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  1. Necrotizing fasciitis aka flesh eating virus

    mcnasty posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We got a new admit at our nursing home. with necrotizing fasciitis. when i came in for my shift to get report, everyone was all bug-eyed and stiffly shaking there heads like "uh-huh. not me. i'm not...

  2. "I'm on a break right now"

    mcnasty posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i really dont mind helping out. i really dont. i find myself answering the call bells of my coworker as much as my own. but sometimes it is impossible to help your fellow cna's. sometimes you are in...

  3. "I'm on a break right now"

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

    trust me, this girl has never missed a break. she also takes 45 minute lunches and leaves us other 2 with a 15 minute lunch. we cant take the full 30 because lunch trays come out at 12 and we have to...

  4. CNA Commandments

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

    Thou shalt not unplug the hill-rom bed's electrical cord from the wall so that you can charge your cell phone in the residents

  5. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    mcnasty replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    took the test on my birthday 8/29 & passed!!!! its great to have that little piece of paper with my license on

  6. What is the Best Nurse Aid Class/Employer Hampton Roads?

    mcnasty replied to mommy/to/3's topic in Virginia Nursing

    i left a message on your profile with my

  7. My God, these family members!!

    mcnasty replied to SoundofMusic's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Miraculously, without us ever taking care of her, she managed to survive her admission and went back home." That is

  8. is it okay to get a TB test twice in one week?

    mcnasty posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i got a tb test at my doctors office while i was there for another reason. I did not realize that I needed to go back to my doctors office within 48 hours. (it was not made clear to me at the time of...

  9. FREE Full CNA Video Course

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

    this is so wonderful. i cant stop watching it!!!!! i start cna training in may and this answers a lot of my questions about what to expect. thank you so much for posting...

  10. starting CNA course in May. Not sure where.

    mcnasty posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was accepted to a CNA program sponsored by a local hospital/ltc.They actually "interviewed" you for the spot, and offered some attractive incentives such as: 1) a weekly payment plan through the...

  11. She did WHAT?

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

    is this the same co worker you spoke of in another post? "dumb cna..... who is

  12. The humility of it all

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

    thanks for posting this chunliomyrn2b ! glad to know that you dont have to die of embarrassment every time you make a

  13. Advice on becoming a cna

    mcnasty replied to greenmic1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i always think of the guy from that movie "the savages" with laura linney and phillip seymore hoffman. not sure if he was an orderly or cna- but he told the daughter (about her father) ... "he likes...

  14. I can't get that smell out of my mind...........

    mcnasty replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    just wondering if anyone has taken care of their own parent. taking care of my mother is what made me decide to go into healthcare. at first,she was embarrassed when i had to help her onto the bedpan...

  15. CNA or Phlebotomist...or both?

    mcnasty replied to Samantha2587's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can anyone tell me how much a phlebotomy course generally costs? markina21- are you in norfolk? if so what about red cross for platelet donation. I love the girls there. they are so sweet and...

  16. CNAs and weight

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

    my doctor told me that having a physical job is NOT the same as intentionally working out 3-4 times a week for 30 minutes to intentionally work up a sweat. i can barely find the energy to do it now, i...

  17. starting CNA course in May. Not sure where.

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

    thanks texastaz- the hospital has its own LTC so i think i would essentially be starting out in a nursing home. i am anxious to get started and get certified, and for that reason, i did choose the...

  18. Aches and Pains from working

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

    i have not heard anyone talk about this on the board yet but i have heard many horror stories about back pain. my hairdresser told me about a device that you hang from upside down which relieves disc...

  19. First Shift (7-3) CNA's

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

    wow this is a great post and very informative to new or future cna's. routine/regimen always makes things go easier, (like chores) so knowing that there is some sort of method to it all (although...

  20. Cost of CNA class

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

    I am taking a course at a local hospital / ltc this summer and it is $750. but if you work for them for 6 months after certification, $525. of it is reimbursed. also, it includes stethoscope, bp cuff,...

  21. Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

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

    hi all- i am also starting out later in life. i am 38- starting a cna course in may. i was recently called out of town (out of state, actually) to take care of my mother. she is bedridden and had...

  22. What is the Best Nurse Aid Class/Employer Hampton Roads?

    mcnasty replied to mommy/to/3's topic in Virginia Nursing

    hi. I see this post was from March, and you probably have already found the information, but i live in virginia beach and applied to the Bon Secours Nurses Aide program at Depaul in Norfolk. there...

  23. CNA? MA? similar?

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

    dwrowe- i am starting bon secours program next month. i would love to talk to you and ask you some questions about it! lilsiouxz- you too!

  24. volunteering lead to hiring?

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

    lilsiouxz- hi! i am in VB also and will be starting TCC's CNA program in may. (& we are about the same age) i cannot figure out how to send you a message directly. my user name here is jholston...