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    Is this a good sign I might get hired?

    nguyency77 replied to CNA1991's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds good, so far! (: It depends, though. At my work before I was hired, the receptionist gave my application to the ADON and the ADON lost
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    CNA and CMA

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

    You're welcome! Haha, that reminds me... I should describe what a med tech does. :) Med techs are CNA with an extra certification. They pass out different medications, within limits. I don't know how...
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    You know you are a CNA when....

    nguyency77 replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "Let me get the nurse; I'm just the aide." That is my favorite excuse, ever. Especially when families start asking where their mother's pills are. Also, you know you're a CNA when you're not grossed...
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    CNA and CMA

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

    Depends what you mean by CMA. In most cases it means Certified Medical Assistant, but at the place where I work, our Medication Aides wear name tags with "CMA." CMA are usually found in doctor's...
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    Need advice about my CNA job :(

    nguyency77 replied to Vblub01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Aw, I'm sorry! I've been in a similar situation myself. Like you, I'm a very young CNA; I'm 18. The hardest days as a CNA are when one or two residents/patients in particular insist on soaking up all...
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    Weird question about poo....

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

    You'll get used to it, but I think you should be a CNA. Usually RN don't deal with the poop; they usually make me do it, which is okay since it's my job. It's great that you're concerned it might be...
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    Career Change

    nguyency77 replied to ecugirl06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yup, nursing has been my calling since I was 6 years old and was hospitalized for a severe kidney infection. Those pediatric nurses made quite an impact on my life, taking time out of their day to...
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    Advice on work situation

    nguyency77 replied to Shelbyash12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would start looking for another job. This is exactly why I dislike many home care agencies--in my own experience they treat their aides/CNA like crap and believe they can treat you all however they...
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    Discouraged new CNA in philly

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

    Keep trying! I applied to a lot of major hospitals and some assisted living places, but I really think a lot of them were put off by my age, and probably by my physical size (they probably had doubts...
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    Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    nguyency77 replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Fox News... Hahahah, hilarious. To tell you the truth, for primary care I much prefer NP. Sometimes I work as a patient escort at a SNF and I often take people to the doctor. My patients hate it when...
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    How to Determine Whether a LTC / SNF is Well Run

    nguyency77 replied to vintagemother's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think one of the best ways to figure this out-- that I wish someone had told me before I had taken this job-- was to estimate how much it costs a resident to stay at that particular LTC/SNF and...
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    So, what's your minimum "good shift" standard?

    nguyency77 replied to LobotRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA, I would say my shift is good if: 1) The shift I happened to be working isn't right after certain messy coworkers. 2) I finish half an hour before my shift is supposed to end-- every patient...
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    Biology review sites?

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

    http://www.khanacademy.org is great; YouTube might be helpful for some of the more difficult concepts.
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    Is statisics in highschool mandatory for nursimg school?

    nguyency77 replied to futurenurse1248's topic in General Students

    My school, UNM, requires that Statistics be taken during college. Sorry if I sound sarcastic or anything, but you're getting a college degree. Why would your school really care what you took in hs,...
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    How does one know if nursing is the right career?tips?

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

    My college says that it requires a minimum of 3.0 to be considered for the program, but my adviser told me that the last class admitted to UNM had an average GPA of around 3.5 But if you did pretty...
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    How does one know if nursing is the right career?tips?

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

    My biggest pet peeve as a CNA, is RNs/LPN that cannot handle the sight of vomit/feces/urine. I truly wonder how they survived clinicals. When you are a nurse, you have to take pride in your profession...
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    CNA Programs and questions

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

    I'm a full-time sophomore at a public university, and I work PRN as a CNA. My advice would be to find a work environment with competent management that have good communication skills. You do NOT want...
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    What SHOES do YOU wear?

    nguyency77 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wear those Reeboks with the zig-zag on the bottoms. They're bright colors and my patients seem to really like them. On top of that, they're super comfortable and have an amazing grip, which is...
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    Where do I apply CNM, UNM or SFCC

    nguyency77 replied to dhibler's topic in General Nursing

    I would try SFCC, or possibly Luna Community College? I'm not too good with specifics, but I heard Luna has a contract with New Mexico Highlands University that might help Luna's grads earn a BSN....
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    Newbie trying to decide if I should go to private or community school

    nguyency77 replied to J.Juarez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That career ladder program your community college is suggesting DOES sound long. I'm quite sure they need you to document hours spent working once you reach LPN, as well. The CC in my town requires...
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    Anatomy and Physiology I

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

    My class is almost entirely online. Supposedly it's hybrid, but our lecture is pretty much iClicker points and review. We're already on the skeletal system and it's only the second or third week of...
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    Waitlist Vent/ Frustration

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

    Aw, I'm sorry you've been waiting so long. My aunt waited THREE years before she got into her ADN program. I know it's frustrating, especially when you say you're seeing people who probably would not...
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    *Microbiology Spring 2012*

    nguyency77 replied to Lala718's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All right!(: I'm taking micro right now at UNM (in New Mexico), and so far it isn't bad. Great idea, I'll be sure to check this thread
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    I got a JOB!

    nguyency77 replied to karamarie91's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Congratulations! I am very excited for you
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    New CNA working in LTC getting depressed...please help!

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

    You have 2 hours and 15 minutes to get everyone up? You are so lucky! I get only 50 minutes, then I have to go pass trays with the other NAs. Just think of other ways to do things. Some people are in...