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  1. Things that old people have in common

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

    Patients - experienced ones in the nursing home - yes they do have senority and they are the customer. Yes they do not want to be bothered - and yes in the Nursing Home they all know they have...

  2. Stupid things that bosses have you do

    texastaz replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you. I have yet to beable to come up with a positeve way to express to staff that perhaps I would also like that warm little kiss. It hasn't ever been about me not doing my job -...

  3. Negative Threads

    texastaz replied to Seagate's topic in General Nursing

    I love it! The negetive I will admit gets me, too. I must say - there are so many sweeties on this board -----Yes it is safe to Vent here. Even when ............ AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAArrrrrr , maybe I...

  4. Patients Refusing Care, then self-medicating

    texastaz replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I may be wrong - but once in ER - you don't bring food and snacks with you. Your outside medications are NOT - part of the program in ER. To do otherwise and to expect to be in ER and expect to get...

  5. Patients Refusing Care, then self-medicating

    texastaz replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse however I have worked in ER, I am a CNA part time because I love it. I did work for a company and provided tech support for diabetic pumpers-which was more extensive than just to find...

  6. CNA pre-req class- really unsure about it

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

    I think the above quote is a young spirited and honest reply. I am a older CNA - short history I worked as a EMT years ago then, got a business degree - kids grew up and I decided to realy go back to...

  7. Elderly CNAs

    texastaz replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    A CNA being 70? Wow - what a miracle. I am a older CNA and have taught a few tricks to new nurses - like hand co-ordination when giving boluses and how to not clog the tube with the meds. I feel so...

  8. Second Class Citizens

    texastaz replied to LilPeonNo1's topic in General Nursing

    I have also have worked night shift in other occupations - and while I have worked with little to no supervision, yes the perks are next to zero in comparrison to the day shift. Day time Big...

  9. Advantage for Speaking Spanish?

    texastaz replied to Multicollinearity's topic in Arizona Nursing

  10. What do you think about staffing agency's?

    texastaz replied to *Miss*'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The work is not always steady - there is a saying when working for Agency "Either you are getting Fat or Starving." Normaly you do get paid more however - usualy there are no benefits and you must...

  11. Moody Clinic Aide

    texastaz replied to guest83140's topic in School

    Sounds like she wants to be the center of attention and wants to be in control although she is not. There is no reason anyone should have to suffer due to her lack of self-esteem. Although she has...

  12. Question about students working as CNAs....

    texastaz replied to windmill182's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not a student however the physical work of a CNA can burn you out. On the other hand after doing so much mental work - the physical is refreshing. Depending on your finacial needs - I personaly...

  13. I learned something cool! little tricks to make life easier

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

    I never heard of this trick - but I will keep it in mind.

  14. What Irks You?

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

    Isn't that the truth! Staffing seems to never be a problem when the state

  15. Told i was not working out after 2 weeks...shocked and discouraged

    texastaz replied to BmichelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    So many want the schedule you had. Sounds like they just didn't care about you - so why work in a enviorment where the co-worker(s) can run to HR and get away with having you fired without you haven...

  16. did i screw my self out of this job?

    texastaz replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    What honesty :yeah:I think it will go a long way for you. I have so much respect for people like you because sometimes people will take a position-work less than 2 weeks then move to a different...

  17. Frustrated

    texastaz replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know many places require experience. When I had completed my CNA class the students that had gotten jobs the fastes had prior medical experience or had used their experience of having cared for a...

  18. No more LPNs?

    texastaz replied to nrsman1's topic in General Nursing

    The above post says it all - pay for LVN vs RN in LTC. I have seen high end LTC facilities (other than the DON)RNs are weekend only. Several hospitals in my area hire RNs only - but in the Rehab...

  19. anybody working as a caregiver w/in homecare

    texastaz replied to coffee4metech's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Years ago I use to get a lot of Home Health cases while a CNA with my Agency as you described. It is not your job to judge or change these people. They were and are the way they are now long before...

  20. The "weeding" out

    texastaz replied to mom35's topic in General Students

    Keep your eye on your goal/the prize-stay focused. For fun use imagination to break the stress - imagine the instructor is just a nightmare patient-and you their nurse. This nightmare patient said...

  21. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    texastaz replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I'm

  22. Might sound stupid...but need opinions!

    texastaz replied to criticalRN10's topic in General Students

    I say no a dog. You have to walk them - and as for a compannion you will have enough in school. Get an alarm system for safety - it cost about the same as a

  23. Are you required to be up to date on vaccinations?

    texastaz replied to moodyred01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am required to be up to date. I have worked for an Agency for years and I do know that they do not keep up with when I am due. I do think this it is important, I also I think while companies can...

  24. Got fire because manager said I need some critical thinking

    texastaz replied to HNursing's topic in General Nursing

    I feel bad for you. Heck my first husband corrected me for saying warsh instead of wash. English is my first language and german my second. If it had not been for carring people to have corrected me -...

  25. Questions from new CNA

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

    Yes :yeah:this is a excellent example of a fall. Not all and or the majority of falls caused by CNAs-or thier negligence. Drops are another thing. I do know falls must be well documented as in this...