jb2u

jb2u ASN, RN

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  1. Yay!!! I Passed

    jb2u replied to maureenlynn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: congratulations :redlight: :redlight:

  2. Hi, have a question about state test

    jb2u replied to noni06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you are a third year nursing student, I would check with your local hospitals. Some will hire nursing students without a certification. Also, you should already have the basic skills down by third...

  3. Lots of Lifting.........

    jb2u replied to MaleRNstudent21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    5'7" 130lbs. is just fine. I know CNA's that are shorter and weigh less. If you need lifting help there is always another hand available or maybe even a machine such as a hoyer lift. My problem is...

  4. CNA state exam question

    jb2u replied to Magplad's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If Promissor is the same company that will adminster the test in your state, I'm not sure what state you are from (I know that they administer the test in many states, then this is what their handbook...

  5. CNA state exam question

    jb2u replied to Magplad's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Of course only your instructor can really answer what he/she wants. However, when I had my eval..it was just the top/bottom had to be with in 4-6mm NOT a combination of the two. The fact is two people...

  6. Changing Careers - Balancing Family

    jb2u replied to Boy_Saves_Girl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do remember the "always forward" motto. If you made it through the Army then you can make it. The Army was all about pushing yourself. As far as changing adults...well, yes it will be different than...

  7. Changing Careers - Balancing Family

    jb2u replied to Boy_Saves_Girl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, it is not critical to work as a CNA before becoming a Nurse, unless your school requires it! It is helpful though. Yes, you can go directly to an RN program (ADN or BSN). I know some great nurses...

  8. How to get your feet wet

    jb2u replied to jerrylee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think that is a wonderful idea. Keep in mind that nurses come in all ages. If it is in your heart, then GO FOR IT!! Good Luck,

  9. How long do you have to work for a nursing home after free traing

    jb2u replied to safarigirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The home that trained me Request that you work at least three months after you get certified. Although, I am sure this varies by facility. No, they could not make you sign a contract, but their take...

  10. death

    jb2u replied to JBirdAngel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just because someone dies does not make it a ME case. We prepare the body for either a)the funeral home to come pick up the body, b)the morgue, or c) for the family to view their loved one without...

  11. death

    jb2u replied to JBirdAngel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have to do post-mortem care as a pca in my hospital. After death, fluid and feces starts to leak out of various orifices and it needs to be cleaned up. The body needs to be toe tagged and the body...

  12. Go to ICU without MedSurg Experience?

    jb2u replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in MICU, SICU

    I say...evaluate YOUR abilities/personality and then IF you believe that you can handle it...GO FOR IT!!! As far as the new grads that do not make it...Well maybe they would not have made it on the...

  13. Naked?

    jb2u replied to JBirdAngel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As everyone has stated, yes nudity is a part of the job, and you will have to clean pts as part of the job. This may be something that you will get use to or may be something that keeps you from...

  14. Long Term Care Vs Hospital

    jb2u replied to jemrie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Welcome to allnurses and the CNA Forum!!! I say if you want to work in LTC as a nurse then stay in LTC, but if you want to work in the hospital as a nurse then work in the hospital as a STNA. That's...

  15. I'm so confused.....CNA or PCT??!!

    jb2u replied to Ready2BRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    PCT, PCA, CNA, MST...etc. are all the same really. Some hospitals call cna's PCA's and then when they receive additional training in ekg's and blood draws they then call them PCT's, but they are...

  16. Is this going to be hard?

    jb2u replied to DesertRain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The nursing home that I received my cna training from passed out these booklets. Check on the link in my signature line for the complete list of cna registries and find the registry for your state....

  17. Is this going to be hard?

    jb2u replied to DesertRain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a little booklet from the company that gives the test. It listed the different skills and the order that they should be done in. Also, it listed which steps MUST NOT be missed in order to pass...

  18. Is this going to be hard?

    jb2u replied to DesertRain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For me the written test is common sense. The skills test is a little scary because you have to do certain things in order. There are things that you would do in the "real" environment, such as close...

  19. CNA's in L&D?

    jb2u replied to *Bethany*'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know at two of my local hospitals they do hire cna's in postpartum!!! Also, at my current hospital they have cna's in the

  20. I passed!!!!!!!

    jb2u replied to daisygal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :redlight: :redlight: :redlight: congratulations :redlight: :redlight:

  21. Eating or Bathroom?

    jb2u replied to PBAJS's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :yeahthat:

  22. How many guys in your class?

    jb2u replied to Scrubz's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Last semester.....57 students...5 of which are

  23. Pinning ceremonies...

    jb2u replied to MsBruiser's topic in Male Nursing Students

    In my school the students control the pinning ceremony. Normally, the ladies wear black dresses and the men wear black suits. Yes there can be lamps and flowers, but I figure I can give the rose to my...

  24. Pinning ceremonies...

    jb2u replied to MsBruiser's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Maybe I am the only one, but I really am looking forward to my pinning ceremony. I plan on having my son "pin" me. I will have a black suit on, and I am going to get my son a black suit. For those...

  25. Your experiences?

    jb2u replied to daisygal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The test is very easy. My wife, who never took a cna course, answered the questions without any problems. As far as the skills part, that you have to know. There are certain steps that you MUST do in...