1010MASH

1010MASH has 12 years experience and specializes in CNA.

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1. Protect Yourself, Protect Your License, and Most of All Protect Your Patient

   1010MASH replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   In my unit there is a young, "click" of about 5 nurses. My unit director is a member of this click. These women could care less about the ppl they care floor. I have seen alot of stuff and heard them talk excessively (laugh, make fun of) the patient,...

2. Working with Male Nurses

   1010MASH posted a topic in Men

   I work on the ICU floor from time to time. On that unit the majority of RN's & LVN's are males. I find it to be a huge diffrence working with them, than working with a bunch of females on my reg unit. The male nurses I know are more caring and co...

3. Which is better?Hosp CNA or Nursing Home?

   1010MASH replied to 1010MASH's topic in CNA/MA

   I have been working at a very well known hosp now for a year and am now earning, 10.25 an hr (from the 9.75 that I started). Other aides on the same floor are earning, 15 - 16 an hr and they have been there for over a year.

4. Which is better?Hosp CNA or Nursing Home?

   1010MASH replied to 1010MASH's topic in CNA/MA

5. What motivates you to go to work every day?

   1010MASH replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

   Seeing the residents/patients. Many light up when they see me arrive to my shift. I get hugs and pats on my hands after I have helped them out.

6. CNA's don't get full time pay?

   1010MASH replied to peppapig123's topic in CNA/MA

   Here where I am at we work 4 days straight and get 2 days off. At a toltal of like 36 hrs of work.

7. Which is better?Hosp CNA or Nursing Home?

   1010MASH posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Anybody know what facility pays more in Texas? A Hospital or Nursing Home? I currently am earning, 8.50 an hr at an assisted living place, but have an interview tomorrow @ St Lukes Hosp for thier Ortho/Nuro dept. The shift for the hosp is, 7am to 7pm...

8. What I didnt Know......

   1010MASH replied to racegirl's topic in CNA/MA

   ALSO....there are many places you can go to get a discount on vaccinations. Like your local health dept

9. What I didnt Know......

   1010MASH replied to racegirl's topic in CNA/MA

   Many employers here where I am at will pay for your vaccinations, background check, prints after you are hired. Mine did. I did'nt even have to pay for the company shirts I wear.

10. CNA's don't get full time pay?

    1010MASH replied to peppapig123's topic in CNA/MA

    We are forced to take an hour lunch and all shifts are 7 hours here where I am at. (South Tx) FT work here is considered 30-36 hrs. Wage is, 8.50 an hr

11. second week in cna school need help

    1010MASH replied to shyred2581's topic in CNA/MA

    Here in Texas, many of my classmates failed the communication and privacy part of the skills. ALWAYS knock and announce yourself before walking in. CLOSE the door and if you are doing any kind of care, close curtains or blinds. One classmate failed t...

12. CNA Life

    1010MASH replied to 1010MASH's topic in CNA/MA

    In Assisted living, they don't require certifications for anything.Also, FYI:I have never reported anything to my supervisor but the woman I work with at night has and we were all called into a meeting where our super said she did not like being invo...

13. Satisfaction from wiping POO? GASP!

    1010MASH replied to iluvhrts's topic in General Nursing

    I have a resident who is always sad and crying by the time I arrive to my shift. She always tells me she is happy and relieved to see me. Her spouse says they are often ignored. I help his wife and give her my full attn. The staff get upset sometimes...

14. Satisfaction from wiping POO? GASP!

    1010MASH replied to iluvhrts's topic in General Nursing

    I applaud you for your sincere comment. You are one of few who actually care about somebody else. I work in an assisted living place and I am constantly having to clean someone up, who had been left in thier soaked sheets and clothes from the "am" gi...

15. CNA Life

    1010MASH posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I am a CNA. I take my job very serious and have the heart, compassion and respect for the job. I have personal expierence in this line of work. I helped care for my dying mother at home 10 yrs ago and most recently, my husband's mother who passed awa...