KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    For those who work in LTC facility, what is the doctor like?

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

    The one @ the ALF I work for is VERY difficult to get along with. If he calls & you put him on hold for longer than 2 minutes, trust me..he will bite your head
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    Telling patients you're short-staffed

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

    My CNA instructor said you can tell them "Sorry, we're a little challenged today"..It sorta sounds better than 'short-staffed" lol
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    Dealing with family complaints

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

    So a couple days ago, a family member tried to say he saw his father out on the street by our facility (our facility is on a very busy road!!). First of all, our facility is one that caters...
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    What's in your CNA work bag?

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

    I dont have a locker at work (they only have six lockers in the nurse's station..how smart ) but when I'm at work I carry : hand sanitizer, bp cuff, note pad & pen , lotion(washing your hands so...
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    Dealing with family complaints

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

    I've known someone who lost their license b/c a coworker made a false accusation:mad: Look out for your license & your good
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    Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

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

    I'm with asun12ta on this one. During clinicals you will probably be assigned to a couple of residents, & you won't be alone ..you'll have a couple of your classmates with you, one of the CNA's,...
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    CNA to RN

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Sudiswa07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wish we had more nurses like you in my facility
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    CNA to RN

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Sudiswa07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ah yes, I've run into many LPN's at work who do this. One of them told me & another girl I was working with one day " Your work is beneath me. I could never do what you do & I won't
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    I got my first job!

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

    Congrats!! Sometimes they'll base your pay on how long you've been certified,
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    Where do (did) you like working the most as a CNA?

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

    I started out in assisted living & now I'm working in LTC too. It really depends on the assisted living facility you work in, because the residents in mine...well in my opinion they don't meet the...
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    LPN to BSN or LPN to RN

    KimberlyRN89 replied to dreamer06's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hampton Unversity has a LPN-to BSN program
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    Your pet peeve of the week

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

    Ugh I know what you mean ! I try & make friends with the resident's family as often as possible, but a lot of the time that just doesn't happen. One of our residents is really difficult to...
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    Fired without a cause

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

    Wont they find out about your employment from the previous place when they do background checks though? I would list them just to be on the safe side, but NOT use them as a
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    Home Health to Assisted Living Facility? Need advice

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

    I haven't worked home health yet, but I have worked in both assisted living & LTC. Assisted living is a bit more laid back than LTC & I do feel that you get more interaction with your...
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    Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

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

    Like the other posters have mentioned, it really depends on your area. In my area( DC Metro) there is more MA's than MA jobs. Sure I'll see job listings on Career Builder, Craigslist & Washington...
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    CNA OB Gyn

    KimberlyRN89 replied to 7babygoldfish's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea I agree with bnb0627. I would love to work in the labor & delivery unit at my local hospital but it is sooo cutthroat to get into that hospital, and that unit. But every place is different. My...
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    First day on the job. What should I bring with me??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to josebeltran88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea prestige is soooooooooo heavy! I would not recommend it at
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    First day on the job. What should I bring with me??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to josebeltran88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It might depend on the facility, but the one I work at makes us bring in our own BP cuff for taking vital signs. Maybe your facility will provide that equipment for you though. Good
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    "You HAVE to work for 3 yrs...

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

    Come to Maryland! Most of the CC's I've looked into with LPN-RN bridge programs only require you work full-time as an LPN for 6 mos.
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    LPN/ Loans..HELP (vmt)

    KimberlyRN89 replied to labella909's topic in Maryland Nursing

    UDC has some info on loans for their program here
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    Skilled Nursing Facility Trends (Current CNA's please reply)

    KimberlyRN89 replied to josebeltran88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dont get me wrong, I wasnt trying to imply that all CNA's with 13 residents cut corners..just the ones @ my facility do! And yes, they admitted it to me out of their own mouths, so I'm not just...
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    Best Plus Sized Scrubs?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to NurseBlueBear's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Cherokee's are the best!!! I carry all my weight in my hips & thighs too But the pants fit very well, way better than the Dickies pants I've tried. Dickies is great for tops though, very very...
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    Skilled Nursing Facility Trends (Current CNA's please reply)

    KimberlyRN89 replied to josebeltran88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea I think your points are very good: being in an SNF will be great experience for you if want to become an LPN. Good luck
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    Advice For Nursing School

    KimberlyRN89 replied to scutler00's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Is Coppin State your only choice? Because I know Morgan State has started a BSN program
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    LPN/ Loans..HELP (vmt)

    KimberlyRN89 replied to labella909's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I have not heard good things about VMT's program..a couple of the LPN's I work with complained about the school & the education they received. I have heard good things about UDC's program &...