juniperpearl

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1. Scared about my CNA exam. Any advice, tips?

   juniperpearl replied to BabyGirlx3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I just talked through my skill the whole time. 'Alright Mr. Jones, now I need to give you a bed bath if that's okay with you. Great, let me wash my hands & get my equipment together. Here's your...

2. hospital vs home health vs LTC

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

   Home health is extremely flexible, you can basically make your own schedule as long as there are clients who need a CNA during the times you are available. Home health agencies are typically pretty...

3. CNAs in the Operating Room

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

   I'm so excited to learn there's a place for CNA's in the OR! I can see how already being in there could help me get in as an RN! Thank you

4. CNAs in the Operating Room

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

   Thank you for the information! I'm almost through CNA I & am leaning towards OR Nursing after nursing school & this would be a great

5. Age of a late bloomer

   juniperpearl replied to lilbrice25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I hope not! I just turned 29 & will get my CNA II before starting my pre reqs. If all goes as planned I won't even start nursing school until I'm 31. I know plenty of RN who didn't start until...

6. case about obstetrics(i need your help)

   juniperpearl replied to sama alghad's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Oh & if we're talking EMS first priority on scene is the same as any other -Scene safe?

7. case about obstetrics(i need your help)

   juniperpearl replied to sama alghad's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Is childbirth in the BLS scope of practice? What would your priorities be on a call involving bleeding, possible airway obstruct? What info do you think would be pertinent? Would you need to know...

8. The Truth of being a C.N.A

   juniperpearl replied to C.N.A2291's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   If you're looking for glory EMS is not the place for you. If it's not in you to be a caregiver then get out if healthcare. I have my EMT-B & I'm in CNA class. In this field if you can't accept...

9. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

   juniperpearl replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

   I'm former EMS but can I chime in too? -I've been dizzy for 3 years -There's a boil on my butt -I got diabetes ma'am, I can't help it (ETOH requested by PD) -I want to give my mom this gift &...

10. Advice on the track to RN

    juniperpearl replied to juniperpearl's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much! I'm still figuring things out but I'll make it work! I know the end result is whats important & the sacrifices I have to make will be well worth

11. CNA pre-admissions test?

    juniperpearl replied to Godislove11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Two schools in my area & one required placement testing & the other didn't require anything but payment for the class. Neither required an interview! I guess it just depends on where you're...

12. Advice on the track to RN

    juniperpearl replied to juniperpearl's topic in General Nursing

    My school doesn't have a daycare center but they do have daycare assistance & I'm sure we will qualify. The perk of LPN before RN (other than the experience) is that only LPN are offered nursing...

13. Advice on the track to RN

    juniperpearl replied to juniperpearl's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your feedback so very much! I think you're both leading me in the right direction & I can see how the money would draw me into staying in a position instead of continuing on to get my...

14. Advice on the track to RN

    juniperpearl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a current CNA student. I have my EMT also. I have a 8.5 month old baby & I'm a stay at home mom. We don't have a lot of money & it's a strain for us to put our baby in daycare for 2 days a...

15. CNA pre-admissions test?

    juniperpearl replied to Godislove11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At the school I went through I had to test at a 7th grade level in math to enter the Cna program. It was mostly addition, subtraction & multiplication with a few division problems, some algebra...