archangel31

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1. Where did you start out working as a new CNA?

   archangel31 replied to FutureC.N.A's topic in CNA/MA

   CONGRATS ON PASSING YOUR EXAM!! I started out at a nursing home as an NA and they paid for my schooling to become certified. Yes, nursing home work can be very trying and sometimes discouraging, BUT you can hone your bedside manner while you are work...

2. I want to train to become a CNA but..

   archangel31 replied to Sunaj's topic in CNA/MA

   In addition to what "fuzzywuzzy" said above, you also need to consider that if ANYTHING goes wrong with your patient or patients, the family, facility and the state will come at you from all angles to investigate the incident, and depending on the fa...

3. PLEASE HELP! How does your hospital do holiday rotations for night shift staff?

   archangel31 replied to jnsrn's topic in General Nursing

   Here is another tip and a thank you all-please don't discount the reason(s) for someone needing time off or being upset with a schedule. Yes, we all have different reasons for needing time off because we are all human, but no one's reason is bad or g...

4. Getting a hospital job

   archangel31 replied to IreneK's topic in Missouri

   This might be a stupid question, but do you not have a nursing assistant cert.? You did not mention it, but if you did, you could work in the hospital that way. Otherwise, as to the point of getting noticed, I would say that some things you can do wo...

5. Need help..don't know if i should continue nursing

   archangel31 replied to sweetpumpernickel's topic in General Nursing

   Knowledge is a treasure that no one can take from you. As for the BS, it is everywhere, not just medicine, and it is an element of society that you will just have to learn the best methods on how to deal with it. Also, your nursing career will depend...

6. Fantastic CNA. but...

   archangel31 replied to nursetiffany.'s topic in General Nursing

   The two facilities I worked in had CNAs such as this, and because they were afraid of losing them, mgmt just put up with and put up with it, meanwhile the other aides were getting tired of it and it was just bad all around for morale. Finally, some o...

7. Please Help: SLP vs RN?

   archangel31 replied to kbaker93's topic in General Nursing

   To mom-n-student, many thanks to the sister who wants to work with children with autism and medically fragile children, we need more of those angels!! Anyhoo, just remember, with nursing, you will not always be limited to one field of nursing, especi...

8. DEPRESSED New grad. What are we suppose to do?

   archangel31 replied to Newgrad_STAT's topic in General Nursing

   I am soooo sorry that you are experiencing this. As for your loans, do they not have forbearance options if you are not working? And I am going to say it, I am a Medical Assistant. (I say it that way because I have read some nasty comments regarding ...

9. I've had it.

   archangel31 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

   It is like they say that stuff about the set hours and no OT just to get the nurse hired, and then they feel as though they can work you anyway possible because you need the job. Hope it gets better for you:)

10. FIRED!!! What to do now?

    archangel31 replied to safiri's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear of your misfortune, especially at this time of year. Details aside of my saga, I was just honest with the DON that interviewed me about what happened at my previous position, and she thanked me for being honest and was very willing to g...

11. Back Pain.....Taking my life away

    archangel31 replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if you have one in your city, but do know of any public clinics for the low income patient, especially the ones who do not have insurance? I know you are working, but it might be a temporary bridge until your policy kicks in. I have upper an...

12. Night shift, CNAs and homework

    archangel31 replied to bubblymom373's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome post, Nursetastic!!! You would be cool to work with:)

13. Night shift, CNAs and homework

    archangel31 replied to bubblymom373's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked eve/night double shifts and night shift before, and either I was just slow or really meticulous when doing my rounds, but I did not have a lot of down time. Some nights, just after completing the 1st set of rounds, it would be time to sta...

14. New Grad RN- Drowning in overloaded LTC setting- LOW STAFFING!

    archangel31 replied to Jaimie.RN's topic in Geriatric

    Very unsafe to your patients and to your license!! The two SNF I worked at as a CNA had LPNs and Medication Techs to do med passes, blood sugars, etc., and the CNAS did the vital signs and waking people up to get them up and ready for the day. The RN...

15. New CNA, not too well at taking insults.

    archangel31 replied to stargirl018's topic in CNA/MA

    In this business, you can never be too dramatic, about the resident OR yourself. Yes, you have to provide the best care possible to your resident, BUT you also have to look out for your job welfare. This is not the only place you will ever work, and ...