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    Baffled...

    nguyency77 replied to aboucherrn's topic in General Nursing

    I know it's not good to generalize, but I believe I'm part of what other people are calling "Generation Me." Supposedly it is characterized by entitlement, expectation of praise/gratitude, and...
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    Working while in school

    nguyency77 replied to ginaw623's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's great! :) My fiance is very supportive, as are my parents and workplace. My fiance drives across town and back every day to take me to work and school. I still live with my parents, and what...
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    Working while in school

    nguyency77 replied to ginaw623's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm trying to work PRN as a CNA but it really is a hassle. I really don't know how you moms work full time and go to school! Still, it's great to have extra money saved up for nursing school! :) How...
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    Dealing with "Web-Trained" Patient/Family Members.

    nguyency77 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    I hate those stories they cover on TV where the patient "takes a stand" against their medical team and "went against their doctors, winning, etc." It really makes rare occurrences in medical...
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    Dealing with "Web-Trained" Patient/Family Members.

    nguyency77 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha! Oh my goodness. Reminds me of a patient I had pretty recently who was convinced that the water at my facility was "raising her blood pressure." The nurse told me to get her VS, so I did. The...
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    What is the hardest course you have ever taken and why?

    nguyency77 replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say Introduction to Biology for Health Majors. My professor had very high expectations, and that was probably the most difficult time I ever had trying to keep an A! I made it, but...
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    Pre-nursing anxiety

    nguyency77 replied to squeakercarp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Aw...:hug: Cheer up! If you made it that far to A&P II and made a B, give yourself a pat on the back. The fact that your adviser is demanding A's in all sciences (while it is not impossible),...
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    First time taking CNA exam I would like to know what would the writing exam consist?

    nguyency77 replied to JohnEnerio's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It pretty much is common sense. Sometimes you will get a list of vital signs and you have to say which ones are not normal. It is usually pretty obvious (something like 26 respirations/minute?) Other...
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    Would you take this particular CNA class? Input please!!

    nguyency77 replied to gottagetmyrn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds sketchy. I think I posted in another thread about how some of those home care agencies use classes like that to bait potential employees. You pay them the $200, take their class, and then...
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    Educational Dilemma

    nguyency77 replied to aaron_j_sutter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with the above; for-profit schools might drag you down a path of unnecessary debt. For a PCT certificate, I would do community college. I personally would not cross the line into unfamiliar...
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    Tips?

    nguyency77 replied to RN1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yousoldtheworld: You always give such good advice! :) I don't work graveyard, but when I work day shift my patients/residents that are hard to get up (i.e. 2-person assists, weigh a lot, etc.) are...
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    Dealing with "Web-Trained" Patient/Family Members.

    nguyency77 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in General Nursing

    Oh boy... I used to be an intern for this obgyn and this probably tops my list of "Most Annoying Things that Patients' Families Do." I once had a woman bring in piles of articles about how "Vitamin...
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    Accepted - big thanks to this forum

    nguyency77 replied to breezy7's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Wonderful news! Congratulations!!
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    Let's See Some Positivity! :)

    nguyency77 replied to Sarah96's topic in General Nursing

    Check out the "Have you ever witnessed a miracle?" thread! It's full of inspiring nursing stories. I especially like the story about how this teeny tiny nurse put a 300-lb man in his bed by herself...
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    Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

    nguyency77 replied to sssssaidthesnake's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't think the OP is being serious. But anyway watching a surgery on TLC and watching a real one isn't quite the
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    What is your back up plan, what should I do?

    nguyency77 replied to whattodo4's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My fiance wholeheartedly believes I will get in, but I'm one of those perfectionists and I sometimes have irrational fears. Not getting into nursing school is definitely on the top of that list. At my...
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    Love the residents - HATE the coworkers!!

    nguyency77 replied to krissy.tan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Evening shift at my work is nice. Once the showers are done, and everyone's in bed... All that's left to do is chart ADL, answer lights, and toilet people. There are only a couple of people screaming...
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    Today, I hate my job

    nguyency77 replied to camci's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There, there... :hug:I'm considering getting my medication certification so I can work as a med tech. I love everything about CNA work but the lifting. Why did they take away the shower
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    Avoid "Karing with Kindess" CNA program

    nguyency77 replied to amonroe457's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Was wondering the same thing. What did you do about your
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    Scared I won't get accepted...Anxious in need of encouraging Words

    nguyency77 replied to ACyellowRoseofTX's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    :hug: You are gonna make it. :) Stay positive! I'll always be routing for my fellow dedicated
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    can't do blood pressure

    nguyency77 replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just thought of something. There was a classmate I had who could not do BP very well. It wasn't that her technique was off or anything, but it was because the diaphragm of the stethoscope was lined...
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    Advice from those that have had Chemistry already

    nguyency77 replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How nice! If my classes are once a week, they typically go on forever lol. :) Good luck! My class didn't have a lab either. We had a weekly "recitation" class, which was mandatory. I had to sit there...
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    Do you take your laptop to class?

    nguyency77 replied to havehope's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I take mine to my A&P lab because my instructor talks really fast and doesn't spend much time on his slides. His lectures are literally under 20 minutes long on a normal day, haha. I do not take...
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    Avoid "Karing with Kindess" CNA program

    nguyency77 replied to amonroe457's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I honestly think the CNA exam is a gimmick. I got cake skills, and I feel like it didn't tell them enough about what I can't and can't do. The NCLEX is a lot different than the CNA test. You don't...
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    Med Techs.

    nguyency77 replied to nguyency77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for the replies, guys! :) In NM, I believe we have to either take a course with our board-approved place of employment, and then take a test. Or, I could just take pharmacology over the...