kpossible

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1. How do clinicals work?

   kpossible replied to beccaleigh72's topic in General Students

   I'm in a 4 year program and last semester I had OB clinicals from 0700-1530 (one day) and mental health clinicals for 8 weeks from 1300-2000 (one day) and switched to a community site from 0800-1100....

2. Finished my first semester of nursing school, but failed pharmacology :( Help?

   kpossible replied to bonjournurse2b's topic in General Students

   I'm not sure on your situation, but if you're worried about lack of clinical experience, you could try getting some of the same aspect by working as a CNA? Try talking to your advisor again because it...

3. Posting your Exam Grades on Facebook

   kpossible replied to Kateoh82's topic in General Students

   I don't really post my grades on facebook, but I don't mind if someone is like "A in a class!!!" because I would feel super happy for them. I usually say I passed my classes

4. Finding an entry level cna opening

   kpossible replied to cnoble727's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I would try a nursing home or home health care agency (if you don't mind driving and a varied schedule). Hospitals usually require previous experience as a CNA or medsurg clinical experience as a...

5. I flunked out of clinical today..

   kpossible replied to Student2001's topic in General Students

   I'm really sorry for you!!! I would forget my watch for clinicals too but there were physical old school clocks on the wall and the digital thermometers had a timer option. The major problem was that...

6. Is it better to do an entry MSN or BSN if you do not have an RN yet?

   kpossible replied to cacurlytop's topic in General Students

   There's the direct entry option. Half of the students in my clinical classes are DE students and my godmother's daughter got her's after getting a bachelor's in biology. I heard they were cancelling...

7. Religion in Nursing

   kpossible replied to NICU:)'s topic in General Students

   I think it would be right to say "you are in my thoughts" to be neutral to the patient and show that you care, no matter what they believe in. If the patient asks you to pray with them, I think that's...

8. How long did it take you to find a CNA job?

   kpossible replied to annairb90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I got my CNA license in August (in Wisconsin, you have to have your license before you can start working) and applied in October since my schedule got lighter and I wanted to work during winter break...

9. Nursing Diagnosis (NANDA format)

   kpossible replied to raaraa's topic in General Students

   Every nursing diagnosis needs "as evidenced by" aka aeb and "related to" aka r/t. Here is one that I did for a class: At risk for suicide related to hopelessness, increased anxiety, poor rapport from...

10. Are you able to see tests after grading?

    kpossible replied to futurenurse2014's topic in General Students

    A lot of exams are scantron now. Depending on the professor, you might do a class review of your scantron and test after your exam has been graded. Also, they will probably offer office hours before...

11. Is it worth it to become a CNA on my road to becoming a nurse?

    kpossible replied to sucess2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Seconding t2091! I was extremely awkward in communicating with patients but the other nursing students who were CNAs had a lot of experience with asking things calmly and smoothly with good bedside...

12. Horrified at what I have seen go on in this nursing home

    kpossible replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Defs go with the anonymous report! You need to be subjective as noted by the other people said! Good luck with the rest of your clinical and make sure your CNA care is top-notch

13. Can CNAs work outside the Nursing home?

    kpossible replied to Pattycakes85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you don't have experience, you can always work in home health! I just got hired and it's mostly PRN for now but it's driving to client's homes and taking care of them. It does lack the social...

14. I love my clinicals so far...

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

    Wow, this sounds awesome that you love working as a CNA! You could always do an alternative to a nursing home if it gets too much for you like a home health care CNA? It's more driving but more...

15. Having to quit

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

    It's fine to change to PRN (as needed) shift as long as you notify your employer. But not answering your phone is irresponsible and will be a major impact on future jobs since they call your past...