DreamyEyes

DreamyEyes

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  1. I need advice please...

    DreamyEyes replied to Bee06's topic in Nursing Career

    Hey Bee, I would definitely take a CNA course. They're usually really short (anywhere from 2 to 8 weeks). I did this, and I'm glad I did. I always thought I wanted to be a nurse, because I'm a very...

  2. CNA to Unit Secretary?

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

    Oh, and one more question: When I look up unit secretary jobs in my area, most of them just say that you have to have a HS diploma and additional knowledge in medical terminology. I want to take the...

  3. My clinical experience at LTC

    DreamyEyes replied to OgopogoLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I also thought LTC was VERY depressing. If you're still interested in working with geriatric patients, I would try out assisted living facilities. I work in an ALF now and I love

  4. i got into a free cna class on long island

    DreamyEyes replied to nymia78's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!

  5. how many patients do you have

    DreamyEyes replied to The Bell Jar's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think we have around 22 residents for 2 aides during day shift; But this is in assisted living, so some of the residents are

  6. Are you allowed to wear Makeup ?

    DreamyEyes replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear makeup to work, but not as much as I'd wear out. Usually just mascara and eye concelear (when I'm looking tired!). I usually wear waterproof mascara, so it doesn't run down my face when...

  7. CNA's/PCT's how much do you make?

    DreamyEyes replied to Karen06's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    $11 an hour to start on day shift, with $1 shift diff on

  8. What was your job training like?

    DreamyEyes replied to snoflake929's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a day of classroom orientation (boring!) and then 2 weeks of orientation on the floor. I followed someone the first couple of days and basically just watched (and helped)...after about a week, I...

  9. How should I handle this resident?

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CNA and have worked in a great ALF for the past couple months. I love my job. However, we have a very difficult resident, I'll call her Louise. Louise comes from BIG money and is used to having...

  10. I'm so excited!

    DreamyEyes replied to ShyGecko's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on the new job! That would be my dream job also, working with children in a hospital. So I know how excited you must feel.

  11. Short course vs. Longer

    DreamyEyes replied to chesara's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As long as the 6 week course is accredited, I would definitely go with that one. Employers don't really care where you do your CNA training, as long as it's accredited and you've passed your state...

  12. Failed my state test

    DreamyEyes replied to jaytek13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry to hear you failed. I don't know the requirements in your state, but in N.H., you have a certain amount of days (I think it's 120) that you can work before you have to take the state test....

  13. CNA as a career?

    DreamyEyes replied to zcalla's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's not necessarily true. I know a woman who has been a CNA for 25 years and she loves her job. She was a nurse for a year and she hated it, and went back to being a

  14. Not sure what I've gotten myself into!!

    DreamyEyes replied to lilred2007's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry to hear about your job situation. Do you know how soon the other tech is going to start working at your hospital? I would try to hang on for a little bit longer, but I would also start to apply...

  15. How Bad Is It Really?

    DreamyEyes replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    That made me get teary eyed just thinking about it. To the OP--I feel your pain. While I actually have a pretty strong stomach, I'm wayyyy too sensitive when it comes to other people. I cry everytime...

  16. Received job offer for the OR!!!

    DreamyEyes replied to Beannie01's topic in General Nursing

    Well my opinion would be a little biased because I would LOVE to work in the OR, so I won't give any advice. But CONGRATS on this awesome job offer!!! Good luck!!

  17. I don't like my job :(

    DreamyEyes posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been at my new job for only a week now, and I already don't like it. I *LOVE* the residents (just to clarify) but I really hate the LTC environment. I didn't like it during clinical, either- I...

  18. CNA question....?

    DreamyEyes replied to jess17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I started out in LTC, but I hated it....LOVED the residents, but it was impossible to give them the care they deserved because of being short staffed, no supplies, etc. But not all places are like...

  19. Hey, I'm Caitlin!

    DreamyEyes replied to Cwood0188's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi & Welcome! Good luck in your nursing career.

  20. Moral support, pleeaaassse!!

    DreamyEyes replied to mrsraisinkain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!!!

  21. Rediculous "could you be a nurse?" quiz

    DreamyEyes replied to Hellllllo Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat:

  22. I failed my skills test.

    DreamyEyes replied to zooz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The same thing happened to me! I took my victim's pulse and it ended up being very high-I think it was around 90 bpm. I thought for sure I recorded it wrong and failed, but then the proctor took the...

  23. Moral support, pleeaaassse!!

    DreamyEyes replied to mrsraisinkain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I also got to take my skills test at my school, in the lab we had been practicing our skills in, so that helped a lot! I think it will help you feel a lot more comfortable once you take your skills...

  24. I don't like my job :(

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

    Thanks Irene! Yes, the place was very depressing. I feel really awful about it, because I LOVED working with the alzheimer's residents. They were great. But the place I start at on Thursday is really...

  25. Moral support, pleeaaassse!!

    DreamyEyes replied to mrsraisinkain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't worry, everyone freaks out on the skills part! I was a nervous wreck from the week before, up until I took the test. The written part was a piece of cake, but I literally made myself sick to my...