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  1. Best shoes for a CNA/Nurse

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

    I like non skid ones, I need to get some of those, I am tired of almost busting my butt in the

  2. Gagging during the breif change... Help!

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

    I use to be the same way, but I have been working as a CNA for 45 days now and I am use to it already, it hardly bothers me at all anymore. I chew juicy fruit gum

  3. Job dilema- is it like this everywhere?

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

    That is appalling, We can always get periwash diapers, gloves (in all sizes) and anything we need from central supply. I think the people who are telling you that it is like that everywhere are just...

  4. What do you love about being a CNA?

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

    I love the residents! They do say funny things sometimes, one lady said she are her pureed meat and it could have been pole cat (skunk) for you yankees! Another man said "ask me no questions and I...

  5. I finally start my CNA class tomorrow!

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

    Cool! I am really enjoying my

  6. I finally start my CNA class tomorrow!

    nspector posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so excited! Just thought you ought to

  7. I finally start my CNA class tomorrow!

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

    I listen to his stories and sometimes take notes on them. Thanks for the tip Now I will remember the T&A Hemmoraging

  8. I finally start my CNA class tomorrow!

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

    Thank you for the blessings post, and my first day went well, it was an orientation as well. There are three male students in my class including me, that made me feel a little more confortable. The...

  9. I finally start my CNA class tomorrow!

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

    Thanks, I have been trying to get in to one for two years now. I purchased the textbook about a month ago and have it almost half read by now. This is a big accomplishment for me. Next step is passing...

  10. Stressed, brand new CNA. Am I going to make it? :(

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

    Hang in there! The fact that you are stating your concerns shows that you really care about your job. You appear to be striving for improvement and that says volumes about your character and...

  11. Cost of CNA class

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

    My class is about $750 (estimated). $350.00 Tuition $ 74.00 Books. (However I purchased my text online for $9.00 $ 23 Uniforms or Scrubs, may be cheaper depending where you purchase them. $ 8.21 TB...

  12. She did WHAT?

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

    Did you offer to speak with the CNA and ask if there was anything bothering her or perhaps something that you could do to help her? I am not sure I would break the chain of command and go directly to...

  13. The humility of it all

    nspector replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Regarding the original post, I am curious as to why the RN told you that you had done a good job. This led you to believe that you were performing this task correctly. It is almost like the orginal RN...

  14. I can't wait!!!

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

    I am in Tennessee, it is 3 nights a week, 3 hours a

  15. JUST SO ANXIOUS...

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

    LTC is long term care facilities. I enrolled at a local technical school. The first 12 people who registered and paid got in the class. I got there two hours early. By the time it opened at 7:30 4 of...

  16. JUST SO ANXIOUS...

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

    I know I applied at like 6 places within the past two years, LTC facilities. I received two interviews and never got a call back. It is really hard to tell what they are looking for sometimes. But if...

  17. I can't wait!!!

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

    My sister-in-law is an RN and she has back problems from work. She looks pretty fit to me. From what I have heard, it is essential that you take care of your back, lift with your legs, get help with...

  18. I think that I may be the oldest male nursing student when I enter this fall

    nspector replied to mmrush1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am 40 and will begin CNA classes on May 5th! I cannot wait, and this thread has been very encouraging to me. Thank

  19. Another 40-something Newbie - just joined

    nspector replied to Dave 48103's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hello! After two years of trying I finally got in to a CNA class here. I begin May 5th, and I am super excited! I just turned 40 years young and cannot wait to begin the rest of my life. I already...

  20. Is this unacceptable pay??

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

    What state are you in? I am in Tennessee and the pay scale here is

  21. Is this unacceptable pay??

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

    I applied at one nursing home for their CNA Class and they were paying around $7.60. That seems a little sad to me. Anyway, I was not one of the 9 picked out of 15 for the class. This was my second...