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  1. Working Full Time and a Student Full Time

    havehope replied to NurseBre94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was a CNA full time while taking four classes one including A&P 1 and got all A's and B's. It's doable, if you really want to make it

  2. Just got fired -

    havehope replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel this is an awful facility to work at. This is just my personal opinion- I was always taught if you feel you are very frustrated at a patient/resident to explain whats going on to another CNA...

  3. Something sweet for everyone to read.

    havehope posted a topic in General Nursing

    "You're a nurse?" That's cool, I wanted to do that when I was a kid. How much do you make?" The nurse replied: "How much do I make?" ... I can make holding your hand seem like the most important...

  4. Should I start studying now???

    havehope replied to TKeith8109's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with TWiersch-memorize and learn the bones and muscles and you will be in good shape. Everything else kind of depends on the professor. Some want you to know different things. However, I...

  5. Any CNA working at med/surg floor?

    havehope replied to e71x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Orgill: I've only been working the medial surgical floor for a month or so now but, as of right now I love it! You learn so much stuff and it is something constantly new going on. One pt. usually...

  6. Free time for night shifts for CNA and Nurse

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

    I worked nights in the hospital from 7p-7a and had maybe an hour (including 30 min lunch) of "down time". In an LTC facility some are able to ring the call bell but a lot are incontinent, need...

  7. A & P final grades are in, what's urs

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

    I got a B in A&P 1 and will be taking A&P 2 in a five week summer class. Would've gotten an A if I did not have to work full time, but i'll take a B!

  8. Any CNA working at med/surg floor?

    havehope replied to e71x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At 07:00 I do vitals and bloodsugars At 08:00 I put them in the computer so the nurses have them. 09:00-10:30 I wash those that are total care and give linens to those that are self care. 10:30- I...

  9. Any CNA working at med/surg floor?

    havehope replied to e71x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I went from a rehab/nursing home to the medical-surgical floor at the hospital. I absolutely love it, so far! I work 7a-7p and have 6-10 pts. Whereas, before at the nursing home I'd have at least 10....

  10. Working with residents who have C.diff.

    havehope replied to uniquern2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I haven't gotten c-diff either. Just remember…HAND HYGIENE! Do not use hand sanitizer, it doesn't work for

  11. When is a good time to start applying for CNA Jobs?

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

    Like MierKat said, it depends on your state. My state allows someone to practice up to 180 days and then you will be required to take your CNA exam. If your state is like mine I would go ahead and...

  12. Worst part about being a cna

    havehope replied to CNAkat31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with above posters-low pay, extremely hard work due to understaffing. Thank God I will not be doing this all of my life. But it is wonderful experience for those going for nursing, and that is...

  13. Your first cna assignment on your own

    havehope replied to CNAkat31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I first got a job at a nursing home/rehab center I had 10 days/shifts. However, if I needed more they said it wouldn't be a problem. I now am working at a hospital and it varies. The longest my...

  14. Any good nursing programs near Winchester, VA?

    havehope posted a topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hi everyone: This summer I will have to move to the Winchester area and I haven't been able to find any nursing programs or schools around the area. I found Shenandoah (way too expensive) but that is...

  15. Shenandoah University Accelerated BSN

    havehope replied to shamrock529's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Does anyone know what the pre-reqs are to the accelerated BSN program? I couldn't find them anywhere on the website. Any information would be great! Thanks!

  16. PRN getting called in to work... too much?

    havehope replied to Aspirin&CaffeinePRN's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I currently have two PRN jobs while in school. I get to schedule my own days, and one job has called me maybe twice the year i've been working there. So, this isn't typical for me. Maybe it depends on...

  17. OMG Say it correctly!

    havehope replied to seanynjboy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, this happened to me when creating a thread once. I had no option but to put "med-surge" why I didn't write out medical-surgical, I do not know.

  18. Summer Classes

    havehope replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck! If you are determined you will do good! From my experience Sociology was a bit of a breeze compared to Anatomy. Just a little encouragement

  19. Summer Classes

    havehope replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'll be taking a 5 week A&P 2 course. However, keep in mind even though you have no summer there will be a good outcome for it :-) Good luck! We just have to stay determined to get pre reqs over...

  20. Confused about CNA written exam practice question.

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

    Good luck! It's not that bad. Remember patient safety and privacy

  21. Confused about CNA written exam practice question.

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

    It should be A. Maybe they made a mistake? I'd bring this to your instructors

  22. Post Mortem Care

    havehope replied to mandrus868's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do believe it gets easier in time. I experienced my first death (as a CNA) back in January. I had taken care of this lady for months and was able to get her continent by working with her, I gave her...

  23. Those who work at a hospital- med surge floor specifically

    havehope posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been working at an assisted living facility/ nursing home for about a year now, and applied to a hospital on the medical surgical floor. I have an interview soon and was trying to get some...

  24. work hours for cna????

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

    It can be either 12 hours shifts or 8 hours. I've worked from 7a-7p, 7-3, and 3-11

  25. Those who work at a hospital- med surge floor specifically

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

    Thank you!