AnxiousStrawberry

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  1. Preparation tips for nursing school...

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to asilvey3's topic in General Students

    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

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to Chris NS's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What do you mean by

  3. Any tips for working a 12 hour shift?

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to Christine90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Buy good shoes! They might cost more but your feet and legs will thank

  4. Need Help! Nursing Float Pool or Telemetry???

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to Kim23's topic in General Nursing

    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

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

    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. CNAs: When is the last time you were thanked/recognized?

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

    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?

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to tigers9281's topic in General Students

    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??

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

    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

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

    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?

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to inspired-nurse2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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?

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

    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

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

    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

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to allmostlvn1's topic in General Nursing

    My monthly payments are my total balance I owe divided by ten

  14. Extreme anxiety-starting second semester

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to Waiting222's topic in General Students

    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

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to misty720's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    a confused resident put it

  16. yuckiest things to do

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to misty720's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just had a yuckiets moment the other day. Sink filled with huge pile of wet mushy poo. I dont mind it too much at all when im wiping it off a bottom, but having to pick it up and remove it from a...

  17. How often do you work overtime?

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

    I get called or offered an extra day on average about once a week. never any pressure though. The staying and working the next shift has only happened to me once where i had to work the whole shift,...

  18. How will I know what to do in Clinicals when it's my first week of school??

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to kmwyman's topic in General Students

    The first time we had clinical we did things like bed making, baths, vitals, and just learning how to interact with the patients. I wouldnt worry too much, whatever you'll be expected to do in...

  19. Are you proud to be a CNA?

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I love my job, and have no problem telling people what I do when im at work. I do a lot of fun things at work but i never forget to throw in the icky stuff like the poop :

  20. Please date all food items in refrigerator or it will be tossed, after 3 days

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    im a fridge nazi at my job, anything unlabled most go. I do however wait until after everyone has had there dinner break and ask those on my shift if anything belongs to them before i begin trashing...

  21. CNAs and the dining room in ALF

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to michael79's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my job a PCA sets the table, serves up the food, and then clears the tables. We have one person assigned to the kitchen area, one for tolieting, and another for

  22. Flu Shot ??

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. I got mine

  23. Anatomy & Physiology Fall 2008

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to CracklinRose's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    okay. a) is asking which one is distal the elbow or the wrist. distal is farther from the attacment of a limb to the trunk. tje wrist is farther away from the trunk than your elbow, so wrist would be...

  24. How much is everyone paying for books this upcoming semester?

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to JoshuaC's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    5 classes + 2 labs = $850 worth of very heavy

  25. Does your A&P have prereqs?

    AnxiousStrawberry replied to ThatPoshGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I needed bio for A&P and micro. But i didnt need any math to get into