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  1. Today's Dr. Phil shocker: Nursing home abuse

    Lame replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a resident whose son refuses to let him wear Depends. His solution is to let his dad wear underwear with a pad. The poor guy is always urinating in his pants because sometimes he can't control...

  2. What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

    Lame replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At the time of application, I had a 3.5 w/ physiology in progress. After acceptance, I had a 3.6. My school also looked at the TEAS. You got extra points for being bilingual, having...

  3. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    Lame replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it's your area. The bay area is extremely impacted when it comes to heath care in general, but some places are willing to hire new grads. Have you asked your CNA program if they offer job...

  4. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    Lame replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  5. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    Lame replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry to hear about your experience! I live in California as well and found a job a month after graduation. The school I did my training at was able to assist me in developing my resume. They even put...

  6. Schools by the bay/SF

    Lame replied to giarose2007's topic in General Students

    The bay area is extremely impacted. I don't think there are any schools w/out lottery or waitlists. Every school you apply to will be competitive. The best thing you can do is look at the requirements...

  7. Horrified at what I have seen go on in this nursing home

    Lame replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree w/ northernguy. When I first started my job, we had a resident who would curse, scream, yell, etc every time we tried to move him. I remember thinking that my coworkers were being too rough w/...

  8. SFSU Fall 2012

    Lame replied to Lame's topic in California Nursing

    I'm so excited

  9. SFSU Fall 2012

    Lame replied to Lame's topic in California Nursing

    I got an email saying that orientation is gonna be on Nov.

  10. What a night

    Lame posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was assigned to work the most challenging wing in the building of my assisted living facility. I've worked this wing 3 times now. I just got hired a month ago so I'm still kind of learning. I was...

  11. Frustrated.

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

    It's not anyone's business what you decide to do w/ your life. If YOU are proud of continuing your education, that's all that matters. In the beginning of my CNA class, I thought it was the wrong job...

  12. Would you recommend doing a CNA program?

    Lame replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, taking a CNA course will help a ton! I got a job at a retirement home and even though it's assisted living, I have learned a lot about how to provide care. I'm starting my BSN program in the...

  13. Day shift or night shift - Which do you prefer? Why?

    Lame replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    I'm a nursing student, but I just started my new job as an AL caregiver. I've trained AM and PM. I like both, but I've found working PM is better for me. Today after I came home from my AM shift, I...

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

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

    California: I got handwashing, bp, upper body ROM, & perineal care. It was so nerve

  15. New job

    Lame posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just finished my second day at a retirement center. I am a new grad CNA & just got licensed a month ago. I feel like clinicals did NOT prepare me at all, despite this being an AL place. I feel...

  16. New job

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

    Well today was my 3rd day of training. I have 3 weeks of training. This facility is big so it's kinda hard to figure out every resident. I felt a little more confident today and I really felt like I...

  17. New job

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

    It's kinda hard to know which residents need help standing and which don't. Since it's a retirement center, a lot of them can do things for themselves. I actually have a resident that can stand by...

  18. I'm going to go for it: pre-nursing questions and some school advice

    Lame replied to KristinaT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sure you'll do great. Don't lose hope. Just to let you know, I was wait listed for every CSU that I applied to. I was #61 on SFSU's wait list. I found out mid-July that I had been accepted for...

  19. I'm going to go for it: pre-nursing questions and some school advice

    Lame replied to KristinaT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will be starting at SFSU's nursing program in the spring. It's a great school, but the area is a pain in the butt. Lol. You should also look at Cal Sate East Bay in Hayward and San Jose State for...

  20. Does TEAS V Give Conversion Factors?

    Lame replied to cara519's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    During the test, you don't get actual conversion factors from what I

  21. How to become a RN with a BS in Biology?

    Lame replied to Kelly185891's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You should look into accelerated BSN programs. They usually take a year to a year and a half. However, your main problem would be taking prereqs. From what I know, bio majors seem to have very...

  22. Can't even get classes.

    Lame replied to mintygirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's really tough at the CCs in California. I know that the CC I attended cut a huge amount of classes for this fall (thank god, I'm done w/ prereqs)... I would suggest going to talk to a counselor...

  23. I'm in!!!

    Lame posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I found out Monday that I was accepted to a BSN program for spring. This was after I had been wait listed & had decided to go to a different university to do something completely different. This...

  24. SFSU Fall 2012

    Lame replied to Lame's topic in California Nursing

    I heard back yesterday that I was accepted for Spring 2013!! But I have no idea if I'm gonna accept my offer or not. =/ My alternate number was 61 so future applicants PLEASE DO NOT GIVE

  25. Sonoma State BSN

    Lame replied to scwolf's topic in California Nursing

    Are you an alternate? What number are you, if you don't mind me