melpip3

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1. CNA Training in Sacramento, CA

   melpip3 replied to TurtleDove's topic in CNA/MA

   Hello, Check out sacrop.org They offer CNA classes free. You only pay for the book. Good Luck.

2. CNA acute care vs. CNA LTC

   melpip3 posted a topic in General Nursing

   What's the scoop. Do you acute care CNA's feel as overworked as the LTC CNA's. I have a friend who works at Kaiser she love, love, loves the work environment. Just curious about what others have to say. The CNA experience is eye opening. I will soon ...

3. CNA Question

   melpip3 replied to Soon2BNurse's topic in General Nursing

   I am a current nursing student who also is working toward my state certification to become a CNA.There are many jobs that can fall into this great debate. I have worked for many years for my local school district as a teacher's assistant. Many times ...

4. is this child abuse?

   melpip3 replied to bronxRN's topic in General Nursing

   As a longtime licensed provider of a family daycare I think you did the right thing by removing your children. I far as the incident with the jacket, I don't know if I would call it abuse. I wasn't there and didn't witness the way in which she went a...

5. What are the nursing schools in your area like??

   melpip3 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Pre-Nursing

   In my area you can't apply to the ADN program until all the pre reqs are complete. Then after about 1 year of pre req's you can apply and wait another year or longer (so I hear) for acceptance. I am just about done with pre req's took me forever. Now...

6. Reward system for hardworking CNA's..need help!

   melpip3 replied to NurseWiggins's topic in Geriatric

   I think the best reward would be to get the LAZY CNA's to do their job. A system of checks and balances to make sure everyone is doing their job should be in place. How about a weekly meeting where you recognize those who are going above and beyond a...

7. Anyone have a NON healthcare job while in nursing school?

   melpip3 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Nursing

   I am a current nursing student. I will be completing my pre reqs during summer and hope to apply asap for the adn program at my local CC. There is a waiting list. I am currently employed pt at a school working with at risk children. I enjoy my job. I...

8. Nursing shortage! Nursing program waiting lists!

   melpip3 replied to melpip3's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thanks I'll check into it.

9. Should I take a refresher chem class?

   melpip3 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am just about ready to reg. for summer AP1. I noticed the prereq for this class is chem. I took chem a very long time ago. Do you think I should take a chem refresher again before AP1.

10. Nursing shortage! Nursing program waiting lists!

    melpip3 replied to melpip3's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I'm in Sacramento, Co. Calif.

11. Math needed in lpn program

    melpip3 replied to punkrockgirl's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I found a great math book. Mathematics For Nurses. Second edition. Larry Stephens, Ph.D. Lana Stephens, RN. This book has been really helpful for me. Total review of everything from whole numbers,decimals,-to stats,temp conversions. Good Luck.

12. Nursing shortage! Nursing program waiting lists!

    melpip3 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I am working on completion of my pre reqs for the ADN program at my local CC. I am a little concerned over the fact that upon my app. I will be placed into a random selection pool. One-third of the class will be alternates from the previous year .Two...