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pca_85

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  1. what do you do if your teacher crosses the line

    pca_85 replied to amybear's topic in General Students

    She sounds scary, I've had one like that. May I tell you what bullies like her fear? One simple word:

  2. HEeeeeeLLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!!!

    pca_85 replied to TXLVNSTUDENT12's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Please calm down! LPN school is very hard at times, I'm in a program myself-come on August lol-It's a whole lot of info crunched into a year.This may be a hard year, but it does get better

  3. Help Finding A Job

    pca_85 replied to roxy34's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Wow-that is a great idea. I didn't know there were medical-only groups. Thanks for letting everyone know. OP-you've been given great advice, I can't think of anything to add to it. Best wishes

  4. Do not touch my stuff!

    pca_85 replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Students

    Yeah- a few years ago I had someone pull a failed algebra test out of my math book and look at it. Wouldn't have minded as much if it was a better

  5. Awkward situation

    pca_85 replied to Student7881's topic in General Students

    Hey-us catty women do waaaay worse to each other. You made a mistake, learn from it and grow. I doubt that the clinical area will be affected by this minor thing-you are both spending too much money...

  6. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    Doesn't it make you so sad to see residents younger than you-and I'm

  7. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    Back to the subject-my first year as an aide-adorable pt. that needed whenever she would need changed, she'd roll her chair into the hall and scream my name followed by "I have an assload for ya!" I...

  8. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    Wow-and a soda is under a

  9. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    Well, that's just the sign of an

  10. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    And by the millionth time the resident has said it this week, everyone will be beating their heads against the wall and looking for the person responsible

  11. Stupid Rules...

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

    Oh expect major changes

  12. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    pca_85 replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ok-part deuces to my vent aka I promise to shut up after this lol: I am not a violent person, I prefer to use wit and smarts to settle things, I am not a caveman that would ever think to purposely...

  13. How long before you felt comfortable being a CNA?

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

    I would say three months to a year. It comes easier to individuals who have had children(feeding, bathing, etc.)If after a year there are still issues with finishing an assignment on time or finishing...

  14. Have work conditions for CNAs gotten worse?

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

    Yes. I've been doing this for 9 years and this is the worst I've ever seen it. I mostly do homecare and work minimal shifts in a facility to stay state tested. I feel bad for the residents, they're...

  15. Things you wish you could say to your co-workers...

    pca_85 replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the lovely coworker who is a constant reminder of why I only work PRN at this facility: If you ask me to throw something, I will throw it to you. If you lack the coordination to catch it, please at...

  16. I have to confess...

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

    It really helps keep me

  17. Ever been told to falsify documents?

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

    Oh God, all the

  18. Stupid Rules...

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

    I once worked for a facility that had a no chux policy. Then, the owner's daughter thought it'd be cute to work as a CNA there, just to feel it out. Immediately, company policy changed-chux are...

  19. Watch your manners please..

    pca_85 replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I really hope she heard it wrong. My GF is about to be 86 so I am a bit touchy about the

  20. Hate my job, discouraged and sore!

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

    Try home health. Other than that, you sound like an awesome coworker I'd love to

  21. Calling All CNA's!

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

    Hi guys :) I've been an aide for 8 years and am getting my LPN August of this year. I mostly did long term care and home health, but have dabbled in other areas. Stop by my profile and say hi

  22. Residents who are constantly BMing

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

    Just report it to the nurses and keep her as clean and comfy as you can, barrier cream does help

  23. What grosses you out?

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

    Mouth care on tube fed patients-the crack of the dry lips and the protrusion of what lies within-ok-I'm no wimp-I can do any other bodily fluid without flinching, though I do have this thing about...

  24. Watch your manners please..

    pca_85 replied to DedHedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Ohhhhhhh I would report the hell out of

  25. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    pca_85 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Bed side