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  1. Math Challenged

    kenya1005 replied to SNN813's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been out of school for 10+ years, and I'm taking a GED math prep course online through the library before I take my compass. It covers the same material as the compass. I'm finding it's coming...

  2. Any other moms

    kenya1005 replied to kkb91's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's hard, but you can do it. I have 4 kids---ages 10, 7, 4, and 10 months---and I also work part time on the weekends. I'm in school full time getting my prereqs done. I study all the time......

  3. Are you going to work while in nursing school?

    kenya1005 replied to vettechtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in pre-nursing classes right now (12-14 hours/week depending on semester) and I work weekends only-12 hour shifts. I plan to do that all through nursing. I have 4 kids, so I have no choice. I'm...

  4. How would you rate the CNA classes and clinical's?

    kenya1005 replied to thedust's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a CNA and currently in pre-nursing classes. I loved my CNA experience. My particular state is pretty strict (Missouri) and I had 75 in class hours, and 100 clinical hours. We started our...

  5. Starting my First job as a CNA in a hospital!!!!

    kenya1005 replied to Mzfuturenurse's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    This is kind of late, but one thing that has really helped me is to get to know the nurses. One of our nurses is really big on baths... so I always do her patients' baths first. Another one likes her...

  6. how did you guys find your CNA jobs?

    kenya1005 replied to crunchymama91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I applied to every facility I could find even if they didn't have a job posted--I either faxed or hand delivered my resume to every place remotely close to me. I seriously probably applied to 100...

  7. Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

    kenya1005 replied to emily_ganshert's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had days like that, but when I sat down to analyze what it is about my job as a CNA that makes me unhappy it's things like this: 1. The nurses have zero respect for us (some of them---it depends on...

  8. I dont know where else to turn.

    kenya1005 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be very, very, very careful with facebook. You are NOT entitled to voice your opinions about your employer on there. Most employers will fire you for that. Even if you say something like "Man, I had...

  9. Please, don't be "that" aide.

    kenya1005 replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Putting the bed all the way down IS a safety issue. If it was just an inch or two up, then no big deal, but if it was high up in the air, that's a big deal lol. Either way, I'm sure her approach could...

  10. Hospital interview

    kenya1005 replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is the practice on my floor. Our manager sends an email out inviting anyone to come sit in on the interview, and then he ALWAYS talks to the staff to see what they think. He tries really hard to...

  11. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    kenya1005 replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One person operates the remote while the other guides the sling... it's easy for the sling to turn and you don't want the resident to turn and hit his/her head on the bar in the back. I've never heard...

  12. I'm going to be in the dog house

    kenya1005 replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I of course don't tell my family this, but I LOVE working Thanksgiving.... keeps me from having to cook, plus it's just usually a good day. Everyone makes the choice at work to be happy regardless of...

  13. CNA Skills Test in Califonia- HANDWASHING.. right way

    kenya1005 replied to Irah0526's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In Missouri, you use a paper towel to turn on. Before turning off water, you get a towel, dry your hands, then GET A NEW TOWEL to turn off faucet. A lot of us just used the same towel, but got dinged...

  14. This Is My Goal

    kenya1005 replied to Theor23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't get discouraged. I'm 31, married, with 4 kids ranging in ages from 9 months up to 10 years, working part time and I'm a freshman LOL! Who cares how old you are, in 5 years you'll be 5 years...

  15. Going crazy

    kenya1005 replied to 16mm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    In my hospital (and from what I hear it's the same in all hospitals around here) they will not hire you without a BSN, regardless of how much experience you have. Even charge nurses who have been here...

  16. Oh NO! Just got the SCOOP on my Chemistry Professor!

    kenya1005 replied to Ariana214's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I try to avoid signing up if the teacher is "tbd" and also I always sign up for the class with the fewest available seats lol. If the class only has 3 students signed up and another has 30, then I...

  17. I am afriad to go to nursing school...

    kenya1005 replied to changes13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It just depends on the hospitals in your area. I heard it was impossible to work in a hospital as a CNA with no experience, but got a job one month after my state exam on a progressive care unit. I...

  18. Advice needed on upcoming classes

    kenya1005 replied to ScarletJones's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have 4 kids, so I understand! Online helps in some ways, but in others it makes it harder. I love that I can do my homework when my baby naps, etc, but at the same time it's hard to focus even when...

  19. 4 years in a CC??!

    kenya1005 replied to hereyee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm on a two-year plan for my prereqs here. I'm going for the BSN, so I have a couple more than I would for the ADN. Two finish in 2 years, I have to take 4 classes every Fall/Spring and then one...

  20. Getting a CNA job while in nursing school

    kenya1005 replied to immunetogravity's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you tried sending a cover letter? That's where you can really show your passion, where a resume is more just a list of jobs you've

  21. CNA or Medical Assistant

    kenya1005 replied to FutureNurse12345's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got my CNA cert and got a job in a hospital right away. We have PCT positions for people who aren't certified, but honestly the certification makes a big difference if you don't have

  22. hospital vs home health vs LTC

    kenya1005 replied to lossholly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, and we change LOTS of diapers and do lots of baths here. We get lots of LTC patients, and also patients who are incontinent due to mental status changes, antibiotics,

  23. hospital vs home health vs LTC

    kenya1005 replied to lossholly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a hospital. I'm part time, so I work 2 days per week for 12 hour shifts. I actually was able to get on the weekends only, so it's great for my school schedule. I make about $1-2 more than...

  24. Oh man bp is tough

    kenya1005 replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We did have the two-way stethoscope on our state test. I would suggest practicing with the ones they use in class because that's probably what you will use at state. You can watch for the bump, but...

  25. Can't get a job in the hospital, even with experience

    kenya1005 replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Does the hospital have volunteer positions? If you can squeeze in a little time volunteering, it can get your foot in the door. We have a hospice house in our hospital and I know of a few people that...