coffeelover10

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1. Worried

   coffeelover10 replied to *Scarlet_Starlet*'s topic in CNA/MA

   Correcting yourself makes all the difference. I explained half of one of my skills because I was so nervous I just kept tripping up. As I could explain it fabulously, I still passed the skill.

2. What grosses you out?

   coffeelover10 replied to lilbearzmom's topic in CNA/MA

   My only experience with C. diff thus far wasn't too bad. Uhm, even the bedsores and huge open areas don't make me gag. The occasional resident will have bm that smells like foods I can actually identify and THAT makes me gag, but being spit on/mouth ...

3. About laughing at yourself.

   coffeelover10 replied to coffeelover10's topic in CNA/MA

   You guys are all absolutely amazing, and 100% correct. I came back to this post I made after a rough weekend shift and a spat with a coworker that left me in tears. And while I know I've got a long way to go (and maybe that I've gotta let that skin g...

4. I am considering not being a CNA anymore...

   coffeelover10 replied to Poi Dog's topic in CNA/MA

   Wow, I'm sorry you deal with that. I'm a newer CNA and I deal with many of those things myself. I don't know how long you've been doing this but it just sounds strikingly familiar. I wish I had a truly productive suggestion for you, but all I can say...

5. SMELL

   coffeelover10 replied to klt324's topic in CNA/MA

   I agree with the telling yourself its part of what we do. On occasion I still smell things that make me nauseous, and I try to tough through it for the sake of the resident and just focus on getting the task done with. Most of them are aware they sme...

6. About laughing at yourself.

   coffeelover10 replied to coffeelover10's topic in CNA/MA

   xinspiredx: I don't actually want to switch departments. What I am sharing is not a lack of love for my job. I wanted to share some of the things I have learned in my short time at my facility. Being as young as I am, being a CNA has taught me stress...

7. Some questions on LPN-RN

   coffeelover10 posted a topic in LPN-RN

   I'm kind of looking for some advice. The RN programs at all my local schools are flooded. I'm considering going for my LPN certificate as a stepping-stone of sorts, and because I have been taking part time classes at my community college for three ye...

8. What you'd REALLY like to say....

   coffeelover10 replied to ICor9:24's topic in CNA/MA

   As far as what a CNA should make? I thought I was making good money, about 11$ an hour. Would I like more? Oh hell yes, I think about it every time I calculate how many days I need to pick up to pay the bills. But we'd all like more money for the thi...

9. What you'd REALLY like to say....

   coffeelover10 replied to ICor9:24's topic in CNA/MA

   To many: I am sorry you're lonely. If I had the time I would sit with you, because I know how I would feel stuck here 24/7. But. I. Just. Don't. You are a 1 assist. I lay you down last because it is HELL trying to find a partner for all the 2 assist...

10. About laughing at yourself.

    coffeelover10 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I'm no expert. I've been working as a CNA for four months. But I wanted to take a few moments to sit back and share some laughs. Maybe some of you other newbies will get a kick out of this. Do you even remember why you wanted to become a CNA? Do you ...

11. ADHD nurse and Adderall

    coffeelover10 replied to angeleyes123's topic in Disabilities

    THANK YOU for the med answers. One of my biggest fears about getting checked out was if I go anything and then get drug tested. I'm a new CNA and given my lack of experience I don't want to risk my job if someone falls or something, because being new...

12. I think I have ADHD but I'm afraid to ask my Dr.

    coffeelover10 posted a topic in Disabilities

    Here's the quick story: All my life I've been super hyperactive. I get distracted easily, bounce around like crazy, and cannot shut up. Getting through school has been a task so far and I have trouble making friends/maintaining good relationships at ...

13. HESI Admission Test

    coffeelover10 replied to mausten's topic in Pre-Nursing

    There's a book you can buy if your nervous. I wish I still had it so I could tell you the title. But ask around your school, maybe even the bookstore. I'm a little weaker in math and the book helped to refresh me fast. I don't think I would have done...

14. Negative experience on first day

    coffeelover10 replied to justarookie's topic in CNA/MA

    I am a new CNA, I've been working in my facility since October. The facility I work in is actually IMHO a much better working environment than the one I did my clinicals in, and that shows. But I learned quickly that sometimes you have to take shortc...

15. Frustrated and Waiting

    coffeelover10 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have been attending community college part time since I graduated high school in 2008. While I have had my rough patches I have a GPA of about 3.2 (and am continually working to raise it) and I scored a 94% on the Nursing Entrance Test. While I hea...