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  1. What's in your CNA work bag?

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

    Ibuprofen, a couple bags of tea (mmmm tea = relaxation x 3), an extra pen (because I'm always losing mine), and my toothbrush/toothpaste (good breath = happy

  2. I need some advice on what to do, please!

    susanlwins replied to Strudent4Compassion's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It took me a few months to get my feet under me and be able to mentally handle the job responsibilities and emotionally handle the human suffering you see every day. Be kind to yourself and allow...

  3. Unfortunate Experience with Coworkers in LTC

    susanlwins replied to THELIVINGWORST's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with InterceptingLight's comment - cameras in ANY LTC facility or hospital for that matter are strictly forbidden on the floor, or should be. It is a privacy violation, as there are horror...

  4. I have lost all hope and passion.

    susanlwins replied to Strudent4Compassion's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't give up! I felt the same way after the first month as a CNA. I also wondered if nursing was really for me. It is hard getting used to the workload, to the physical exhaustion, to the severity...

  5. CNA duties vs. Nursing Duties

    susanlwins replied to joolia's topic in General Nursing

    I have been a CNA for 6 months now, and am working on my prereqs for nursing school. I would recommend for ANYONE to become a CNA first. Not that you can't be a great nurse without it, but I just...

  6. I need some encouragement!

    susanlwins replied to meo813's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I relate to your posting. This is my 4th day as a CNA on the night shift and on top of feeling overwhelmed I am sleep deprived and not used to my new schedule. I am trusting what everyone keeps...

  7. I love being a CNA, but....

    susanlwins replied to LoriJoCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know what state you work in, but in WA using a lift with only one person and dressing wounds as a CNA are both ILLEGAL - find another facility to work in, before you find yourself in a...

  8. First Bump on a Bumpy Road

    susanlwins replied to NickB's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think your instructor's comment was, quite frankly, idiotic. There are TONS of OB/GYN's who are male, and nobody says word one about it - that's just the way it is. So being a nurse midwife and...

  9. Becoming Nursing Assistant Certified in Seattle

    susanlwins replied to NurseTab's topic in Washington Nursing

    I just finished my clinicals and training at NATI in Shoreline last week - I thought the instructors were great, the night classes were great for my schedule, and the clinical experience was positive....

  10. CNA vs PCT Training

    susanlwins replied to JinBun77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in CNA training in Seattle area. I know a couple of the hospitals in this area will hire you as a CNA and then they will train you as a PCT - you may want to check into that option before paying...