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    Looking into nursing

    mindofmidwifery replied to andrew4507's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why do you think you'd fit well into nursing? Is it just because you want to help others? CNAs help others, and they spend more 1-on-1 time with patients than nurses do. If that's your reasoning it's...
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    Nurses behavior towards CNA's?

    mindofmidwifery replied to x0xerika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nurses like that are the worst!!! I would just try and stand up for myself (like I've done in the past) and told her that you cannot do everything she asks right when she asks it. If she wants it done...
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    Why?

    mindofmidwifery replied to stayc615's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I became a CNA to get more experience in the healthcare field before I started nursing. It is also a pre-nursing requirement at my community college. But I love it! I'm trying to advance myself as...
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    Constantly worrying about what I DIDN'T do...

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

    If you forget to do something, you should always call and let them know. You're new so there are room for mistakes but take responsibility for them
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    I got reported to HR

    mindofmidwifery replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Best response
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    I got reported to HR

    mindofmidwifery replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe her mother died giving birth to her, so her grandmother had to name her. Yes, it's rude to
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    What do you think is toughest shift

    mindofmidwifery replied to mcclot1993's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As an aide, night shift is the hardest in my opinion because I'm tired (even though I've been on night shift for two months now) and when I sit down I don't want to get back up haha. I have less...
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    Apple Watch

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've been wearing it at work the past three nights. Pros: -I can view messages on my wrist -It's a watch -It looks cool -It has an activity feature that records my steps accurately and shows how many...
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    New Policy

    mindofmidwifery posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I'm a CNA at a LTC facility. Recently there's been a policy change stating that nursing staff can be fired whenever for whatever reason. We have to sign a paper stating that we acknowledge...
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    New Policy

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you :) I will definitely look into malpractice
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    New Policy

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the helpful responses! I was just so confused because it seems so random but then again with it being summer and having an influx of students working, they've been cutting shifts. So...
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    Quit during orientation

    mindofmidwifery replied to Themostsupreme's topic in General Students

    1) if you were there before orientation was over how can you really gauge how management is? I'm not saying you're oblivious but relationships with management changes and grows the longer you work...
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    Day in the life of a CNA?

    mindofmidwifery replied to T_angel96's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work night shift at a LTC facility, 10:30PM-7AM 5 nights a week. I like it for my schedule under current circumstances, but miss being around when everyone is awake. I miss evening shift My...
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    How to save money for nursing school?

    mindofmidwifery replied to janevance66's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Not something I'd buy but good luck, it's not a bad idea
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    I need a 19 composite score on ACT to get into local nursing program.

    mindofmidwifery replied to GageMicheal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My first time I got a 24 without studying... I can't exactly remember the time limit but you can't be a slowpoke anyway, there are limits on tests for a reason (prep for your future college and...
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    HIGHSCHOOL to NURSING

    mindofmidwifery replied to trynabenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Then take your prerequisites at a community college :) if you wanted to transfer to a university after getting your prerequisites, you should talk to the admissions at that college to see what they...
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    HIGHSCHOOL to NURSING

    mindofmidwifery replied to trynabenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Have you not spoken with your high school advisor at all? Or college admissions? No open houses? You can take prerequisites at whatever college you plan on going
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    States that hire ADNs

    mindofmidwifery replied to WCSU1987's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    ^^Minnesota and South Dakota
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    Nursing in Russia?

    mindofmidwifery replied to Parakeet's topic in International Nursing

    what are the extravagant pictures
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    How Do You Organize?

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

    I work in a nursing home and this is my routine: When I come in for evening shift, first thing I do is rounds. Print off my to-do list. Grab everything I need for the shift and put them on a cart so...
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    Working as a CNA/PCA do you feel able to make a living?

    mindofmidwifery replied to WCSU1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a CNA at a nursing home in MN. Not married, no kids but live with my long time boyfriend. He makes decent money and I'd like to think I do too. $14/hr working night shift, full time usually...
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    What would you have done? Episiotomy

    mindofmidwifery replied to AspiringNurseMW's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Most women I've known to give birth were given episiotomies without their consent
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    How to save money for nursing school?

    mindofmidwifery replied to janevance66's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Try to keep your classes consecutive. Having gaps longer than 20-30 minutes in between classes gives you free time to blow money on food, gas, and gift shop/bookstore items. If you're not working this...
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    Nursing School Vs Med School, no comparison

    mindofmidwifery replied to MedStudentNotRN's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Funny how he has only replied
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    hiding piercing holes?

    mindofmidwifery replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    -_-