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    Flu shot reaction?

    tokidoki7 replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    When I first got the flu shot I developed hives and had very bad chest pains. After that, I've never had any problems getting the flu shot. I haven't had the flu in 3
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    CCAC Fall 2009!

    tokidoki7 replied to mochabean's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Have you thought about applying to other schools? Diploma and ADN nurses get paid the same, but BSNs get paid just a little bit more. Good
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    I really do not like going to work as a CNA everyday...what do I do?

    tokidoki7 replied to Duice88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a nursing assistant at a hospital and the work load isn't any better. My unit is short staffed and it's a pretty large unit. You do get to see more acute care patients
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    Should I get a job as a CNA while in school?

    tokidoki7 replied to mmccool719's topic in General Students

    Being a CNA part-time or casual would be a good experience to have while you're in school. I'm a nursing assistant and I don't do bed baths and change linens all day. I work on a med-surg unit and I...
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    CCAC Fall 2009!

    tokidoki7 replied to mochabean's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Just want to know how everything is going with everybody. I took my first exam in lecture today and in skills we've started PO medications. I've been keeping up with my readings and taking notes. I'm...
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    Have some clinical questions to ask...

    tokidoki7 replied to tavia_yeung's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My clinical instructor want us to offer assistance to CNAs and to other classmates. As for feeding a nonverbal patients, they'll either keep their lips tightly shut or spit the food out if they don't...
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    Will There Be More Jobs in 2010?

    tokidoki7 replied to NurseStudentYay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started nursing school this fall and I hope the economy gets better soon too. In the meantime, all I can do is just focus on making it through the program and start applying for jobs next
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    Need Advice about being independent!

    tokidoki7 replied to MossyOakGirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was nervous too and I actually kept a little notebook so I could remember things. I don't need it anymore. It'll be overwhelming at first, but the more you work by yourself, the more confident...
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    Mentioning Nursing School In CNA Interviews

    tokidoki7 replied to techraider77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was looking for a nursing assistant position, I mentioned that I was a pre-nursing student. One hospital was full of crap and told me they didn't hire students because "we want people to stay...
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    How much do CNA's make these days and is the pay worth the workload?

    tokidoki7 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work at a hospital and get's really hectic and stressful in the daytime. I've been thinking about working nights, but I don't think there will be as many learning opportunities since most patients...
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    NET test

    tokidoki7 replied to aidansmommy1014's topic in General Students

    When I was going to take the NET, I found links on the internet that provided practice math problems and I also went to the library and got a book on basic math. I discovered that the math on the NET...
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    Ideas for ways to save $$ on our unit

    tokidoki7 replied to Mudwoman's topic in General Nursing

    The same thing happens at my hospital. The DON advised us to only give patients toiletries only if they ask for it. I guess I'm the only who does that because I'll go and strip room and see 10 small...
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    How much do CNA's make these days and is the pay worth the workload?

    tokidoki7 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My facility doesn't offer night differential. We get time and a half for certain holidays. Then my facilility decided to put off yearly raises until next year, so I won't get a raise until next Spring...
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    How much do CNA's make these days and is the pay worth the workload?

    tokidoki7 replied to Lala27poodles's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree. The amount of pay I get isn't equal to the amount of work I do. I was trained to be a nursing assistant for free, so there was no money out of my pocket. However, I'm getting plenty of...
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    In need of advice- discrimination???

    tokidoki7 replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    Never let people you work with be your Facebook
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    Anyone at CCAC (Community College of Allegheny County)?

    tokidoki7 replied to ChristineN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The time when clinicals start depends on what the clinical instructor says and you won't find that out until orientation. Most of the clinicals go from 7am-3pm. I have clinical from 7am-3pm, but we...
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    Special relationships at work

    tokidoki7 replied to dedream's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think when those types of relationships start to interfere with a person's job then that's when there is a problem. You did the right thing by telling that nurse that her problems were none of your...
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    CCAC Fall 2009!

    tokidoki7 replied to mochabean's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If your pre-reqs are done I see no problem with you turning in your application. However, you'll still have to take A&P 1 and 2, Developmental Psychology, and Micro. According to the timetable,...
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    Wish I had known..

    tokidoki7 replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry that the CNA thing didn't work at, but it seems like your on the right path now and that you're getting a lot of support. I'm sure things will become better once you're done with
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    What the heck is the matter with my Cnas?

    tokidoki7 replied to JavaMama98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At my hospital I can find a patients medical diagnosis and PMH on the caredex. Maybe it's different where you work
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    What the heck is the matter with my Cnas?

    tokidoki7 replied to JavaMama98's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wrong. Thinking like that will lead to someone being hurt. I work as a nursing assistant on a med/surg unit and I need to know if a patient is on isolation precautions, is independent or needs...
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    Is it hard getting into a hospital being fresh out of CNA school?

    tokidoki7 replied to jaytori220's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with Nursecubanita: it depends where you live. I was hired last year at my hospital for a nursing assistant position and I had no hospital experience. My hospital trained me and then I was on...
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    China-Made Swine Flu Vaccine Protects After One Shot (Update1)

    tokidoki7 replied to nurse2009's topic in Disaster Preparation

    It seems like I would be damned if I got the Chinese vaccine and damned if I didn't get it. I'd rather take my chances with the swine
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    How do CNAs "shave" patients?

    tokidoki7 replied to Green1972's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've only shaved one woman before! Had another female patient with a FULL BEARD- but she shaved it off herself. She didn't even use any water or shaving cream- just a dry
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    How do CNAs "shave" patients?

    tokidoki7 replied to Green1972's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We don't shave private areas, we only trim it. If we have to put leads on a male patient to hook him up to a heart monitor, we shave or trim the chest hair so the leads can adhere to the skin. If you...