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1. how to deal with learning all the medical terms?

   guinnysmom replied to ThePhilster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Wikipedia! Wiki "Alzheimers", for example, and you are instantly linked to terms like, dementia, plaque versus brain tangles, apraxia, paraphasias, agnosia, and apoptosis. I wouldn't use Wiki for any...

2. Hand washing question for CNA Skills Test

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

   I had "denture care" on my CNA exam. I was also very nervous- I forget things when under duress! My instructor just stressed that when in doubt- wash hands (or simulate if permitted). You won't...

3. TEAS test

   guinnysmom replied to KEG85's topic in General Students

   You have two tries. I agree on both parts with Smaria 2012. I had all my pre-reqs done with a 4.0, and scored an 89 the first time after failing most of the practice tests. I bought all the...

4. Extreme IV Anxiety?

   guinnysmom replied to guinnysmom's topic in General Students

   Yeah, right around 100 successful. I don't even get any MORE nervous about a vein I can't see. I can feel it, mark it, stick it. I'm NOT at all bad at sticking when I can finally get my anxiety...

5. Male Nurse Midwife

   guinnysmom replied to Sowhat105's topic in General Students

   Go for it. As a trained doula, nursing student, and MOM.....I consistently disagree with my instructors. They rarely let the male nursing students even ASK the patient if they can participate in a...

6. Extreme IV Anxiety?

   guinnysmom posted a topic in General Students

   I'm a nursing student- formerly a CNA. I've also taken phlebotomy, TWICE. I can do most body fluids fine. I can "get stuck" with no problem. However, I have well over 100 sticks in now and it...