ArmyWife11B

ArmyWife11B specializes in CNA2: Acute Care, Orthopedics.

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1. What Freaks You Out?

   ArmyWife11B replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   I hate peeling or loose, or flaky skin.....EWWWW. There was a pt I took care of that had a drug rxn that made the Epidermis fall off...just peeling away like a sun burn, & he was confused so he would take the skin and just set it on his bed side ...

2. What's the weirdest baby name?

   ArmyWife11B replied to teresab_2000's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Do these people just point at crap in the room and decide to name their children this? ...Anyone see Anchorman... "I love....lamp!"

3. What have you learned along this journey?

   ArmyWife11B replied to ArmyWife11B's topic in CNA/MA

   *when you're dealing with someone whoes been an RN for a long time, and I mean a looonnng long time, let them treat you like you know nothing, and that they always need to teach you something. Thats the best way to get along with them,in my experienc...

4. Don't move to Oregon if you're a new grad

   ArmyWife11B replied to JulieB71's topic in Oregon

   I know my NM at Salem hospital was telling us she was going to hire some new grads in Orthopedics, and I think there is a position open on the website right now. I would post a link but it says the site is under maintenance. One other thing I hav...

5. Nursing Assistant or Basic Medical Assistant?

   ArmyWife11B replied to DanielleMoore's topic in CNA/MA

   Nursing assistant you will have the chance of working in the hospital, doing direct pt. care, and getting to see the other side of what nurses actually have to do and all the crap they have to deal with. As an MA you'll be doing clerical type work ...

6. Getting over mistakes

   ArmyWife11B replied to cogath's topic in CNA/MA

   I would just be glad that no pts. where endangered as a result. People don't usually judge you on your mistakes, but the way that you react to those mistakes and what you learn and apply. Keep moving forward but forgive your self or you'll never be a...

7. Getting rid of sitters!?!?

   ArmyWife11B replied to Loloberry's topic in CNA/MA

   Honestly I think a re-eval of the system as a whole is needed... like more checks per-shift by the charge; as the the status of the person needing a 1:1...I hate nothing more that to see a lazy CNA get exactly what they were hoping for by getting to ...

8. What have you learned along this journey?

   ArmyWife11B posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I started posting here when I was just begining my CNA classes, nervous about passing my state exam....posted when I got my job at the nursing home...and then again when I started working at the hospital....I've recently had my 2 year anniversary of ...

9. FED UP CNAS!!!!

   ArmyWife11B replied to marineswife0809's topic in CNA/MA

   Pregnant don't make you criple. They can still atleast try to be useful....such as helping with feedings more....pushing residents back to their rooms...re-filling waters...tidying up rooms??? But what do you do?? ohhh okay just go ahead and sit ther...

10. Don't move to Oregon if you're a new grad

    ArmyWife11B replied to JulieB71's topic in Oregon

    You must be looking in the wrong town or wrong hospital. I live in Salem and they're hiring all the time. I know they just hired around 8 or 9 New Grads with BSNs. They have atleast 17+ open positions right now on the website. Recently they've been h...

11. First time showering a guy. Nervous.

    ArmyWife11B replied to BabyGirlx3's topic in CNA/MA

    Maybe he was just trying to make that joke to the RN because he was trying to break the tension, and thought it might be just as akward for him. What I do is just act like they're joking even if they are seriouse. If they say something innapropriate ...

12. CNA's want to share salary info?

    ArmyWife11B replied to kimmy436's topic in CNA/MA

    Oregon- Hospital CNA2: 13.10/hr. starting wage When I worked at an LTC facility I made 10.25/hr.

13. What is the best unit to work in and why?

    ArmyWife11B replied to wnb4's topic in General Nursing

    Emergency Department!! I love it because its fast paced and high energy!

14. Tips for a Future CNA! :)

    ArmyWife11B replied to sj73201's topic in CNA/MA

    In my interview they had a question about organization: If all these things were happening at the same time which would you do first? (and in what order) (1.)a call light is going off (2.)a pt. needs help to eat (3.)a blood sugar was high and you nee...

15. Tips for a Future CNA! :)

    ArmyWife11B replied to sj73201's topic in CNA/MA

    Hey! I'm currently a CNA at my local hospital. So I can help ya! Are you trying to get into a CNA class, or are you already a CNA and are trying to get a job? What you need are good references, and a great resume to get a job or to get into the class...