AnxiousStrawberry

AnxiousStrawberry specializes in PCA.

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1. Preparation tips for nursing school...

   AnxiousStrawberry replied to asilvey3's topic in General Students

   I would get the NCLEX book sooner than later. Maybe not right away for fundamentals but by the time you hit med-surg I found it to be a really nice way to prepare for your exams in class by doing practice questions in the subject areas

2. what kind of scope do you use on the job as a CNA

   AnxiousStrawberry replied to Chris NS's topic in CNA/MA

   What do you mean by scope?

3. Any tips for working a 12 hour shift?

   AnxiousStrawberry replied to Christine90's topic in CNA/MA

   Buy good shoes! They might cost more but your feet and legs will thank you!

4. What do you call your "greatest" compliment?

   AnxiousStrawberry replied to Been there,done that's topic in General Nursing

   A little old lady thanked me for being there and told me I treated her as if she was my own grandma. :-)

5. Need Help! Nursing Float Pool or Telemetry???

   AnxiousStrawberry replied to Kim23's topic in General Nursing

   I made a very similar decision. Float pull vs telemetry unit, but at the same hospital. Went with the telemetry, because I like at least some consistency throughout my work days. It was my first job at the hospital so it was nice being on the same fl...

6. Volunteering as a CNA

   AnxiousStrawberry replied to Saysfaa's topic in CNA/MA

   Im not sure you can volunteer at most places as CNA.You could try looking for a prn job if you dont want to make a commitment to many hours. At my facility you only have to work one shift a month, though you can also work more if you want. Plus its f...

7. CNAs: When is the last time you were thanked/recognized?

   AnxiousStrawberry replied to Poi Dog's topic in CNA/MA

   Im thank decently often by my patients. The other day i was floated to another floor which was a bit of a bummer, but i got so many thank yous! that it made the night worth it. The one little old lady thanked me for helping her, and for having such a...

8. How do i gain experience and still pay my bills?

   AnxiousStrawberry replied to tigers9281's topic in General Students

   You could work weekends or work PRN. PRN would be your best bet. You would be able to pick up hours on school breaks.

9. Do you like working in Assisted Living??

   AnxiousStrawberry replied to BeJuled's topic in CNA/MA

   I work in assisted living both in the regular unit as well the the dementia unit. We have 8 hours shifts. For the regular assited living the typical day goes as follows: receive report, start 2-3 loads of laundry, stock rooms with towels and supplies...

10. Iiii need a job!.....need help

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to TxCNA's topic in CNA/MA

    Perhaps you could try assisted living home. There still is some lifting but not quite as hard labor as a nursing home.

11. assisted livivng facility vs nursing home?

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to inspired-nurse2b's topic in CNA/MA

    I work in an assisted living facility. When I come in im either in charge of kitchen, B&Bs, or activites. If im kitchen I do a small activitie, set up for dinner, stock our small kitchen on the unit, and serve up the food. If im B&Bs I assist...

12. what should CNA's carry at all times?

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to NatashaArian's topic in CNA/MA

    In my pockets I normally carry: handsanatizer, an extra pair or two of gloves, a black pen, another colored pen, a highlighter, and my assisgnment sheet.

13. CNA Commandments

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to greeniebean's topic in CNA/MA

    Though shall not comment how a resident smells like BM, and then not bother taking said resident to the restroom to be checked/changed...

14. monthly payment

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to allmostlvn1's topic in General Nursing

    My monthly payments are my total balance I owe divided by ten months.

15. Extreme anxiety-starting second semester

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to Waiting222's topic in General Students

    Did you test off on the skills in lab? I didn't get to do many skills in the clinical setting the first semester either. My professors for the second semester were very understanding and were more than willing to help me do things like first dressing...