mattiemiranda

mattiemiranda

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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 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I am going to orientation this Wednesday for the LPN program at TTC in Nashville that starts on May 3rd! I originally was preparing to go in September, but after I took the COMPASS test, I got a call...

  7. 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!

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. Ever puked on the job?

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

    That is

  12. 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!

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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...

  17. Confused about the bottom number for blood pressures

    mattiemiranda replied to amanda1266's topic in General Students

    The systolic is the first sound that you hear and the diastolic is the exact point when you stop hearing the sound. At the systolic pressure you will hear something tapping and as it goes on it will...

  18. May 2010 LPN/LVN student's get ready!!!

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

    I am going to Tennessee Technology Center too! I have to go to orientation Wednesday! I originally was going to go in September but they called me and asked me if I wanted to start sooner! I still...

  19. Ever puked on the job?

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

    Mucus is what gets me. I used to work with patients on ventilators and learned how to suction them. You wouldn't believe the massive amounts of mucus that came out of them sometimes. I can deal...

  20. I Blew It Today

    mattiemiranda replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's okay! When you first start out as a CNA it takes a while to get used to everything. I have been a CNA since 2007 and it still happens to me every once in a while. Once you have the same...

  21. Interview for free classes

    mattiemiranda replied to Topaz4602's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I became a CNA in 2007 it was also free classes through a LTC facility. When I went through the interview I was asked a lot of questions about my personality and experience in health care. I...

  22. ***CLASS OF 2011***

    mattiemiranda replied to Ericad85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congratulations to everyone! I start on May 3rd and it is a 12 month program!!! I'm somewhat nervous but very excited!!! I have been a CNT since 2007 so it is time for me to move on!!!

  23. May 2010 LPN/LVN student's get ready!!!

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

    I am starting on May 3rd! I'm already a little bit nervous so I can only imagine what I will be like the first day of classes! :) Good luck to you

  24. Shower Ledge?

    mattiemiranda replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is the patient already sitting on the shower chair before you put it in the

  25. Transfering to Toilet?

    mattiemiranda replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you can get someone to help you, I would do that. If no one is there you can try to transfer her on your own but be careful! If you can position the wheelchair to where the patient's knees are...