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    Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

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

    If anything, being a CNA has kindled my fire to become an
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    I put in my resignation notice today...

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Judging from my posts I am unhappy where I work at. I adore the residents but, you all know the rest :rolleyes: I am not sure if I will be pursuing more CNA jobs. I intend to go back to...
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    Pet Peeve

    Poi Dog replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    Omg, I laughed so hard and almost feel out of my chair. Good
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    You know you are a CNA when....

    Poi Dog replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have 4 MORE working days and then peace
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    You know you are a CNA when....

    Poi Dog replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks to the two RAs who finished walking Mrs. K, pushed her into her room and pushed the call light. You knew darn well that I was in the midst of giving a shower. By the time I got to Mrs. K, her...
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    You know you are a CNA when....

    Poi Dog replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'd tell her to donate a portion of her check. I agree that it is tacky to ask for donations. Yeah, we all know that CNAs are rolling in the
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    Absence of Teamwork

    Poi Dog replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a CNA and just today, two CNAs on the floor with me were called to a meeting, which left me alone to care for 36+ residents. Soon enough I had 6 call lights going off and the nurse I was with was...
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    I put in my resignation notice today...

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

    Thank you all for the encouraging posts.
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    CNA's are some of the most hard working people in healthcare.

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

    This is the first thanks I have heard all week. Thank you for this
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    All electronics banned?

    Poi Dog replied to betakurt's topic in General Students

    I :redbeathe your
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    I have a cold...

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yuck! I called in sick today and yes, I have a doctor's note to save my hide. I don't know why but I feel guilty for calling in sick. My facility is NOT especially understanding when it comes to sick...
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    Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

    I just roll with the flow (excuse the
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    personal cell phone and the internet and impact on staff moral

    Poi Dog replied to 24 yrs and counting's topic in General Nursing

    The nurses where I work frequently use their cell phones at the nurses station and personal laptops. I walked into a back room of the station and caught a nurse wth her laptop plugged, happily...
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    camo scrubs.. opinion

    Poi Dog replied to b2sai's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    That's too
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    camo scrubs.. opinion

    Poi Dog replied to b2sai's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am indifferent to camo
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    CNAs: When is the last time you were thanked/recognized?

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

    That's is how my place is run as well. If are not a butt kisser, you can fuhgetabout (typo intentional) being recognized or even liked. It is sad because the truly good CNAs pack up and go when they...
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    CNAs: When is the last time you were thanked/recognized?

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

    I agree with the bolded. It is amazing how a simple but sincere "thanks" holds such power. I want to work in a facility like
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    Do you use walkie talkies at work?

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

    I wish we were sophisticated enough to have walkies.
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    What you'd REALLY like to say....

    Poi Dog replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are an idiot. 'Nuff said. I will not break from the pressure...so buzz
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    hmmm.

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A coworker was written up yesterday because while transferring a resident from a wheelchair to the shower chair, the resident's leg gave out. My coworker used his body as a slide and was able to...
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    how much do you make?

    Poi Dog replied to sabby09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...not
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    Yelling down the halls like a banshee...

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At my facility it this is an irritating practice. Would it actually kill someone to walk a few feet to speak with the person? Does everyone NEED to know that so and so has diarrhea or is constipated?...
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    What you'd REALLY like to say....

    Poi Dog replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Stop being a manipulative sob (not shortness of
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    Things they didn't teach you in CNA class.

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

    I wish I had been told that 98%, OK 99.9% of my coworkers will not be like the ones in the lame dvd's. You know the ones where you ask them to help you and they say, "Yes!" (with a big smile and...
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    Life Care Centers in Hawaii

    Poi Dog posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you any of you local posters have any experience or stories of Life Care Center in Honolulu, Kona, or Hilo? I am thinking of submitting my application at one of the above. Mahalo,