Donna2011

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1. Older Student - And So It Begins

   Donna2011 replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I am 35 and when all is said and done, I will be 41.

2. Did you like being a CNA?

   Donna2011 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in CNA/MA

   Assisted Living Facility

3. Did you like being a CNA?

   Donna2011 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in CNA/MA

   No. They have some one make the meals and the I have to plate them. We don't have housekeeping either. I knew some housekeeping was part of the job description, but seriously! I get paid minimum wage.

4. Did you like being a CNA?

   Donna2011 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in CNA/MA

   I love my residents, but am having a hard time w everything else. Please don't bash me. I have 15 residents, mainly by myself. I have the majority of dementia /Alzheimer's. Some have CHF, COPD and other issues. I have to clean 15 rooms including mopp...

5. A Nursing Student with Epilepsy?

   Donna2011 replied to GlitterFaerie's topic in General Nursing

   I found out the hard way that you need to inform others of a hx of seizures. I had one at my CNA graduation. It was a withdrawl seizure from one of my meds. Not my anti-seizure meds though. I was so embarrassed! I have had them my entire life, and no...

6. Anyone ever said something completely dumb because they were really nervous?

   Donna2011 replied to ICURN3020's topic in General Nursing

   I have seizures, and I would have thought that was hailerous!:)

7. One of my favorite patients nearly made me cry.

   Donna2011 replied to dudette10's topic in Relations

   I work in Assisted Living. The other day, one of my favorite residents told me that he hopes I stay for a long time, because I bring so much joy to the residents. I didn't know if I should have cried or hugged him! It's great to be told you matter to...

8. So nervous for the skills test

   Donna2011 replied to abbypoo's topic in CNA/MA

   Always use a paper towel to turn the water on and off! ESPECIALLY with hand washing.

9. So nervous for the skills test

   Donna2011 replied to abbypoo's topic in CNA/MA

   You can do this!

10. I did it!

    Donna2011 replied to Donna2011's topic in CNA/MA

    Thank you:)

11. I did it!

    Donna2011 replied to Donna2011's topic in CNA/MA

    Thanks:) For the skills exam I had: radial pulse, bedpan, cath care, and denture care. I am so glad it's over:)

12. I did it!

    Donna2011 replied to Donna2011's topic in CNA/MA

    Thank you! I do have a job at an assisted living, and I LOVE it!:)

13. I did it!

    Donna2011 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I PASSED both my skills and written part of my State exam for CNA on the 1st attempt yesterday! I am so happy!!

14. First CNA job in homecare?

    Donna2011 replied to marie4nursing's topic in CNA/MA

    What part of Ga are you in? I am in Central Ga. I graduated from a CNA Course in June, and not having the best luck either! It's frustrating!!! Good luck!:)

15. Taking CNA exam Friday? Need help and advice!

    Donna2011 replied to ONCRN2017's topic in CNA/MA

    If the pt is in a bed, always TOUCH THE PILLOW!! Our instructor said it's ok to do too much, you can't get docked for that. Good luck:)