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  1. CNA state exam

    Livetoride replied to EmilyNicole343's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. Wear your scrubs. I would opt for the scrubs you wore in clinicals. 2. 5 skills total. 2 are always communication and hand hygiene. The other 3 are left to chance. You get a scenario to follow. 3....

  2. STNA/CNA jobs NOT in LTC

    Livetoride replied to peach2218's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PCT in a hospital if you completed a 120 hr or 150 hr CNA course. In Iowa, we call that Advanced

  3. Nurses, should I have kids now--or later?

    Livetoride replied to chubbybunnie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go to school first! Trust me, it's less of a headache. I have two little ones and I am 25. It is a headache trying to balance classes, working, caring for them. I like to think school should be a...

  4. Underestimated Summer Classes

    Livetoride replied to Dreamer05's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Summer is an overwhelming semester. It is the content of a normal length semester compacted into shorter time. My advice is t breathe, hang in there. Enjoy it. classes are smaller and more one on one....

  5. A&P Prep?

    Livetoride replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The first part of anatomy with the muscles and nervous system threw me for a loop compared to the second part of the course. If your school has an area where professors mentor students or even get a...

  6. Few General Questions

    Livetoride replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Transcripts really do depend on the college. I failed my first CNA attempt because I missed class due to pregnancy sickness. A year later, I retook it and got an A. Now the F is still there but they...

  7. I'm stressed and need guidance! Is nursing for me?

    Livetoride replied to Golden450's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I didn't have chemistry in my background as well. I wound up taking it this past spring and I admit it was really difficult for me. I passed though. Also, make sure to contact schools to inquire about...

  8. Do I really need to be a CNA first?

    Livetoride replied to yakimandu's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    IMHO, I'd take the CNA requirement over the 80k in debt. I didn't like the idea of being a CNA at first but I actually do like working as one and appreciate things a bit more. I think having some...

  9. When will ADNs be "phased out"

    Livetoride replied to lightshesaid's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My area still hires ADNs for the hospital jobs although it is starting to move towards BSN. The reality in my area is that if someone were to get the ADN and work in a hospital, they will be expected...

  10. CNA/Nursing expectations unrealistic?

    Livetoride replied to kiku1209's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP, I highly empathize with you. I was ready to quit being a CNA and to get away from Nursing after an experience in a poorly managed facility. It took me quitting and going to a different facility...

  11. Setting self up for failure?

    Livetoride replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I highly recommend getting a tutor for chemistry. Chemistry is a very challenging subject for a lot of folks. I was lucky to scrape by with a C. I would have done better had I gotten help earlier in...

  12. Grades are in... What did you ge???

    Livetoride replied to Nurse2bCerebellum's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I finished in early May but I went from failing to a C in Introduction to Chemistry and a strong B in a remedial math that I need for Stats. This fall is my last semester of

  13. Assisted Fall: I'm Scared

    Livetoride replied to mndlng97's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The only thing that will save you from being in a load of trouble is a gait belt. you need to use them unless otherwise documented in the resident's care plan. Always know your transfers beforehand....

  14. CNA questions! HELP!

    Livetoride replied to Carissa2929's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No offense but you do realize that you will be doing CNA work your whole nursing career? You will not always have a CNA on hand that can do the messy work. Anytime I've stayed in the hospital, I've...

  15. Is becoming a CNA worth the money?

    Livetoride replied to HanHolle03's topic in General Students

    Have you thought about applying to a community college's CNA program? It'd be cheaper and you can possibly get aid for

  16. The waiting game

    Livetoride replied to Lelestewart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck. I'm going to be playing the waiting game for Spring

  17. Taking Anatomy for the second time

    Livetoride replied to hellfirecat's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P is all memorization basically. You got to find ways like coloring books, flash cards, quizlet, just something to get the information to stick in your head. Tutors help big time too. Depending...

  18. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

    Livetoride replied to Keracee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Judging from your posts, you are willing to throw people under the bus just to become a nurse. I can't believe you would be willing to put your own pregnant mother and disabled father on the hook for...

  19. Should I get my CNA license?

    Livetoride replied to anga7692's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in Iowa and the schools here for the most part want their applicants to be CNA certified as a pre-req to nursing school. I'm not 100% on other states but when I was looking at schools in...

  20. My Dr.s "nurse" is a MA playing nurse.

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

    That's what I thought

  21. Is becoming a CNA worth the money?

    Livetoride replied to HanHolle03's topic in General Students

    CNAs are the back bone of long term care but the pay doesn't reflect it. Avoid it like the plague if money is an issue. Lot less stressful and physically demanding jobs out there that pay the same. If...

  22. How can I stand out in my CNA clinical?

    Livetoride replied to ana_96's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    At the first nursing home I have worked, another aide told me to put the tip of my tongue on the roof of my mouth. Helped me a bit. I eventually got used to

  23. Should I get my CNA license?

    Livetoride replied to anga7692's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'd say it depends on the weight of the CNA certification to your program's admissions criteria. I live in an area where you need your CNA to even be considered for nursing school. IMHO, I urge other...

  24. I don't want to be a nurse!!

    Livetoride replied to sharebear003's topic in General Students

    Here's the beautiful thing OP. You don't have to do what your parents want you to do. If you did every single thing they say, you are only going to let them control your entire life. What school, who...

  25. A&P 2 and Microbiology

    Livetoride replied to kofili's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not familiar with the Pennsylvania area but I will tell you that schools for the most part want a lab with the science courses. You cannot complete a lab online. The best you can do is take a...