AnxiousStrawberry

AnxiousStrawberry

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About AnxiousStrawberry

AnxiousStrawberry specializes in PCA.


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  1. Preparation tips for nursing school...

    I would get the NCLEX book sooner than later. Maybe not right away for fundamentals but by the time you hit med-surg I found it to be a really nice way to prepare for your exams in class by doing...
  2. what kind of scope do you use on the job as a CNA

    What do you mean by
  3. Any tips for working a 12 hour shift?

    Buy good shoes! They might cost more but your feet and legs will thank
  4. Need Help! Nursing Float Pool or Telemetry???

    I made a very similar decision. Float pull vs telemetry unit, but at the same hospital. Went with the telemetry, because I like at least some consistency throughout my work days. It was my first job...
  5. Volunteering as a CNA

    Im not sure you can volunteer at most places as CNA.You could try looking for a prn job if you dont want to make a commitment to many hours. At my facility you only have to work one shift a month,...
  6. Im thank decently often by my patients. The other day i was floated to another floor which was a bit of a bummer, but i got so many thank yous! that it made the night worth it. The one little old lady...
  7. How do i gain experience and still pay my bills?

    You could work weekends or work PRN. PRN would be your best bet. You would be able to pick up hours on school
  8. Do you like working in Assisted Living??

    I work in assisted living both in the regular unit as well the the dementia unit. We have 8 hours shifts. For the regular assited living the typical day goes as follows: receive report, start 2-3...
  9. Iiii need a job!.....need help

    Perhaps you could try assisted living home. There still is some lifting but not quite as hard labor as a nursing
  10. assisted livivng facility vs nursing home?

    I work in an assisted living facility. When I come in im either in charge of kitchen, B&Bs, or activites. If im kitchen I do a small activitie, set up for dinner, stock our small kitchen on the...
  11. what should CNA's carry at all times?

    In my pockets I normally carry: handsanatizer, an extra pair or two of gloves, a black pen, another colored pen, a highlighter, and my assisgnment
  12. CNA Commandments

    Though shall not comment how a resident smells like BM, and then not bother taking said resident to the restroom to be
  13. monthly payment

    My monthly payments are my total balance I owe divided by ten
  14. Extreme anxiety-starting second semester

    Did you test off on the skills in lab? I didn't get to do many skills in the clinical setting the first semester either. My professors for the second semester were very understanding and were more...
  15. yuckiest things to do

    a confused resident put it