KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Cell Phones

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

    Not to mention she'll more than likely get reported to your state's board of nursing & probably have her certification
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    Should I appy at my clinical site?

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

    Ask your instructor if they can introduce you to the DON
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    Cell Phones

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

    She took a picture of the resident? She should have been automatically terminated. That's CNA 101: dont take pictures of your patients/residents/clients, etc.. But anyway, at my jobs the rule is: no...
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    Should I appy at my clinical site?

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

    I really wanted to get hired @ the place I did my clinicals. The facility is great, 5 star rating, and really its the BEST nursing home in my county. Plus it's 7 minutes away from my house! I applied...
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    Can You Live Off A CNA's Pay? Do you?

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

    Many of my CNA co-workers (and LPN's too for that matter) work another job in order to make ends meet. Its not common for them to leave one job & head to
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    "I'm on a break right now"

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

    OMG how could I forget the smokers!!! That really makes me mad. They disappear for about 40 minutes sometimes, smoking & chatting it up
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    "I'm on a break right now"

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

    When I worked day shift in "hell"(my nickname for my last facility,lol) I never had time either. I think I only took a lunch break twice in the two months I was there. Sure, I'd punch out, but only...
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    As a young CNA, what is an LTC facility like?

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

    I was 19 when I started my CNA class. I was afraid too that the older crowd would not like me..but everyone has provided you with great tips! Don't be nervous, and most definitely don't treat them...
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    Anyone else afraid to look at obituaries?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At one of my jobs, in the lobby they'll have a picture of the recently depatured and "In memory of...." underneath the picture. I read the obits in the local paper too. Sometimes you find out some...
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    two people for hoyer lift-why?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My last facility had the policy that the hoyer lift was a 2-person job, but when I had to use it no1 was ever around Its scary & dangerous trying to operate it alone. Thank God that no one ever...
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    advice for getting a CNA job

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sophie<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You sure she wasn't exaggerating? LTC's..well basically most health care companies hate people working overtime. Well anyways, just give it a try. Ask around, see if it this place has a good...
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    1st Clinical ~ Dementia resident

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

    Sometimes residents with dementia get very agitated like this. Once they get to this point I suggest you leave them alone, because they could turn violent. I've been hit a few times & its not fun...
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    Well, I'm being really dumb about this..

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

    Great advice! I too(along with the rest of my classmates) talked through the skills portion. It help keep me calm. Another thing I noticed, the proctor really wasn't looking at us when we performed...
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    What to Tell?

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

    My mom is an RN so she doesn't mind hearing my stories. Everyone else....that's another story
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    Well, I'm being really dumb about this..

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

    A coworker of mine still has not taken her test and its been about 6 months too. I was extremely nervous too, I know how it feels. But I did really well on the skills test & passed on the first...
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    CNA or LPN

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

    We have medication technicians here in MD too. You don't have to be a CNA to become a Med Tech though. Its a 20 hour program & mainly you will employed in assisted living facilities. We also have...
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    CNA or LPN

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

    Its true that many hospitals do not use LPNs anymore, but they are used in home health, assisted living, and long term care facilities. Are you interested in working in any of those
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    Newbie at work need your help, please!!!

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

    Maybe we worked at the same place !! This happened to me as well. 3 out of the 11 residents I had that weekend were hoyer lifts. The nurse on my hallway said "Make sure you have someone else with you...
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    Loving It!

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

    AMEN TO THAT! I love my residents but I can't stand the majority of my
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    Correct and Current Information

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

    Yea, they're usually from an agency. I know at one of my jobs, all the residents who are on hospice use the same agency. But not all of them will have the hospice aide do their showers. I really...
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    As a CNA, I'm now the assistant to the Chief Medical Officer, should I stay? Help

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

    What state are you in? Because I know that in MD, all you need to work is 16 hours within two years to keep your license current, and a RN to sign off on it for you. Check with your BON & see how...
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    Float CNA's and permanent assignments

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

    At my last job, I had a permanent assignment as soon as I finished orientation. But it was the rehab hall, and since I only worked every other weekend (i have another job + school), every time I went...
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    Throw it on the floor?!

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

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    Process of hiring

    KimberlyRN89 replied to toi121's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!!
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    Hesistant to do CNA work..

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

    There are such things as GOOD nursing homes out there. Ask around; there may be a couple of nice facilities in your area. www.medicare.gov is a great tool to use as well. They rank nursing homes in...