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  1. Patient Care Associate???

    I have to reapply next month and go through the entire interview process blah blah blah AGAIN. 3RD YEAR IN ROW. The first year I applied they turned me down because they could only accept 30 in the class, so they accepted 30 that had prior training, ...
  2. Patient Care Associate???

    The cost of the program is $1300. I work for a nursing home right now as a CNA, but know for a fact I want to climb the ladder. I have checked with the hospitals in my vicinity, and they have volunteer positions and some have CNA training, but none h...
  3. Patient Care Associate???

    Hello everyone! Oh how I have missed this site! Can anyone tell me if they know of anyone who has completed a patient care associate/patient care tech program, and if so if they were able to find a job afterwards? It's a six month program- the LPN pr...
  4. infection control LTC

    I too am a nursing assistant at this time, and have had the same problem. In the first facility I worked for, They told us to be sure not to place dirty linens, soiled pads, or diapers on the floor, but instead to place them on the BEDSIDE TABLE OR T...
  5. Reducation of urine smells

    Washing the patient with a sensitive skin shaving cream kills odor very well. If they've just had a bath or shower, and they are incontinent, you may not have time to give another bath or shower in the same day, so spray a tad of shaving cream. It cl...
  6. My first night in the Emergency Department...

    I wasn't aware that a CNA could obtain a job in emergency. Do you think all facilities are susceptible to the idea of hiring nursing assistants or just a few? Thanks in advance for any info!
  7. Getting a CNA... worth the time?

    Wow! Can I come and work for you? I work at a local nursing home as a cna until I can get into and get through a nursing school. Seems that only one nurse there knows what a bedpan is! Three of the nurses are so pompous that after inserting a cath or...
  8. Major venting about some CNA's

    I listen to all the nurses in charge over me, whether they're telling me to do something politely, or beligerently (because I can see how stressful their job can be and I know the tone of voice is not always something personal against me.) Only nurse...
  9. Just a guess at a diagnosis????

    I didn't get any ideas as I thought I would, but that's ok. Thanks for your concern, and I will be going to the doc in January. I'm just an idiot when it comes to illnesses, skin disorders, etc. Thank you for replying!
  10. Just a guess at a diagnosis????

    Mjlrn- I am 31 years old. I weigh 140 pounds, a little heavier than usual but not too much more. My grandmother and all of my aunts on my fathers side had diabetes. I dont' go to the doc often, but had my blood checked last year and everything seemed...
  11. Just a guess at a diagnosis????

    I'm sorry to do this, I know you guys probably get this all of the time. I was just wondering if this is something I should see a doc about or just wait to see if it goes away. Dont' go to the doc unless I'm half dead- (can't afford it!) Theres a li...
  12. Kids and cars

    Mario, just for the record, I wasn't attacking you. I don't like to hurt anyone's feelings! It's just difficult to tell sometimes when you're joking and when you're not. You know how they talk of a mother lioness and how she defends her cubs, it's hu...
  13. Kids and cars

    Mario........... I'm not really sure as to how to take your post, but it seems as if you're poking fun. I may have read it the wrong way, or you may merely be joking, but if it's an attempt to insult someone about their parenting skills, you ...
  14. Better pay? Flexible hours?

    Thanks for the info. I guess it's really depending on the individual huh? I haven't even began school yet, so I have plenty of time to learn more about each route and decide which is best for me, but it's always good to hear both sides, the positive ...
  15. Men or Women? who is a better nurse?

    I've had some awful male nurses...... also had some awful female nurses......... But have also had wonderful male and female nurses Gender doesn't decide whether they're a good nurse, their heart does.