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  1. I got accepted and I am due in March 2015

    NaeRN replied to sprint831's topic in General Students

    im 30 weeks pregnant and in my 1st semester of nursing school ... it is 100% possible to do . my best advice to you is to realize the fact that most people feel you should "delay the process" just...

  2. What is a "passing grade" for your nursing program?

    NaeRN replied to aspiringrn1987's topic in General Students

    Woah, in my program a 74 is passing. Anything below and you fail

  3. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

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

    Being a CNA is what you make it. Sure there are nights I'm on the floor by myself and I just want to snatch this badge off and tell my nurse manager where he can shove it ... but there are MANY more...

  4. er tech or pca? new to healthcare

    NaeRN replied to hopefulprayers1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    DEF ed tech! As a med/surg PCA most of your time will be spent on incontinent care and getting vitals. I LOVE floating to the ER when I get a chance. Take my advice lol i work on a med/oncology floor...

  5. CNA in 11th grade

    NaeRN replied to Cal45's topic in General Students

    That is exactly what i did! I took my class and got certified junior year, got my first cna job at 18, and now at 20, i am starting my RN Program! Being a CNA will open your eyes to alot of things in...

  6. Bye bye pre nursing

    NaeRN replied to ladyk84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats ! I am leaving the pre nursing forum as well! I got my acceptance letter on the

  7. What was your GPA, when you got accepted into nursing school?

    NaeRN replied to Kimynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    i got accepted into my program with a cumulative 3.2, but a 27 on my ACT. My school stresses ACT scores, so i'm sure that's what got me

  8. Why should there be a certification to be a nursing assistant?

    NaeRN replied to giraffe4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "I feel a lot of it is pretty easy work to learn. There are already personal care assistants, nursing assistants (that aren't certified) that are in hospitals, home care aides, without being...

  9. Pregnant CNA; afraid

    NaeRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I recently found out I am pregnant, and I am still in the tender stages (I am 8 weeks). I work on a busy med/oncology floor, and have little to no help from my nurses. The kind of nurses I work with...

  10. Pregnant CNA; afraid

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

    Thanks so much for everyone's input! I too have worked with people that work up to their day of delivery.. I do realize that pregnancy is not a disability but I think i'm just a little nervous because...

  11. The (hope to) begin in fall of '14 thread

    NaeRN replied to PaulBaxter's topic in General Students

    I am also hoping to start my program this year , though it starts this summer and it's a BSN program. I turned my application in January 3 (they aren't due until the 31st) so I'm hoping to hear back...

  12. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

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

    What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? CNA Where are you located? Mississippi What is your hourly wage? 8.52 Are you paid shift differentials? 1.25 extra for...

  13. Hospital CNAs/PCTs: What's your workload like?

    NaeRN replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wish I had a patient load like yours! I am a CNA on the med/oncology floor and on a good night I have 10-12 patients. On a bad night it can be anywhere from 12-20. Day shift gets three techs at 24...

  14. Advice for a future CNA student? :)

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

    My nights at the hospital are 6p to 6:30 am and something like this 6- get report on pt's from day CNA, visit all pt's &introduce myself 7:30- start 8pm vitals, safety checks, change pt's as...

  15. What courses do you plan to take for Fall 2013?

    NaeRN replied to kingvonnBSN2017's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Starting year 2 (: Summer 2013 Nursing ethics Statistics Fall 2013 Microbiology Human growth &development Theatre appreciation Oral communication Pathophysiology Applying for BSN this December...

  16. Advice for a future CNA student? :)

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

    Like breezycna said, please know that you learn lots of great information in class, however in the real life situations you have to learn to adapt. I will say that actually being certified gives you...

  17. fired for fall right after training? what to do?

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

    Was it a high risk fall precautions pt ? There are usually notifications of this such as: a sign on the door, wrist band etc .. Sorry to be so blunt but after two months you should probably be able to...

  18. New CNA- How to deal with body pain

    NaeRN replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The only thing I can say is, you will get used to it in time if you practice good body mechanics & get a good stretch in before your

  19. Proof that a record won't hold you back from the job of your dreams

    NaeRN posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    At 14 years old, I got into an altercation with another girl. Her parents wanted to press charges. I WAS NOT arrested; however I went down to the police station, got fingerprinted, and took a mug shot...

  20. Proof that a record won't hold you back from the job of your dreams

    NaeRN replied to NaeRN's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What I meant by going another route is that I'm getting it taken care of another way.. Yes, I understand that it needs to go, and true, $725 is WAY less than nursing school .. (My tuition is almost...

  21. Having A Hard Time Finding A Job Cause Of My Background

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

    It is not impossible ... I had a battery charge come up on my record on a background check run by my employer... All I had to do was tell her a little piece of the story. I still got the job (you can...

  22. nursing student and CNA job?

    NaeRN replied to ndg37's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm working part time at night as a CNA and i'm also in nursing school.. I don't really think its a big deal as long as you are 100% committed to your studies. It is definitely possible! Good luck,...

  23. Night shift Med/Surg CNA advice!

    NaeRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Though I have been certified for two years, this is my first CNA job. (Been stuck in retail) I start Orientation March 4th.. I have no hospital experience as my clinicals were in a LTC facility. I'm...

  24. Night shift Med/Surg CNA advice!

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

    Thank you lol i will definately try not to over analyze my

  25. Pre req questions

    NaeRN replied to erininwundrland's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you feel as though you can manage it, I say go for it! I'm taking a&p 2 and psych .. I'll be taking micro next semester so good luck