leonard_huh

leonard_huh BSN, MSN, RN, APN

Worked as a med-surg nurse for 2 years, ICU for 4 years, and currently a nurse practitioner for wound care.

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  1. Time management; class, family, exercise...etc

    leonard_huh replied to Myoclonicjerk's topic in Male Nursing Students

    main focus is family and school, exercising you can squeeze it in whenever you have a chance maybe just bike to school or work or something in between. I have had to cut down from exercising to study...

  2. Nervous for nursing school

    leonard_huh replied to WannabeNurse(:'s topic in General Students

    it all depends on the individual if they can manage there time and study when it needs to be done then you should be good. Try not to be overwhelmed by the stress of other students in class because...

  3. Clinical skills...advice pls

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

    two side rails up all 4 is considered a restraint, bed in lowest position, whenever possible. to empty a foley just squat down and lift up the bag and pour

  4. Blood pressure: NY question

    leonard_huh replied to Raven.poe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In CA it was on the skills test, I think its important but in the job duty it depends on your

  5. Can i still apply for job w/o BLS card?

    leonard_huh replied to mee9mee9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    just let them know you did the class and just waiting its not a big deal as long as its completed is all that

  6. Name Brands???

    leonard_huh replied to a_lopez1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have bought cherokee scrubs and washed them so many times in the past couple of years and they still stay true to size and color, after two years my dark blue one seems to start ending its life...

  7. Equipment for Nursing School

    leonard_huh replied to rnjacqui's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    any stethoscope will do I had a cheap one throughout my nursing school and worked good enough as long as I was able to hear through it then i was good. Now that im graduating i am going to

  8. Vent and Trach care plan

    leonard_huh replied to AlissaYoung's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i always use the nanda book it has everything you need for those so called care

  9. Need advice about transferring for BSN

    leonard_huh replied to sj94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hey sorry for the late reply I am attending a private

  10. Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

    leonard_huh replied to Becca014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    as usual all these topics transition into a argument which is typical. I am in my last year of nursing school and have been working as a CNA throughout my BSN program. So I can answer this question to...

  11. Need advice about transferring for BSN

    leonard_huh replied to sj94's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hey yeah you will recieve your BSN and will have to take your nclex after to recieve your RN license, but check to see how long their program is because for BSN the program is generally 3 years, but...

  12. preceptorship advice

    leonard_huh posted a topic in General Students

    I am currently in my BSN program and next semester we have to decide write down 3 places we want to do our preceptorship/capstone for our last semester. Currently I am confused on this situation...

  13. I'm going to be drowning in my last semester!

    leonard_huh replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    nothing is impossible some days are harder than others but its doable take one step at a time and you will look back and feel

  14. does anyone else dread the clinicals?

    leonard_huh replied to sweetiepie92's topic in General Students

    Yes I dreaded clinicals also I don't know why was never excited or nervous as other students were. I just felt prepared maybe that's why and was ready to learn anything new I haven't seen or heard...

  15. Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

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

    When I first got my CNA I was excited because I knew it would be good to get experience and the pay was well. After doing it for a year I hate doing the job, and I am almost done with nursing school....

  16. how did you guys find your CNA jobs?

    leonard_huh replied to crunchymama91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started off in the gift shop at my hospital then transferred over to medical records and from there after gaining my CNA license got a job up on the floors. Its all about networking applying and...

  17. what are my options

    leonard_huh replied to graciemae36's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    you can try to see if your hospital can let you crosstrain into a different department. Where I work I am doing CNA and got cross trained to do transport tech. there is always oppurtunities just have...

  18. Does every CNA get frustrated with their job or is it just me

    leonard_huh replied to mcclot1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    your not the only one who deals with this. I am in the same boat at times. Usually when nurses are stressed out and cannot take care of there patients they start delegating or become frustrated at you...

  19. I've wasted my spring break!

    leonard_huh replied to rubato's topic in General Students

    we all do this, but hey its a week to relax, and help your mind clear a little. as long as you study one good day its good enough. no worries its life,, dont want to go crazy just studing

  20. Working out/exercising while in nursing school

    leonard_huh replied to Vincent_'s topic in General Students

    there is nothing wrong with working out. Just one hour is good enough, you need excerise in order to keep your mind clear and stress

  21. Can't believe I'm a nursing student again...

    leonard_huh replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Students

    determination and motivation is the key in Life.

  22. Nursing student got CNA job!

    leonard_huh replied to sduncan86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Like others said once you get the routine down everything will be easier, don't over work yourself, work smart. It will be good experience and later on the nurses will teach you techniques and stuff....

  23. Is having a CNA job give you a better chance to get hired as an RN?

    leonard_huh replied to rojas12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in the same situation as you and I hope it works out at my hospital. I know its possible because it helps you network inside better and allows for managers and employees to know who you are and...

  24. Anatomy, Physiology and Microbiology in one semester?

    leonard_huh replied to mswtruth's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know its possible to take physio and micro together, but never heard of all three together, if one is offered over the summer somewhere do it. If your going to take all three it will impact your...

  25. Why do CNA's get low pay for the hard labor that they do?

    leonard_huh replied to M4ri_777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Simple Hard Labor=less pay More education with less labor=more