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  1. Does Everyone Actually Hate Nurses?

    mvm2 replied to Casha9's topic in General Nursing

    Wow I'd say I don't hear that much. As a CNA I hear why don't you WANT TO BE a nurse all the time. MAybe your family and friends see you in even a higher educated feild like Dr. or Dentist. (sigh)...

  2. Is There a Nursing Career that Will Allow me to be in the Lab and Help Patients?

    mvm2 replied to jlamar11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am afraid I don't know about you first question of combining nursing to lab work, but getting your feet wet as a CNA can be a good experiance for you in that you will know what it is like to be in...

  3. Failed the CNA test on the first try

    mvm2 replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Marie that is wonderful that you were able to pass this time!! Yes I totally agree with you that sometimes how well your test goes can be the tester you have. I think I really got lucky with the...

  4. Choosing a specialty- should I wait longer

    mvm2 replied to heartsgal's topic in Nursing Career

    I think you should not let your age be such a factor in your decision on what your specialty should be. You've done so much work getting to where you are right now I don't think something like...

  5. Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    mvm2 replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can feel for a smoker if they get passed up for a job because they have decided to have the habit as a part of their lives but the facts remains that some people can get very ill around those that...

  6. Hours?

    mvm2 replied to momofboys2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nursing homes may vary a little bit, but usually I see 1st shift 6am-2pm or 7am-3pm 2nd shift 2pm-10pm or 3pm-11pm 3rd shift 10pm-6am or 11pm-7am Hope that

  7. Work options w/prerequisites

    mvm2 replied to Schoolrat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    To list a few : Long term Care, Assisted Living, Home Care, Rehab Facilities, Homes for the disabled, VETS Homes, Hospitals which may be called techs instead of CNAs. I am sure there are even more...

  8. Free CNA courses in WA?

    mvm2 replied to Vak89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YAY Good for you that is wonderful. Hoping all the best for you, and hope the class will be a great experiance for you as you take your first steps to becoming a

  9. Time to turn alarms?

    mvm2 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hee Hee Jess. Well I'll have to have help because I must say that spelling and grammer were never my strong classes in school,But yes can you imagine the book we CNAs and Real Nurses could write...

  10. wwyd, job choice

    mvm2 replied to M610's topic in General Nursing

    I agree if you think your body can handle the night shifts I'd go with that one especially when you have the support of your mother and not worry about day care. Also in the long run you will feel...

  11. Nicotine Test, No smoking policy

    mvm2 replied to AspergersRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am not convinced either that these are that safe. Maybe safer then a regular one, but truthfully I don't want to get a nose full of someones vapor either, Still stuff in that vapor. If I was around...

  12. When taking blood pressure for the CNA skills exam?

    mvm2 replied to ONCRN2017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hey Tbreannax3 wondered how your test went today. Hope it went

  13. Time to turn alarms?

    mvm2 replied to Missingyou's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh my can you imagine such a thing. One more alarm buzzer going off for a CNA to have to worry about and just make you want to go insane. ALso can you imagine the annoyance of 20 of these things...

  14. Get CNA after 1st semester RN program?

    mvm2 replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with nandosport to talk to your professor about what is required of you for taking the CNA course. RN programs can vary of what is required of you. Some RN programs require you to take a CNA...

  15. Home Care advanced cases

    mvm2 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a little excited... I have been working for my Home Health Agency for a little over two years now and I started really green in the medical feild by just being an Aide, and frankly being scared...

  16. ALF for low income

    mvm2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wish there were nice ALFs for low income people. My husband's grandma is living in a subsidized housing right now but she is getting to the point where we are starting to feel she should not be...

  17. Home Care advanced cases

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    oh I love all you wonderful nurses!!! Though I am very content and I love my job working with my clients and helping them with their daily lives. There is something about being able to help people...

  18. T.E.D. anti embolism stockings/Texas

    mvm2 replied to Rlrchat's topic in General Nursing

    I believe each person can be different but most of my clients as well as my husband wears them during the day, and takes them off at bed time. But if you have a lot of swelling while sleeping then it...

  19. When taking blood pressure for the CNA skills exam?

    mvm2 replied to ONCRN2017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your first quetion I really am not sure about sorry. With your second question look at the needle really well when listening. If you hear a sound but do not see the needle really have that jump look...

  20. CNA Skills exam? Where does object like soap, toilet paper, wipes go?

    mvm2 replied to ONCRN2017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Every place will have their set ups differently. Some places have ALL THE SUPPLIES that any of the skills need and you have to go and pick and choose the things that you need. Some only will have...

  21. New Nurse, no job, fairly scared

    mvm2 replied to Wagoosh's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    yes many people go into nursing thinking there will always be jobs for me because there are a lot of jobs avaliable. Unfortunetly they only have it half right. True that there is always many job...

  22. Wearing scrubs to a funeral?

    mvm2 replied to Beanyamean's topic in General Nursing

    I as well do not see a problem with it, but if you would feel uncomfortable about it why not just wear jeans and a nice shirt. It does not have to be dressy, just something you would wear daily, even...

  23. Take job, THEN interviews come in

    mvm2 replied to ShelbyaStar's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the info I never knew about this at all. I never knew it would be that simple to take a 14 hour course and understand all meds enough to know about passing meds out where you understand all...

  24. Need some help with NC test!

    mvm2 replied to inprocess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    4yourcna on youtube is a great source is you are the type of person that learns by seeing things. Helped me out a lot to see and be able to view people doing the skill in front of

  25. Free CNA courses in WA?

    mvm2 replied to Vak89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not saying there is non, but...I have to think there are not many CNA courses that are free. If you look it up I am sure you will find many CNA course that are close to you but no garntees they are...