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  1. RN Nursing Student looking for CNA license

    lilbearzmom replied to semester1kid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I think you'll definitely want to check out the skills that are going to be part of the test. If you could get your hands on a handbook that tells you step by step, that would be even better. I...

  2. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    lilbearzmom replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Passed mine today- one less thing to stress over! It's also my first official "certification"

  3. Appropriate to call?

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

    Yes, either call, or better yet, just show up. It shows you're really interested. If I were you I would try hitting the pavement and applying in person. Good

  4. Took my STNA exam today & I'm not feeling it.

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

    I did pass, but not 100%- I missed two really stupid things on my skills test- I didn't dry the equipment when I cleaned out the graduate after I emptied the urinary drainage bag, and I didn't tuck in...

  5. Took my STNA exam today & I'm not feeling it.

    lilbearzmom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel like I probably did fine on the written part, and on 4 out of my 5 skills. HOWEVER, I got the dreaded "Applying vest restraint" skill. The one that is most failed out of all of them because...

  6. I am now a CNA! Anyone here work with MRDD residents/patients?

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

    Thanks for your terrific insight! I am in

  7. 2nd day of clinicals.. STILL nervous

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

    No advice, just know you aren't alone. I finished clinicals today, and was still nervous. Funny, though, once I got in the groove, I felt like I had been working there awhile...good

  8. "It's a Family Affair....."

    lilbearzmom replied to patrice meursault's topic in Emergency

    OK, I'm a pre-healthcare student, but I used to work for the courts. It's not just the ER. People would bring their entire extended family plus neighbors for their traffic ticket. We had really...

  9. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    lilbearzmom replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's funny how state laws vary. My instructor told us that a geri chair, if leaned all the way back, was a restraint and therefore illegal. They passed OBRA and then all the states went diffent...

  10. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    lilbearzmom replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, it is by doctor's order only, and only after lengthy discussion by the care team, including the family and resident. It is in our required skills because they want to know you can tie a knot...

  11. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    lilbearzmom replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in Ohio and I have not taken the test yet, but my instructor says the most failed part of the skills test is the vest restraint because of the secure yet one pull release knot you're supposed to...

  12. B.A + CNA Certification

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

    I don't have any insight, since I am in almost the exact same boat- BA going to school right now for my STNA. The only difference is that I am beginning prerequisites for an RT AAS. I would love to...

  13. First day of class- check! But I wanted to laugh @ the videos!!!!

    lilbearzmom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had my first day of STNA training, and so far so good. I feel a little naive, because I still have starry eyes about it. Even with all of the horror storiesI have heard and read, I am really...

  14. CNA training

    lilbearzmom replied to StL_Momma27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am actually going for a respiratory therapy degree, but have to have my STNA/CNA for that as well, and I will be working in that capacity while in school. Most community colleges offer CNA classes....

  15. First day of class- check! But I wanted to laugh @ the videos!!!!

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

    OMG, speaking of the rectal thermometer, they were listing things in one of the videos that were duties of NAs, and when they came to peri-care, there was just this close-up of this female crotch....

  16. First day of class- check! But I wanted to laugh @ the videos!!!!

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

    Yeah, those NAs in the videos seemed to have all the time in the world! The one ignoring the call light was complaining about how the guy choking abuses call button, all the while filing her

  17. Are CNA work schedules generally flexible?

    lilbearzmom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am just about to start an STNA course on Monday. I will also be in school part time beginning in Sept. (prereques for RT program). I also have a husband with a steady job that is unfortunately odd...

  18. Are CNA work schedules generally flexible?

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

    Thanks for the responses. I figured if I could get a schedule that works with my already set school schedule, that once a new quarter started, I could work my class times around my work

  19. Hurting my chances of being hired? Help

    lilbearzmom replied to NIUnurs2be's topic in General Nursing

    I am also in a similar situation. I have a BA and am beginning prerequisites this fall. I was accepted into a private ADN program where I could start in the fall without having to complete any...

  20. Is it too late for me?

    lilbearzmom replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    Second career for me too- will be 41 when I get my ADN. I have a BA and worked in the legal field for 10 +

  21. Online or campus education

    lilbearzmom replied to lovegreen27's topic in General Nursing

    I agree- like for instance, I live in Ohio. OSU (very good school) has an online

  22. Do I automatically get a CNA after first year in nursing school?

    lilbearzmom replied to onlyjesus22's topic in General Students

    The school I'm applying to for Fall 2011 has it as a prerequisite. I am planning on taking it this fall, then using it to work as a STNA/PCA during school. I think it's a great idea. An LPN I was...

  23. Great Private School with Outstanding Financial Help

    lilbearzmom replied to stingray_on's topic in General Students

    I feel I have to defend SFSU. As an alum, I had nothing but terrific experiences there. Why the prejudice against state schools? There are PLENTY of not-so-good private colleges in California. Just...

  24. Respect?

    lilbearzmom replied to trimm's topic in General Nursing

    OK, got it. I hope you find

  25. Respect?

    lilbearzmom replied to trimm's topic in General Nursing

    I'm confused. Please explain why it will be suddenly different when you're an