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  1. What did you use to study for the NCLEX?

    VicChic20 replied to mininurse24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was using this review book called Master the NCLEX-PN by Peterson's. It went through all the content of nursing: basic concepts, pharmacology, mental health, maternity/newborn, pediatrics, oncology,...

  2. Taking NCLEX January 4, 2017! HELP!

    VicChic20 replied to shaeleann's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I am in the same boat as you. I just took my NCLEX this morning!! I wanted to give myself enough time to study and refresh my mind with concepts or areas I wanted to brush up on. I think...

  3. What was the best thing about CNA school?

    VicChic20 replied to Vtachy1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a decent sized class, and the instructors were very good at making sure we were on top of our skills and making sure they were correct. I enjoyed the clinical days when we went to an actual...

  4. How to be Successful in Nursing School

    VicChic20 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hello everyone, I am currently a CNA working at a nursing home and have been for 5 and a 1/2 years now. I have recently been accepted into an LPN program and I begin in January and it goes until next...

  5. new year resolution

    VicChic20 replied to KThurmond's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can do it! Remember you are doing this for a better life and a better financial future for your family. Know that you have what it takes to achieve it. Set aside times during the week to study,...

  6. Hard of Hearing Nursing Student Dismissed, Sued and Awarded $75,000

    VicChic20 replied to Donna Maheady's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I cannot believe how inconsiderate and disrespectful this college was to the student's disability. They were wrong when they booted her out of the program. It makes me angry that there are people like...

  7. How to be Successful in Nursing School

    VicChic20 replied to VicChic20's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I took the TEAS V test for the pre application process. It wasn't a super hard test, but definitely needed the time to study to get familiar with the

  8. Jobs

    VicChic20 replied to Lindsey3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you would be better off trying a LTC/Nursing home place for finding a job to only work holidays and summer breaks. You can choose to go per diem and choose when to work so you can complete...

  9. Clinical rotation age discrimination

    VicChic20 replied to Greekgirl123's topic in General Students

    It's not really age discrimination based off of one's walking speed. They probably are accustomed to that speed because of the busy, hectic environment they're working on. I'd try to reframe your mind...

  10. How to stay away from smoking!!

    VicChic20 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in General Students

    Realize how far you've come and how good it feels not smoking and smelling bad and having it take over your life. You're a champion for fighting thru this and let the urges go by. Understand that...

  11. Nursing School and motherhood

    VicChic20 replied to shantelmorgan's topic in General Students

    Try to realize that the schooling is temporary and won't last forever. You're giving your family a better life with a better income. You're also setting a great example about furthering one's...

  12. Hurt and Betrayed

    VicChic20 replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    Im sorry this happened to you, however it's not really a big enough issue to violate HIPPA since you two were supposedly close classmates. You chose to share your personal information to this...

  13. Too Much Competition!

    VicChic20 replied to Marieh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think making nursing so competitive is a positive thing for potential students. Not everyone is cut out to be a nurse, but the ones who push through the envelope and put in the effort of making good...

  14. CNA Accused of Abuse

    VicChic20 replied to halerac88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is this resident alert and oriented at all? If so, next time if she becomes combative , try leaving her be for a few minutes to calm her down, then reapproach her. As for the investigation, take deep...

  15. Overstepping boundaries

    VicChic20 replied to hookyarnandblanket's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's a real issue when a housekeeper tries to being your boss and tell you what to do and how to do it. I don't get how some feel that they have any authority over CNAs. I personally wouldn't let...

  16. frustrated CNA

    VicChic20 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is rough having to deal with physical behavior on patients who are advanced dementia or just plain psychotic. I admire that you've stuck it out and it sounds like you are feeling some burn out....

  17. Interesting patient behavior

    VicChic20 replied to hookyarnandblanket's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    While it may seem odd, that resident may be comfortable with that sort of behavior for achieving daily ADLs. Just make sure she's not losing balance while walking backward. We have one resident here...

  18. Incontinence care of resident question?

    VicChic20 replied to StephAnnE93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it is not necessary to change gloves three times during the peri care process on one resident. Just make sure to wash hands after each glove usage of each resident you do incontinence care on,...

  19. Being the best CNA possible..

    VicChic20 replied to missporter732's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be on time or a little early so you're not rushing. Listen carefully during report on the residents. Follow the care plan exactly. When there's 2-assist transfers or other types of two assist, always...

  20. Where to cross the line with patient rights?

    VicChic20 replied to Kickflip012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A resident has the right to refuse care if they are alett, oriented and able to be with it. You should never use force on a resident. All you can do is tell the nurse and document that they refused....

  21. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

    VicChic20 replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Cleaning up poop is not all we do. That nurse is silly for commenting about CNAs like that. Yes, cleaning up after a resident has an accident is one of our duties but we also do a tremendous amount of...

  22. current CNA pay 2015

    VicChic20 replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in the Rochester, NY area and work at a nursing home. Been there for 5 years and currently making $12.75 an

  23. holidays on the brain

    VicChic20 replied to mbtsab's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think a lot of us feel this way, we only have a few more weeks left but it feels like a long stretch! Don't lose your focus too much! We are almost

  24. Feeling like a Loser * Dropped all my classes this semester *

    VicChic20 replied to FutureRNCris's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Your situation mirrors mine exactly, it's almost creepy lol. I've done that too with starting the semester off unfocused and not ready at all about 2 years ago, and ended up failing 1 and withdrawing...

  25. Physiology question.

    VicChic20 replied to .Olive.'s topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wouldn't fail the class just to retake it. I suggest try talking with your professor about doing extra credit work or have her teach you some of the material during her office hours. Take...