Karenlee

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1. Items needed for cna course??

   Karenlee replied to Jj1223's topic in CNA/MA

   Does your school not provide any of these things? Mine included scrubs, gait belt and stethescope. The shoes required were white or black with NO canvas and slip resistant. The nursing stores around here didn't have many options so I found some Rebok...

2. Skill testing questions

   Karenlee replied to Karenlee's topic in CNA/MA

   But this makes it difficult for us new CNA's (who DO know how to do vs and everything else AND who don't care about the pay, like me, to be able to work and do what they want to do- HELP) who don't have working experience to be able to GET any workin...

3. My birth story offended our OB's now they want me fired!

   Karenlee replied to Bridget41040's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, congratulations on the birth of your daughter! She's beautiful! All of your kids are :) The birth video was sweet and to hear her cry.... awwww!!!! Second, it sounds like the Dr went on the defensive probably because he was too lazy to...

4. Skill testing questions

   Karenlee posted a topic in CNA/MA

   I now understand how lazy and negligent CNA's get passed, at least with this examiner we had. Thrilled that I passed but disappointed in the examiner and my instructor, for that matter, because she is aware of it. Does anyone know if examiners have t...

5. Questions about Independence University Medical Specialties (AOS) ?

   Karenlee posted a topic in Online Learning

   "The Medical Specialties program prepares students for entry-level employment as medical assistants with practical radiology, billing/coding, and laboratory skills. The student is also prepared for a career as an entry-level pharmacy technician, home...

6. Not feeling anything at the sight of death

   Karenlee replied to Purple93's topic in CNA/MA

   Are we supposed to hold back the tears? I would think the family would appreciate knowing how much you cared for their loved one. I'm new to this so I don't know this answer....

7. Wearing Rings

   Karenlee replied to mvm2's topic in CNA/MA

   Rings can harbor bacteria and are discouraged, or so I was taught, so I went out and bought a plain silver band to wear while working. I can wear my diamond wedding ring any other time.