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  1. RT a good path towards becoming NICU RN?

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi! Background: I'm in my mid-30s and fulfilling pre-requisites for getting into an RN program in hopes of eventually becoming a NICU nurse someday. I have no healthcare background experience. =( My...

  2. Is it time to quit?

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Am finally getting into the groove of being a new CNA. So, while a fellow CNA was on break (or so I thought because they asked if I could take care of a female patient because I'm a female and he's...

  3. Is it time to quit?

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

    Thanks all for the replies. I think I've decided that this is it for me. I admire all of you CNAs and healthcare professionals for your strong spines and thick skins. Thanks again for the constructive...

  4. Is it time to quit?

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

    Thanks for the

  5. Should I wait? or should i Go?

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

    Hi MusicEMT, I would say wait. I'm in socal too; try to find the community colleges that offer a lottery so that you have a chance to get in. But apply to all of them. Also, when I took Anatomy and...

  6. Foley bag wasn't closed...help

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Background: I have a patient with a Foley bag and am a new CNA...first shift alone also by myself... The nurse moved the patient to his chair and then when I came into the room, there was a puddle by...

  7. Foley bag wasn't closed...help

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

    Thanks for the replies! I think I freaked out because I just woke up and that was the first thing on my mind as well as more nerves on being a new CNA. The office job I left has NOTHING on this

  8. How to change resident with broken leg or ostomy bag?

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello all! I have a few questions: 1. How do you personally change the brief of a resident who has a broken leg in a brace? 2. How do you personally change the brief of a resident who has an ostomy...

  9. Anyone have a person accidentally walk in while your patient was indisposed?

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So, let's say a new CNA was checking a patient's brief for any sign of bowel movement (with the patient's permission)...the CNA's back was to the 3/4 closed curtain and didn't notice that a visitor...

  10. Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Baubo, Just curious, did you get the activities job? Also, how do you feel about leaving the LTC job after 3 months? Will that affect your resume for future

  11. One D, 2 W...any hope for me to get into nursing school?

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay, so for some reason, I can't seem to get this one class finished: Nutrition. I withdrew from it once (and now a big fat W along with another W grade that I got from Psychology...As and Bs in the...

  12. Where to find CNA jobs in SoCal? & Depressed rant...

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

    Are you in Southern California? There are very few jobs available in long term care facilities (and I've called over 40 LTC facilities). In any case, I decided that the calling wasn't working and...

  13. Where to find CNA jobs in SoCal? & Depressed rant...

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just graduated and received my CNA certificate in southern California. Unfortunately, it's been REALLY HARD finding a job at a long term care facility. Is there a special website for finding jobs?...

  14. What if you don't want to be an RN anymore?

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to inthesouthrn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a nurse (yet) but I'm a 3rd career changer who's in her mid-30s. My friend became a nurse in her 50s and inspired me to become a nurse. I'm new to this but I've met a few RNs along the way and...

  15. First Day at Clinicals: Not good at feeding =(

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Today was my first day actually applying my skills at a long term care facility and my first student assignment was to feed someone. I felt SO nervous because I didn't know whether to talk to the...

  16. Salary for PCT in Dialysis (e.g., at Davita)?

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Hello! I'm currently trying to get my CNA certification and will be done in a few weeks. I have no healthcare experience and wanted to look into working for Davita or Frenesius in Southern California...

  17. Salary for PCT in Dialysis (e.g., at Davita)?

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Would it be around $15 dollars an hour or less than that?

  18. Salary for PCT in Dialysis (e.g., at Davita)?

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Would it be around $15 dollars an hour or less than that?

  19. BS holder - ADN or Second Degree Program - Please help!

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to kalin's topic in General Nursing

    I think money-wise, the community college is the way to go. Plus, if you get your ADN, you have the opportunity to go straight to your MSN in some

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

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I want to go to a CNA course and try to get a job at a hospital as a new CNA. *Cue roaring laughter here* I'm the person who really WANTS to work the night shift. Do you think I'd have a shot at that?...

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

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

    Okay everyone, just a warning, this company doesn't get back to you as quickly so I wouldn't recommend buying through this company. Maybe just do a search for "Odor Perception

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

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

    Hi EVERYONE! I'm finally going to start my CNA program. I found something while looking for coroner supplies: http://www.noxoinfo.com/odor.html If you just google Odor Perception Inhibitor, you'll...

  23. Phlebotomist? CNA? PCT? Issues finding a job?

    Noob_to_Nursing posted a topic in California Nursing

    Hello there! I have read a few posts regarding pre-nursing students going into CNA or phlebotomy. Some say that nursing skills are learned as a CNA...others say that phlebotomy is the way to go if you...

  24. How to start as a dialysis tech

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to SkinnyLatte's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hi Minnie, I'm in SoCal too! I'm pretty much a noob for everything. Just doing my pre-reqs for nursing so far. I have no healthcare experience, no CNA and no volunteering experience either. Where did...

  25. Pct interview for davita

    Noob_to_Nursing replied to cookiemonster84's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I have absolutely no healthcare experience whatsoever. Not even volunteering yet. I'm pretty much working through my pre-requisites. If I took the American Red Cross course in CNA, would that qualify...