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  1. I just feel like giving up...

    Jessicainsantafe replied to Lilstinka2's topic in LPN to RN

    First of all, thank you so much for your service to our country. Freedom is not free, and we are a better nation because of people like you. As a fellow 'Noo Yawker', I want to tell you.....DO NOT...

  2. I need advice... I not the best student, but want to be a nurse more than anything!

    Jessicainsantafe replied to countrygirl1234's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Oh my, Countrygirl 1234! I wish I could give you a big hug! I am in A&P II right now and am struggling to just maintain a B- average! Sometimes I wonder why we have to take so many classes that...

  3. Really stressed on Nursing career path to take help please :(

    Jessicainsantafe replied to Claudiac's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Claudiac--you are on the right path. Definitely check out the community college options (I am in the nursing-pre req program at my community college). Sure, it takes a little longer, but a degree is a...

  4. What was your first day as a CNA/STNA like?

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

    My first day as a real CNA was with a private home health care agency. I was ready for anything since I had done my clinicals in a really ***basic care*** LTC.....well. There was no REAL orientation,...

  5. Most relevant/useful pre-nursing science class?

    Jessicainsantafe replied to bardone's topic in General Students

    Nursing Assistant, A&P, Algebra. Micro next semester, which some students say is hard, others say is great....guess I'll find

  6. My client is now unconscious/how to be effective

    Jessicainsantafe posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been a CNA since July, and I have only worked part-time and volunteer. All of my clients have been ambulatory and well, conscious! The person who I work with on a volunteer basis is bedridden...

  7. My client is now unconscious/how to be effective

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

    My client passed away early am 10/18, even before I was able to care for her. I was in between classes when I turned on my phone and there was the message......so I did not get to say goodbye. I was...

  8. My client is now unconscious/how to be effective

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

    Thank you all so very much for the advice. From the bottom of my

  9. Frustrated.

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

    esand---you go for it. I have a GED too, and I am finishing up my pre-reqs at the local community college. On top of that, I'm 50 years old and have lots of good years left in me to help people....why...

  10. State test tomorrow

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

    Congrats to you, Kdrenee!! :w00t: Now you go and be the best CNA you can be!! You'll be

  11. Anyone else had a complete pre-req change?

    Jessicainsantafe posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello everyone. I am new to this part of the site; I have just completed my CNA courses and am about to get my certificate.....yay! I am working in home health right now and I also go to school full...

  12. Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

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

    Wow. So many comments! I have learned alot of the 'background' info about Nursing/CNA jobs just by reading these posts over the last year....and I have so little experience (clinicals at an LTC;...

  13. State test tomorrow

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

    Kdrenee--if you studied all of your skills and did well on your testing, it will be a piece of cake. You go and ace that test! Good

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

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

    What state do you live in? New Mexico How long have you been a CNA? Certified as of 7/14/12 How long did it take you to find your first job? A week. I am employed by a home-health agency as a HHA, but...

  15. What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

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

    Skills tested: 1.Handwashing (and of course they don't tell you; you better know how to correctly!) 2.Indirect Care (another of the skills they just expect you to know and do) 3.Bedpan 4.ROM on...

  16. Home Health Care issues...

    Jessicainsantafe posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are there any other H.H.A.'s or C.N.A.'s out there who are doing home health care work for a facility that doesn't seem to have the scheduling/information together? I am currently waiting to take my...

  17. First day of CNA class......

    Jessicainsantafe replied to DreamChaser81's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The best advice I have is to be very attentive in your clinicals. You have to apply yourself to the 'textbook' part of your classes, too, and study and don't be afraid to ask questions in your...

  18. Hello, are any CNA's out there?

    Jessicainsantafe replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm waiting for my CNA testing date to come through here in New Mexico....welcome Dulce29. You will find some very interesting nursing/CNA stories on this

  19. what to expect for my skills exam?

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

    Here in New Mexico they use the Prometric test. I haven't gotten my test date yet but I know how you feel about being nervous. Alot of what is done in clinicals is really not completely covered by the...

  20. Still no job

    Jessicainsantafe replied to mkearns724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have almost two months to go before I am able to take the CNA certification, but have applied to a couple of home health agencies here where I live. Also, I am about to do some home health volunteer...

  21. Becoming a CNA

    Jessicainsantafe replied to cnamom12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The classes themselves aren't really hard, cnamom12....you learn the basic biology stuff and alot of terminology, but it is the clinicals that will be the test. I have just completed my first clinical...

  22. CNA in training

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

    Last week was our first clinical, and boy oh boy I saw some stuff that was never, ever in our texts....but it can't stop you from being the best CNA you can be, Maryea....our clinical group was the...

  23. Just wanted to say thanks

    Jessicainsantafe replied to hlr2752's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good for you and good for your Mom. There aren't enough people in the world who give a darn nowadays. Reading your post just makes me want to ace my Nurse Aide course and be a helper and companion and...

  24. Is hospice volunteering a good start for CNA?

    Jessicainsantafe posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am about to start my CNA training here in Santa Fe in a few days, and I am very interested in the Hospice/Palliative aspect of nursing. I tried to become a volunteer at a local hospice here over my...

  25. Where do I apply CNM, UNM or SFCC

    Jessicainsantafe replied to dhibler's topic in General Nursing

    I am doing the ASN prereqs here at SFCC....and I am in the CNA program now; the instructors here really give a damn about how you learn the new material, and the tutors are great...if Santa Fe is an...