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  1. Funny - Tech Broken, Use "Old School" Sphygmomanometer

    Nursing24/7 replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here in California for our state test you have to be able to use a blood pressure cuff. 99% of facilities & hospitals use the electric ones though but I actually like being required to know how to...

  2. Curious...how many attempts did it take you to pass NCLEX?

    Nursing24/7 replied to klone's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try & get into a Hurst Review live workshop in your city. I have several friends who passed with flying colors with Hurst Review. I plan on doing it to make sure I pass the first

  3. So nervous for the skills test

    Nursing24/7 replied to abbypoo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be careful with 4yourCNA a lot of the skills on there are done differently than may be done in your state. So be sure to follow your CNA training book/manual & instructors instructions on how...

  4. I did it!

    Nursing24/7 replied to Donna2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!!! What skills did they give you on your exam? Did you get lucky & get easy ones

  5. CNA before nursing

    Nursing24/7 replied to amandaamanda's topic in General Nursing

    I hear a lot of nursing schools are starting to have CNA cert as a pre req/requirement. I think it is a good idea. My goal is to become an RN but I decided to do a CNA training first & I am happy...

  6. RNA

    Nursing24/7 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are any of you CNA's RNA's? If so, did you pay for training or did the facility you work for train you? Now that you are an RNA, do you do both the CNA & RNA duties when you work your shift or...

  7. RNA

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am VERY interested in rehab for the elderly so this was a great help. Thank you for the

  8. Getting initial CNA license issues

    Nursing24/7 replied to Blue555's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be honest. Put it all down. Past is the past you are a different person now, the school may be able to look past it. Life is about 2nd chances.

  9. CNA/EMT-B to LVN at 50+ in S Texas?

    Nursing24/7 replied to Squad51KMG365's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I also concur that LTC or SNF nursing may be a little rough on you physically over the age of 55+. However, with your experience in LTC & SNF after you get your LVN, you could work as an LVN for a...

  10. Considering becoming a LVN before RN

    Nursing24/7 replied to Buzo's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi I'm in California too, so I feel your pain. I'm in the exact situation because community college nursing programs are just so darn hard to get into! And the private nursing school take 3-4 years...

  11. challenge?

    Nursing24/7 replied to Future ScorpioRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Pm me where you live what city & state & what are the 2 the closest big cities near you? I am pretty good at finding things, I'll try & help you

  12. Advice on 1 year contracts

    Nursing24/7 replied to Raven.poe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! Remember it takes about a month to get used to the demands of the job. Be flexible, know that you will make mistakes but it's ok, so don't be hard on yourself when you do. Good luck! Please...

  13. Advice on 1 year contracts

    Nursing24/7 replied to Raven.poe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't go for the 1 year contract one it's too risky. You definitely don't want to lock yourself into something like that. Keep

  14. challenge?

    Nursing24/7 replied to Future ScorpioRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in the Red Cross CNA program right now...wow, only $250 that's a deal! In my area (LA), it is $1500 and 7 wks long. I'll pm you on my thoughts on the ARC

  15. please help me

    Nursing24/7 replied to bebephil's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can make more as a CNA than being an MA because as a CNA you can work full time but also pick up extra work shifts with a home health agency or as a per dieum

  16. White scrubs?

    Nursing24/7 replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Salusuniforms.com I needed white scrubs for my CNA class too couldn't find them in any stores near me. But Salus had white ones for like $4 do expedited shipping it'll get to you in 3 business

  17. please help me

    Nursing24/7 replied to bebephil's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA for sure it is easiest to get a job anywhere with a CNA

  18. WGU BSN Program Grads Question

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Western Governors University

    For the pre licensure BSN program Clinical Cohorts are the only things that are at a facility. All other course work is done online. For the RN-BSN everything is done online & it's a lot of...

  19. WGU BSN Program Grads Question

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursing24/7's topic in Western Governors University

    @cali2015 I PM'ed

  20. State Board Test

    Nursing24/7 replied to Aqdancer45's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can't believe your instructor would say that to you! That's so unprofessional. Anyway, I am currently in a CNA program. I'm told the written/multiple choice portion is common sense and clinical and...

  21. Oh sweet relief!

    Nursing24/7 replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yoo Hoo! That is a blessing! Everything happens for a reason doesn't it?

  22. LPN before RN Program??

    Nursing24/7 replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    @mbtsab I am currently in a CNA program that I am not paying for! Do a search for FREE CNA training in your area, there are some organizations out there(it takes a little digging to find them), that...

  23. LPN before RN Program??

    Nursing24/7 replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A large majority of the time, bridge programs cost more than the straight BSN or ADN programs. I highly suggest just applying to community college ADN and state college BSN programs in your area and...

  24. Pre-Nursing Student

    Nursing24/7 replied to Nursling17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi there! Welcome to AN! You CAN do this! Just go into it knowing you'll have to dedicate A LOT of time to studying and schedule juggling. You'll need to plan extensively to have back ups to your back...

  25. Never Too Old for Nursing School

    Nursing24/7 replied to Biosciencegeek's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks SeattleJess! I want to do sooo much, now it's just figuring out the logistics of everything, getting going & keeping going! Sometimes our dreams are bigger than time allows to happen too...