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    Just changed my classes from EMT to CNA, need some advice

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

    Honestly, I'd wait for the 7 week program if you don't need a CNA license/job right away. 5 months sounds so excessive. I was in a ~two month program with classes being three days a week and even that...
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    Can't Shake Off Rude Patient

    mindofmidwifery replied to bboy45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Are you the only male that takes care of her? This could be a huge contributing factor. Are you the only new CNA? This could be it as well. Maybe she's like that with all new CNAs? I haven't had any...
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    Just changed my classes from EMT to CNA, need some advice

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

    Have you researched the job prospects and pay for LPN/RN vs paramedic in your area? This plays a big role in most individuals' choices. Also, look up the duties of the two and think about pros and...
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    High School Student

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

    Nursing is completely different than going to be a doctor. Yeah, it sounds like she knows what she wants to do so what was the point of saying to "go
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    CNA Volunteer Opportunities?

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

    Usually volunteers in hospitals are for information services, patient support and other non-direct services. Volunteers in nursing homes are usually for activities and life enhancement services. I...
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    Scared to begin work as a CNA

    mindofmidwifery replied to AspiringNurse94's topic in Nursing Career

    It's normal to be nervous, I was beyond nervous when I first started. I was given a week of training which meant I followed a current CNA and they signed off on skills that I did. It was sort of like...
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    Charting Issues

    mindofmidwifery posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At the LTC facility I work at I was taught to chart by marking down the same thing as the previous staff did (I don't do this). I've also noticed that people are-mistakenly, I'm assuming- charting...
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    Advice for CNA Training

    mindofmidwifery replied to rndreams14's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From my experience you really don't have to do much to prepare. Make sure you know proper body mechanics and what your physical limits are. Use transfer belts when needed!!!! They are your best...
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    My predicament: Pre-Nursing vs. Pre-Med

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

    Agreeing with the previous poster. If you seriously cannot make up your mind I'd go and get a degree in nursing then apply for med school however, it does not take the same amount of time. Med school...
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    Need some advice

    mindofmidwifery replied to Kmama90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What are the hours for the CNA class? Night shift at my facility is pretty laid back, we just do rounds every two hours, restock resident rooms, and then get people up in the morning. When I work...
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    Charting Issues

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    This is the perfect answer. Thank you so much, I've just felt guilty holding off on the issue for so long it's been getting to
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    Charting Issues

    mindofmidwifery replied to mindofmidwifery's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah it's paper charting and everyone is just checking off what the previous checkers checked but when I go down the halls and see that someone doesn't have a certain safety feature I chart otherwise....
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    Not one but two job offers today!

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

    Oh wow! That's amazing :) good
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    Not one but two job offers today!

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

    No problem. I don't know the pros and cons of each hospital but personally the VA one sounds more fulfilling. Just my two cents :) can you post the list once you come up with
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    CNA WHILE IN SCHOOL

    mindofmidwifery replied to HopefulNurse863's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It was really challenging at first until I got the hang of the flow and what I can and can't do physically. Other CNAs may be able to move someone with a one person transfer but I hate risking...
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    Not one but two job offers today!

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

    It sounds like you're quick to jump into things, especially life changing things. Maybe sit down and think about what's best for you and what makes the most sense right
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    CNA WHILE IN SCHOOL

    mindofmidwifery replied to HopefulNurse863's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm working full time as a CNA now and it was easy this past semester because I only took one class but next semester I'm going to school full time so I'm cutting down on hours and will be working...
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    Debating my choice in Nursing

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

    Whatever is more convenient for you. I prefer taking classes at my community college because 1) they're online/hybrid and 2) they're cheaper which I guess isn't a huge deal since financial aid is...
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    confused about nursing

    mindofmidwifery replied to smarie0708's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You sound like you want to do it, so what's the doubt
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    Rent or buy textbooks?

    mindofmidwifery replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Have you searched by the name? I went on Abe books or whatever and got my anatomy book for $10 granted it's not in the best condition I don't need a perfect book if I'm using it for one semester. I...
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    confused about nursing

    mindofmidwifery replied to smarie0708's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's okay, I feel the same way a fair amount of the time but then I realize I'm only going for nursing so that I can be a midwife and that the LPN or RN title is for experience and an alternate route...
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    CNA2day vs 120+ hour course?

    mindofmidwifery replied to anga7692's topic in General Nursing

    A one day CNA course...? Yeah, that's not going to prepare you for the exam and I doubt you'd even be able to take the exam since in most, if not all states need you to have 60-80 hours of classroom...
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    Prep for A&P and Pharmacology

    mindofmidwifery replied to Natasha A.'s topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Can't wait to hear about your journey through LPN school :) I'm hoping to start next
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    Debating my choice in Nursing

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

    If you really want to be a nurse I don't see why you would give up. If you can retake A&P I and II for higher grades I would. It takes a lot of effort to do well in college, no matter what your...
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    I failed my CNA twice

    mindofmidwifery replied to RescueNinja123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I doubt appealing will do anything. For my exam I was also given radial pulse and it was very nerve-wracking considering it was the hardest skill for me to feel confident about. Make sure your fingers...