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pca_85

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  1. working out your notice on minimum wage

    pca_85 replied to Caffeinated's topic in Nursing Career

    First place I worked did that to every employee if they gave less then a two week notice and if they were fired. Four weeks is a bit much

  2. LPN looking for alternatives

    pca_85 replied to FanofCamo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In Ohio, LPN's and RNs can take a class called teach the teacher. After completing it, they can teach an STNA class. Also, have you tried home health-you aren't rushed and get to spend lots of time...

  3. Winter Nursing Students- where are you?

    pca_85 replied to CandyGyrl1985's topic in General Students

    oooooo i'm not alone lol! i start in november. name:lets leave that off, as ive posted in the recovery section and its a small world. age:24 family:no kids, have a bf(not living together), does the...

  4. CNA trainees peforming peri-care in class on each other? Is this true?

    pca_85 replied to Dream Girl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If this unapproved school has students getting that intimate, I bet the health dept. would LOVE to know....hint

  5. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    pca_85 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Oh, to the guy who hurt himself doing something stupid involving an ATV and lots of drugs:If you are healthy enough to attempt a quicky in the hospital bed with your girlfriend before your wife shows...

  6. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    pca_85 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    "Oh don't you give me that dirty look. Yes, you do have to wait so that I can get three people to help me move you. Why? Well you're four feet tall and three hundred pounds. Ya know what else is four...

  7. Akron Ohio hopeful future student

    pca_85 replied to Brikkz's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I remember someone saying the tuition was about 25K total or somewhere

  8. Lakeland community college wait list & prereqs insight??

    pca_85 replied to yesveronica5's topic in Ohio Nursing

    UPDATE: I called them a few days ago, they said the wait list is up to

  9. Special relationships at work

    pca_85 replied to dedream's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't take sides. Plus, she is totally unprofessional for having a fight in front of

  10. Lakeland community college wait list & prereqs insight??

    pca_85 replied to yesveronica5's topic in Ohio Nursing

    No wait list? Wow, I stand corrected, that's great news-that's where I plan on going for ACCESS in nursing after my lpn. Thanks for the good

  11. Lakeland community college wait list & prereqs insight??

    pca_85 replied to yesveronica5's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Last I checked, the waitlist there is a

  12. OHIO CNA's / STNA's

    pca_85 replied to ohiogyrl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got tested in 2002 and started at 10 an hour in Cleveland. PRN anywhere pays good, highest I've come across is 15. Hospitals, I'm not sure, I've only been there through agency staffing. Look for a...

  13. Aspiring CNA

    pca_85 replied to luckystarr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry to sound dumb, whats a

  14. Aspiring CNA

    pca_85 replied to luckystarr's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA'a are in high demand out here in Ohio, it is very hard work, very physical and drining at times but I love it. Also, you may change your mind about not going to nursing school once you start...

  15. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    pca_85 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Aw, youre the kind of nurse I like. I will absolutely help aides when I get my license, but I do have to do my work to, I'll be the one with a license on the

  16. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    pca_85 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I second that! I worked at a horrible facility that had permanant assignments. The girl on the hall closest to me had people who didn't want her(race issue) and I had a guy that didn't want me(I...

  17. freaking out just about to go to nights!

    pca_85 replied to erin01's topic in General Nursing

    OMG I thought I was the only one. Well, 3 or 4 am for me. If you sit still staring at the other employee, it'll get worse. Find something to do, bring a book.....I used to work with a lady that...

  18. My Girlfriend is an STNA working for a bully.

    pca_85 replied to quikl36's topic in Nursing Career

    If it will put your mind at ease, call the nurse aide registry and see. I've done it, they can tell you what is or isn't on your license(nothing is on mine, I just wanted to make sure.) Her boss is a...

  19. Funny things that pts say

    pca_85 replied to jRN4now's topic in Nursing Humor

    I was in a room one time with a patient and a nurse who were both in their 60's. The patient motioned for the nurse to come closer, then calmly says: "Know what the difference is between you and me? I...

  20. Just change your major.

    pca_85 replied to i_am_tired's topic in General Students

    Why not try an lpn program and then a bridge course at a community

  21. Male perineal care? Please help!

    pca_85 replied to CNANessa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow why would they not cover that in your class? That sucks. Who knows, maybe he's used to cleaning himself and you're worried for nothing. Ummmmm just clean thoroughly, be gentle, this is one of...

  22. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    pca_85 replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did we work for the same place lol? They make it seem like they have so much work and so many shifts, then it's like 20 hours a week. Very far away and very odd hours. Bath visits 2 hours away, of...

  23. Clothing issues/malfunctions.

    pca_85 replied to THAT Nurse.'s topic in Nursing Humor

    Deatachable bra strap detatched while I was feeding someone and fell down my sleeve into a patients soup in front of every person that worked in the

  24. So much vodka.

    pca_85 posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just wanted to say hi in this forum. I spent a yer or so having 10-15 shots a night every night and recently stopped. Yeah, that's a lot for 110 pound body. I kept it secret and was just dying to tell...

  25. So much vodka.

    pca_85 replied to pca_85's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Awww thank you, I think so.....it's really nice to not fall asleep with the room spinning these days....and I did lose weight and feel better because of it. You guys are so sweet, nice to not get...