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  1. How did your clinicals go?

    karamarie91 replied to msmo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I learned alot throughout my clinicals, but nothing has prepared me for being a good CNA except actually working as a new CNA. Facilites are often different from one another,meaning the rules of...

  2. New CNA in ATL cant find job

    karamarie91 replied to MCFielder's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ^^^Wow. That's a great answer. I am also a new CNA in Metro Atlanta and I got my first CNA job by volunteering at a nursing home. I totally agree with being prepared and highlighting your past...

  3. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

    karamarie91 replied to DreamyEyes's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What is NOC shift???? Anyways, I'm a fairly new CNA and for the most part, I like 3-11 shift. I love how quickly the 7-3 shift goes by, but I'm working 11-7 tonight for the first time, so I'll see how...

  4. Back injuries

    karamarie91 replied to avpu's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been working as a new CNA for around 6 days now but I fear back injuries because understaffing in nursing homes force you to life people by yourself because your coworkers are helping other...

  5. CHEMISTRY! (your experience/expertise/suggestions pls)

    karamarie91 replied to Selfrespectforwomen's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^^^ IA with going on Youtube. The tutors/teachers on there really break down chem topics in much easier way. If you google "mr guch" you'll this really nice chem website by this high school chem...

  6. Summer school anyone?

    karamarie91 replied to DarkBluePhoenix's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I love your attitude!!!!! My Spring Semester is coming to an end, only for Summer classes to begin 2 weeks after that! I'm taking A &P I, A&P II, and Chemistry. Thankfully I'll be taking just...

  7. Good idea to quit job to become a cna?

    karamarie91 replied to tonyv's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I quit my job as a banker to become a CNA. The transition was smooth, but I had to grow accostomed to the significant pay difference. Being a CNA looks great on your nursing school...

  8. Mouth Care

    karamarie91 replied to Kitsey's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Today was my first day of orientation at my first CNA job and I too was surprised by the lack of mouth care given at the facility. My preceptor is so dedicated to the residents, however, that she...

  9. Patronizing coworkers!

    karamarie91 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At our facility, we use hoyer lifts but two people must always be

  10. i want to die i failed my cna exam

    karamarie91 replied to yajaira21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Awww. do not be so hard on yourself. I was terrified by the radial pulse. From the beginning, I never could find the pulse. When I finally did, I would be so nervous that I could hear my own...

  11. mcgraw hill download

    karamarie91 replied to llr26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks so much! What test are you studying for? I am planning to take the

  12. mcgraw hill download

    karamarie91 replied to llr26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I was wondering if you were referring to the download for the mcgraw hill nursing school entrance exams. If you were, could I obtain a link to that download as well? [email protected] I...

  13. allnurses.com helpful to busy students or an unnecessary distraction?

    karamarie91 replied to steveogurule's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    LOL. It can be both! It can enlighten you, make you laugh, or even make you depressed(like GPA statistics).Congrats for getting into nursing school-- I guess you've won half the battle. Allnurses is...

  14. Washing patients akward?

    karamarie91 replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    During clinicals, I felt awkard, but I learned that its better now than later to get over this feeling of awkwardness.Like another poster mentioned, I think of the resident as a

  15. What do you do on your break?

    karamarie91 replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hope to get a break when I start

  16. I GOT ACCEPTED!!!!!

    karamarie91 replied to GamerGirL337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!

  17. Prenursing while a CNA

    karamarie91 replied to Sarah34's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just got my CNA certification Sunday, and I plan to work part time as a CNA while I finish these prereqs. I plan to work with a nursing home and home health agency(which I heard is much more...

  18. Worried about not having a 4.0? DONT!

    karamarie91 replied to Student4_life's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ^^^^I agree. Nursing schools for the most part dont seem to care where you get your prerequisites done. I love my CC for its small class

  19. HELP! What Do You Do When You Lose Focus?

    karamarie91 replied to lifelearningrn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just keep your mind on the goal and how urgent all of this is to you. That works for me! Just till yourself, "I CANT afford to procrastinate, or look at this situation negative right now." Best...

  20. Volunteering

    karamarie91 replied to Rakkika's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I volunteer at two hospitals and a nursing home. I'm quite disappointed in one of the hospitals I volunteer at because I do much of anything. Try health clinics or volunteering in a smaller...

  21. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    karamarie91 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed yesterday! I was SO nervous. I got: Wash hands, donning and removing PPE, transferring from bed to wheelchair,measuring and recording urinary output, and foot

  22. Stats ruining my life...and GPA!

    karamarie91 replied to honeythetutor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For my statistics class, I checked out Statistics Essentials For Dummies from my school library. Its everything you need in such a small book! Best

  23. EMORY OR GSU??? Accepted 2 Both...does it make a difference?

    karamarie91 replied to yayaccepted's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I spoke with two Emory nursing students at a hospital I volunteer at , and they said they would prefer to get into GSU because Emory focuses too much on research and not the clinical aspect of...

  24. Georgia State University, Fall 2011 Application

    karamarie91 replied to ggallo's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hey everyone! Congrats to all who have been admitted and good luck to all of you who are still waiting! I am attending GSU this fall to complete my prerequisites, but I am confused about which GPA the...

  25. New CNA no job..Should I take fastfood job?

    karamarie91 replied to barbiebish_91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Volunteer! It adds to your resume and you dont have to do it more than 1-3 hrs a week. Do what you must, but keep volunteering and actively networking to find that CNA