KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been there a year & a half almost and this is only my 2nd time calling in. The first time was because my street wasn't plowed & I couldn't drive over 20 ft of snow! They gave me a hassle...
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    Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's awful. I guess no one cares about the well-being of the
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    How long after you work for a place can you ask for reference

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sourapril's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think I waited about 3 months before I started looking for a new job & I listed them as a reference. If I were you, I'd just ask them if its okay & I don't see why it would be a problem b/c...
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    Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was there today & even a couple of the PT's saw that I had a lot of discharge coming from my eyes & said "Oh gosh I think you might have pink eye!"..I mean I didn't want to call out b/c I...
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    Website that reviews nursing homes

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Tricia-CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think they're pretty accurate. For the facilities around here, I can see why they get their low rating or if they get their high ratings. I've worked in a 2-star facility & a 5-star facility. I...
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    Clinicals - Is this normal?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Tallync's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I didn't go to a facility like that when I had clinicals. In fact the facility I went to was quite nice, & its rate 5 stars(out of 5) on medicare.gov. One of my friends @ work had an experience...
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    CNA and GNA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took it at the same place I did my CNA program. A proctor came to the facility & we took the written test & then she watched us as we performed 5 skills. After that was done the results were...
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    CNA and GNA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to nursingstudent221's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you in Maryland? Because I am a GNA & basically all it is an extra test you take after your CNA program is done & it allows you to work in a nursing home. If you do not decide to become a...
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    Caregiver??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to stargurl2006's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think it would because it shows you have experience dealing with
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    Help turning obese resident

    KimberlyRN89 replied to dani_814's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No you're not wrong with asking for help! The back you save will be your own :) I've had residents like that & there's no way I would even attempt to turn them on my own. I would just ask for help...
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    crappy aides

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Maive's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've come to the conclusion that wherever you go, there will be crappy aides, crappy nurses & crappy management. The key is just how you deal with it. Don't let it stress you out & work on...
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    What to wear to orientation?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to camci's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea just wear plain clothes. When I go to orientation I usually just wear something dressy-casual. Enjoy it--it will be the last time you get to just relax & get paid to do nothing basically lol...
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    Working w/ Home Health Agency

    KimberlyRN89 replied to frogkicker's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That must be a guilt-trip line they use b/c my old job pulled that crappy line on me! Well actually it was "Omg this is my hardest client to staff wut am I gonna do?" Um, idk..not really my
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    Appropriate to call?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to BeezRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry to hear that It is pretty rough out there. Have you considered working for a home health
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    How do you get a job as a CNA when you have no experience?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to rgirl808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea that's what sometimes it takes. I know one community college around here has a "bridge" course in that you do clinicals @ a local hospital & it helps you increase your chances of getting...
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    Using LPN to get to BSN

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lifesdream's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    The BSN program I am going to start has a LPN-exit option(after the first year you can sit for the NCLEX PN & stop there if you wish). I think its a great idea to become a LPN first b/c it is...
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    What to look for in a new facility

    KimberlyRN89 replied to LaterAlligator's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Everyone has given great advice! I wish I had done this before I accepted "the job from hell". But you live & learn! I think you should ask if there is a hoyer lift in the building & what the...
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    Anne Arundel CC-In county residence?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Nurse.Wannabe's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Okay I'll e-mail you
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    Anne Arundel CC-In county residence?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Nurse.Wannabe's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I think for AACC, you have to be a county resident for at least 3 months. But maybe you should e-mail the advisors about your concerns. If its possible, maybe you could apply for the spring
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    LTC union job or hospital non union?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to monters's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I saw your other thread & meant to comment on that..anyways I worked in a LTC just like the one you described. It was awful! We had a union there too & seriously I didn't see where the place...
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    Can I become a CNA once I finish one semester of nursing school?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to swtchariot's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go to your board of nursing's website & see b/c it does vary from state to state. Here in MD you can become a CNA after a semester (or two, it depends on the school) in a nursing
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    Thinking about home health aid

    KimberlyRN89 replied to roxygirl326's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked home health for about 5 months. The pros is that you can provide a lot of care since its just one client. Also, if they tend to sleep a lot you might be able to study a bit. The cons: your...
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    How many set of scrubs do you own?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to StrawberryCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Too many!! But right now I'm only working @ one job & we wear uniforms (khaki pants& navy t-shirt), so they're kinda going to waste lol. I love scrub tops though b/c you can put soo much stuff...
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    Volunteer for Hospice?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to happy2learn's topic in General Students

    I am in the same boat as you . I work in assisted living & LTC, so I'm around a lot of hospice patients. I would like to start working with our local hospice agency but I don't know how I would be...
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    If Nursing doesn't work out,is Medical Lab Technologist ok for a "Prissy" girl ??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Nursing Career

    Maybe you should consider being a rad.tech or a ultrasound sonagrapher? They pay pretty well. Also, my unit manager @ my last job worked in marketing for a pretty big hospital in our area. She said...