christy k. replied to daniellemarie's topic in CNA/MA
i have 1 good arm an the thing to remember is putting on clothes start with weak side 1st, when taking clothes off do good side 1st SO hope that helps.
christy k. replied to Brian's topic in Disabilities
I am missing my right 4 arm and the rest is paralyzed. I am in mn. and I was wondering if (any) states are required to give accommodations for me during my skills testing? I want to use a gait belt that I purchased and a casbar for helping pushing wh...
christy k. replied to eveningsky339's topic in CNA/MA
I understand it is not what you want, but until you find another job (that u want to do not because it is close or easier) Think about if you are old, and where put in a home would it help you to get threw your day if a staff was acting (posture, b...
hahaha! I'm sorry but you got to laugh or it will get you really :hlk:at your patients after awhile. I have worked with mr/dd adults for about 5yrs:hdvwl: and I have had biters,hair ripped out, scratches, punched in the face, an like you said"It come...
christy k. replied to christy k.'s topic in Disabilities
Well after them telling me to get a physical with doc saying i was physically fit and i gave it to them,THEN it was the owner of the company saying " we will not stop you from taking your skills testing,BUT you don't do it exactly like its written th...
christy k. replied to christy k.'s topic in Disabilities
I have made it threw the 1st week but on Thurs. I lost it and i started crying when i couldn't get the pulse on other students. I have been asked to have a physical to assure the nurse board or who ever. And then the teacher said she is waiting to he...
christy k. replied to christy k.'s topic in Disabilities
well i made it threw the hole class BUT i had a problem with washing my hands because i supposed to scrub between the fingers, so i used my stub but i wasn't able to do that part very well so i asked if i could use a scrub thing i got at a medical su...
Hi! Im christy and I will be starting my class for my CNA on Mon. and I am disabled with one arm and let me tell you "I'm shaking in my boots" I just pray the teacher will keep a open mind. I have done this kind of work for yrs. just not with the tit...
I feel the same BUT for me because i only have one arm ( and even tho i already got the patient ready to move i get attitude with " If you can't do the job you shouldn't be here"
Try to explain to those nurses your problem with having to do paperwork and having to do those little things for them and if they say " If you can't do your job then leave" say " Then report me" then and you might be able to explain your situation"DO...