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  1. NorQuest-Practical Nurse for the Health Care Aide

    MissMcCoy posted a topic in International Nursing

    has anyone taken the course this way? or know of someone who has? i have e-mailed them a few times but their answers are so vauge. the diffrence in having your hca is... you can challenge 3 courses...

  2. NorQuest-Practical Nurse for the Health Care Aide

    MissMcCoy replied to MissMcCoy's topic in International Nursing

    I needed a job to pay for the PN courses. HCA jobs pay more then what I could make anywhere else. Once I drive into town working a "regular" job is just not worth it. I figure the that gaining a...

  3. NorQuest-Practical Nurse for the Health Care Aide

    MissMcCoy replied to MissMcCoy's topic in International Nursing

    Im going to to it! Getting excited!! I thought that I had a bunch of stuff to upgrade, as it turns out my grades are not as terrible as I had figured! I am in the HCA program right now. It is so basic...

  4. Your nursing story

    MissMcCoy replied to MissMcCoy's topic in International Nursing

    Wow you guys! Such awesome stories. Shows just how strong, hardworking and full of passion nurses

  5. Too Soon To Apply?

    MissMcCoy replied to MissChristi86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Im kinda wondering the same thing. Although I am from Canada. Some places I have seen in the past have said that their requirements are certifacation OR certifacation with in 18months. I live in...

  6. What it takes to get CNA certification

    MissMcCoy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just wondering if it is diffrent in diffrent areas. I live in Alberta, Canada. Here we have to complete a course, pass all Skills in a lab setting, do 5 weeks of practicums and of course do a final...

  7. Student- Practice at home

    MissMcCoy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My husband is enjoying a few beers...I keep saying drink more!...I want to try out my gait belt!

  8. Student- Practice at home

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

    LMAO!!!! Go buy a case of beer maybe he'll change his mind!

  9. First day tomorrow (yikes)..wish me luck!

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

    Good luck!! Wishing you the

  10. New CNA grad, Hospital & Smells!!!

    MissMcCoy replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your going to get that in the hospital... Double amputee is going to need help toileting... LTC paitents wind up in hospitals... Its really not as bad as you are thinking it will

  11. You know what I hate?

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

    Just smile.... I'd probably say something like "Well hello again!!

  12. Just a 'butt-wiper'

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

    Good poem!! Post that for

  13. im getting ready to start my cna classes in a week kind of nervous

    MissMcCoy replied to porsha maria's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They sure do things fast south of the boarder! I started my classes May 2nd and we wont be done untill mid December! I just had my first lab yesterday. It was kinda cool. They had like 14 beds in the...

  14. Starting CNA Class tomorrow!

    MissMcCoy replied to lmims2580's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How are you liking it so far? I am into it about a month. Just took my first courses final exam and scored a 97% We have our first lab and skill set on Saturday....Kinda nervous I have to

  15. Busy...busy..busy.. Start the 30th!

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

    There is some walmart scrub pants that fit HUGE and look kinda terrible. If you dig enough you can find a better fit and look. I don't know if you have a marks work wearhouse.. BUt there stuff is...

  16. CNA Examn - Skills testing?

    MissMcCoy replied to jaclyn0329's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our skills are the same as yours they are done in the lab or field setting. You do not pass unless you get the skill done right and checked off my someone. I am doing my first lab this saturday......

  17. CNA position as a stepping stone into nursing?

    MissMcCoy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Has anyone started out as a CNA to kinda get a head start in nursing? This is my plan. Now that I have all the books and what not I am kinda second guessing it. I am HORRIBLE for second guessing...

  18. Training in hospital?

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

    In my area med pass is a part of the CNA course. If you land a job as a CNA here in the hospital its a union job. Good benifits and pay starting at

  19. Passed Pre-reqs (Bio) but it's not enough!!

    MissMcCoy replied to sunkissedd's topic in International Nursing

    http://www.advancededucation.gov.ab.ca/planning/apply/requirements.aspx I ment to post

  20. Passed Pre-reqs (Bio) but it's not enough!!

    MissMcCoy replied to sunkissedd's topic in International Nursing

    I got looking into this... The competitive averages in my area aree VERY LOW! I live amongst slackers!!! Come one, come all move to

  21. So tired after work.

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

    Also don't forget the little things that we often over look. Little things like: -Making time for yourself -Drinking enough water every day -A little physical activity -Eating right ...... I also find...

  22. Passed Pre-reqs (Bio) but it's not enough!!

    MissMcCoy replied to sunkissedd's topic in International Nursing

    I am in Alberta. I have not applied and I wont for sometime. I was trying to get at the fact that the minimum 60% requirement is not always the case. I almost can't believe that you are looking at...

  23. More in depth then I thought.

    MissMcCoy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow. I start on monday. I just got my books today. HOLY the skills book is HUGE!!! Like 300 pages of skills to be checked off. I thought this was going to be a walk in the woods! haha Even the text...

  24. New Hospital position

    MissMcCoy replied to Jen411's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know a jobs a job... If they told me I was going to be making a specific amount and then I did not get it I would go talk to them ASAP. I would be kinda mad about that. After you have worked...

  25. Passed Pre-reqs (Bio) but it's not enough!!

    MissMcCoy replied to sunkissedd's topic in International Nursing

    In my area you need at least a 60% Even though they say this I dont think 60% is enough. It is a competitvie course to get into. I would re-take the course if I were you. Maybe go and talk to an...