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05-17-2009, 06:24 PM
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| Registered User  Join Date: May 2009
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| Noob wanting help. Hi, I am wanting to becoming a Nurse, I am working on my English, maths & science. But I want to know some medical basics, like how to read vitals and other things like that. I know to you lot i sound stupid, but I want a real head start at this. Thank you! |
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05-17-2009, 06:32 PM
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| Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008
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Mood:  |  Re: Noob wanting help. The best way to get a head start on nursing tasks is to take a certified nursing assistant course. You can work as a CNA while you continue to take your prerequisites for nursing school. Having a CNA certificate is required by some nursing schools and other nursing schools will give you points in the admissions process. Look for a CNA course at your community college, adult education programs, the local American Red Cross, or at local long term care facilities. |
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05-17-2009, 06:34 PM
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| Re: Noob wanting help. Thanks for your help! I will look in to this! |
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05-18-2009, 10:06 AM
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| Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Coastal New England
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Mood:  | Re: Noob wanting help. Damien, Welcome to the field of nursing. I agree that CNA training would be a great place to begin. Another option would be EMT training, especially if you like adrenaline. Keep us posted and, good luck, R BTW: You look enthusiastic, not stupid. |
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05-18-2009, 11:38 AM
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| Re: Noob wanting help. Thanks for your help, I'm still looking in to different options. Thanks, Damien. |
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