IHeartNursing321

IHeartNursing321

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  1. Help with solving a Patient Sitter Staffing problem

    IHeartNursing321 replied to DogWmn's topic in General Nursing

    I am a sitter too and I usually have no problem. If I don't get my break before 7P, I just let the new CNA on shift know that I need my break and he/she gives me a break after they take vitals....so...

  2. Harlem Shake - Nursing Style!

    IHeartNursing321 replied to pmabraham's topic in Nursing Humor

    Haha I love how the patient dances

  3. Best Stethoscope?

    IHeartNursing321 replied to RedHeaded2bNurse16's topic in General Students

    Littmann Classic II S.E. Stethoscope | allheart.com Littmann Classic II S.E....I have it and it works great! Also has a good selection of

  4. Clinicals - FL state test

    IHeartNursing321 replied to Petty2618's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took my FL CNA exam in September '12. What I suggest is to go over all of your 21 clinical skills again, try them on your friend/relative since you will be doing the skills on an actual person (as...

  5. Yipee, I got in!!!

    IHeartNursing321 replied to Jaynie_Marie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!!

  6. Cna test on Monday

    IHeartNursing321 replied to marsqueen's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will be fine! In FL, if you make a mistake while doing the clinical skills portion, you can say what your mistake was and fix it before you are done with the skill. Like I was so nervous, I forgot...

  7. 2014 Applicants

    IHeartNursing321 replied to emergenceRN17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am in central FL and I will apply to UCF's BSN program in Cocoa, FL for Spring

  8. Anybody have Plan B?

    IHeartNursing321 replied to zeno33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No plan B for me...if I don't get into a nursing school, apply again and apply to more schools!!

  9. Not a real nurse huh?

    IHeartNursing321 replied to kkrlaa5512's topic in School

    School nurses rock! My friend's mom was a school nurse back when I was in middle school and she was my

  10. FIRST MEDICAL JOB!!!

    IHeartNursing321 replied to francoml's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats!! Good

  11. Landing a CNA job when starting upper-division BSN in a few months?

    IHeartNursing321 replied to mtskier's topic in General Students

    You can try to get a per diem position! That is what I am doing. I am a CNA at the hospital but I work per diem so I schedule myself. Like the post above says, I work shifts on the weekend during the...

  12. Schedules for this upcoming semester

    IHeartNursing321 replied to brenay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking Micro, AP2, and Nutrition. I took statistics and my advice is to keep up with it!! If you do not understand something, ask your

  13. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    IHeartNursing321 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, it's called "Patient Observer" where I work, which is in FL. Another formal name I heard is "Patient Companion." The informal name for this position is called "sitter," which everyone in the...

  14. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

    IHeartNursing321 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    After I got my CNA license, I worked for home health for 2 months then got a job at a hospital as a patient observer. Yes, the hospital wouldn't hire me as a CNA because of my lack of "hospital...

  15. How much anatomy do CNAs need to know?

    IHeartNursing321 replied to aaron_j_sutter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not very much at all! Perineal area (for perineal care obviously), brachial artery (where most BP readings are taken) are a couple I can think of. Not anything like an A&P class for sure. You...

  16. What classes did you pair with A&P I (Anatomy)?

    IHeartNursing321 replied to queserasera's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P 1 with chemistry and developmental

  17. How I Chose Nursing

    IHeartNursing321 replied to Mebarnes040112's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Great story!

  18. If you could pick your ideal job in nursing, what would it be?

    IHeartNursing321 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

  19. When someone mocks you for being a nurse

    IHeartNursing321 replied to fraydar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My own brother mocks me for wanting to be a nurse, he thinks they just put band aides on fingers as well! I ignore him because I know that nurses carry a lot of responsibility and actually have the...

  20. CPR/First Aid Training

    IHeartNursing321 replied to RebaMinenna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The hospitals in my town require AHA certification for CPR, so when I took my CNA class, I paid a little extra to have an AHA card instead of NSC or some other

  21. I feel SO stupid (CNA)

    IHeartNursing321 replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will be fine!! My first home care case was a bath visit. The lady I was taking care of was paralyzed from the waist down so I had to put her into a shower chair. Well, The shower chair did not...

  22. New Grads, It is Possible!

    IHeartNursing321 replied to owlRN01's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congrats!! Nice to hear about

  23. iPad for school??

    IHeartNursing321 replied to KendallMarie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I use my iPad for class, I have the "Keynote" app and download my powerpoints through that app. Saves paper, that's for

  24. I'm No longer a Pre-nursing student..Thanks ALLNURSES! Got Accepted! Spring 2013

    IHeartNursing321 replied to ArrowRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Will do,

  25. I'm No longer a Pre-nursing student..Thanks ALLNURSES! Got Accepted! Spring 2013

    IHeartNursing321 replied to ArrowRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats!! I am also applying to UCF BSN program next year in Cocoa