I'm just going to give you the perspective of someone who has no CASH MONEY or time to waste. Why would you PAY to retake classes you got a good grade in already. The university and even community...
When ill ones die that I have been caring for I think, thank god. And I am not religious. I just like the idea of them being relieved of their suffering. If anyone is used to this work, you understand...
I literally get disgusted at the thought of people taking a one day course and attempting to challenge a state exam. People should have proper training if they are going to be hands on with care...
There are LTC/SNF facilities all over the place that will give you CNA training for free and hire you on. Just google for your area. You have a lot of experience but places only hire with certificates...
I also have a pet peeve for supervising nurses that ignore/laugh off important information. It's up to them to talk to the doctor not me... I'm the only one with the patient day to day and able to...
I am pretty sure in most states you have to follow OBRA regulations to become a CNA which requires so many in class theory hours and clinical hours to even be able to take the state CNA Exam. You have...
Personally I've met a lot of dumb ass nurses and dumb ass doctors. Nurses and Doctors are the same to me, the only difference is a doctor wants to prescribe a medication knowing you in 2 minutes, and...
As a nurse you really can't dicatate patient's care plan.. if they want an abortion you just have to assist medically. Your judgements are out the door per say. If you really disagree with abortion...
I took my CNA class through Red Cross and while I admit it is pricey, it is COMPLETELY worth it. Red Cross is prestigious by all counts and only wants to be seen as such and they honestly offer only...
Good questions! For a brief change on someone with a broken leg I'd support their broken leg side and let them use their strong side for support, now if they are total care I'd still do the same thing...
I have had a resident like this... I learned that asking doesn't work. You just have to tell them and hold their hand and say CMON we are gonna go get changed now. They need the assertive direction....