WiseMonk

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1. Young Male CNA discussion!

   WiseMonk replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Men

   Yes males are discriminated against. When i first started i was denied a job even after I got hired on. The reason was told to me directly the Don said to me "I don't think males make good cna's" I was targeted over and over again. Let me ask you a q...

2. prescription drug addiction

   WiseMonk replied to shedevilprincss's topic in General Nursing

   Prescription drug addiction. On topic It happens a lot. I went to in for an ulnar surgery on my elbow because it was causing problems. I got a lot of refills on hydrocodone. I was even explained that it was about money. That it was my choice that if ...

3. Merry Christmas, Little Angel

   WiseMonk replied to Julie Reyes's topic in General Nursing

   Awesome story

4. Double Shifts

   WiseMonk replied to escapebigd's topic in CNA/MA

   I work agency and I'm not RESTRICTED on how many hours I can work. Three doubles in a row and by the fourth one I am generally exhausted. I have six double shifts scheduled this month. Six hours of sleep is all you really need. Occasionally eight for...

5. want to quit my CNA job, need advice

   WiseMonk replied to sourapril's topic in CNA/MA

   I have am a 30 year old male cna veteran. It sounds like your having issues with time management. Your shower at the very beginning and you want to try to get your shows done from the get go. Then do vitals or vise versus, do vitals quickly yet accur...

6. What area can new CNA make most money?

   WiseMonk replied to DMHG1812's topic in CNA/MA

   The truth. In 2007 I graduated as a cna with a certificate. I was heavily instructed then not to take anything less then 12.00 an hour. (This is in the state of Oregon where the cost of living is like living in San Francisco, if your in the city; but...