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  1. Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Cakelady1 replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mormonism teaches that it is a commandment that you "rest from your labors" and "keep the sabbath day holy." Plenty of Mormon nurses/doctors/firefighters/police officers, etc work on Sunday but they...

  2. Entry level CNA (first job)

    Cakelady1 replied to Loveebrianna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Report everything to your RN. If a patient's BP looks even slightly off, report. I learned that the hard

  3. Any Mormon/LDS nurses here? I need help?

    Cakelady1 replied to MaryFutureRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am former LDS so I understand where you're coming from. The church teaches that you should be in your Sunday meetings. If you're given a Sunday "calling," that's even harder. People who aren't...

  4. What's it like to work in a hospital?

    Cakelady1 replied to CNA1012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been a CNA for about 18 months. I decided to try it first before dedicating time and money to nursing school. I have had two jobs. The first was in a skilled nursing facility. To be...

  5. What does CNA do, exactly?

    Cakelady1 replied to KittyKatKorner's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Um, run? I run/walk a lot. Yesterday my pedometer clocked over 7 miles for a 12 hour shift. Call lights Vitals Catheter care Showers Linen changes Feeding Assisting the nurse Toileting Oral care...

  6. Assisted living CNA BORED

    Cakelady1 replied to lpn.hopeful's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Down time??? I work in a skilled nursing facility/Rehab and there is NO downtime. My 12 hour shifts are nothing but run, run, run and I rarely get a

  7. CNA? Yes or no?

    Cakelady1 replied to futuremidwifee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am very glad that I became a CNA first. It really opened my eyes to the reality of nursing. In fact, I've decided to go into Radiology

  8. Grades are in! How did you do?

    Cakelady1 replied to UCFAshley's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All A's. I have maintained my GPA of 4.0, so happy.

  9. To old for nursing school?

    Cakelady1 replied to wannabeny's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    pffft. I'm 36. Because I'm currently pregnant and still working on pre-reqs, I won't even be starting a program until I'm about 39. And I'm perfectly okay with that. 27 is not too old. If it is,...

  10. current CNA pay 2015

    Cakelady1 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Colorado. $14/hour and $15/hour shift differential

  11. Fertility Nurse?

    Cakelady1 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hello, If this is the wrong place to ask, please advise where else I can post this! I didn't see an area for my question and figured this was the closest. I am but a lowly student. After going...

  12. Clinic Nurse - LPN?

    Cakelady1 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My desire is to work in a clinic, not a hospital. In particular, a fertility clinic. I just don't know if I need to become an LPN or an RN to work in a fertility clinic - or a doctor's office, in...

  13. 3rd shift

    Cakelady1 replied to Angela89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    35 is still high. I work graves a lot, and I generally have about 12-14

  14. Relief vs. per diem vs. on call as a CNA

    Cakelady1 replied to newuser321's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a PRN (as needed) grave or evening shift CNA. I am required to work only two shifts a month to stay employed, but I wind up working more like two shifts a week. As a student and a mom, it's...

  15. Scrubs for the slim

    Cakelady1 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Word. And short to the mix (I am short, too), and I look like an unkempt, unprofessional child playing dress up in her mother's

  16. What will happen if you miss a college class?

    Cakelady1 replied to KAThftf's topic in General Nursing

    Anthropology? pffft. I'd be more concerned if it was an A&P or Micro lab, but your second day of anthropology?

  17. Scrubs for the slim

    Cakelady1 replied to 2k15NurseExtern4u's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am 5'3" and 110 lbs. I have Wonder Wink. Bought them on Amazon. They fit

  18. Is an associates degree in nursing a waste of time?

    Cakelady1 replied to hardworkingmom9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No. This is the route I'm going, and I'm very pleased with my

  19. Are ER Patients Getting More Ridiculous?

    Cakelady1 replied to us2uk4u's topic in Emergency

    When I had my daughter, more than one nurse made a comment to either me or my family about the type of patient I was. One, while happily getting something for me, remarked to my husband (when he...

  20. What advice would you give your 19 year old self?

    Cakelady1 replied to depalma.amada's topic in General Nursing

    That boy is an idiot and a total waste of your

  21. Mormon culture

    Cakelady1 replied to XXXX5's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm LDS. Ask away. How may I

  22. How do you do well in nursing school and keep your spouse happy?

    Cakelady1 replied to Godizmydad21's topic in General Students

    I worked full-time while my husband also worked and went to school at nights while he was getting his Master's Degree. We had one child at the time. I was a single, working mom 5 days a week for 3...

  23. You know you're a CNA when...

    Cakelady1 replied to hookyarnandblanket's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My response to this thread is simple:

  24. STUDY? HOW?!!!

    Cakelady1 replied to kvn813's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I do this, too. My fall semester starts in two weeks. I picked up my books yesterday and spent last night pouring over them. Another thing I wanted to mention: Khan Academy. Use it. It's your...

  25. How do I quit my CNA job after the first day?

    Cakelady1 replied to Mommyfuturenurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I found myself in a very similar situation. I was not even officially offered the job at facility #1, I had an interview and one day they called me to tell me that my background check had cleared...