Kribensis

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1. Why be a CNA first?

   Kribensis replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Pre-Nursing

   That awkward moment when putting a vacuum on a tunneling stage 4 that has been saturated by a popped out Flexi-Seal, hammers home a level of reality that no text book ever can, or will be able to match. :hrnsmlys:

2. Male CNA

   Kribensis replied to Thujone's topic in Male Students

   Two comments in this thread that I love; 1. Getting the uneven trade for the old lady who doesn't want a male aide. 2. Getting sexually harassed by patients, as a male aide. I have actually had my unit grabbed. I rolled with the punches like a boss...

3. Hard time finding a job :(

   Kribensis replied to mkearns724's topic in CNA/MA

   Along with home care, I hear a lot of positive things about the flexibility of an agency job, if you live near a large metro area, this may be your ticket. :cheers:

4. Started new job...treated like imbecile

   Kribensis replied to yooper13's topic in CNA/MA

   I find myself drawn towards being humble, especially in the medical field. There is an infinite amount of things to learn. If that angers you or makes you feel aggressive, you blew it. It should invigorate and excite you, and make you more willing...

5. CNA state exam tomorrow... sooo nervous (NC)

   Kribensis replied to stefanyjoy's topic in CNA/MA

   First of all, relax. Take a few deep breaths and just "be" a CNA like you were shown in class.

6. Does a CNA have to wipe butts?

   Kribensis replied to sssssaidthesnake's topic in CNA/MA

   I'll put it too you this way. Whenever I have children, I will be able to bang out a brief change while driving and smoking a pipe packed with Captain Black in under 2 minutes.