don't regret becoming a CNA first because I do have...