MedChica

MedChica

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  1. Questions about Admitting Process

    MedChica replied to naimrnbsn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!

  2. Is my school comparable? Am I being set up for failure?

    MedChica replied to TheGirl07's topic in General Students

    I just began last Tuesday so bear with me. First semester (8 weeks): We have A/P, Medical terminology and Fundamentals. - A/P. Lecture. 9:00-11:30/12:00p. 3x's a week. - Med terminology....

  3. Do experienced students (cna, emt) do better in nursing programs than non-exp???

    MedChica replied to Aka Mommy's topic in General Students

    If you have healthcare experience, you'll likely be more comfortable with the terms, setting and the pts. That is all. Doesn't necessarily mean that you'll do better in class. You'll probably kick...

  4. How do you remember?

    MedChica replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wrote it down. Whenever I had a few spareminutes, I'd ask: who was 'thicken', who was a 'wetter', who I had to get up for lunch, etc... Charting? Well...I'm in an LTC and we don't use computers there....

  5. How did you get your job?

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

    I did my clinicals at the facility. Our instructor was telling us about facilities that hired unlicensed nurse aides. I was anxious to start. So, on the last day of clinicals, I just asked the DON...

  6. Help With LVN to BSN or LVN to RN Pathway Texas or Hawaii

    MedChica replied to DJSurfinT's topic in LPN to RN

    Wayland Baptist has an LVN to BSN program. It's in San Antonio.... Not sure if it's entirely online. Their BSN program is online, I believe. RN to BSN...I'm not

  7. How long did it take?

    MedChica replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    2 weeks, I think. I did orientation on nights and that was smart of the ASDON, imo. It's easier to break in a newb CNA this way... Anyway - I was unlicensed when I got the job...so, it took that...

  8. Did getting into nursing school seem like a life altering event?

    MedChica replied to northmississippi's topic in General Students

    Nope. It'll be life-altering when I graduate, pass my NCLEX, actually become a nurse and land my first job. I'm excited, scared and a little anxious of nursing school. ...because, by the way that...

  9. The charting dilemma

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

    Sometimes folks will do charting for my pts. For some reason, I don't ask. If there are changes (if they were rambling or disoriented or in pain, etc...), I'll draw a line, make a note or add an entry...

  10. You know what I hate?

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

    *laugh* ...or staring at the floor. Yeah. Those uncomfortable moments in the hallway...are wayyy more awkward than being in an elevator with strangers, I assure you. I'm usually 'scurrying' around,...

  11. Years of CNA experience helpful?

    MedChica replied to NatashaCNA85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It isn't degrees and grades that make a good healthcare professional, after all. It's experience. So, healthcare experience is always helpful...and you'll (almost) always get extra points when...

  12. Just a 'butt-wiper'

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

    You guys have me in here tearing up at 3:16 am over a poem! *laugh* ...but that's how it is. Two days ago, one of my residents asked me to wheel him to the front nurse's station. At first his speech...

  13. To Brief or not to brief????

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

    ^^^I agree. However, I can't see a pad doing anything but creating an even greater mess. I've only been a CNA 8 months...so, bear with me.*laugh* Sanitary...? I see no real difference. But, 'easier...

  14. Has anyone ever taken the TEAs V, and scored below a 64%?

    MedChica replied to jinglebellrocks25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    HAs anyone EVER taken the TEAS V and scored below a 64%? Sure. That would be MOST people. The NATIONAL average comp score for this test is only 63.3%, ya'll. In fact, here are the mean scores for all...

  15. why do people get contractures, and what to do about it?

    MedChica replied to ADDnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yep... That's one thing that I don't like about LTC (or at least mine). There are lazy workers out there. Some may not care to do anything, but...mine? We (my shift 2-10) don't get much time with...

  16. Nursing Student Looking For Hospital CNA/PCA/PCT Position And Struggling

    MedChica replied to SuchanSuch's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    You should be able to work as a CNA. For nursing students, the first semester is the nurse air program. At my old school...you just needed to get signatures and fax paperwork to apply for...

  17. Are you a PCT/CNA and a BSN/RN student ?

    MedChica replied to umslalum's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It was up in the air - but, I'll be working PRN. 6p-10p The Assistant DON at my LTC was a CNA, so, he knows the ropes. Heck, someone is always calling in 'sick'...so, I'm sure that I'll be able to get...

  18. What would you do if you could not practice as a registered nurse?

    MedChica replied to Pia L.'s topic in General Nursing

    I'd finish up my Macc (accounting) and resume my goal of conquering the corp world and schmoozing with big wigs. I'm a closet social-climber. *laugh* Or, I'd go back to the military. It's my crutch...

  19. How long have you been at your job?

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

    Since Sept of 2010. I'm still at my first job and will be here until the 12th mth mark, at which point, I'll start applying to the hospital. I could've moved sooner but I got 'settled'. I like my...

  20. Anyone been told a lie about making money as a CNA?

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

    Yeah, you were. BUT -- you have to take your education into your hands. Simple as that. Seems like you jumped into a new career without doing any real research.... *shrug* That's the problem. But,...

  21. Career Point College/LVN Program/ San Antonio, TX

    MedChica replied to cnaof9years's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The school bought some space in the Crossroads Mall (park in the garage beneath the hobby lobby; it's the first entrance on the right after you walk through the glass doors.)and that's where their...

  22. New TEAS V Science Section

    MedChica replied to nepthea's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The science...*laugh* I was expecting it to be a piece of cake! There was a lot of A/P. I had some seriously in depth questions on DNA/RNA. I said, 'What the --" There is some chemistry....

  23. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    Today...I was doing a last round on a combative resident. Meh...he's cool. Just doesn't care to be changed. So, I told him to roll onto his back so that I could finish wiping and putting on the...

  24. LVN Students Starting Summer 2011?

    MedChica replied to Miss_Taylor's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    May 31ST!!!!! We're supposed to do orientation at 8 am. I'm really excited...and anxious. *laugh* I just hope that I do well. The Director of the school told me that I needed to drop my work hours....

  25. Why is everyone discouraging me from going the LPN route

    MedChica replied to Divalish918's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I know... I start nursing school on May 31. The CNA's are supportive. All of the RN's and LVN's at my job are telling me that it's 'a waste of time' and that I should 'just get my RN' and blah,...