Abigail612

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  1. Curious Question

    Abigail612 replied to CallieNM's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I acctually started my facebook page because I was accepted to Nursing school. I am going to a school that is over 4 hours away so my facebook page was a way for me to keep up with my frieds and...

  2. 1st or 2nd shifts?

    Abigail612 replied to Band's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Were you are in an eveing program you may find the day shift more accomidating to your school schedual. I have worked all shifts and there really is not an easier shift to get orintated to. Day shift...

  3. Top 10 tips for nursing school

    Abigail612 replied to ames86's topic in General Students

    1. save all you syllabuses may be important later if you go on for more education or for some reason transfer schools 2. pick study groupes carefully (look for older students they have more life...

  4. when should i meet with the potential universities?

    Abigail612 replied to luvmykids0810's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If what you mean by core classes are nursing classes then no they are not the same from one Universtiy to another. I personally have not heard of any school that will accept another schools nursing...

  5. Questions for interview

    Abigail612 replied to newworld's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here are some of the questions they asked me were "what would you do if you had a difficult patient?" "What are the different types of abuse? give examples" "If you see abuse what would be the first...

  6. Could being a CNA/MA be too much for me?

    Abigail612 replied to scuggs's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well I would probably seek the advice of your doctor, being a MA or a CNA is a lot of work and even if they don't seem like they are doing much they are on their feet a lot, so ask your doctor if it...

  7. From now on the only bed I make will be my own

    Abigail612 replied to Healing Soul's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My feelings towards being a CNA is a love hate. I love what it is that I do but the facility I work for really dose not care about its staff. They do not give much regard to our work or our safety and...

  8. Non-nursing major, pursuing nursing!

    Abigail612 replied to fruitypebbles's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Do some more research into other colleges not all of them are competative or have long wait lists. The college I attend (UMFK) has no waiting list and they do not really have any requirements to get...

  9. cna to rn?

    Abigail612 replied to bianca91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If your choice is between being a CNA or LPN/LVN there are pros and cons to both however I would probably suggest LPN if it is a possibility for you. The jobs are limited but most LTC facilities (at...

  10. Am I TOO emotional to be a nurse?

    Abigail612 replied to Mrs.Priss's topic in General Students

    I have always been a very emotional person. I have been a CNA in LTC for over four years and now when a patient dies it really does not tear me up like I use to. Not that I have become hard hearted...

  11. Nursing...pre-med, or nursing school?

    Abigail612 replied to Melanie42595's topic in General Students

    My suggestion would be to get your CNA, CNAs do not do the same things as Nurses nessisarily but it gets you working alongside of the nurse so you have an idea of what you will be doing. Also do some...

  12. Have you had a Hep B titer?

    Abigail612 replied to Katie71275's topic in General Students

    I had to have a Hep B titer for nursing school and it was neg. they told me though that I just needed a booster and to do the titer again, so I did and it came back

  13. Broke and about to be more broke!

    Abigail612 replied to ~passionateSN~'s topic in General Students

    I know how you feel I have been working all summer while taking two summer classes and was intending to put the money all towards school but things keep poping and I am not sure how I will make ends...

  14. How many hours to work as a CNA in Nursing School??

    Abigail612 replied to PedsHopeful's topic in General Students

    I have been a CNA since 2007, I began working full time the day I turned 18. Durring my senior year year of high school I had a full time job and still graduated with As. I worked full time for two...

  15. Home Health vs. Working in a Facility

    Abigail612 replied to IsmeAmanda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here are some pros and cons... PROs: Other CNA staff to lean on Nurses are in building and even work alongside Usually better working conditions (up to date and maintained equipment like lifts,...

  16. Horrible time at clinicals

    Abigail612 replied to dancingpre's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like a typical clinical for most new people, but dont sweat it to much its not an easy job and its a lot to remeber just focus on your goal! I do have to warn you it does take a little while to...

  17. Any CNA's out there want to answer a few questions?

    Abigail612 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  18. Any CNA's out there want to answer a few questions?

    Abigail612 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What state do you live in? ME How long have you been a CNA? 4+ years How long did it take you to find your first job? Two weeks befor I finished my classes. How much do you make? $10.00 What is your...

  19. Travel Nurse Aide or Nurse Aide Per diem

    Abigail612 replied to meltraand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The only traveling Nurses Aides that I know of are Agency Nurses Aides, they get paid quite a bit per hour but it all depends on the area some keep you fairly local to places only a 5-20 minutes from...

  20. How do you deal with these patients/residents?

    Abigail612 replied to havehope's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i come across this frequently where i work, i would advisefinding another cna and doing care on her together and report these things asthey happen to the charge nurse so that she can come and assess...

  21. Best work experience for pre-nursing student?

    Abigail612 replied to catman88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally I have found my experience as a CNA befor Nursing very benificial. It will be very helpful for the first few semesters of nursing labs and it looks good that you have had experience working...

  22. Summer break

    Abigail612 replied to firewifeRN's topic in General Students

    I know how you feel I work part time as a CNA and I have two classes both requiring a lot of writing ! Plus trying to keep up with life in general! Can't wait to be done with school and into my...

  23. When did wearing a stethoscope become popular

    Abigail612 replied to Katniss88's topic in General Students

    Were I go to school we have to have them on us at all times plus you dont want them taken or miss placed however we are warned not to wear them around our necks because if a patient becomes angry and...

  24. What is your dream nursing career

    Abigail612 replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    My plans after graduation is to try a little of everyhting and gain as much experience as I can then later down the line get my Nurse practitioner, then go on for my Doctorate and teach, I would...

  25. Do I need a BSN if I have a MA & years of research experience?

    Abigail612 replied to bluecloud's topic in General Students

    You dont have to chose one or the other, get you ADN and as soon as you graduate apply to a ADN to BSN program most of these ADN to BSN programs are almost completely on line and cheaper. This way you...