Leonardsmom,LPN

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  1. Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Lacrimosa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A lot of it I think is what are your expectations in becoming a CNA. The work can be very hard both physically and emotionally. The CNA is the person who is doing most of the grunt work,...

  2. Should I apply for this hospital position?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It would not hurt to put in an application even though you are only wanting part-time right now. It may turn out that they only have availability for a full time aide, but it doesn't hurt to try....

  3. That one resident

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to stewartfamily2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We all have those types of people, it is human nature. There are going to be people that you connect to very easily while there are others that you would rather not deal with. It doesn't mean that...

  4. Cleaning and changing colostomy bag

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to mineSgold's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As others have said it is part of the scoop of practice for the CNA. Definitly get someone to train you on taking care of a colostomy, and if you ever get the chance an urostomy. They are not...

  5. New CNA

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to shermika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some of the routines that you will develop is going to be dependent on what shift you are working and certain tasks that you may need to complete. I have worked all three shifts, started off on...

  6. Already discouraged

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to vpbernal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely get with an advisor, I didn't realize how close I was to being able to apply for the program until I did so after having put things off for 7 years. I understand the crazy busy that is...

  7. Already discouraged

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to vpbernal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would say that it probably depends on the school and how they do their admissions to their nursing program, if it is competive based or if they do a waiting list. Have you talked with an advisor...

  8. Might have found a good studying aid

    Leonardsmom,LPN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As I have been preparing for my anatomy class that starts next week Friday I have been searching the internet for different tools that I can use in addition to the book and supplies provided by the...

  9. atrocious treatment of CNA

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Lizzly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As said by the other posters I would agree I trying to find a new job. From the sounds of what you are decribing to me it sounds like you are working in an assisted living place. Here in in Michigan...

  10. Who's taking summer courses?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to kwilson251's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking anatomy this summer, took the class 7 years ago as a summer class and even though it was still accelerated still 4 pointed it than. Planing on doing the same this

  11. The dangers of coffee

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Leonardsmom,LPN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I sent an email to my instructor yesterday and waiting back for a reply. Unfortunately the pages are in color, so copying them might not be an affordable option (had thought about that myself...

  12. The dangers of coffee

    Leonardsmom,LPN posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As a pre-nursing student or even a student in general most of us love our coffee, myself included. Sunday night I came home to find out what disastrous combination of love for coffee, cats and my...

  13. My Biggest Concern: Dealing with Death

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to luvcruedani's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Coming from the CNA side of things at this time I have not been the one that has had to tell a family member that their loved one has passed, the responsibility of the nurse who I am working under....

  14. Rudeness: Is this normal?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Heaven-Leigh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry that you are having such a rough first experience. Unfortunately some of the places are like that, although there are good places out there too with staff that takes care of and respects their...

  15. Accepted Into The Nursing Program (RN)!

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Dezi919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats

  16. Being a nurse is not always a rosy job.

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    LOL as a CNA have already been there, have also experienced my shares of code yellows. Worst code brown was when taking care of a colostomy got splattered in the face. Luckily the nurse was in the...

  17. Ouch....nursing school expenses!

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I am going back with half a dozen pre-reqs left to complete before applying for the program. I am working full time hours to cover my rent and other living expenses and will be using loans and grants...

  18. RNs with an associates degree, please help, I know for a fact i will not pass math

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to D_Angelo25's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like many others I had to take remedial math before I was able to take my college algebra class to achieve the math standing that I needed, and actually will need to spend time reviewing things over...

  19. What inspired you to be a nurse?

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to dc1994's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    When I was younger I had never thought about nursing as a career, I wanted to be a teacher, or a veterinarian, or a doctor. By the time I had graduated high school I decided to pursue teaching....

  20. I got a B in Chemistry!!!!!

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Ariana214's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats :) At my school A&P are two separate classes with taking anatomy first and than physiology. Note cards are going to be your friend, have already started making mine for my Anatomy class...

  21. Interviews suck.

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to kayteachan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There can be many reasons why an employeer may pass on a potential employee, depending on the place they may have been looking for someone with experience. At the place I am at now they look for...

  22. CNA questions

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Hopefullpirate's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At this time I am still working as a CNA and will continue to do so I as I go back to school. As a CNA you will be doing a lot of the grunt work, helping people clean themselves who are not able,...

  23. CNA questions

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to Hopefullpirate's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depending on the area in which you live, you probably won't have too much difficultly finding a job in LTC. What may be more difficult is finding a place where you are not over worked and underpayed....

  24. CNA skills testing

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to RNstudent15's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree talk to your patient, even if it is a dummy. When I took my skills test years ago I had an actual person for part of it and for one section, a partial bed bath a dummy. Talk them through...

  25. 30+ club! Lets do this together.

    Leonardsmom,LPN replied to alynn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello all, 34 and starting back to school in a couple of short weeks. I will be able to put my application in for my schools program next spring and if accepted the first time will be 37 when I...