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  1. What would you have said to this CNA

    tishirajan replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Indeed, nothing was asked of her that was not in her scope of practice. To me she sounds like a real heifer! CNAs are to report to their RN/LVN and do as asked, be it face to face or in a note....

  2. Do You Work Overtime?

    tishirajan replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OT is not hard to come by. Like fuzzy said though, it does suck being there more often than not. You can get burned out quickly if you're not careful. Fuzzy's advice is good. Condense your OT...

  3. Scared of Needles??

    tishirajan replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    I'm really not afraid of needles. I do hate getting blood drawn though because my veins are the type that roll around, very deep and like to hide. I've had to have IVs in the top of my foot and in...

  4. I got into NVCC's Fall 09 program!! IM SO HAPPY!!

    tishirajan replied to sk2198's topic in General Nursing

    :ancong!: That's just awesome! Let the adventures

  5. What is it like to be a CNA?

    tishirajan replied to fulfillment's topic in General Nursing

    I started out doing CNA work long before you had to be certified, then got my certification when it became mandated in Texas. Geeze, I feel so old! It's hard work. You're on your feet a great deal...

  6. HHA?

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

    It really isn't bad. I've done both CNA and HHA and enjoyed both. As a HHA you have a little more freedom being that you do only have 1 pt as caliotter3 stated. It does make it nice. From time to...

  7. Scared about not passing

    tishirajan replied to Jillian01520's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will do fine! The written tests are common sense like mncna08 stated. The skills test is no problem either. Just pace yourself, don't be in a hurry and just follow the procedures as you were...

  8. HHA?

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

    Basically you provide the same kind of care to pts as a CNA, only it's done within their home. You help with ADLs, there may be some light housekeeping and cooking if necessary. Sometimes you run...

  9. I will miss her...

    tishirajan replied to mncna08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It does hurt when you lose a pt that you've been close to. I've always thought about how much better off they are and I'm thankful and honored to have had to opportunity to be a small part of their...

  10. What would you have said to this CNA

    tishirajan replied to zofran's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would NEVER, EVER talk to my RN that way. As a CNA, it's my job to do as my nurse asks, not to give her a bunch of backtalk. She needs to be written up and to get the chip off her shoulder....

  11. What freak occurrences have you seen?

    tishirajan replied to PeachPie's topic in General Nursing

    This is too funny!! Please keep em coming!! I needed a good LOL!

  12. New CNA with New Job... What would you do?

    tishirajan replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Nursing

    Just go in there and be honest about everything. Honesty is always the best policy. Your supervisor will know if this "friend" is trying to pull a fast one. Just remember, you're the one that is in...

  13. New CNA with New Job... What would you do?

    tishirajan replied to MystyqueOne's topic in General Nursing

    I would just tell her straight up that I knew what she had been saying and that a real friend does not talk from both sides of her mouth. I wouldn't care if I ticked her off or not. Everyone seems...

  14. Vacation - We need to find our own replacements

    tishirajan replied to StNeotser's topic in General Nursing

    That is just lame. It's not like you have enough time to do what you already have to do, let alone do the staffing and admins job as well. That is just lazy on their part to drop the ball in your...

  15. Bowel and Bladder schedules and training.

    tishirajan replied to puggs_23's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: When we have a pt that needs B&B we do it q2hrs during waking

  16. Just wanted to say Hello =)

    tishirajan replied to sunflower777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :wlcmhnds: and Congrats! Everyone I have met here has been awesome and so helpful. They give some great advice and are always willing to encourage you when you need it. Look forward to hearing more...

  17. Should I, can I do this?

    tishirajan replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can do it! I weighed 250 lbs when I started as a CNA and I now weigh 170 lbs. I thought that since I was getting a good work out during my shift I would start bringing in a healthy lunch each...

  18. All excited and then they disappear? How long have you been an aide?

    tishirajan replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been in LTC for 20yrs, a CNA for 10 of those 20 years. After my license expired I continued to work in Assisted Living facilities. My license expired due to the fact that I took a leave to care...

  19. What a problem!! help please

    tishirajan replied to Callmecrazy1234's topic in General Nursing

    :trout::deadhorse:trout: Meh! Nuff

  20. Do male nurses recieve as much respect from patients as female ones do?INPUT IS GREAT

    tishirajan replied to david18's topic in Men in Nursing

    When I was in the hospital with gallbladder surgery I had the most awesome male nurse. He was really great and had a wonderful sense of humor. However, I personally, give respect where respect is...

  21. Vent: Embarrassed during change of shift.

    tishirajan replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sorry that happened to you. That was so uncalled for and very unprofessional! You did the right thing by reporting her. What a heifer!!! Like others stated, I sure hope she does not do this to...

  22. Is this normal for an assisted living facility?

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

    I worked for a 15 bed ALF for 3 years on the night shift. I was the only one there. It was creepy at first being the only one there at night! :sofahider I did med passes in the AM and also handed...

  23. Very stressed--need opinions!

    tishirajan replied to xoxLauren51xox's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is typical in several LTC facilities in my area. There is no way they should expect 1 CNA to do that much within a short period of time. It seems to me that the CNA who came on duty would have...

  24. I made it...pre-nursing student gets admitted into ASN program!

    tishirajan replied to TheComebackKid's topic in General Students

    That's really awesome! :w00t:

  25. Changing careers at 31

    tishirajan replied to joeyww12000's topic in General Students

    I'm 41 and will be starting college in the fall to get my prerequisites for the ADN program. You're never to old to change careers and go to school. If you wanted to work in the mean time to help...