KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    advice on how to deal with hostile resident

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

    First of all, if this resident has attacked other staff members before, they should have filed a report. We've had residents like this, very violent & hostile. Its not until we COLLECTIVELY nag...
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    What do you think?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And when you're righting down the info, use the pt's room number & bed number instead of putting their name. That way you'll protect their privacy even more
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    I'm sure you guys hear this a lot...

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

    I'm in MD so we got 5 skills..but they were soo easy : respirations, oral care, handwashing, bedpan and feeding. Good luck you'll do
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    Should I take this job? (CNA)

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

    Some places will low ball you like that. A home health agency I interviewed with last year offered me $9/hr. I agree with the others; look around and find something that pays better. Good luck
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    The reason Why I became a CNA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Jenny_07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Honestly, I never wanted to become a CNA. When I graduated high school in 2007, I had intentions on going to college & becoming a nurse. I goofed off my freshman year, failing a couple of classes...
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    Getting over coworkers who don't care

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Blueroses91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's beyond disgusting..that borders on abuse. Does she realize how many microbes are in a gram of feces? And all that is eating away at that poor resident's skin. No wonder there's so many...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately at my facility the majority of the rooms are private suites, so there's no curtain in the
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    A&P I ......3x!?!?!?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Divalish918's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I took a couple of classes twice & got accepted to NS.Some schools, especially community colleges are very very VERY picky about re-taking classes. And really they can do so b/c there are soo...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Its like people dont get it..when the door is closed, you should knock! I thought that was just common
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    dear patients, please quit saying that to me

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mcpnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Not only am I short (5'3'') and have a baby face..to make matters worse I have a very high pitched voice.. I really get sick of people asking me why I'm skipping school. Um, yeah..I graduated high...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sick of visitors/family/etc.. walking in while I'm doing peri-care. If the door is closed, that should be clue to the person "hey, maybe I should knock" Its so annoying to look around and see...
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    At my wits end...

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

    And I thought I had it bad!! Is it possible for you to get off of this person's case? I dont think there's enough money in the world to put up with that type of
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    I am now a NURSING student!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to crazytonurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats! I never thought of framing mine..but now that you mention it, I think I will ( I framed my CNA certificate too :) )
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    Getting over coworkers who don't care

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Blueroses91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you get any tips, I'd like to know them too..I've been doing this for a year & it still makes me mad when I see crappy nurses,aides,etc..who treat the residents poorly.
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    How many worked while in NS?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to mamacashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think when I start nursing school I will work every other weekend..that way I can still make enough to make my car payment..loans & my parents will have to cover everything else! :) I know a...
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    Resigning Today

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Kyla.ann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Okay well I told one of my jobs today that I'll be leaving soon..they took it pretty well & are happy for me...as for my co-workers? Idk..I think they're jealous, but that's they're hang up, not...
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    Resigning Today

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Kyla.ann's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm sort of in similar situation too! I've been accepted to nursing school, but the bad news is that the school is in another state..sort of makes it impossible to work & go to school :) I don't...
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    Bring my own patient??!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I heard certain states did it like that..wow. IN MD we got to use our classmates..I can't imagine if I had to use one of my friends or
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    The life cycle of a CNA forum member

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

    I'm at stage 13 too! And it only took me a year lol :)
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    Private Sitting

    KimberlyRN89 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The facility I work for is pretty big. It's a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so it has independent living, assisted living, and a nursing home. There are a lot of people who need private aides...
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    Happy CNA appreciation week!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our facility is celebrating it June 10-17th. Next week they'll give us a big meal in celebration of it
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    Is CNA the right Move???

    KimberlyRN89 replied to judy1218's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think becoming a CNA before you enter nursing school is a good idea! First off about the price: The price is a little high so I'd check around to see if there isn't a place that is cheaper....
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    Please what's the differences between CNA, GNA and HHA?

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

    No problem! I think it makes the most sense to become a GNA b/c you can work anywhere:hospitals,nursing homes,assisted living,hospice,home health,etc.. It does cost a little extra to take the test,...
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    What do you think a good CNA to patient ratio should be?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to rosey2007cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, it seems like they're doing that everywhere. Those couple of empty beds are sending the facilities straight into
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    Please what's the differences between CNA, GNA and HHA?

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

    Do you live in Maryland? Because I do, and I dont know of any other state that has GNA. To answer your question, GNA stands for :Geriatric Nursing Assistant. If you want to work in any long term care...