azeala

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1. Are you burnt out, stressed out, and want to leave?

   azeala replied to annacnatorn's topic in CNA/MA

   I just received my 6 month evaluation from my supervisor. And I just handed in my resignation. I have only been doing this for 6 months, and I am burnt out, as this is not my primary job, but a second job. I am also dealing with my mother's illnes...

2. Any CNA's use Accunurse at their facility?

   azeala replied to Buckeyefan47's topic in CNA/MA

   I have been using accunurse for about 3 months now. I don't hate it, but don't love it either. It is very sensitive as far as your tone of voice, etc. (if your upset, or irritated) I personally would prefer to chart the old fashioned way, in the...

3. I must have missed the chapter on bites

   azeala replied to azeala's topic in CNA/MA

   Just got all the labs back from the ER visit. Thank God all is clear. She is 93 and has all of her own teeth! :)

4. I must have missed the chapter on bites

   azeala replied to azeala's topic in CNA/MA

   Darn right I'm keeping my hands away from her face. Thanks for listening!!!!

5. I must have missed the chapter on bites

   azeala replied to azeala's topic in CNA/MA

   My skin was just barely broken, but I do gave one heck of a good black and blue mark. I have already been pinched and kicked at, but to be honest this biting thing did upset me. And I will keep the tip about pushing in for the future, but I REALL...

6. I must have missed the chapter on bites

   azeala posted a topic in CNA/MA

   So, I took my written and skills test last week, passed (YAY). I go to work on SUnday, and I was helping to transfer a resident from wheelchair to recliner,when all of a sudden my forearm ends up in her mouth. Yes!!!!! she bit me. Never saw it co...

7. Not Sure If I Have What it Takes

   azeala replied to MattieFern's topic in CNA/MA

   I am 51, and decided I wanted to do this as well. I actually start my classes in 2 weeks and was concerned if I could do it. But after reading these posts, I think I can....no I WILL. :)

8. Physical considerations for CNAs?

   azeala replied to csab's topic in CNA/MA

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9. Should I be a CNA -- I'm 44yrs old!!! Is it too late for me?

   azeala replied to CuriousChrys's topic in CNA/MA

   I was a patient in the hospital last year, and the care I received from the RN's and CNA was exceptional, I decided then that was what I wanted to do. I am all registerd and will be starting my CNA classes in November and I will be 51 years old wh...