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  1. LPN not doing her job

    Gr4ceffa replied to AshRowley21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately, you will work with people who don't take their jobs as seriously as you take yours. Did she ever end up giving your patient his/hers medications? I would talk with her in private before...

  2. Bad messed up

    Gr4ceffa replied to pcbeachbum's topic in Nurses Recovery

    pcbeachbum, I would think even with a lawyer, you won't get too far. You were caught stealing drugs which aren't yours, which is

  3. Career Change, is nursing for me?

    Gr4ceffa replied to MedBiz410's topic in General Students

    MedBiz410, It's possible to have a full time job and be in nursing school, you will legit have zero free time and go from work to school to study, it's possible, but would I do nursing school with a...

  4. Am I able?

    Gr4ceffa replied to Nurse_soon's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Nurse_soon, It's difficult, everyone can agree on that, but the severity of he difficulty depends on you and how well you are able to keep up/do the work. Just make sure you put 110% into nursing...

  5. Applying to take the CNA test with record in CA

    Gr4ceffa replied to hiimanurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    hiimanurse, Depends on the schooling policy, but they normally don't prefer "criminals", but acceptions could be made. If your lawyer informed you of an informal diversion, how is the misdemeanor...

  6. LPN Duties for the Day

    Gr4ceffa replied to Earth Angel's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    NurseRen Lawrence, LPN's who work in hospitals and private clinics are typically required to perform the following job duties: Planning and managing patient care according to each patient's needs....

  7. I want to become a CNA

    Gr4ceffa replied to Jaida's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Jaida, Typical work day is preforming tasks that your patients cannot do themselves & make their ends meet. The work schedule is different, depending where you live and what facility you work for,...

  8. What do I do on my first day training as a CNA?

    Gr4ceffa replied to thelifeofamy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    thelifeofamy, Your job will not provide scrubs unless told so by your employer. I would show up in scrubs that you purchase yourself. A call to your employer never

  9. 1 yr Peds experience - wanting to travel

    Gr4ceffa replied to kristyg123's topic in Travel

    kristyg123, It's pretty common actually, to leave with 1yr experience but it all depends on the recruiter and his/hers/the companies preference on experience. But if you feel as though you're all set,...

  10. Nursing in the Air Force interest

    Gr4ceffa replied to nineteen19's topic in Government, Military

    Nineteen19, I hope a moderator moves this into the Government / Military nursing forum to get you more responses. I believe the age requirement for the Air Force at least is 39 years old. I'm almost...

  11. Bringing my own work supplies

    Gr4ceffa replied to SweetLola648's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    SweetLola648, Yes, I've seen many CNA's bring in their own shampoo and/or body wash for the patients & haven't gotten introuble. Although, I don't see why you'd wan to bring and use your own...

  12. I'm a CNA

    Gr4ceffa replied to sheila1818's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    sheila1818, Unfortunately, if anyone is accused of abuse, whether it be from rumors, your employer is required to take it serious, even if it did not happen. But, nobody is going to just randomly...

  13. Working as a CNA in a hospital at 17

    Gr4ceffa replied to ivcc's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depending on where you live, honestly. Not many hospitals hire CNA's with no experience. They usually require 2 years of experience to begin working as a PCT in a hospital. Try working at an LTC...

  14. My coworker was high and got away with it

    Gr4ceffa replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    What proof do you have that he was high other than "He was eating edibles on his snapchat" or "he texted his friend saying he was." It literally makes no sense. You're focusing too much on what Jon is...

  15. My coworker was high and got away with it

    Gr4ceffa replied to Volley88's topic in General Nursing

    Before work.... Meaning that they'd be outside of work and on their own

  16. Clinical Shoes

    Gr4ceffa replied to GhostGal1996's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    TitanGal1996, Usually they will go into details about what shoe type to be looking for, so look into that to make sure you aren't spending money on a shoe that you cannot use on the job. I would think...

  17. Cnas are looked down upon

    Gr4ceffa replied to Amiles92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Exactly, why wouldn't someone such as an RN or CNA give up their seat for a client? Common

  18. Cnas are looked down upon

    Gr4ceffa replied to Amiles92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Amiles92, Quit pulling the race card and saying you felt like you were back in your "slavery days". It really just sounds dumb. You're not always going to encounter nice patients or nice family...

  19. CNA Group Interview

    Gr4ceffa replied to ashlehh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations!

  20. Taking my CNA classes!

    Gr4ceffa posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, everybody! This is just useless information to you all, but, I just wanted to let you all know, after a little bit of contacting my local college, I will be taking my CNA classes soon! Anything...

  21. Job Interview CNA

    Gr4ceffa replied to Futuresoldier11's topic in General Nursing

    Futuresoldier11, No, I've heard of many hospitals giving out papers/tests for

  22. How to become a nurse

    Gr4ceffa replied to Hilaryalas's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hilaryalas, A BSN is not the only form of a nurse. You can become a nurse with an ADN, LPN, LVN, ASN, etc, etc. Although a BSN is recommended and would be more helpful in job searching, but you do not...

  23. Nclex Advice

    Gr4ceffa replied to pkg1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, 60s is the ideal percentage. If you're weak in pharm, then keep studying it, make flash cards for things you're having trouble understanding and keep reading over them, I always read my flash...

  24. Advice

    Gr4ceffa replied to best_fiction's topic in General Students

    best_fiction, Don't worry if you didn't pass, it's really not a big deal and you're not the first person who has failed a skill before, believe it or not. I know it sucks to fail it, but maybe try...

  25. Nclex Advice

    Gr4ceffa replied to pkg1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I understand the stress. I would say if you're comfortable taking the test, go for