slsampson

slsampson specializes in Psychiatric, Geriatric.

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1. Nurse Phobias?

   slsampson replied to pattycakeRN's topic in General Nursing

   I can't stand for anyone to touch my belly button either! My boyfriend tries to poke it all the time and it drives me crazy. It makes my stomach feel funny when he does that!

2. Resident with STD

   slsampson replied to erika89's topic in General Nursing

   I agree that not everyone involved in pt. care should have access to pt. records, but CNA's do provide quite a bit of personal care and if there is something that could endanger their health or lives, CNA's should be allowed to have access to basic i...

3. Resident with STD

   slsampson replied to erika89's topic in General Nursing

   I definately agree! :lvan: Hippa laws are very strick for a reason!

4. Resident with STD

   slsampson replied to erika89's topic in General Nursing

   {QUOTE]"One of the CNAs told me about a resident who was positive for HIV or had AIDS outright. This info was not passed on to personnel so that they could take extra precautions. This CNA called the State and asked about it. She was told that she sh...

5. Calling All CNA's!

   slsampson replied to nightingale's topic in CNA/MA

   Well depending on what state you reside in, the things tested may vary. When I took my CNA test, we were required to show how to transfer people, how to give a proper shower, how to do bed changes, how to feed someone, how to take temperature, pulse,...

6. Calling All CNA's!

   slsampson replied to nightingale's topic in CNA/MA

   hi, i have been a c.n.a. for 10 years and am in my third semester of college. i am going for my r.n. i love school and i love my job. i know the hard work will pay off someday!