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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. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  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...

  16. Any Advice on Caring for Combative Residents/Patients as a CNA/GNA?

    juniperpearl replied to Guest707336's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a special place in my heart for dementia pts I've been kicked & yelled at but you have to understand the place it's coming from. They're usually really frightened & don't understand...

  17. CNA to LPN to RN

    juniperpearl replied to fasnv's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    It's a requirement to have CNA I here to get into the LPN program. I'm going to take small steps to RN by doing CNA I, CNA II, LPN & then RN. I think this is the best way for me to learn & be...

  18. Help! Vital Signs

    juniperpearl replied to LacyGreen's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Wait why hasn't your teacher gone over

  19. Help! Vital Signs

    juniperpearl replied to LacyGreen's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We do KASIEWAP Knock Address pt by name States students name & title Identified pt Explains procedure to pt Washes hands Assembles equipment Provides for pt privacy Knock, knock Enter room pulling...

  20. CNA jobs in a hospital

    juniperpearl posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a CNA I student I also have my EMT-B. I've always heard its really hard to get a CNA position with no experience or contacts at a hospital. Anyone have any experience with this? Forgive me if this...

  21. CNA jobs in a hospital

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

    I don't know from experience but I've heard they're both really challenging in their own ways both are hard

  22. CNA jobs in a hospital

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

    That's great! I don't mind LTC work I have a special place in my heart for the elderly & especially dementia patients but I want the benefits more specifically the tuition reimbursement that...

  23. CNA jobs in a hospital

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

    Maybe it depends on the area? Thanks y'all! I guess I'll just start applying once I'm finished & see what