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  1. CCU?

    Penny82 posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Do any of you have any experience with Colorado Christian University. They have a BSN program that I'm interested in and they have CCNE accreditation, but other than what's on their website I don't...

  2. Acne and working with patients

    Penny82 replied to Vegemite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I went to a dermatologist. A resident pointed out my zits one day in front of everyone and it became this big deal. Even the nurses were talking about it to me and offering me advice on what drugs to...

  3. Traditional BSN program if you already have a bachelor's degree

    Penny82 posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I'm not sure an accelerated program is right for me, but I already have a bachelor's degree. If you do a traditional program, are you starting over from scratch? I'm looking at UNC specifically since...

  4. Difficult showers

    Penny82 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a resident that absolutely refuses to take a shower. The other aids just take her in the shower room and do it. They usually end up getting verbally abused or worse, physically abused. I have a...

  5. CCU?

    Penny82 replied to Penny82's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Definitely check out UNC. My final decision is to go there for their second degree program after meeting with an adviser there. It's an awesome school. They have a 100% NCLEX pass rate and ~99%...

  6. Nursing schools in the Denver area?

    Penny82 replied to sandy022's topic in Colorado Nursing

    http://www.colorado-nursing-schools.com/

  7. I may have to quit

    Penny82 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been on the verge of tears all week. We have "self scheduling" at work so if we take time off other than calling in sick we have to find the people to cover our shifts. I did everything I was...

  8. Metro Accelerated BSN

    Penny82 replied to Yayamaya's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I got my letter yesterday. I'm on the alternates list so more waiting and wondering are in my

  9. What states require only CNA license to work in a hospital?

    Penny82 replied to Cherryrizzo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You don't need any additional certs in CO

  10. What's in your CNA work bag?

    Penny82 replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my bag: extra scrubs, bp cuff and stethoscope, tylenol, cough drops, some kind icy hot type stuff for sore muscles, my food for the evening, wallet, cell phone, gait belt (though I put in on as...

  11. Anyone here too "small" to become a CNA?

    Penny82 replied to ciarline's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm only 5' too and I don't have any problems. I get comments about how strong I am despite being so small all the time. It's just a matter of figuring out your body mechanics. Being short can be an...

  12. Metro Accelerated BSN

    Penny82 replied to Yayamaya's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I haven't heard anything. I'm tired of waiting, but what can you do? Hopefully, we'll find out

  13. CCU?

    Penny82 replied to Penny82's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Thanks for all of the info on both sides of the spectrum. I don't think this school is a good fit for me. Good luck to those in the

  14. Difficult showers

    Penny82 replied to Penny82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I ended up asking for help and it went as well as can be expected. The resident yelled and swore at me the entire time, but that's typical for her during any type of cares. Changing her into a night...

  15. Has anyone accidentely got a patients urine or anything on them

    Penny82 replied to afromom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One of residents constantly has loose to watery bm due to some digestive issues. I transferred him one day and his knees gave out all of a sudden. It was all I could do to get him to the toilet and...

  16. 4th night on the job and I cried all the way home

    Penny82 replied to lilbearzmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I struggled a lot too in the beginning. It took quite a bit of time before I really felt like I knew what I was doing and I still have days where I'm not so sure. I had to ask for help with a...

  17. What do you wear

    Penny82 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had to wear scrubs, white shoes, a watch, and my hair had to be pulled back for class and

  18. what should CNA's carry at all times?

    Penny82 replied to NatashaArian's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I carry pen, marker, resident census, hand sanitizer, chapstick, badge, and resident census in my pockets. I always have my gait belt on me. In my bag I carry extra scrubs, stethoscope, food, and any...

  19. Volunteering at my local hospital.

    Penny82 replied to gymnut's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I volunteer at my local hospital doing pretty much the same job you posted. It's been beneficial. The experience is a huge plus and you can and should put it on your resume. It looks good if you want...

  20. How Much Homework in CNA School?

    Penny82 replied to rene76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My class was 7 weeks and I had homework/reading every pretty much every night. I had a very strict teacher though. I also took a full course load of nursing pre-reqs and didn't have any trouble. I...

  21. Do employers not hire students?

    Penny82 replied to Shan117's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My employer hires CNA's on a PRN basis. You can work when you want and say no when you can't. You just have to work two shifts a month to stay employed with them. They're really pretty flexible, which...

  22. CNAs, when is the best time to get oral care done on a evening shift??

    Penny82 replied to marielina85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At bed time. If they can do it themselves I set them up in front of the sink so I can help other residents at the same time. If not, I do it before I toilet

  23. What to do about a resident that knows how to turn her alarms off?

    Penny82 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've talked to her many times about this and does no good. Last night fell because she got up by herself and turned her pressure alarm off so we didn't hear it. She has a tab alarm in bed and knows...

  24. how much do you make?

    Penny82 replied to sabby09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    $12.83/hr plus $0.25/hr shift differential. I'm in

  25. Struggling (very long)

    Penny82 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I graduated on March 10th and started working April 5th. I went through 8 days of orientation. My facility has 4 halls so I got one day on each hall for each shift I'm working (days and evenings). I...