Thujone

Thujone

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  1. Study tips?

    Thujone replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read, highlight, make questions, answer them over and over. If your teacher gives you a study guide, use it. Join study groups. If there are none, start one. Repetition has been my bread and

  2. How long do you spend studying?

    Thujone replied to ChrisNZ's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Feel better now,

  3. How long do you spend studying?

    Thujone replied to ChrisNZ's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have theory Monday through Wednesday and clinicals Thursday and Friday. Theory last six hours while clinicals last eight hours. I study before going into class because I have evening classes. I...

  4. Frustrated!

    Thujone replied to alwaystheoptimist's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    They make it tough because you will someday be responsible for someone's life. Healthcare isn't like any other field where mistakes can be corrected. If you mess up in healthcare, you mess up big...

  5. Male CNA

    Thujone posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    Any of you other male CNAs have problems with residents not wanting you to shower, wash, or change their briefs? I have had this problem a lot where I recently started working. I had managed to...

  6. Im new here..... warn me

    Thujone replied to fireangel132k's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is there anyway you can work on the weekends only? If so then you life would be a 10x

  7. C.N.A vs Medical Assistant

    Thujone replied to hhnurse35's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A CMA doesn't usually make much more than a CNA. Maybe a couple of more dollars per hour, but not much

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

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

    As long as you have studied your nurse aide handbook, you will be okay. The written test is extremely easy, and the clinical exam part is easy enough if you have memorized the skills. Just take your...

  9. Male CNA

    Thujone replied to Thujone's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My facility just assigns me to rooms they know that won't be a problem. It works out really well for me like that. This means I get patient's who don't give a crap who is changing them as long as it...

  10. Little wisdom needed

    Thujone replied to trisem1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I say you take it with the same instructor because you will know what to expect the next time

  11. Why be a CNA first?

    Thujone replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Being a CNA will help you a lot during the first parts of nursing school, and will help you get used to patient interaction and getting used to turning patients for exams and what not. It's not an end...

  12. Best option for me LPN or RN

    Thujone replied to matika25's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    If you have financial support, I suggest getting your RN, that is, if your ultimate goal is to become a RN. If not then why bother. Anyway, getting your LPN would NOT be a waste of time since there...

  13. May I give a compliment?

    Thujone replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    Well if hell didn't freeze over. Something positive was uttered on this forum board. We need a seperate section for positive post like this

  14. Is it Worth it to Buy the ATI TEAS Online Practice Assessment Test?

    Thujone replied to live&love&heal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, but it would be more helpful to get the study

  15. how many nurses did not like being a CNA?

    Thujone replied to dari98's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CNA right now, and I KIND of hate my job, but at the same time there are aspects that I really enjoy about it. The only reason that I hate my job is because I haven't been a CNA very long, so I...

  16. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Thujone replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I had a resident call me a ****** because I wiped his ass after he **** himself. I would have loved to say "no, wiping your ass to clean the **** out of it, so that you don't develop an infection or...

  17. First day of CNA clinical - Elder abuse?

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

    TBH, it sounds like the CNA you had was of poor quality. There are so many of them out there, and not in the sense that they lack the skills, but in that they lack compassion and have started doing...

  18. Male CNA

    Thujone replied to Thujone's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I convinced them by telling them the truth. I told them that it would be a little while before the female CNA's could make to her, and she allowed me to dry her. I don't think that would make someone...

  19. How well can you edit this resume?

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

    Too much stuff on here man. Employer's don't need to know your life story. Just point out the highlights like your current education level (High School Diploma or w/e,) any certifications that are...

  20. Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

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

    I don't see how wiping a butt is a bad thing. A butt is a butt. If you are scared of doing that then I suggest you stay far away from the health

  21. Older CNA Student with Questions

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

    I suggest joining a gym and doing exercises with light weights and high repetitions, use the

  22. can't do blood pressure

    Thujone replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. Locate the brachial artery. 2. place the BP cuff arrow pointing directly above this area. 3. Put your stethoscope in your ears. 4. Relocate the brachial artery. 5. place the diaphragm of the...

  23. Start floor orientation tomorrow!

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

    I just got back from my first 12 hour shift. It wasn't all that bad. I had a very helpful CNA to show me the ropes, and I basically ran with her all day. I did venture off on my own at times if I saw...

  24. Nursing exams - testing your patience

    Thujone replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I am like this in all of my classes,

  25. Burned out nurse

    Thujone replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Least his shoe kept