emndarmic

emndarmic

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  1. I agree with Juliamine... I think someone who was fresh out of high school would be easier to check on than someone out for this many years. People who have any past at all (and we all have some skeletons) understand that nobody's perfect and we all ...
  2. Nasty and mean patients

    I also work in a hospital with LTC patients. We have a wing of elderly and rehabilitation patients. I am amazed at how other aides have told me horror stories about certain patients to find out myself that they are my favorites. For example this one ...
  3. Part-time jobs

    I just interviewed for an every other weekend only job at a local hospital. This works out for me perfectly if I get the job since I am in full-time school starting in Sept. I'm taking about 15-16 credit hours per quarter so this seems to be the perf...
  4. Off topic..feeling really dumb and afraid!

    Thanks for your replies.. I'm sorry I forgot to mention that I'm not going into an actual nursing career. I do work as an aide and LOVE it, but I'm more interested in the social service part of life with helping people off of drugs/alcohol, womens sh...
  5. Hello all.. I am currently working HH as an aide and love my job. I am furthering my education and TRYING to prepare for my ACT that I take on Friday, August 8th. My school assured me that it's based on what you have already learned over the yea...
  6. Well, it finally happened after 2.5 years...

    To be honest with you...I wish all nurses were as nice as you were to this lady! I had my gallbladder out this past Thursday and had nothing but nice nurses, but what I'm saying is not everyone is nice and from what you wrote your one that I would LO...
  7. Wages For Cnas In Home Health

    I work for an agency that pays me $8.00 an hour, no gas reimbursement or anything. I love my client so it makes me happy with little pay. I'd rather work for little pay and LOVE my job than work for more money and hate my job. Besides, I start back t...
  8. Called for a job interview today..

    I'm excited..I received a call from HR about a position at a hospital. The position I applied for is in the pediatric/surgical unit. I checked the boxes for both part-time and full-time so I'm unsure of what I would be working. I do know they are 12 ...
  9. Sunday's state test date didn't happen..

    I never made it to my state test on Sunday 6/22/08. My grandpa was passing away just as I was suppose to be on my way to the test site. I chose to not take the test and be with my mom. I never called or anything and to be completely honest with you t...
  10. To lock or unlock wheel chair..

    I just finished up my CNA classes earlier this month and was taught when parking someone in a wheelchair for a while to NOT lock the chair. I seen a lot of residents using their feet to pull the chair along during my clinicals. That has to be good fo...
  11. Just starting and already discouraged.

    I second the run comment above, run as fast as you can. Most LTC facilities are begging for help. Keep looking for a better job, it's people like you that make a difference. You're doing the right thing, they are being child like in behavior and in h...
  12. Gotta brag on myself

    I was a LOUSY student in high school (graduated way back in 1990). My grade point average was terribly low and I just didn't care at the time. A few months ago I was diagnosed with ADHD and have been on medication every since, not only am I feeling b...
  13. Just my opinion... I would choose the accelerated out-of-state program since you have no real priorities at home, meaning your not married or a mommy. If nursing is truly not for you, why not take a second chance at happiness. Pharmacists make aweso...
  14. Anyone taking a CNA Course this Summer?

    I'm not sure yet. I finished my classes/clinicals 3 weeks ago. I'm working in Home Health right now but not going to nursing school. I'm going to school for Human/Social Services with a full-time workload come fall. My intention was nursing school, b...
  15. Would you do this for a job..

    You are so right on the adorable part. When doing clinicals I was in complete charge of 2 residents and one was 97 and totally independent. She pretty much bathed herself, walked to the dining room w/ no help and an absolute delight. The other was pa...