christy k.

christy k. specializes in direct support care of disabled adults.

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1. Two days of orientation & liking it so far!

   christy k. replied to daniellemarie's topic in CNA/MA

   i have 1 good arm an the thing to remember is putting on clothes start with weak side 1st, when taking clothes off do good side 1st SO hope that helps.

2. Starting CNA Class on Monday Help!

   christy k. replied to ccasey013's topic in CNA/MA

   I am a cna student in mn. and i have one arm and i made it threw 2 weeks and if i can do this i know you'll do fine!

3. Whats Night shift (11pm-7am) like?

   christy k. replied to Faro's topic in CNA/MA

   Doesn't the janitorial staff do the floors except if a patient didn't get to the bt in time or a spill ect. ?

4. Welcome to the New Nurses with Disabilities Forum!

   christy k. replied to Brian's topic in Disabilities

   I am missing my right 4 arm and the rest is paralyzed. I am in mn. and I was wondering if (any) states are required to give accommodations for me during my skills testing? I want to use a gait belt that I purchased and a casbar for helping pushing wh...

5. Already burned out...

   christy k. replied to eveningsky339's topic in CNA/MA

   I understand it is not what you want, but until you find another job (that u want to do not because it is close or easier) Think about if you are old, and where put in a home would it help you to get threw your day if a staff was acting (posture, b...

6. I must have missed the chapter on bites

   christy k. replied to azeala's topic in CNA/MA

   hahaha! I'm sorry but you got to laugh or it will get you really :hlk:at your patients after awhile. I have worked with mr/dd adults for about 5yrs:hdvwl: and I have had biters,hair ripped out, scratches, punched in the face, an like you said"It come...

7. CPR

   christy k. posted a topic in Safety

   Does anyone know if these CPR classes online are legit

8. Normandale Community College Nursing Program (NLN score)

   christy k. replied to rit3ousk155's topic in Minnesota

   Does anyone know if Normandale college has ever passed any one in cna/na course with a disability?

9. Disabled CNA student-Skills questions

   christy k. replied to christy k.'s topic in Disabilities

   Well after them telling me to get a physical with doc saying i was physically fit and i gave it to them,THEN it was the owner of the company saying " we will not stop you from taking your skills testing,BUT you don't do it exactly like its written th...

10. Disabled CNA student-Skills questions

    christy k. replied to christy k.'s topic in Disabilities

    I have made it threw the 1st week but on Thurs. I lost it and i started crying when i couldn't get the pulse on other students. I have been asked to have a physical to assure the nurse board or who ever. And then the teacher said she is waiting to he...

11. Disabled CNA student-Skills questions

    christy k. replied to christy k.'s topic in Disabilities

    well i made it threw the hole class BUT i had a problem with washing my hands because i supposed to scrub between the fingers, so i used my stub but i wasn't able to do that part very well so i asked if i could use a scrub thing i got at a medical su...

12. Disabled CNA student-Skills questions

    christy k. posted a topic in Disabilities

    Hi! Im christy and I will be starting my class for my CNA on Mon. and I am disabled with one arm and let me tell you "I'm shaking in my boots" I just pray the teacher will keep a open mind. I have done this kind of work for yrs. just not with the tit...

13. I will keep asking for help!

    christy k. replied to Poi Dog's topic in CNA/MA

    I feel the same BUT for me because i only have one arm ( and even tho i already got the patient ready to move i get attitude with " If you can't do the job you shouldn't be here"

14. CNA/CHHA CEU requirements

    christy k. replied to mexybabe's topic in CNA/MA

    Call me dumb ( start classes on Mon.) but what is a chhu, and Ltc?

15. Getting "burnt out"

    christy k. replied to asun21ta's topic in CNA/MA

    Try to explain to those nurses your problem with having to do paperwork and having to do those little things for them and if they say " If you can't do your job then leave" say " Then report me" then and you might be able to explain your situation"DO...