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  1. Help CNA passing meds

    littlebitark replied to littlebitark's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There is no LPN or RN on duty at most times that we are passing meds. Plus we the CNA's are having no extra training on the passing meds either. and by Passing meds I mean we are going off the mars...

  2. How hard is it to get your first CNA job?

    littlebitark replied to Shannon82's topic in General Nursing

    I had no problems - in my area we get to pick which place we want hosiptal or LTC- There are tons of jobs we CNA's are in high

  3. call offs

    littlebitark replied to worldqueenie's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    At my place if you call in- The next day you must go before the QA board and explain why you call in- They ask you all kinds of questions- Then they send you out of the room and they vote to excused...

  4. Just for fun :Ideal LTC

    littlebitark replied to hippylady7211's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Nurses and Aids that are always in a good mood. To be able to really work 4 on and 2 off For the equipment and briefs to be always on hands- never running out of - That the residents can sleep in as...

  5. Opinion on Golden Living Center

    littlebitark replied to luvanurse7731's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm from Arkansas you might want to email me privately on this matter- something else you can do- check the last state visit- see how many tags they gotten and overall how they did on their state's...

  6. What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

    littlebitark replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For me it was Range of Motions- Am I the only

  7. Just starting and already discouraged.

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

    I would run from that place. Not all nursing homes are like that- Use the lift- remember it's your license on the

  8. CNA- Do Over

    littlebitark replied to Butterfly2112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a horrible time the first time I took the CNA classes- only it wasn't the teacher it was my classmates- I got thur the classes and clincials- but I wasn't feeling good about myself or classes-...

  9. unprofessionalism?

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

    I have worked in places like that before. Talk to your DON now- if that doesn't improve- find another place to work where they want to train you- Not all places are like that- so please don't quit...

  10. camo scrubs.. opinion

    littlebitark replied to b2sai's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    It would depend where you are at if camo scrubs would be allright. Here in Arkansas the hunting camo scrubs would be A Okay- Good

  11. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    littlebitark replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the

  12. Nervous about LPN pay in NE Arkansas...

    littlebitark replied to BethT's topic in General Nursing

    It should be more than 10 an hour- I live around the Clinton to Harrison line and the nurses makes more than that. I would say between 18.00 and 25.00 but that's only a guess since I'm only a CNA...

  13. Am I physically capable of being a CNA?

    littlebitark replied to mom2_5dogs's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How well can you handle stress?? Knowing that many residents will be wanting you at the same time? every place I have always work we are short handed. Plus residents can be grumpy and mean- they...

  14. Nurse Assistant - A New Career?

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

    One of my co workers is a CNA and she is 67 yrs. old- and the rest of us are all around 50 yrs. old- To Old? Never- There are gait belts, hoyers lifts for the really heavy

  15. cna's doing dressings??

    littlebitark replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    I am a CNA and I bet other nurses are letting them do it. Pull that CNA aiside and explain how you would prefer to do your own dressings and give your own

  16. ARNEC...Is it a reasonable way to get to RN?

    littlebitark replied to CrimsonTide12xs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes Arkansas has approved Med Techs. I am a CNA and thought about doing the Medication Aide- but after talking to many nurses I have decided not to go that route- I may go ahead with the LPN classes...

  17. Certified Medication Aide

    littlebitark replied to DESTINED 2B NURSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's new here in my part of Arkansas- one must be a CNA at least a year- classes here are for one sememster and meets all day on Fridays- Most nursing homes are taking the wait and see approach...

  18. Going to 3-11 shift

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

    I have worked both days and second shifts. I love second shift- it's more laid back- And putting the residents to bed is much better than getting them up- YOu get hugs and kisses as you tuck them...

  19. Want to quit my job, help please!!

    littlebitark replied to fan1008's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Chances are this resident is like this to other aids in the past. Don't quit you are needed in this field. Remember these residents are in a place that they don't want to be- no one chooses to be...

  20. Some mean Nurses.......

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

    I laughing ask the nurses if they had to take a course on being mean to the CNA's- They broke the ice for me and now for the most part they are nice to me- Of course when it gets really crazy on the...