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  1. What is the typical work schedule in nursing homes?

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

    I work 12 hour shifts and I'm part time. I only work 3 days a week. Depending on your state you can work before you are certified. My state allows individuals to work 180 days I think and then they...

  2. How do you deal with these patients/residents?

    havehope posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had one elderly lady that would not let me do ANYTHING for her. That included bath, vitals, eating, etc. I couldn't even tell if the woman was incontient because she demanded I not touch her or...

  3. Horrible time at clinicals

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

    You aren't the only one that feels the way you do. I just started working as a CNA in late June and I had one of these kinds of days yesterday and now never want to return. I wanted to cry all day!...

  4. Calling all cnas! What are your cna pet peeves?

    havehope replied to Angelkat27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Coworkers that let their call bells ring forever, and coworkers that come in late EVERY day at least 15 mins late. That's all I can think

  5. I'm starting a career in CNA. Any advice?

    havehope replied to kikkidee6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I couldn't agree more with above posters. Buy comfortable shoes!! Also, when dealing with a patient/resident and your getting frustrated I always remember to myself treat them how you would want to be...

  6. Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

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

    I haven't had a problem with residents looking down on me if they do I don't notice. I have trouble gaining "respect" from the RN's and even LPN/LVN's. But, thats one thing i'll always remember when I...

  7. Any CNA's out there want to answer a few questions?

    havehope replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in VA, have been a CNA less than 6 months, I graduated high school June 9th of this year and started a CNA job June 13th, I make $8.50, I work in a LTC facility but the particular unit is a...

  8. What classes are you taking in the Fall 2012?

    havehope posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know it's a little early for the Fall, however I scheduled my classes this week and must say I'm excited. My main class is A&P 1. The rest are just one or two credit classes, mainly gen. ed...

  9. Need serious Advice

    havehope replied to RNnme3j's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it were me I would go ahead and take A&P I don't know if you meant A&P I or A&P 2. The thread was a little confusing to follow, I'm not use to reading text language and I'm 18. Anyway,...

  10. Advice and must-have's for a first year nursing student?

    havehope replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in General Students

    You can look over these older threads. Pretty informing. https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/what-item-s-111796.html...

  11. What classes are you taking in the Fall 2012?

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

    sopranoKris- I'm in the same boat...i'll be applying for nursing school in January! I also need to get A's. Good luck to

  12. taking classes during summer

    havehope replied to holajane's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Contact the school that your going to attend and get a course sequence or anything regarding the classes you will be taking. Then, make sure what you take will transfer to that college. A lot of...

  13. What to take in the summer

    havehope replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the above poster, if you can do it go for it! Just remember though if your going in the summer it's probably going to be every day and for about 2 hours maybe longer. If I were you since...

  14. Going to Community College and Transferring

    havehope replied to AIDArtz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When you get your BSN and you have "RN" behind your name no one is going to ask how or where you got it. So, I would apply to all the programs you can and if you have a favorite and get in then go for...

  15. Lots of Question!!

    havehope replied to Countrygirl10's topic in General Nursing

    I would call the nursing department and speak to an adviser on where to start regarding your classes, etc. They will be your best bet. Talking with your guidance counselor couldn't hurt either....

  16. Accelerated program - Would you do it?

    havehope posted a topic in General Students

    I'm thinking of doing a nursing accelerated program and during the summer I will have to take: Nursing Process Application 2 credits Health Assessment 3 credits Fundamentals in Nursing 4 credits...

  17. So Lost in the Medical Field..Please help?

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

    I strongly agree with everything the two above me stated. If you don't want to stress about student loans I wouldn't do either unless they are required for the nursing program you want to go into. If...

  18. How much anatomy do CNAs need to know?

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

    I agree with the above posters. I've only learned the basic (tibulia, fibula, femur, etc.). Sorry for the misspelled words. And of course where the different pulses are (apical, radial, etc.) That's...

  19. CNA state exam tomorrow... sooo nervous (NC)

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

    I wish you the best! I'm in the same boat as you. I have to take mine next month and my class is awful! Let me know how it goes. Just relax and go to sleep early and just do your best, that's all you...

  20. What to do about thin skin on hands from washing them too much?

    havehope replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I couldn't put my input on this, I'm not a nurse yet. However, I wanted to let you know they do have a Beauty section. Just go to "Break Room" on the top right and then click "Family" on the...

  21. Junior in high school, interested in becoming a nurse but confused!

    havehope replied to lwang's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say if your high school has a nursing program (usually a CNA program) take that and see if you even like nursing. Don't be a nurse if your heart isn't into it. However, if you love it go for it....

  22. Suggestions on an easier humanities class?

    havehope replied to Patience72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm with ginna121. I've signed up to take music appreciation the only thing that sounded somewhat interesting. Good luck with your class! I'm sure you'll do

  23. Do you take your laptop to class?

    havehope posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just curious how many students actually take their laptop to class? Do you find it

  24. Advice from those that have had Chemistry already

    havehope posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm signing up for classes and know no one that is going for nursing. So, what do you recommend? Chemistry on Tuesday and Thursdays or just Thursday? I already have A&P on Mon., Wed., and Fri....

  25. Advice from those that have had Chemistry already

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

    The weird thing is that the one that's once a week is only 15 or 30 mins. more. So I think I'm going to go with the once a week