Valcorie34

Valcorie34 BSN, MSN, RN

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  1. Gay student attending Christian Nursing school?

    Valcorie34 replied to gpark32's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would really broaden your application horizons. I honestly think the stress you are already feeling is just going to get worse. Nursing school is hard enough, instructors can pick favorites or...

  2. Should I tell the truth before I begin my program?

    Valcorie34 replied to tambat's topic in General Students

    I am sorry but how can you work as a CNA for NOC shift and not know how to do PeriCare? The skills are pretty easy. If you are accepted into nursing school, I would just refresh your skills now via...

  3. What went wrong during my first day of CNA TRAINING at my new job...

    Valcorie34 replied to TheAwkwardOne's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree, just let the person training you know. I doubt you will get in trouble. Just be honest with mistakes and ask for

  4. I'm the worst CNA they ever had

    Valcorie34 replied to jarae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you cpuld have handled it better. The trick to being a CNA with difficult people is building a repore. While you are building it remember your paid by the hour do it their way. Does it really...

  5. Holy cow! My book total is how much?!

    Valcorie34 replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    I would find a way to get the new package through out the college. Generally you need ebook access in class for all of your texts. We buy our books at the beginning of first year and use the same...

  6. Best planner for nursing school?

    Valcorie34 replied to stacylethani's topic in General Students

    here is a follow up question...if you were to design your own planner page as a nursing student what would you put on it that is different than a normal planner? anything? I found the Arc system of...

  7. CNA online class?

    Valcorie34 replied to gabz42's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You have to do clinicals in person and the classroom time of 70ish hours isn't bad. it is worth the in person

  8. Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Valcorie34 replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    Gett eh books ahead of time DONT wait until class starts be prapared. You can use (generally) plain black shoes. I love my sketchers work shoes as a CNA. I LOVE them and they last and have no...

  9. Resident fell, now I'm fired

    Valcorie34 replied to gonegirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yep, I caught that

  10. I need some advice

    Valcorie34 replied to Amy6882's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    my advice find a new job. 20 residence is unreasonable unless your working nights. But having 2 nurses and 20 residence is enough to make anyone stressed much less if your new. LTC jobs are out...

  11. Brand new CNA and drowning

    Valcorie34 replied to Monkeyruler164's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ok so I have a few comments. First how can you have a CNA class and not do pericare or transfers in clinicals? That seems to leave someone so unprepared... Anyway, Tips: 1. Pericare. Either tear off...

  12. cnas and end of shift med. count

    Valcorie34 replied to Schwenn813's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree, I would be leary. I would probably check with the laws in your state and see if you could potentially loose your licence if something were to happen. I dont think I would want to be part of...

  13. CNA job advice (couldn't pick right forum)

    Valcorie34 replied to Lyrii's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think CNA positions around the country are fairly short staffed. However, it will be much easier to get a position in a skilled nursing facility (nursing home) or in the home care field than in a...

  14. Ok Class of 2017, Where are you??

    Valcorie34 replied to Wifeoffireman's topic in School, College Programs

    Peninsula College, Olympic Peninsula Washington

  15. New CNA wondering which shifts to start with

    Valcorie34 replied to BertG77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dont start on night shift. Seriously, when your new you will have questions, need help, and nights are notorious for far less staff. Day shift is very fast paced in most places. If your brave you can...

  16. Did anyone feel this way when they first started working as a CNA?

    Valcorie34 replied to FNP2B1210's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In the facility i work at started a CNA mentor program for that very reason. Nearly every new CNA feels that way. We pair a new CNA with an experienced one for 2 weeks then for 6 months they check in...

  17. "They'll hire anybody!"

    Valcorie34 replied to rebellefleur's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldnt worry about it. CNAs are in high demand especially at long term care facilities. They usually have a lot of turn over because its a hard job and the burn out rate is high. As long as your...

  18. Does. Anyone like their CNA job??

    Valcorie34 replied to Cathylady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I love my job! I am working on my nursing degree. But i truely LOVE what I do. I work for a nursing and rehabilitation facility with 100 beds. I work with a great team and am privelegded to care for...

  19. Cnas view of Cna/students

    Valcorie34 replied to Boomer434's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a CNA and working toward nursing degree. But i will admit as a CNA we usually get annoyed when nursing students come through. Not at all of them BUT a great deal either act like they are above...

  20. Working as a CNA/PCA do you feel able to make a living?

    Valcorie34 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    NAs a CNA I work in a nursing/rehab facility and there is no way Incould support myself living there. I live with my significant other so it makes it work. Hospitals pay more but I love the group I...