mizfradd CNA

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    Developed for someone you're bound to know!

    Thanks for posting that site, it has a lot of funny
  2. despondex™ is a new drug developed for that annoyingly cheerful co-worker, in-law, or neighbor!
  3. It's not allowed to be challenged in TN. If you are already a CNA, you can transfer your registration with the TN
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    LOL,I changed it........

    Go for
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    Give The Tylenol or Motrin For Crying Out Loud

    Sad, but true. I see it on a daily basis.
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    Need some advice

    OK, now I agree with Button2006. Especially since you said you've tried the direct approach and she 'locked herself in the med room', which is totally weird!! And, also the fact that you've tried...
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    NOC shift CNAs

    God bless you NOC workers!!! :flowersfo I couldn't handle it, it about killed me both physically &
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    Need some advice

    You say the two of you used to have a good working relationship...so perhaps you might want to ask her if you could speak with her privately for a few moments. And then, in a nice way, remind her of...
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    Thought you guys would appreciate this

    :chuckle:lol2::chuckle Thanks for the laugh and the great link! I bookmarked his site & am now downloading his free
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    Nurses aging

    excellent advice, especially your last two
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    How to get my foot in the door...

    I agree with Aneroo as the best route to start with. But, with the economy the way it is right now, please be aware that there is a nationwide hiring freeze in public health. State/county govt. jobs...
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    help with abandoment issue

    Sure, feel free to use it!:) I really just came up with that word after reading that post :angryfire and I thought," how atrocious and it makes me want to vomit" when it suddenly hit me....it's just...
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    help with abandoment issue

    "administration sent them flowers and we were all told to treat them like vips" absolutely
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    What would u do???? long one..sorry

    :yeahthat:
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    Pre-nursing student, PLEASE HELP ME DECIDE

    I say go for it! Dual enrollment is for the exceptionally bright and I think your friends may be a little jealous perhaps because they realize they won't be seeing you as much due to your studies...
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    Can you Believe THIS???

    I would be thinking exactly like michelle126. Thank goodness you left a message with the charge nurse and I hope that aide is reprimanded for such negligent
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    Funeral customs

    I sometimes think of cremation and having my ashes sent in an envelope to the IRS with a note that says, "Now you have it all."
  19. ============= Tdap is for adults and Dtap is for peds. is correct. Tdap is safe , we give it to people age 18 & over and to postpartums even if they're breastfeeding. Pertussis is on the comeback...
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    Supplies for CNA Class?

    I think both of the above posters have given you great advice. I had index cards, stethoscope & syphgmomanometer and a watch with a second hand, Nursemates nurse shoes, (Crocs were not allowed,...
  21. "someone told me "you're not nervous yet, but when she (the examiner) calls your name, that's when your heart will start beating fast..." and it did!!!!!" omg...that is sooo what happened to me &...
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    Selling puppies out of a pts room

    :yeahthat:
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    Question.....I'm kind of confused

    having worked as a tech for several yrs., i have never heard of a tech being allowed to do i.v.'s....and in some states even lpn's aren't allowed to do i.v.'s. cma's are on par (somewhat) with lpn's...
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    Being a nursing student

    ^This reminded me of when I was assisting a nurse with a male cath insertion and there was a student nurse observing the procedure. The patient was an elderly man with a delightful sense of humor, but...
  25. I can honestly and thankfully say that I've never had that happen. But, if I did, I'm the type that wouldn't quit like the CNA you mentioned. I would, instead, tell the nurse with a VERY FIRM voice,...