RedhairedNurse2Be

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  1. Elective??

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to dawno's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    How about Ethics, English (you can never have enough writing courses), another psych, global cultures, or maybe a Social Work class since nurses work closely with them at

  2. Young mom & pre nursing student

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to Ree_SoBlessed's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can kind of relate to your situation. I have a 2 and 3 year old. I know what's it like to balance school and a family life. Luckily my husband has a good paying job so I don't have to work now, but...

  3. Do some nurses actually consider getting plastice surgery? I DO

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Nursing Humor

    I want breast implants. I am overweight, but have small boobs and look oddly disproportion. After having two kids I one boob actually shierking. I might not do it, but it's nice to

  4. Which has more responsibility/patient interaction: CNA or Medical Assistant?

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to Maui79's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Both options will give you lots of contacts with patients. MA will usually have contact on an out patient basis such as office visits. CNA deal with more inpatients because they are primarily employed...

  5. Summer students, sound-off...

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to TraumaJunkyEMT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school didn't offer much for pre nursing this summer, so I'm taking Math for Healthcare Workers starting July

  6. CNA salary

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to Dulce29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I got hired as a CNA in 2010 I got 8.50 hourly with MA certification inMichigan. Some weeks I only got 10 hours, 85 before taxes. I couldn't even buy gas most

  7. New CNA in need of options...

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to ladybug09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Look into Phelbotomy or EKG tech, or possibly a medical receptionist. I'm sure there a lot of things you could still do, just be creative. Try a Home Health care job. I don't think there is a lot of...

  8. Short Question? Medical Assistant or Certified Nurse Assistant

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to Jessica5792's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    MA programs are expensive but you learn more. My MA program was 9 months, plus a six week externship that the school set up for me In my area CNA programs are cheap ($600-900) and last 3-6 weeks...

  9. Why bother...?

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree! A&P is something you will use everyday as well as medical termilogy. I'm taking A&P 1 in the fall, and I have my books, been looking at chapters, and even been brushing up on med...

  10. baby friendly questions

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to Rhee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't not agree with getting rid of the formula samples or coupons to new moms. The way I look at it is if a mom is determined to breastfeed she will regardless, and a coupon is not going to change...

  11. My pet peeves

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    My personal pet peeves are people who wear way too much perfume/colonge/body spray in public. A little goes a long way, and some people who bad allergies to that stuff. Earrings on babies is...

  12. going to be fired from my CNA LTC job.....what's next?

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to CNA1991's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I worked as a CNA I loved my residents but not the management or coworkers. Everybody did things different. For certain things like cleaning house or dressing that is not bad, but for lifting and...

  13. NEED ADVICE for my situation (CMA, CNA, or Just go straight for RN)

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to jennyjen87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Even nurses do dirty work. Even clinicals you will have to work with the elderly. Being a CNA is hard, but I loved most of my residents, it was management I could not stand, or seeing the same...

  14. MA looking to achieve BSN

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to veeshm's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you're goal is a BSN, go into that right away. There is nothing wrong with the LPN but many LPN to RN programs have long wait list. In my area is 7 years or

  15. Getting a "C" is not the end of the world.

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At my college, you have to have a B or better in Bio and English classes, but I personally do not think a C is a bad thing. Some students do better with different instructors. If I had a class where...

  16. NEED ADVICE for my situation (CMA, CNA, or Just go straight for RN)

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to jennyjen87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a CMA and going into nursing. I personally feel MA know more coming out than CNA, but most colleges want students with CNA. I have job experience as CNA, but because I do not have a piece of...

  17. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most CNA do not mind doing a little extra now and then, especially for nice patients, but to be expected to do their job duties and to do extra cleaning ALL THE TIME without extra compensation is just...

  18. A&P 1 Summer 2012 Check In

    RedhairedNurse2Be replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking A&P this fall and I am nervous. Is it a hard class? I already bought my books and I think I can do