ZoeFrecn

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  1. Teas Test

    ZoeFrecn replied to nishey94's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    You will have to retake the test. Most schools will only accept a test score that has been taken within one year of the application period. For example, I applied for Nursing school in Feb. They...

  2. TEAS math frustrations

    ZoeFrecn replied to redwylder's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I had the same issue, although I managed to answer every question on the math section I didn't get a chance to go back and double check my answers. In the other sections I had time to do that. I...

  3. CNA questions! HELP!

    ZoeFrecn replied to Carissa2929's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What do you mean by "I want to work as a cna but I hate all the messy work that goes into being one?" What specifically do you mean by messy work? I've worked in several different places as CNA:...

  4. Is this a good place to work??

    ZoeFrecn replied to Q631's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately this is the norm, but that doesn't necessarily mean you should stay. I was in your exact same position a year ago. I really liked working at my facility (LTC) but the combination of...

  5. Bellevue College Hopefuls 2016!

    ZoeFrecn replied to Melissa121's topic in School, College Programs

    Congrats!

  6. Phlebotomy and EKG cert?

    ZoeFrecn replied to armymusic2013's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I live in Bellevue, Washington. We get trained to do blood draws, blood cultures, Ekgs and splints/temporary casts and wound care for lacerations or

  7. CNA lost a close resident

    ZoeFrecn replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds like you have two issues. The first being maintaining your boundaries. It's hard to maintain boundaries when you are with the same patients all the time. We all struggle with the fine line...

  8. CNA Final Exams?

    ZoeFrecn replied to guest05/03/16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't worry about the written portion, just the skills. Even though you work as an NA you should take some time to practice the skills set because as you know, what is expected on the test can...

  9. Any prereqs you wish you would have taken together?

    ZoeFrecn replied to RaggedyAm's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I liked taking my psychology class with statistics. I found there was a lot of relevance there. If you can, I would recommend taking an easy or less demanding class with your A&P and Micro...

  10. Phlebotomy and EKG cert?

    ZoeFrecn replied to armymusic2013's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It depends on where you want to work as a CNA. If you are planning on working in the hospital on a floor like the cardiac telemetry unit or ER I would definitely get your phlebotomy certification and...

  11. What does "Hours: Holiday rotation."?

    ZoeFrecn replied to rlaguswjd980's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    At my facility per diem staff were exempt from holiday rotation. Holiday rotation usually means that you have to work public holidays even if you aren't scheduled to work those days. Where I work we...

  12. ED tech role in code situation

    ZoeFrecn replied to kateee's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Another thing you can do as a tech is to get the room ready in advance. For example, if you know that you are going to have a possible arrest coming in via ambulance I would go and get the room...

  13. Previous CNA experience needed for PCA in Hospital?

    ZoeFrecn replied to dreamcatcher17's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It is true that hospitals would prefer to hire people with 6 months or more experience. It makes sense, although the change of pace in assisted living or LTC is different, you really do get all your...

  14. Starting my first PCT Job!

    ZoeFrecn replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Congratulations, I'm so excited for you! In regards to gear, I have a pair of trauma scissors as well but that's because I work in the ED. You are going to be on your feet all day so make sure you...

  15. Am I just being too sensitive?

    ZoeFrecn replied to PCABham's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I don't think you are being too sensitive at all. I had the same issue with a nurse. She felt it wasn't her job to get things for patients. Often, she would walk past the fridge, and down the...

  16. 12 hour shifts vs 8 hour Shifts and nurses heath

    ZoeFrecn replied to StaceyB92's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    1. Female 2. 25-35 years 3. Yes 4. Yes I prefer 12 hrs 5. It depends, if we are fully staffed then no. 6. No 7. No 8. No 9. N/A 10 Yes I work in the emergency department and I prefer 3 twelve's over...

  17. Bellevue College Hopefuls 2016!

    ZoeFrecn replied to Melissa121's topic in School, College Programs

    I just got accepted for fall quarter. Good luck

  18. What SHOES do YOU wear?

    ZoeFrecn replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a pair of Nike running shoes. The most important thing to remember about your shoes is that they need to be light weight, with support. I also got inserts that are molded to my feet which...

  19. Anatomy and physiology 1

    ZoeFrecn replied to kristie.castle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    So I'm not sure how you study given that its an online course. I managed to get an A in both my A&P classes but I did attend mine on campus, so hopefully this advice will help. What worked for me...

  20. For Those of You Who Were Accepted Into BSN Programs With No CNA Experience

    ZoeFrecn replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in General Students

    My program doesn't require that you have your CNA licence, only that you have taken the course. Even though CNA stands for certified nursing assistant, a lot of these skills are considered basic...

  21. AP1 and 2 over the Summer

    ZoeFrecn replied to WCSU1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My CC requires that you take AP1 before taking AP 2 and you can't take them simultaneously. The rules may be different at your CC though. However, taking two AP's accelerated over the summer might be...

  22. New and not sure where to start

    ZoeFrecn replied to BonnieGS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A lot of people do their prerequisites at a community college (because it's cheaper) and then transfer to a University and finish their BSN that way. Many programs have similar prerequisites and you...

  23. Going back to school @ 26

    ZoeFrecn replied to lengland's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm 31 and I'm about to start Nursing in the Fall. It's never too late! Its becoming more and more common for people to pursue a second career. I worked full time and took classes in the evening....

  24. What does CNA do, exactly?

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

    I used to work in a Nursing home and similar to what kay91 said that was a typical shift. I would have 10 (patients when fully staffed) but often 15 because we were short a lot. It can be physically...

  25. Really Need Some Advice

    ZoeFrecn replied to missnursingstudent19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I watched the you tube videos and I set up a mock exam room in my house. My friend volunteered to be the patient and I would do mock runs. That really helped because I would verbalize each step (she...