BL7162

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1. Want to hear about my huge BOMB at my state skills exam???

   BL7162 replied to naide88's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm an instructor, was a skills tester and CNA! Always pump up the B.P. to 180, everyone is nervous and V.S. are always higher than usual. Talk out loud as you perform your skills (like you are talking to the patient), you can hear yourself, and is...

2. CNA QUESTIONS, please help!

   BL7162 replied to cheizy's topic in CNA/MA

   Call your school or place you are taking your class and ask to talk to the instructor. They can give you a number, or the instructor can call you back. The class regulations and clinical requirements vary from state to state. I'm an instructor a...

3. 32 year old dude enrolled in CNA program this morning...

   BL7162 replied to doulos's topic in CNA/MA

   I teach CNA classes. Was an accountant, then stay at home Mom, then went to University to become a nurse, during that time worked as a CNA in nursing home and Home Health, during my 40's! Became a nurse at 48 yrs. My youngest student was 16 yrs. h...

4. To the students

   BL7162 replied to aerorunner80's topic in CNA/MA

   I hear you.......Will post this in my classroom. I do give my students instructions, but better coming from you directly. CNA instructor, Idaho

5. CNA's, I need YOUR help!

   BL7162 replied to love_being_an_aide's topic in CNA/MA

   It's a lousy shame that most people want to move on from a job because of the people they work with. Don't other people hate to go to work there? The tension must be a nightmare for the patients too. I wonder if some donuts would help!!!! Don't...

6. cna, to be or not to be.

   BL7162 replied to loverlylys's topic in CNA/MA

   In Idaho there is 80 hrs. of classroom instruction and 40 hrs. of onsite clinical experience. This is a great way to "get your feet wet" find out if you can handle it. Everyone has the same concerns that you have. With the training, you can help ag...

7. How do you get over the smells?

   BL7162 replied to flipper4u's topic in CNA/MA

   In Idaho when you are working as a CNA for an Agency etc. you are not able to give injections! Regarding the smells.....a small dab of Vicks Vapor Rub on a Q-tip just inside the nose is what most caregivers use. Good luck. Nurse Barb, former CNA

8. Do you need a GED to take state test?

   BL7162 replied to MONI959702's topic in CNA/MA

   Idaho does not require GED to take State Test, but may be a requirement for employment where you apply.

9. Desire to be a fit nurse...

   BL7162 replied to Petite06's topic in General Nursing

   Anybody know anything about caffeine stimulating the pancreas to secrete insulin, therefore dumping more glucose into the cells. Can you believe it! Have a cup of coffee during a meal and more than the normal amount of glucose is going to be dumped...

10. Honestly: Do you wear gloves every time?

    BL7162 replied to BeachNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a CNA instructor and am totally grossed out by all of the RN's and Tech's. that don't wash their hands or wear gloves when giving my students their TB Test Inj. And then, we come to the CNA's working out there that don't wear gloves or wash thei...