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  1. Semester Starts Monday...what Do I need

    kenyacka replied to FuturePedRN2016's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't live without index cards. Hint: I cut them in half if it's just for vocabulary words or something. Then they last longer and take up less space in my purse. (I carry them with me everywhere so...

  2. Financial aid suspension

    kenyacka replied to mmcc01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sorry, I just saw that you were approved. That's great! This will just be another bump in the road that you'll look back on at graduation and feel so proud of yourself for getting through.

  3. Financial aid suspension

    kenyacka replied to mmcc01's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's a case by case basis. I dropped too many classes 10 years ago (lol) and lost my financial aid and appealed, but was still denied... however... I dropped because I was stupid, not for a good...

  4. 3 pre-reqs left and a dilemma

    kenyacka replied to honeyrose29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Only you know what you can handle. I'm still in the early stages of my prereqs, and this semester, I am taking Anatomy with lab, Political Science, History, College 100 (silly required 1 hour course),...

  5. Compass test

    kenyacka replied to medical123's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking a course through my library that's free. It's actually a GED study prep, but it teaches the same thing that the compass tests for. It's a 6 week course all online. You might could see if...

  6. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

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

    What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? CNA Where are you located? Kansas City, MO What is your hourly wage? 11.17 Are you paid shift differentials? yes, night...

  7. Free time for night shifts for CNA and Nurse

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

    In a hospital you usually have a good one to two hours of downtime. As a cna I've worked all floors. Some nights of course are busier, but a lot of students work nights so they can study. (12 hour...

  8. How long does it take to receive your CNA Certificate in the mail?

    kenyacka replied to allisonnicole23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry, I didn't answer your question. Once I was in the system, I got the certificate about a week later. Ours were mailed to our school, then we picked them up there, so it may have gotten to me...

  9. How long does it take to receive your CNA Certificate in the mail?

    kenyacka replied to allisonnicole23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Once you're in the system, you're fine. The certificate is more of a souvenir in my state

  10. Forgot to wash hands when washing scrubs

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

    You will eventually have an amazing immune system. I wouldn't sweat it, just don't make it a

  11. Advice about Clinical

    kenyacka replied to theviolinist's topic in General Students

    That comes with time! Im a cna and I used to get butterflies and be soft spoken every time I walked into a patient's room. Now it's second nature and I don't think twice. You'll overcome

  12. CNA rant....why did I become a CNA

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

    I work as a cna in a hospital right beside nurses. Trust me, you'll still be doing baths and cleaning poop as a nurse. Not as much, but you still do. You get yelled at more as a nurse because you...

  13. Nursing student got CNA job!

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

    I'm so glad I decided to work as a cna. I've learned so much just by being in that environment. Offer to help the nurses with procedures as much as possible during downtime (which is rare lol) and ask...

  14. Wow I feel stupid!

    kenyacka replied to FutureCRNA?'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't feel bad, it happens to the best of us. Did they check it

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

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

    Most of the nurses on my unit started as techs on my

  16. "force feeding" residents

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

    Does she get a magic cup or anything? Just curious. Someone should tell the cna that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results

  17. TOo old?

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

    I had much older people in my cna course. Students were from age 18 to early 60's. I work with many 50+ women. They're usually much more patient and dependable than the fresh from high schoolers. You...

  18. is there a weekend only cna job???

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

    I work weekends only 12 hour shifts in a

  19. "force feeding" residents

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

  20. Problems a CNA May Face

    kenyacka replied to kacie.knyvett's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm glad I don't have that problem. We all help each other on my floor. Sure, we have disagreements here and there, but at the end of the day we have each other's backs. I couldn't survive without...

  21. CNA to a Hospital Technician -

    kenyacka replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess it depends on the hospital. There are a lot of techs where I work that are starting their first job. A lot of older techs also who have been there for

  22. CNA to a Hospital Technician -

    kenyacka replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a tech in Kansas city, mo. I don't do phlebotomy. The only thing other than cna certs is bcls and I just had to have that before I started, I didn't have it when I accepted the position. This was...

  23. Taking Notes HELP!!!! Please? :)

    kenyacka replied to steph0's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you plan to keep your book.... I like to highlight what I find important in yellow. Then when the teacher is going over things in class (if you're in a lecture and the teacher does this), I...

  24. CNA training in Kansas City

    kenyacka replied to MzMandie23's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry, I'm just now seeing these responses! I'm sure you already have all of your information. I don't think they offer financial assistance, but I'm not positive. I took my state exam in...

  25. syringe to collect specimen from foley?

    kenyacka replied to nursing81student's topic in General Nursing

    We always collect from the