cjcsoon2bnp MSN, RN, NP

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    CNA State Exam Tomm.

    cjcsoon2bnp posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok so tomm. I have my state CNA exams and I'm wicked nervous. The written part of the exam isn't too bad but its the skills part that I feel really nervous about. Its not that I don't think that I...
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    CNA State Exam Tomm.

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I passed the exam now I am looking for a job. It was really stressful but I am glad its over now.
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    Becoming a nurse vs. becoming a doctor

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to sam3992's topic in General Nursing

    I think that the important thing to understand is that you have to do what your passionate about and that you don't settle. Please don't think I mean settling for nursing school when you really want...
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    First day as a PCA nov 10 and im SCARED TO DEATH

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to SummerLin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It really does help, just don't go too overboard on it because then you will really get sick of smelling Vicks all the
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    First day as a PCA nov 10 and im SCARED TO DEATH

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to SummerLin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm going to agree with the previous posters that you really do seem to care about this job and your patients and that really is the most important thing. Developing good technique, speed and a strong...
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    First day as a PCA nov 10 and im SCARED TO DEATH

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to SummerLin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So Summer... What exactly are your duties as a PCA? Does it require you having a CNA license or any kind of certification? Have you had any sort of experience working with patients before? Personally...
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    help me encourage CNAs

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to zacsmimi's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As I new CNA I feel like I haven't been doing it long enough to become discouraged or warn down yet and I am hoping that those things will never happen to me. I think you need to remind CNAs exactly...
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    Passed my Test, what's my License #?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to cherry_ray's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would go online to your state's department of health website and usually there is a section that lists the certified nurses assistants of the state and the license number. I don't know if that's the...
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    Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took my CNA exam today and I passed! My skills were hand washing, taking a pulse, nail care on a hand, performing passive range of motion exercises on a shoulder and making an occupied bed. It's all...
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    RIH student associate/Miriam Nurse Intern

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Balki's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard about either of these programs but I would really like to know exactly what they are all about if someone minds posting a link or some info. about the internships.
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    Waiting List Closed??

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to FFMedic2RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Rhode Island College student and I'm in the program right now. As far as I know the RIC Nursing program isn't closed to new admissions, in fact RIC just became one of ten schools in the country...
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    A New CNA Seeks Advice

    cjcsoon2bnp posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello everyone I'm sure a few of you have seen me around here but just in case I will give the quick intro. about me. My name is Chris, I am a nursing student going studying for my BSN. I was just...
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    Forced to stay at work...?

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to WannaBeNrse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm am just glad that I work in a state that doesn't allow mandatory overtime. I understand why some places have mandatory overtime but as a student if I work as a CNA somewhere I can't miss classes...
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    You know you're a male RN when......

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to SteveNNP's topic in Men in Nursing

    I've read most of the replies on this thread and I think that I have a few no one mentioned yet. You know your a male nurse when... you tell someone your a nurse and they reply with some stupid...
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    First interview tomorrow...Eh...Not feeling it already

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to e4c5's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would keep applying different places and hold out for a decent one. Unless this place seems like a really good place to work then I wouldn't work there for that rate of pay, but that's just me. Keep...
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    ATI - TEAS Test Results

    cjcsoon2bnp posted a topic in General Students

    Just before I started my nursing classes this semester I had to take the ATI - TEAS test, in my program its not done before your accepted but after you are accepted to see what level you are at in...
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    Phlebotomy

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to SPM-RN's topic in General Nursing

    I know this is an old thread but if anyone is still interested I would try to look at adult learning centers or community colleges that are in your area. Some hospitals will offer on the job training...
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    CNA and Phlebotomy

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to raom915's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In a lot of places that is true (that you can't find a phlebotomy job by itself) and its hard to find one unless you agree to anytime availability and accept the fact that you might only get a few...
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    In 10 years...

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to CainRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Thats a really good question. For me I will be 31 with my BSN probably working in the ER and I hope that by that time I have at least started on my path to become an NP if not already graduated with...
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    Fall 08 classes

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to crazensweet's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't see you but then again I was in the very front of the class in the first row on the right half of the class in the seat closest to the projector. She came up really close to me during the...
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    Fall 08 classes

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to crazensweet's topic in General Nursing

    You were in the 8 AM Foote class right? Based upon this morning I can already see that if provoked Foote will have no problem making our lives miserable. We better make sure that we're on our best...
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    about being harassed as a male

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to Darklighter's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Are you kidding me with this? It doesn't matter if the nurses were hot or not it was completely inappropriate for the workplace and not welcomed. The whole situation was really unprofessional, both by...
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    Fall 08 classes

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to crazensweet's topic in General Nursing

    I would be happy to do that but the problem is that she didn't say which books she wants specifically so I just got the 6 on the list (I think she only needs 4 of them but I will keep the two extra or...
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    Fall 08 classes

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to crazensweet's topic in General Nursing

    I know! I spend about $650 on mine. Plus I had to go order another $150 for my Microbiology class. I didn't see you at the testing, did you do well? I think I did o.k on it but I don't really want to...
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    Rate My Professor

    cjcsoon2bnp replied to BenevolentOne's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think that Rate My Professor can be a really useful resource (not to mention pretty amusing) but you have to pick and choose which reviews you take seriously. I also try to take a look at how many...