mizfradd CNA

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    Needle exchange program

    mizfradd replied to bsn graduate's topic in Public, Community Health

    :chuckle i love your equating the nep with the 'george w. abstinence-only sex ed. speech'. yep, come to think of it, those of us in public health are really promoting two methods of clean "sticks"...
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    yay.......

    mizfradd replied to CNAMichelle's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck and congratulations to Michelle40f and
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    CNA, why does it seem like I'm being tossed around?

    mizfradd replied to Gloin's topic in General Nursing

    Just tossing out a couple of ideas here...how about contacting some high schools in your area or surrounding area that may offer CNA as a vo-tech course, or how about a vo-tech college that might...
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    Starting My Cna Class!

    mizfradd replied to Ateal17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Everyone above has given you great advice. All I can think of to add is that everybody feels tense the first few days and then once you've become accustomed to your classmates & instructor, you'll...
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    CNA and Phlebotomy

    mizfradd replied to raom915's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Taking phlebotomy will help you. It did for me as a CNA! I used it at the hospitals as a PCT and at the Health Dept. where I currently
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    I Passed My CNA State EXAM !!!!!!

    mizfradd replied to Lady_Vol's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    congratulations and continued best of luck to you in your quest to get into nursing school!! go lady vol!!!
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    Sooooo done with the verbal abuse!

    mizfradd replied to miko014's topic in General Nursing

    Have you ever felt like you had to stifle a laugh while standing there silently?
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    Please Help, Fear Eating Me Alive

    mizfradd replied to Sophiamez's topic in General Nursing

    Career counseling and an aptitude test at your college could perhaps open your eyes to a career path you haven't even imagined. With your interest in anthropology, caring personality, analyzation...
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    This is Too weird...

    mizfradd replied to cute_cabbage2005's topic in General Nursing

    :roll:chuckle:roll
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    scared to death

    mizfradd replied to NewPICURN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go with what Melinurse is recommending...and best wishes to you!!
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    Nicotine Test

    mizfradd replied to NurseDianne's topic in General Nursing

    Amen.
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    Nicotine Test

    mizfradd replied to NurseDianne's topic in General Nursing

    At the hospital where I worked, (this thread, pg.1) any level of nicotine or admitting to using nicotine patches was grounds for dismissal as well as not being hired during pre-hire drug screening....
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    Nicotine Test

    mizfradd replied to NurseDianne's topic in General Nursing

    In my previous post on page 1, I forgot to add that all patients that ever requested to smoke were always offered nicotine
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    Nicotine Test

    mizfradd replied to NurseDianne's topic in General Nursing

    A hospital I used to work at has this policy. I'm a non-smoker and therefore wasn't worried about the nicotine testing. Out of curiosity, I did ask the Dr. doing my pre-hire physical & drug...
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    Good Joke!!!

    mizfradd replied to BookwormRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl::roll
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    Overheard...

    mizfradd replied to Reno1978's topic in Nursing Humor

    An RN, coming out of a FF, non-compliant & really hateful female pt.'s room said to me under her breath, "Im going to do a tonsillectomy on her via her rectum!"
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    Testing during CNA/LNA interview?

    mizfradd replied to newLNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've never worked LTC. I've worked in one hospital in psych unit and in another hospital I worked med/surg & ICU. I loved both!! Med/surg is always rockin' and you never lose any skills, you gain...
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    Testing during CNA/LNA interview?

    mizfradd replied to newLNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck on your upcoming interviews! Which job are you hoping the most for; LTC or
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    Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    mizfradd replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    I bet he was a fun guy! (fungi)
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    How to effectively resign? How to get a new job?

    mizfradd replied to hollyberry678's topic in General Nursing

    I've read of your struggles in other threads (past & recent) and I'm so sorry that a witch like that has been overunning you and the facility. Good grief -it's unreal how her antics are &...
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    Testing during CNA/LNA interview?

    mizfradd replied to newLNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hmm...maybe the test might be for a demonstration of taking BP & vitals? Is it a job app. for a nursing home? I have several friends that are CNA's working in LTC & the only test I've heard...
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    Testing during CNA/LNA interview?

    mizfradd replied to newLNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've never heard of it happening, but I'm guessing that it's probably not illegal. I have been asked during one interview, to describe in detail & exact steps what I would do in certain clinical...
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    PCT and CNA whats the difference

    mizfradd replied to KdnRN2B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Same here, I was trained at the hospital (while employed as a CNA) and then was considered a PCT or in my state, we are also called CNA Level 2. I have never worked LTCF. I've worked med/surg/ICU...
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    Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    mizfradd replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    OMG, LMAO at all of y'all's experiences and feeling kind of queasy at the same time!!! :hhmth: Especially love nerdtonurse's "Lake Esophagus"....
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    Nurse fired for calling police

    mizfradd replied to Runman1914's topic in General Nursing

    ^ I agree and think she has a good case too. At my place of employment we are encouraged to call the DON first if at all possible or page the code for violence, but we are also told we can dial 911...