BBboy

BBboy

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  1. I failed the Teas for the 2nd time,

    BBboy replied to pctwantingrn99's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I'm unsure of as to why you found the study manual not useful as I found the TEAS to almost just spit out questions based on the info included in the book. As you've taken it multiple times now there...

  2. Question about TEAS

    BBboy replied to Nurse2BeCam's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took the TEAS almost a full year after I had completed and essentially lost all of the knowledge I had gained through my pre-reqs. Had I taken it sooner I probably would've flown through the science...

  3. Do I even have a chance?!!

    BBboy replied to grangeca's topic in General Students

    From my limited understanding i believe California is a very competitive state to get into nursing just about anywhere? (Correct me if I'm wrong). Nursing school is also difficult to get into just...

  4. Dealing with difficult families

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

    2 very big keys to success with anyone in this field: Empathy and being able to put yourself in another person's shoes. If you employ both of those you should be able to keep a calm and collected...

  5. What classes did you take with A&P?

    BBboy replied to kayclarke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took A&P1 during a summer quarter while completing my CNA course as well as my lifespan development psych course. It's very doable however I pretty much spent that entire summer couped in my...

  6. Denied twice!!! :(

    BBboy replied to minniiemee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I honestly only recognize 3 of those schools out of the bunch, had no idea they even had nursing programs. How are their NCLEX passing scores and

  7. Denied twice!!! :(

    BBboy replied to minniiemee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP you will need to look to other colleges and retake some classes, two C's on any Nursing Pre-Req application outright kills any

  8. Physiology question.

    BBboy replied to .Olive.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If a B is what you're after work hard and get it. If your other pre-req grades aren't well above that (assuming the programs you are applying to are competitive) you may want to drop the grade to...

  9. From C to B student in 1 test!!!!

    BBboy replied to Upward_Bound's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good job, keep working hard. I went from a 2.6 student my freshman year to a 3.8 student my sophomore year and will be beginning nursing school in January. Always remember that all the studying in the...

  10. So can i loose my certificate and or be jailed??

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

    Honestly have never heard of this happening, but yeah this was horrible. To let not only your coworkers down but your residents as well. You can't make everything about you, you are getting paid to...

  11. Where to cross the line with patient rights?

    BBboy replied to Kickflip012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If patient/resident refuses care always document no matter what. Try to let fellow coworkers or nurses know about the issue as they may be able to resolve it or work with that person slightly

  12. Too Much Competition!

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

    Let the competition fuel you to get the best grades that you can. Trust me nothing feels better than being in a class of 70+ people and being one of the top students. As for so many people attempting...

  13. New CNA having trouble with difficult patients

    BBboy replied to svnnhlbby23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You have to learn how to work differently with each and every individual resident you come into contact with. Eventually over time you'll get more comfortable with your role and skills and will gain...

  14. Advice for a new CNA searching for a hospital position

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

    -New CNA's will not get hired by a hospital -Hospitals will go with someone that has more experience (typically over a year or exp in a hospital or skilled nursing setting) over someone that doesn't...

  15. Can't access ATI Online Assessment Package

    BBboy posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hey everyone, so i'm schedule to takes the TEAS on Monday and have been trying to access the online practice tests i've paid for; however, the tests themselves are not showing up on my ATI account...

  16. Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

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

    Being a CNA makes me want to be a nurse even more because:I want to be able to do more for those i provide care to & I want to make sure that i treat my NA's the way I wished to be treated as an...

  17. CNA pre-admissions test?

    BBboy replied to Godislove11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My program was just basic english. You might have like grade school math questions on the pre

  18. 3rd shift

    BBboy replied to Angela89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    98 pts in your care for a SNF? I hope you know SNF's are some of the most if not most demanding settings where CNA's take on a driver seat role. Definitely not worth it whatsoever, especially for noc...

  19. CNA disrespect?

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

    Memory Care/LTC: felt very valued from staff-families-residents Skilled Nursing: always felt valued from staff-families-residents Hospital experience: i would say i feel undervalued because my role is...

  20. CNA Accusations and Recommendations

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

    When i worked LTC Memory Care this one resident always accused me of having intercourse with his "girlfriend". This literally happened 5 nights a week every single week for 6 months when it came time...

  21. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

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

    What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? Tech in ICU/CNA Where are you located? WA What is your hourly wage? $18 on weekdays, 20 on weekends Are you paid shift...

  22. Constantly worrying about what I DIDN'T do...

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

    Just make sure to chart refusals in the care plan so it's at least noted that you attempted said action, also when you give report just make sure to give the low down on what happened during the shift...

  23. I Need To Vent

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

    I personally like to reflect on why I originally entered the field when I'm in times of inner emotional distress. Typically this is enough to negate me from continuing on with the negative thoughts....

  24. How to get CNA:patient ratios down.

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

    In this field I definitely believe there's a give and take regarding doing things by the book. For the most part I believe most actions we carry about should be carried out relatively by the book but...

  25. What should I do?

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

    I know youth does definitely play a role depending on your facility as does sex at times (being a male in this field has definitely had its perks for sure). I'm unsure as to why they wouldn't allow...