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  1. CNA While Getting ADN?

    NM nurse to be replied to MHoldgrafer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know if there is an edit feature on here but wanted to add to my last post. I am good at going into rooms *now*. When I started, I sucked hard as an aide. But time and just having to do it,...

  2. CNA While Getting ADN?

    NM nurse to be replied to MHoldgrafer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At my school, you have 2 routes to entry into the nursing classes. Take the nurse aide class (after which you can test for the state license) or try and test out of the basic patient skills, if you...

  3. HELP ME PLEASE!!

    NM nurse to be replied to lpnhopeful21's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Do the state run programs include community colleges and vocational training schools? If those are still available, they are mostly affordable. Or there aren't any in this state but in IL, the...

  4. January 2010 starts

    NM nurse to be replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We had the first Fundamentals test on Monday. I got a 92 and I'm thrilled!!! I always worry about the first test, with a new to me instructor and never know if I'm studying right. I think I did the...

  5. Nasty and mean patients

    NM nurse to be replied to niali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh boy does this thread ring some bells!!! I've had the 'was this person always this mean' discussion with my nurse over a few residents. Some of them probably were. Like the lady who is totally...

  6. We CNA's DO make a difference!

    NM nurse to be posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I saved someone's life last night. I didn't give the glucagon shot that did but if I hadn't gone into that room right when I did, I'd have been finding a body in a very short time. I knew what she...

  7. I need some encouragement!

    NM nurse to be replied to meo813's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lorelei posted what I was thinking, only way more eloquently than I could have. I was thinking about this today actually. My first posting on this forum was HELP, does it ever get better?? Or...

  8. Starting clinicals on Monday! Anyone else?

    NM nurse to be posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So I'm finally getting to start the real nursing courses next week! This has been a long process getting to this point and I'm excited to get going. But I'm also a little intimidated, to be really...

  9. January 2010 starts

    NM nurse to be replied to plaza's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Oh! I just found this thread or I wouldn't have started another one the same. Great to see others in this thing with me I start Tuesday. I got in early off the waiting list, so I missed...

  10. Why Do CNA's cannabilize each other, and what can be done to fix it?

    NM nurse to be replied to GCTMT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's exactly my point, Paacollins! There is no teamwork because none is fostered and that isn't a problem, in the admin view. He is not at all healthcare in background. I'm not sure what business...

  11. Why Do CNA's cannabilize each other, and what can be done to fix it?

    NM nurse to be replied to GCTMT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Interesting questions. At my particular facility, it is all about the almighty dollar. The people (residents) who bring in that dollar seem to be after thoughts a lot of the time. The trouble with...

  12. Working as a CNA while being in Nursing School

    NM nurse to be replied to hearts895, RN BSN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in the same boat as the rest of you I start clinicals next Monday, a semester earlier than I was expecting! I have to work too, I'd be living in a box pretty quick if I didn't work. I'm a CNA...

  13. I love being a CNA, but....

    NM nurse to be replied to LoriJoCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OP, I totally understand everything you wrote!! Right down to not speaking English in front of me because they knew I didn't understand. This is my first CNA job (been in it a little over a year...

  14. What type of drug tests do nursing schools do?

    NM nurse to be replied to jillebean's topic in General Students

    We have to do urine, background and possible blood screens. Before and they say randomly if they suspect something. My question is does a lidoderm patch have enough of anything to test positive? I...

  15. Looking for Textbooks used or cheaper price

    NM nurse to be replied to love-nursing's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    OHH! This is timely for me! I had no idea there were rent a book websites out there! I just made a huge order from Amazon yesterday and was happy that it beat the school store by a lot. I have one...

  16. My Partner left our patients wet!

    NM nurse to be replied to littlebitark's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Great advice in that last post. Prove yourself for a bit, then see what you can do. I TOTALLY second the practice of assigned rooms. "doing the hall together" is not a good plan. And it always...

  17. CNA's are supposed to use unsafe lift!!

    NM nurse to be replied to Anise1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This sounds like a tough situation I have a few rather large folks right now too. I'm a little confused though. How were you getting him dressed before, with the sit-stand lift? Any time I've...

  18. Strangest experience as a CNA

    NM nurse to be posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have the favorite experience thread going, I'm looking forward to reading more of those. But it's been a pretty wierd week and I don't think my story quite fits in there. So tell us your wierd...

  19. Job dilema- is it like this everywhere?

    NM nurse to be posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is my first job as a CNA, I've worked at the same LTC for a little over a year now. It started off difficult for me because it was my first job like this but not because the facility was...

  20. Hospital CNAs~ Tell me what your shift is like

    NM nurse to be posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know it will vary somewhat by floor type but if you could give me a general idea of what your daily routine is, I'd really appreciate it! We had a thread like this for night CNAs at LTCs not long...

  21. Hospital CNAs~ Tell me what your shift is like

    NM nurse to be replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks you guys! Both of you had helpful replies :) My last job was at a pyschiatric treatment facility for kids. It was residential and I was the house supervisor at night. My clients were...

  22. Job dilema- is it like this everywhere?

    NM nurse to be replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for your input, all! I really think it's time to be moving on from this place. Part of the trouble is that I got really attached to some of the folks on 'my' floor. But not having supplies and...

  23. A question about being a black male CNA

    NM nurse to be replied to Miwila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a somewhat different experience. We have several male aides and one is black. He is one of the laziest workers I've ever seen and yet, having been kicked off every shift and both halls at...

  24. CNA trainees peforming peri-care in class on each other? Is this true?

    NM nurse to be replied to Dream Girl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Check into this before you panic and quit. I HIGHLY doubt this is a requirement in any CNA class. Whoever told you might be just pulling your leg or more likely, they really don't know. But if by...

  25. Special relationships at work

    NM nurse to be replied to dedream's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep, I would avoid taking sides with everything I had! This kind of stuff sucks. I hope it dies down when your regular nurse returns. We have something similar going on, except it's two aides who...