ArmyWife11B

ArmyWife11B

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 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  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...

  16. CNA to SA?

    ArmyWife11B posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm wondering would it be worth it to go from being a CNA to being a SA (surgical assistant)? I currently work at a Hospital as a CNA, I've been working there for about 7 months.. there was an opening...

  17. CNA needs adivce please

    ArmyWife11B replied to ArmyWife11B's topic in Oregon Nursing

    You have to be careful on which options you choose towards the end of the app. Such as the one you mentioned about being able to obtain the CNA2 within 45 days of hire, they do train you so "yes" you...

  18. CNA needs adivce please

    ArmyWife11B posted a topic in Oregon Nursing

    Hello, I'm a CNA at a LTC (I've worked there for over a year) and I recently decided to take a CNA2 course, I passed the course and I've been applying to local hospitals. I have two job interviews at...

  19. CNA Skills Exam - Couple Questions

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

    1.) You help them back into bed and then you ask them how you can make them comfortable, and ask them how they want to be positioned, and if you can get them anything else. And when to lower the bed...

  20. Salem Hospital CNA grads vs Chemeketa (CCC)

    ArmyWife11B replied to oregonbeach's topic in Oregon Nursing

    The CNA program at CCC is for CNA1 only, and is geered to get you ready to work in an LTC facitliy, and the Salem Hospital CNA course is for CNA 1 & CNA 2 (after you get hired) They do the class...

  21. Spending time with Residents?

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

    LOL...have enough time to talk with the residents...hahaha thats funny?? wait..you're not kidding?? in all seriousness tho..most of the time you don't get to have enough time to just sit and talk...

  22. CNA Loans or Scholarships?

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

    I'm not sure about other states but I know that in Oregon there is a place called "WorkSource Oregon" and they will help pay for some peoples CNA

  23. certification exam next week, help!

    ArmyWife11B replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just practice, practice, practice...kind of crappy advise on my end, but idk just try not to go too fast, but don't go too slow..and if all else fails hope that you wont get that particular skill on...

  24. Brand new CNA

    ArmyWife11B replied to HPERNA11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    if its offered in your state, take a CNA2 course. But you definitly need some sort of tangible experience, such as

  25. Please enlighten me;is the cna allowed to insert urinary catherer in any state?

    ArmyWife11B replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CNA in Oregon and No we cannot stright cath pts. We CAN however stright cath if it is cronic, and the pt. stright caths themselves at home