ccyrrus

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1. Question about possible new job

   ccyrrus posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have recently been filling out applications at various nursing homes, trying to find work as a CNA. I have had several interviews and I think a couple of places are interested in hiring me. Both nursing homes are both fairly compatible with each ...

2. Remember the Geri-Chair?

   ccyrrus replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   Which wouldn't have happened in the first place if he hadn't been tied up like some kind of animal!!! That is why I don't think this thread is funny. The OP writes about restraining someone like she's talking about a trip to the supermarket. No b...

3. Remember the Geri-Chair?

   ccyrrus replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   I did not think this story was funny either and I like to think of myself as having a great sense of humor. I think a person would have to have a "sick" sense of humor to think that this post is funny, which I obviously don't. I never think it is fu...

4. Funny Things Naieve Medical Personnel Have Said

   ccyrrus replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Humor

   a 36 year old virgin????? are you serious????!!!!!

5. CNA Additional Certification

   ccyrrus replied to JaredCNA's topic in General Nursing

   There are different levels of being a CNA. I am a CNA II, which doesn't mean a thing, except a small raise, once I passed the class. There are also CNA III, which is another class, and you have to work at each level for a certain length of time bef...

6. Does anyone remember when aides didn't have to be certified?

   ccyrrus replied to gettingupthere's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a CNA for four years and I work in a nursing home. I have a close relative who is a retired RN. She has been one of my biggest supporters (emotionally) over the years, and has discussed "the good old days" with me a few times, about whe...

7. i need some help -- DESPERATELY!!

   ccyrrus replied to NurseyTee's topic in General Nursing

   I am just curious why a Geri Chair wasn't used for this resident.

8. Is anyone else uncomfortable with this?

   ccyrrus replied to jill48's topic in General Nursing

   Good grief! Not this discussion again! :smackingf This is a very controversal subject. I can't speak for every state, but where I live, the CNA-M course is 120 hours. A person has to have worked at least one year as a CNA, before they are even a...

9. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

   ccyrrus replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

   I am currently a CNA. I would eventually like to become an RN. In the state that I live in, it is not a prerequisite to be a CNA, before entering nursing school. However, I chose to get my CNA first, to see if this was something that I wanted to p...

10. What would you bring?

    ccyrrus replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    This post is cracking me up. I haven't had a lot of surgeries, or even been in the hospital very much. (Knock on wood--I'm generally fairly healthy) But it has been my experience when I have been in the hospital after an operation, all I am able t...

11. feel guilty not contributing

    ccyrrus replied to jo272wv's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad that I work in a place that has strict "No Solicitation" rules. I wish it was this way everywhere. People do feel guilty about not contributing, even if they can't afford to do so. A couple of dollars here and a couple of dollars ther...

12. What is the silliest complaint someone has ever made aboutyou?

    ccyrrus replied to SharonH, RN's topic in Relations

    I work in a LTCF. This happened to me a couple of years ago, at the start of my shift. A little old lady called me into her room, concerned because she had missed her favorite television show, which was on the night before. She told me that I shou...

13. feel like a leaf in the wind/help!

    ccyrrus replied to followyourbliss's topic in CNA/MA

    Congratulations on getting your CNA! You do want to weigh all of your options, and decide which job environment is right for you. But here is one thing to consider: Where I live, a person usually is not considered for home health care, or hospital...

14. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    ccyrrus replied to ccyrrus's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all the people who replied to my recent post. I appreciate your honest opinions. I just wanted to clarify a couple of things. I have never thought of myself, or introduced myself as a nurse. I have even politely corrected residents or fa...

15. What do nurses really think of CNAs?

    ccyrrus posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been working as a CNA in a LTC facility for the past four years. I am posting on this forum, because I would like some feedback from nurses. Recently at work, a survey was handed out to all the CNAs with a variety of different questions on it...