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  1. Shoreline CC point tally per quarter

    wonderchic24 replied to margritamix's topic in Washington Nursing

    Just found out that the minimum for Spring 2016 was 102. Any one know of someone going into the spring cohort? I would love to give my books away for free!

  2. What I've learned in nursing school

    wonderchic24 replied to cardiaccath456's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the post! I am heading to nursing school in two weeks and being humble is something all students should be. I am super excited to be taught by nurses who have been there, done that! Even...

  3. Cna becomg cpr certified?

    wonderchic24 replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My answer is the same as Proton's. Ours was part of our program and we received the BLS healthcare provider CPR. Definitely get that one as most facilities will not take other ones! Good luck!

  4. Second career, age 49

    wonderchic24 replied to Nurse to be 49's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! I am 38 and I too changed careers by starting as a CNA and now am heading to nursing school. I met a nurse who went back at 50 and absolutely loved her career change! She said you are never...

  5. FUTURE CNA

    wonderchic24 replied to rebeccamatthews23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! I have worked for both home health and a LTC facility and working in a facility will definitely give you the right experience for a hospital. Home health is about companionship, chores,...

  6. Working as a CNA help with RN employement in future?

    wonderchic24 replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would argue there is no easy CNA shift as they all have their demanding moments. Day shift is hard but so is evening. Night shifts are often short staffed and the resident to staff ratio is often...

  7. Taking anatomy and physiology together?

    wonderchic24 replied to kn.burch's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think you can do it but it will be A LOT of work. There were lots of people in both A&P 1 and 2 that were taking the class again after taking both classes the same quarter and failing...

  8. Eating on the run in pt care

    wonderchic24 replied to Corpsman514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My favorite Clif Bars are coconut chocolate chip, oatmeal walnut. Blueberry crisp ones are okay - not my favorite but completely edible. I am allergic to peanuts so a lot of bars don't work for me!...

  9. CMA to RN

    wonderchic24 replied to lhunter5's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! Go back to school! I am 37, quit a full-time, well paying job to go back to school to become a RN. It was nerve racking to give up that security to go back and take all those lovely pre-req...

  10. Is it awkward bathing, dressing and wiping patients?

    wonderchic24 replied to RainbowHead's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it can be awkward trying to dress another person when you are not used to it. I still am catching myself putting the wrong sleeve first, etc. I even put someone's shirt on backwards today....

  11. Overwhelmed First Level Nursing Student!!

    wonderchic24 replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    I think this is what they are talking about: Fundamentals Success: A Q&A Review Applying Critical Thinking to Test Taking (Davis's Q&a Success): Patricia M. Nugent RN MA MS EdD, Barbara A....

  12. volunteer experience

    wonderchic24 replied to kdmf12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    People can be grumpy for various reasons - pain is just one reason. You do have to separate the difference between someone being mad and someone being mad at you. Most of the time, people want to be...

  13. Best & quick CNA program for Spring in Seattle

    wonderchic24 replied to aheadofthegame's topic in Washington Nursing

    Have you thought about a private CNA program? It is quicker and cheaper than a community college program. The downside is that when applying for schools, you will need to have your state license...

  14. Nursing Schools in the Seattle Area Winter 2014

    wonderchic24 replied to icelind's topic in Washington Nursing

    I never found out about Highline since I got into Shoreline's program. I start March 31st and I am excited!

  15. Shoreline CC point tally per quarter

    wonderchic24 replied to margritamix's topic in Washington Nursing

    This is an old thread but wanted to let you know that the minimum points for Spring 14 was 102.8!

  16. Overwhelmed First Level Nursing Student!!

    wonderchic24 replied to cate3624's topic in General Students

    I personally like exclamation points but that is off topic!!! How much are you studying per week? Are you working too much? I would try to identify the road blocks that are keeping you from...

  17. What to do after completing pre-reqs?

    wonderchic24 replied to Mimiling07's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello! I would look at Renton Tech's Nursing Program. Here is what they say from their site: "Meet prerequisite course requirements as shown below with the following requirements: 1)a minimum grade of...

  18. Please help!!! Passed CNA written & skills test! What should I do next?

    wonderchic24 replied to NkkiGrrl28's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First of all, congrats! Passing the exam is a great first step and will help you get that first job! As for searching for a job, talk to your instructors to see if they have any job leads. All...

  19. Orientation for a job

    wonderchic24 replied to Scheeley's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would also check to make sure you are being paid for orientation. Not paying you for that is illegal. I have worked for a home health agency and they didn't pay for orientation but made it...

  20. I almost sent someone to the EMERGENCY ROOM. I'm so terrified!!

    wonderchic24 replied to Beeptime's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh things do happen! I was picking up a resident's immobile hand and my fingernail nicked her skin. She now had a new skin tear (her skin tears so easily!) I was so upset but told the nurse and she...

  21. Am I doing the wrong thing?

    wonderchic24 replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Truly shocking! That is a terrible way to cut costs. It will be interesting to see what the families say when there is serious skin breakdown. They will blame you too! UGH... I say keep changing...

  22. Antagonizing dementia patients

    wonderchic24 replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with happyloser and report it. You need to know what your employer's process is for complaints. At my employer, you can report it to their boss, you can report it to HR, you can report it to...

  23. day shift cnas in ltc please help, I need ro be a bit better at it, been an aide for

    wonderchic24 replied to D_Angelo25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! I felt that way when I first started at my day shift on LTC. I felt like I couldn't get anything done at all and that I was letting down my residents and my coworkers. Here are a few items...

  24. first job!

    wonderchic24 replied to katiemisskatie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on the new job! Here are a few things I wish I had known before I became a CNA: 1) It can be a frustrating job at times. Remember to take a deep breath, ask for help from a coworker or...

  25. CNA questions

    wonderchic24 replied to katiemisskatie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I first started, I charted immediately since I was afraid that I would forget what I had just done. As I have worked more with the patients, I can now chart all at once and remember what I have...