mizfradd CNA

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    HIPPA Violation?

    mizfradd replied to AnytownUSA's topic in General Nursing

    a nurse at my place of employment looked into a family member's chart. the it dept. proved access, entry & time of retrieval. said nurse was then given the option of resigning immediately or being...
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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"....