archangel31 replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in CNA/MA
CONGRATS ON PASSING YOUR EXAM!! I started out at a nursing home as an NA and they paid for my schooling to become certified. Yes, nursing home work can be very trying and sometimes discouraging, BUT you can hone your bedside manner while you are work...
In addition to what "fuzzywuzzy" said above, you also need to consider that if ANYTHING goes wrong with your patient or patients, the family, facility and the state will come at you from all angles to investigate the incident, and depending on the fa...
Here is another tip and a thank you all-please don't discount the reason(s) for someone needing time off or being upset with a schedule. Yes, we all have different reasons for needing time off because we are all human, but no one's reason is bad or g...
This might be a stupid question, but do you not have a nursing assistant cert.? You did not mention it, but if you did, you could work in the hospital that way. Otherwise, as to the point of getting noticed, I would say that some things you can do wo...
archangel31 replied to sweetpumpernickel's topic in General Nursing
Knowledge is a treasure that no one can take from you. As for the BS, it is everywhere, not just medicine, and it is an element of society that you will just have to learn the best methods on how to deal with it. Also, your nursing career will depend...
archangel31 replied to nursetiffany.'s topic in General Nursing
The two facilities I worked in had CNAs such as this, and because they were afraid of losing them, mgmt just put up with and put up with it, meanwhile the other aides were getting tired of it and it was just bad all around for morale. Finally, some o...
To mom-n-student, many thanks to the sister who wants to work with children with autism and medically fragile children, we need more of those angels!! Anyhoo, just remember, with nursing, you will not always be limited to one field of nursing, especi...
archangel31 replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in General Nursing
I am soooo sorry that you are experiencing this. As for your loans, do they not have forbearance options if you are not working? And I am going to say it, I am a Medical Assistant. (I say it that way because I have read some nasty comments regarding ...
It is like they say that stuff about the set hours and no OT just to get the nurse hired, and then they feel as though they can work you anyway possible because you need the job. Hope it gets better for you:)
Sorry to hear of your misfortune, especially at this time of year. Details aside of my saga, I was just honest with the DON that interviewed me about what happened at my previous position, and she thanked me for being honest and was very willing to g...
archangel31 replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing
Not sure if you have one in your city, but do know of any public clinics for the low income patient, especially the ones who do not have insurance? I know you are working, but it might be a temporary bridge until your policy kicks in. I have upper an...
archangel31 replied to bubblymom373's topic in General Nursing
I've worked eve/night double shifts and night shift before, and either I was just slow or really meticulous when doing my rounds, but I did not have a lot of down time. Some nights, just after completing the 1st set of rounds, it would be time to sta...
archangel31 replied to Jaimie.RN's topic in Geriatric
Very unsafe to your patients and to your license!! The two SNF I worked at as a CNA had LPNs and Medication Techs to do med passes, blood sugars, etc., and the CNAS did the vital signs and waking people up to get them up and ready for the day. The RN...
archangel31 replied to stargirl018's topic in CNA/MA
In this business, you can never be too dramatic, about the resident OR yourself. Yes, you have to provide the best care possible to your resident, BUT you also have to look out for your job welfare. This is not the only place you will ever work, and ...