strawberryluv BSN, RN

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    abuse allegations

    strawberryluv replied to adeleskid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need to seek a lawyer who works with nurses accused of neglect or abuse. Don't tell anyone you are considering contacting a lawyer while you find one. Remove any information that will identify you...
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    tired cna first shift

    strawberryluv replied to smmctowelie69's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I really admire first-shift people because its really is the busiest shift. You have to get them up and washed for breakfast then pass out lunch, so not for me :/. I love 2nd shift. In my opinion, its...
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    My name is Pete M, new to site.

    strawberryluv replied to pete M's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    pete M - Wow..that's a LOT for a CNA program. Sheesh, I think CNA programs should
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    I dont feel like Im succeeding!

    strawberryluv replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've had that feeling with my various dead-end jobs but my current CNA job hasn't made me feel that way. Its made me feel more..fulfilling. If you are not getting the satisfaction that you need then...
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    Getting frustrated job searching

    strawberryluv replied to RavensNation's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try to find the crappiest nursing home in your immediate area. I don't care what you do to find that out either its online at their medicare rating or usnews.com. Then, go there and ask to apply....
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    CNA's - What hours do you work?

    strawberryluv replied to VagusX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work 56 hrs/biweekly at my long-term care facility. I work 2nd shift so 3-11pm. I sometimes do double shifts choosing the NOC as the second shift to work. I prefer 2nd
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    Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

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

    I actually want to be more of a nurse because of my CNA job. I work in long-term care and thought it would be horrible because of all the stories people told. But, surprisingly, I've grown to love it....
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    New CNA

    strawberryluv replied to megandanielle1997's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LPN jobs are NOT disappearing any time soon! At least, not when you can pay a LPN significantly less than an RN to do almost the same things. If you have plans to become an LPN, all the more power to...
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    Getting frustrated job searching

    strawberryluv replied to RavensNation's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It took me two months from when I got certified to find a job, even then, I have to commute 45 minutes to get there in my old car. I got that job by looking up the yellow pages and calling everyone I...
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    Client's daughter too pushy

    strawberryluv replied to i_love_patient_care's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would not continue but if you absolutely need to keep working for them for whatever reason then I would have documentation that the daughter told you this and that. This is just in case anything...
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    Shifts and Flexibility

    strawberryluv replied to rrawal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you work 1st shift you can work from 7am-3pm. You will have to negotiate with the daycare if they can open up a little before 7 because first shift is usually at 7 a.m. (plus a little time for...
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    Quitting first CNA job

    strawberryluv replied to JaySplash's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would have stuck it out for two months. I usually find the first month of any job to be a little harder because I'm just getting used to the job and the people around me. The second month is really...
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    I understand the HHA is the same as CNA so what the next step

    strawberryluv replied to butterflies77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need to write clearly and concisely because it is kind of agitating to read. But anyway, there really isn't a "next step" per se because it lies solely on the individual on whether or not to...
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    I feel her pain

    strawberryluv replied to mineSgold's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Keep in mind, the residents need to get their meds at a timely schedule because some of them may need to keep their drug levels within therapeutic range/keep levels of it at a constant rate or this...
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    er tech or pca? new to healthcare

    strawberryluv replied to hopefulprayers1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Emergency tech positions typically pay more and bring a wealth of knowledge/experience. You will go far if you start as one. Great
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    Looking to buy lab supplies to practice at home

    strawberryluv replied to The Princess Bride's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I discovered an awesome site called Bound Tree Medical It is a wonderful site for buying just about any medical supply except you can't buy normal saline and other HCP Rx
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    When To Cut Back?

    strawberryluv replied to SweetSouthernLove's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would be leery of this facility too if upper management acts like this. You're absolutely right that it was unprofessional of her to put you on speaker phone on your first phone conversation with...
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    Full time CNA and ONCAll at hospital trying to study for nclex PN

    strawberryluv replied to nursey909's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wouldn't work full-time while studying for a major exam like the NCLEX-PN. It just doesn't seem productive since there is a likely chance to put it off because of exhaustion. For me, personally, I...
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    Student Nurse In Need of a Job!

    strawberryluv replied to xokim1389's topic in General Students

    Look at your state's nursing board and see if you can challenge the CNA exam as a nursing school new grad. My state lets new grad nursing students challenge the CNA exam. Then, when you get your CNA...
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    Is being a CNA really so dreadful?

    strawberryluv replied to Lacrimosa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't feel like I'm overworked unless there are only 3 CNAs for one wing. If there are 4 then its a manageable load. If I get put in the Gero psych unit with 4 then its...utter chaos. The work is...
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    nightmare jobs working as a cna!

    strawberryluv replied to sandygirl123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know how you feel. When there was 3 people and 40+ patients...it nearly killed me. I was running around like a lunatic! It was very hard to get everything done and care was down to the basics of...
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    I take my test tuesday! So nervous!

    strawberryluv replied to laylayluv90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck! I recommend going over all the steps for all the skills. Commit it to memory and you'll probably do well. And remember, Privacy and
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    Can I Survive Off Of Certified Nursing Assistant Salary? Opinions & Stories Please!

    strawberryluv replied to FuturePedsNurse92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I make $10/hr. plus $1 shift differential for working 2nd shift. I honestly believe I CAN live off of this pay given that a)I do not have children b)cost of living in the area that I work or even...
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    Just failed out of the nursing program..advice on next step?

    strawberryluv replied to kringkring5144's topic in General Students

    I was about to fail out of clinical too but took the "W" instead. I got my CNA for the mean time and started working in a LTCF. Try to get experience in healthcare because it helps to make one feel...
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    Did anybody buy a nursing mannikin to practice skills at home?

    strawberryluv posted a topic in General Students

    I took a semester off because I was probably going to fail clinical. It was my first semester of my senior year and I was doing well in the theory course but not doing well on the clinical. I am...