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  1. Years of CNA experience helpful?

    maxcat replied to NatashaCNA85's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My LPN program (I am attending part time) requires that you have your CNA certification in order to apply. I don't think it helps in your classes (like, pharmacology, peds, etc...) but it will...

  2. Calling in sick...what are your facilities policies?

    maxcat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just curious-I'm currently a CNA (and in nursing school) and am working very part time at a LTC facility to keep my foot in the door there. what are the expectations from your facility, if you are...

  3. Calling in sick...what are your facilities policies?

    maxcat replied to maxcat's topic in General Nursing

    It is going well. It's just part time, so not too bad (yet). Also, now my daughter is sick (fever, sore throat)...so the childcare arrangements won't work anyways.

  4. Calling in sick...what are your facilities policies?

    maxcat replied to maxcat's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital where we are allowed 5 sick days per calendar year. If you exceed that, you must file for FMLA if you qualify or you must take a verbal warning. If you call out again after the...

  5. Calling in sick...what are your facilities policies?

    maxcat replied to maxcat's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I am feeling bad because I think it will be viewed as "calling off"...not sure. I don't have sick time accrued, because I am so part time (like, 2x a month now). I was working more...

  6. PLEASE HELP I need Brutal Honesty!!!!

    maxcat replied to Wyllowdaemon's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CNA-there certainly are obese CNA's at work. But at our facility, you do need to pass a physical exam-a physical therapist administers it. They want to see that you are strong and flexible...

  7. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    maxcat replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Colorado $11-$12 to start, with evening ($1), night ($3), weekend ($2) differentials. If you get called in to pick up a shift, you can get up to $4 per hour, on weekends. And you get $50 for...

  8. LPN as quick transition into nursing field...

    maxcat replied to bmarrero's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think it's a great idea-I am doing it too. This is a career change for me, so I don't feel like I can waste time on wait lists. I got into a LPN program, and am going part time-it will take me 2...

  9. Nursing homes' bad reputation

    maxcat replied to luvmydogs84's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm in school, but will likely end up starting out in LTC, at the facility where I work as a CNA. I also hear from other students "OMG-I could *not* work in a nursing home-old people scare me"....

  10. What do you eat at 5am for breakfast?

    maxcat replied to sandyfeet's topic in General Students

    I wake up at 5:15 (2 hour drive to school, class starts at 8:15). Sometimes I eat a quick bowl of cereal (granola, milk) before I leave, if my carpooling buddy is driving, I might bring a container...

  11. Is anyone commuting really far away?

    maxcat replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    It's good to read about other people driving insane distances (i.e. 1.5-2 hours each way!). makes me feel like I am not completely crazy! Some days I need that moral

  12. Anyone else never given a bath?

    maxcat replied to Kaychell's topic in General Students

    I think this is why my LPN program started requiring a CNA license to apply! It's overwhelming at first, to do this safely/competently, but you'll get the hang of it quickly. I did some CNA work,...

  13. Lpn or rn? What to do?

    maxcat replied to crodriguez's topic in General Students

    It's 9 months to get your LPN (here, unless you go part time-then it's 4 semesters/2 years). I think it's easier to bridge LPN-RN than to deal with applying & wait lists for a normal RN program....

  14. Dosage Calculation PLEASE HELP

    maxcat replied to encodrea8's topic in General Students

    you're right! I am using this awkward calculator on the computer, and must have missed the decimal somehow... that's a med

  15. Is anyone commuting really far away?

    maxcat replied to ashleyisawesome's topic in General Students

    My commute to my LPN program is 2 hours each way. Yes, 2 hours. I am going part time, which helps (fewer days to be there). If I were to do full time, I'd have to move there for the year. Plenty...

  16. Dosage Calculation PLEASE HELP

    maxcat replied to encodrea8's topic in General Students

    Here's how I think it is set up. Someone correct me if I am wrong: 250 cc/4G x 1G/1000 mg x 34 mg/1 min x 60 gtts/1 cc cc, G, and mg cancel out, leaving you with 12.75 gtts/min. Is that right?...

  17. To Be Or Not To Be - A CNA!!?? In Need Of Wisdom!

    maxcat replied to FutrNurse123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've applied to an LPN program (which is first come first serve, so although it's a good program it's not ridiculous to get into). They *require* that you are a CNA first. However, the closest BSN...

  18. Is nursing your second career?

    maxcat replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in General Nursing

    I'm taking my prerequisites this year, and hope to start nursing school next fall. I am 37 and have a MS in environmental science. I worked in that field for 4-5 years, and have been a SAHM for the...

  19. relocating to the Hilton Head area...many questions!

    maxcat posted a topic in General Nursing

    We are considering relocating to Hilton Head (my MIL lives here) from CO. I had been in the process of being recertified as a CNA, and just started working in an LTC center in CO. I am signed up for...

  20. Does CNA training prepare you for nursing school?

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

    So when other students in your class are freaking out about wiping someone's butt or dealing with a stubborn, demented old lady, you won't be fazed. That. Plus, who do you think gets sick &...

  21. Does CNA training prepare you for nursing school?

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

    LTC work does focus on ADL (activities of daily living-getting dressed, etc..), but we do lots of vital signs too, and assist nurses where needed-I've assisted with dressing changes, a straight cath...

  22. Does CNA training prepare you for nursing school?

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

    I have not yet attended nursing school (am hoping to get in for next fall) but I don't see how it can't help you. Many of the nurses I work with started as CNA's and they totally said it helps make...

  23. How much do CNA's make these days and is the pay worth the workload?

    maxcat replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a new CNA and make about $11.30ish an hour, base rate. I'm in CO. I often work weekends and get a $2/hour differential. IMO, almost $13.50 isn't bad for such a flexible job (it's more like...

  24. "malpractice" insurance for nurses?

    maxcat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Is there such a thing? I'm hoping to start a nursing program next year, and have been working as an aide in a LTC facility. Recently there was an "incident" (not involving me...) involving a nurse...

  25. "malpractice" insurance for nurses?

    maxcat replied to maxcat's topic in General Nursing

    thanks-in looking at the older threads on it, it looks super cheap, so it's a no-brainer. I was told by one nurse (in real life) that I shouldn't get it, because yes-then I'd be more likely to be...