ArmyWife11B

ArmyWife11B specializes in CNA2: Acute Care, Orthopedics.

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1. What Freaks You Out?

   ArmyWife11B replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   I hate peeling or loose, or flaky skin.....EWWWW. There was a pt I took care of that had a drug rxn that made the Epidermis fall off...just peeling away like a sun burn, & he was confused so he...

2. What have you learned along this journey?

   ArmyWife11B replied to ArmyWife11B's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   *when you're dealing with someone whoes been an RN for a long time, and I mean a looonnng long time, let them treat you like you know nothing, and that they always need to teach you something. Thats...

3. Don't move to Oregon if you're a new grad

   ArmyWife11B replied to JulieB71's topic in Oregon Nursing

   I know my NM at Salem hospital was telling us she was going to hire some new grads in Orthopedics, and I think there is a position open on the website right now. I would post a link but it says the...

4. Nursing Assistant or Basic Medical Assistant?

   ArmyWife11B replied to DanielleMoore's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Nursing assistant you will have the chance of working in the hospital, doing direct pt. care, and getting to see the other side of what nurses actually have to do and all the crap they have to deal...

5. Getting over mistakes

   ArmyWife11B replied to cogath's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I would just be glad that no pts. where endangered as a result. People don't usually judge you on your mistakes, but the way that you react to those mistakes and what you learn and apply. Keep moving...

6. Getting rid of sitters!?!?

   ArmyWife11B replied to Loloberry's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Honestly I think a re-eval of the system as a whole is needed... like more checks per-shift by the charge; as the the status of the person needing a 1:1...I hate nothing more that to see a lazy CNA...

7. What have you learned along this journey?

   ArmyWife11B posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I started posting here when I was just begining my CNA classes, nervous about passing my state exam....posted when I got my job at the nursing home...and then again when I started working at the...

8. FED UP CNAS!!!!

   ArmyWife11B replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Pregnant don't make you criple. They can still atleast try to be useful....such as helping with feedings more....pushing residents back to their rooms...re-filling waters...tidying up rooms??? But...

9. Don't move to Oregon if you're a new grad

   ArmyWife11B replied to JulieB71's topic in Oregon Nursing

   You must be looking in the wrong town or wrong hospital. I live in Salem and they're hiring all the time. I know they just hired around 8 or 9 New Grads with BSNs. They have atleast 17+ open positions...

10. First time showering a guy. Nervous.

    ArmyWife11B replied to BabyGirlx3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe he was just trying to make that joke to the RN because he was trying to break the tension, and thought it might be just as akward for him. What I do is just act like they're joking even if they...

11. CNA's want to share salary info?

    ArmyWife11B replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oregon- Hospital CNA2: 13.10/hr. starting wage When I worked at an LTC facility I made

12. What is the best unit to work in and why?

    ArmyWife11B replied to wnb4's topic in General Nursing

    Emergency Department!! I love it because its fast paced and high

13. Tips for a Future CNA! :)

    ArmyWife11B replied to sj73201's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my interview they had a question about organization: If all these things were happening at the same time which would you do first? (and in what order) (1.)a call light is going off (2.)a pt. needs...

14. Tips for a Future CNA! :)

    ArmyWife11B replied to sj73201's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey! I'm currently a CNA at my local hospital. So I can help ya! Are you trying to get into a CNA class, or are you already a CNA and are trying to get a job? What you need are good references, and a...

15. What do you wear to work?

    ArmyWife11B replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I wear personal scrubs. At the hospital I work at only the people working in the Core(surgical Dept.) wear Hospital scrubs, But I've job shadowed at a small hospital wear the ED staff wear hospital...