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  1. "The Mean Girl"

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

    School and the workplace are like night and day. There are great LTC facilities and really, really bad ones. Personally, I would look for a different place to work if that kind of treatment of...

  2. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    tishirajan replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm fed up with co-workers that leave their job half done and having to go behind them and clean up their messes. I hate that! I so agree with what everyone has said. I hate having to wash the crap...

  3. Tossing Your Cookies...

    tishirajan replied to JasmDasm's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA I have a high tolerance for most things. The one thing that still gets me though is sputum. I would rather take a beating than to come in contact with it. Working in a nursing home you...

  4. My State exam is Saturday...and I need some encouragement please!!

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

    :yeahthat:You will do fine and I'll be praying for you!! You can do

  5. I feel awful...

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

    Oh mimib, don't be so hard on yourself sweetie! He could have gotten it anywhere. My nephew-in-law just got over a bout of staph that he got from a trip to Las Vegas. You are a good mom and don't...

  6. clinicals start tuesday - need advice!

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

    Clinicals are not bad at all. You will learn so much and it will be a great experience. You are going to do fine. Just ask questions when you don't understand something and all will be well. Good...

  7. Crazy Job as CNA-HELP

    tishirajan replied to natkoz82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That sounds horrible!!! That would get on my last nerve. I would have to look for another job. You aren't paid enough to deal with that kind of treatment. I would tell her if she required my...

  8. I do not care anymore

    tishirajan replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Can a soon to be nursing student come to the pool party?!? I'll wait on ya'll hand and foot and give free footie massages! I can so relate to feet hurting, being a CNA I'm on my feet constantly it...

  9. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    tishirajan replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    Umm...excuse me but why are you eating off your mother's tray? It's freakin' blended food for crying out loud! Gross and gross some more!!!You're supposed to be feeding her since you volunteered....

  10. I do not care anymore

    tishirajan replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    You know what is best for you. I can relate to not wanting interaction with other people besides my family. I do not like to be around a bunch of people when I'm off work. I just want to chill out...

  11. I do not care anymore

    tishirajan replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with c0tangion, you need to take a little break. Just getting away from everything for a while can give you some much needed rest and a mental break. You can only do so much for them and if...

  12. What's The Meanest Thing A Dr. or Co-worker Ever Said To You?

    tishirajan replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    I so agree with you Woofy. I can relate to your mother's situation. I'm looking at a knee replacement in the future. The dr who did my knee surgeries totally mauled my knee. The scar looks like he...

  13. how do you become an anesthesiologist? a nurse anestheist?

    tishirajan replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a good link from Wiki

  14. ER Experience

    tishirajan posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I just got of the hospital this morning. I had a great stay in the hospital but the ER was a total nightmare! I got violently ill on Tuesday. During this time I passed out and my...

  15. What's The Meanest Thing A Dr. or Co-worker Ever Said To You?

    tishirajan replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    I once worked with a CNA who was always wanting the weekends off. This was before I got married. She would beg, borrow, and steal to get her weekends off. She once asked me to come in on the only...

  16. What's The Meanest Thing A Dr. or Co-worker Ever Said To You?

    tishirajan replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    It just baffles me how moronic some people can be! These are very interesting experiences! Thank you all so much for sharing them. Ruby Vee, you have cahonas the size of bowling balls! How freakin'...

  17. What's The Meanest Thing A Dr. or Co-worker Ever Said To You?

    tishirajan replied to tishirajan's topic in General Nursing

    That amazes me how some doctors think that they shouldn't EVER be bothered, even though they knew darn well that it goes with the job! Nurses have to have all their bases covered, even if it means he...

  18. CNA interview questions

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

    I was asked about what to do if a patient/resident fell, did I have any problems doing personal care for males patients and could I work OT if asked. Those are the ones I remember. I know what you...

  19. Things You'd Like To Tell Visitors . . . . and get away with it

    tishirajan replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    You are freaking kidding me?!? You turned on the call light for me to get your mother some ice water all the while you could have gotten it yourself! You know where it is, I saw you fill up your mug...

  20. "Fired for NO Reason"

    tishirajan replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Great advice Ruby! Great post! Thanks for your words of wisdom. You always have great advice. I hope I can be half the nurse you are when I get through

  21. Looking for Pointers from Current CNAs

    tishirajan replied to Dream Girl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dream Girl, I'm glad to be of help to you. You will do great, that I'm certain. We need people with your empathy and compassion. You are doing the right thing. We are never promised tomorrow, but...

  22. Boy, Did I Feel Stupid!

    tishirajan posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok, true story here. A while back I was working the night shift and was relieved to have a few days off. On those days off I would sleep at night so I could spend time with hubby. One night I was...

  23. Looking for Pointers from Current CNAs

    tishirajan replied to Dream Girl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dream Girl, I understand where you are coming from and I respect that. You can serve the people in many different ways in the health care field. You seem to have a big heart and lots of compassion...

  24. Boy, Did I Feel Stupid!

    tishirajan replied to tishirajan's topic in Nursing Humor

    LOL Nursebella3!:roll I ripped my shorts at the lake one time and I just couldn't figure out why I felt so breezy! Finally, after a few laughs at my expense, my husband finally told

  25. getting a job as a cna...

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

    Check out your local newspapers to see how many jobs for CNAs are in the help wanted ads. This will give you an idea of what is available to you in your area, within a 30 to 40 mile radius. Some...