TBird81

TBird81 specializes in LTC, Peds, CCU, HH, Rehab.

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1. back on the horse

   TBird81 replied to ladyluck1111's topic in CNA/MA

   i am sooo glad i came across this as i am starting nursing school in jan! great tips!!!

2. cna's who don't do their job

   TBird81 replied to LanaBanana's topic in CNA/MA

   And people wonder why hospitals get bad reviews! Am I the only one that relates working with the public as a customer service? Anyone supplying you with a job is a customer. Therefore patients are your customer in a sense considering you wouldnt have...

3. how many patients do you have

   TBird81 replied to The Bell Jar's topic in CNA/MA

   WOW everyone! I feel REALLY lucky! I work at a physical rehab hospital and the MOST patients I have had is 7 and the least is 3. Yep I typed THREE! Now when I worked LTC or on a reg. med/surg floor at a hospital I easily had 15-20. In peds I had anyw...

4. CNA if I don't get in to ADN program?

   TBird81 replied to TiffanyA's topic in CNA/MA

   EXCELLENT idea! I think every nursing student should be a CNA first (luckly in my area programs it is now a requirement). It takes a lot of work, patience, understanding, time management, flexibility, and stomach hardening to work as a CNA & I ho...

5. Needing advice

   TBird81 replied to amaeg84's topic in CNA/MA

   Well in our state as long as you work one eight hour shift within one year you keep your license. I would try and find SOMETHING just so you don't have to redo the class. That is just more money and a waste of time, really. Most places will also pay ...

6. Pay Rate for CNA/Medication Aide

   TBird81 replied to nlw59bba's topic in CNA/MA

   In Kansas it is anywhere between $8-$15 an hour depending on where you go. Home Health pays more, but most do not offer benefits & they usually want experience. I make over $12 but I work weekends 2nd shift which I get differential pay for both t...

7. Calling All CNA's!

   TBird81 replied to nightingale's topic in CNA/MA

   I think the best advice is to simply go through your notes. Reread and reread them until you know FOR SURE that you got it down. I remember there being vitals, positions (supine, etc.), resident care (how often do you turn a pt, incontinent care, pre...

8. Calling All CNA's!

   TBird81 replied to nightingale's topic in CNA/MA

   Hi! My name is Tiffany & I've been a CNA for 5.5 years now. I've worked LTC, Home Health, Travel, Hospital, & Rehab. Sometimes these jobs overlapped! I LOVE my current job in rehab. I am learning so much & am very pleased with the thought...

9. Introductions:"New" and "Old" Students.

   TBird81 replied to Love-A-Nurse's topic in General Students

   I'm Tiffany, 25, and I begin a LPN program in Jan. '07 & plan to bridge over to a ADN or BSN program. I eventually want my MSN. Ive been married for 6 years and we have a 6 & 3 y/o little girls. I work at a physical rehab on the weekends &...

10. phone calls no outsider would believe

    TBird81 replied to JBudd's topic in Emergency

    LMAO! This is actually the first time I am posting. I usually just read and laugh to myself but I had to comment on this! I used to work in the Communications Department at a local hospital and my main job was to answer the main phone lines, look up ...

11. Does anybody work as a CNA?

    TBird81 replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Pre-Nursing

    In all of the CNA jobs I've had my employers have ALWAYS supported the continuation of my school. I believe this has to do with the fact that they want you to stay on board with them when you complete...makes since

12. Im losing my interest while waiting for letter

    TBird81 replied to anonymouse's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Well I am sort of in the same situation. I am currently waiting on hearing if I'm in. Its killing me...but I'm not really looking forward to it either. I believe it is the anticipated stress and family life; like you I am a mother of two. My oldest i...