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  1. Find your Specialty Quiz

    Pudding212 replied to Sisyphus_01's topic in General Students

    My first option was certified nurse midwife, which is what I actually want to be! So, pretty

  2. Can a VN graduate be a medical assistant while waiting to take NCLEX???

    Pudding212 replied to RoLVN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you a CNA? They get hired as MA's all the

  3. How long do you change a resident?

    Pudding212 replied to Anhnguyen2912's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I first started as am aide, it probably took me about the same time to change an incontinent resident. No worries. It will get better! By the time I quit being an aide, I was changing residents...

  4. Nursing specialties

    Pudding212 replied to Mc111901's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Allnurses has a specialty part of the website that you can browse to find all about OB

  5. CNEA/ACEN Accredidation?

    Pudding212 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    Is there a difference between these two accredidations? Can you still sit for the NCLEX-RN with the both accredidations? I am asking these questions because I am looking into a few of the nursing...

  6. CNEA/ACEN Accredidation?

    Pudding212 replied to Pudding212's topic in School, College Programs

    I have contacted the BON, but I haven't heard back yet. On their website I have only found I found info for ACEN and CCNE. I am hoping to hear back from others with experience while I'm waiting to...

  7. To young to be a Unit Clerk?

    Pudding212 replied to NewNUA676's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am 21 years old and I've been in the game for two years. You're

  8. 16 year old CNA...

    Pudding212 replied to HemOncAspire's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not sure what state you ate in, but I am in Utah and I worked with a lot of CNA's who started when they were 16/were 16 when I worked

  9. What is being a CNA like?

    Pudding212 replied to kteuni's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It hard work. You're on your feet the entire shift. You have to be kind of fit as to not tire out too quickly and you will likely be permanent exhausted. But it also very rewarding work. You're...

  10. Question about upgrading from CNA to Medical Assistant (please read)

    Pudding212 replied to jss1985's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Every place I have worked as an MA, offers the position to CNAs with training. She may just get less pay since she isn't a certified medical

  11. Do you have a free charge nurse on your unit?

    Pudding212 replied to EllaBella1's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked as an aide, one if the nurses (either on the north, or south side) was the charge nurse. On top of their own patient

  12. Hoyer lift policies

    Pudding212 replied to Michell54's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I worked in a LTC, it was required to have two people to use a

  13. Would you take a pay cut to be a CNA?

    Pudding212 replied to shycat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Absolutely not. I have worked as a CNA and it was hard, exhausting and underapprecaited work. I made 10 dollars an hour both in a SNF and hime health. Now I am a CMA, and I make 12.50 per hour and I...

  14. Medical assistant specialty

    Pudding212 replied to Mercades's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work for a big company. Every MA makes the same no matter what specialty and gets paid based on experience/time with the

  15. CNA Training - while pregnant

    Pudding212 replied to Abtwin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I worked in a facility, I had a cowirker who worked as an aide until the night she delivered! I did not know anything about her pregnancy but I don't assume she had any restrictions or I don't...

  16. What was your Entry-level Medical assistant salary/hourly wage?

    Pudding212 replied to alexandraalwine's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my area, northern Utah, most medical assistants start between 12-14

  17. Advice from CNAs and Nurses. Working in LTC, feeling confused/overwhelmed.

    Pudding212 replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've mostly worked in LTC as an aide. I first worked in a facility and it was a rough forst month or two. It took me a while to grt down what each pt needed and what they could or preferred to do on...

  18. How much are you making as a Medical Assistant

    Pudding212 replied to MAtoNurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work for an independant doctor and he does not pay well. I am here for now, I'm 20 weeks pregnant and I have not had any luck yet trying to get a new job while pregnant, but once baby is born I plan...

  19. What if you don't get into a nursing program?

    Pudding212 replied to knnyz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Radiology school is my back up. I will apply for 4 nursing programs once my pre reqs and some general courses are done. One is an as program while the it her three are lpn programs, that allow me to...

  20. How did you decide which school (s) to take prerequisites for?

    Pudding212 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I live in Utah. There are quite a few nursing programs available here. I am having a hard time deciding which prerequisites to take for the multiple colleges in this area! I am currently enrolled in...

  21. Did you choose nursing because it was your "calling"?

    Pudding212 replied to Corgilicious's topic in General Students

    I chose nursing because I grew up with a bunch of medical personnel in my family. There are like 3 nurses in my family and when they describe their jobs to me it excites me and I am always wanting to...

  22. Unplanned pregnancy during nursing school?

    Pudding212 replied to smc26448's topic in General Students

    Also, this will NOT sabotage your chances of doing well in school! I completed an associates degree while parenting my son. He was almost 1 when I started and almost 3 when I finished. I did well in...

  23. Unplanned pregnancy during nursing school?

    Pudding212 replied to smc26448's topic in General Students

    Even if it will be a hard time coming, and way unexpected. .. congratulations! I am currently 18 weeks pregnant and I will be starting pre requisite classes in the Spring. I still plan on attending...

  24. CNAs give medications

    Pudding212 replied to Beaue's topic in General Nursing

    When I working in a nursing home, I was not allowed to give medications as a CNA. Only the LPN and RN's were allowed. I would assist with positioning the pt and passing of supplies during dressing...

  25. Does my mental illness make me unfit to be a nurse?

    Pudding212 posted a topic in General Nursing

    "Applicants who have been convicted of a felony or treated for mental illness or substance abuse should discuss their eligibility status with the Utah State Board of Nursing. The Utah State Board of...