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    CNA Commandments

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

    Thou shalt not enter the shower room without knocking first while the resident is butt nekkid. Thou shalt go back to elementary school to learn some manners. Thou shalt not talk crap about other CNAs...
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    What's your mindset,...?

    Poi Dog replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    I psych myself up the day before going into work. Yes, it is that bad there but I am stubborn like that and need the experience *sigh* I tell myself that I will make my residents day by being pleasant...
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    Scrubs or Street Clothes

    Poi Dog replied to nurse42long's topic in Home Health

    I prefer to wear
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    Help me save my poor hands

    Poi Dog replied to wmg246's topic in General Nursing

    Silicone Glove by Avon works
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    What you'd REALLY like to say....

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

    The things that I would love to say to my coworkers would probably get me fired. The residents are just fine, their off-the-wall requests do not bother me. My coworkers, now that's a whole different...
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    How Do You Unwind?

    Poi Dog replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No siccing PETA on me. *runs off to change my
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    How Do You Unwind?

    Poi Dog replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    kick my cats. :nuke: i am kidding. i would come home and play with my pets. the act of petting them calmed me
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    Can never be to safe...

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    ^^^Best thing I've read all
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    Question- I'm taking the SC CNA exam Saturday....

    Poi Dog replied to mandi_b_07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I did my test the proctor had us grab 3 skills, then go into the supply room and pick our supplies, which we left in the room with her. Good luck to you! Wash hands, knock, introduce self,...
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    I got an interveiw!!!!! {question inside}

    Poi Dog replied to toi121's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are very welcome. Good luck with the interview. Let us know how it
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    How flexible is your schedule?

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

    You could go per diem/PRN and let your employer know what days you are available. Good luck to
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    I got an interveiw!!!!! {question inside}

    Poi Dog replied to toi121's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Communication - Providing you with a trainer that is efficient, reliable, and patient. Open door policy - Employees can go to management at any time without jumping through mountains....
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    Volunteering?

    Poi Dog replied to lil pixi's topic in General Students

    I volunteer at a local hospital/skilled nursing facility. I really enjoy
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    How to Survive the First Week

    Poi Dog replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do not allow yourself to be broken or influenced by your coworkers negativity. Don't get caught in the "gossip". Remind yourself that the residents NEED you and that even though it may seem like a...
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    What's In Your Lunchbox?

    Poi Dog replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I take a 1/2 gallon water jug with me and leave it at the nurses station. It beats drinking from the gross water fountain at
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    Already burned out...

    Poi Dog replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    An activities person once told and I quote, "We babysit so that the CNAs can mess around." I didn't even know what to say to that, :idea:I was just flabbergasted. Keep thinking that
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    Do these different shade of navy blue scrubs match?

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

    I buy my scrubs from ebay because most shipping costs to Hawaii, where I am, are
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    Your pet peeve of the week

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

    The way the facility where I work pretties itself up because of an upcoming state visit.
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    a rant to my fellow aides

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

    Reading that just fried me :mad: That is so wrong! I think that you would contact your local ombudsman but I am not sure if that's the way to
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    Get reamed out in front of everyone

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

    Today I got reamed out in the residents dining room while they were eating. Family members were there as well as other staff. While it bothered me, I just looked at the RN who was yelling at me and...
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    Who else here is PRN?

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

    You crack me up I like reading your
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    Who else here is PRN?

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

    I am and I like it!
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    Who else here is PRN?

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

    Yeah, my facility has some unpleasant day fools as well. What is the deal with
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    Your pet peeve of the week

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

    The PT person "runs" the facility like a boot camp by barking orders and yelling at the CNAs to walk so and so or ELSE! I want to tell her to get over
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    Oh, because state is coming

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

    A few sections at work that normally have 3 CNAs,now have 4 CNAs. It's because state is due for a visit. I wish state would come everyday so that these "extra" workers would magically appear and help...