Ev1987

Ev1987

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  1. Have a done too much damage?

    Ev1987 replied to MarkieMark's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    22...old... I attend community college courses with people twice that age, and some even older. If you register for classes early, then you should be able to find a spot somewhere. Let your...

  2. CNAs Aggrivating me!

    Ev1987 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know where you're coming from. Most of the girls I deal with are pretty mean-spirited. I try to remain respectful, and just take it one day at a time. You are going to find rude and ignorant people...

  3. Orientating new staff- help!

    Ev1987 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    But that seems like it's always easier said than done,

  4. Orientating new staff- help!

    Ev1987 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, and even that concept confuses me. How is sending an aide on break, and then trying to complete the work yourself, 'using the trainee as an extra set of hands, and putting them to work on one...

  5. Orientating new staff- help!

    Ev1987 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Everything else behind their back? When I orientate a new hire, the orientee shadows me. I want them by my side at all times. Not to only assist me with changing a resident (help turning resident...

  6. Did anyone think that A&P II was an easier course than A&P I?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you for all of your replies! :heartbeat There seems to be a good blend of mixed reviews. While some feel as if Anatomy was easier due to the memorization of body parts, others had to work a...

  7. When does your Spring Semester start and what r u taking?

    Ev1987 replied to ginna121's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My semester starts Jan.17th. I'm taking A&P II, English comp.II (online), Nutrition (online) and Sociology (online). Not having to drive up to the campus five days a week helps save money on

  8. Do you like being a CNA?

    Ev1987 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do enjoy working as a cna. It is the most rewarding job I have had so far. In my opinion, I think it beats

  9. Horrible First Day; How to cope?!

    Ev1987 replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would have reported that information to the charge nurse or nurse manager on duty. Some cna's forget that they were once in your

  10. Orientating new staff- help!

    Ev1987 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was orientating a new CNA just last night. Instead of viewing the situation as a burden, I saw the opportunity of an extra set of hands to help me complete my tasks. As well as a chance to met a new...

  11. Has a co-worker ever tried to get you fired?

    Ev1987 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :madface: I had one co-worker falsely accused me of an incident. I was under investigation and nearly lost my job! The truth came out in the investigation, and I returned back to work shortly. But it...

  12. Has a co-worker ever tried to get you fired?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry that you are going through this, and I hope your situation gets better. It's unfortunate that we have to deal with people's nonsense and temper tantrums on a daily basis just to make a...

  13. Foley bag wasn't closed...help

    Ev1987 replied to Noob_to_Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hmmm, brain juice...I just got

  14. I want to train to become a CNA but..

    Ev1987 replied to Sunaj's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why don't you see if you can get your job's hours changed during the NA course? A different working schedule that will fit into your classtime, along with time to study

  15. Job searching is DISCOURAGING!

    Ev1987 replied to Cammy84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Although it looks dim at the moment, do not give up. A window is bound to open

  16. Introduction

    Ev1987 replied to racegirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nice to meet you! I wish you the best in your career goals in

  17. New CNA (what attire and accessories should I buy?)

    Ev1987 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Salus uniforms are pretty affordable, and you can order your scrub sets online. I would stick to purchasing my uniforms, sneakers, writing utensils and a

  18. CNA Training Program Costs

    Ev1987 replied to NinasCD's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Back in 12/09, I attended a 4-week long course at the American Red Cross for $1,200. The tuition covered uniforms, medical supplies, and handbooks. Along with a shot at the NNAAP

  19. Has a co-worker ever tried to get you fired?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I apologize for responding so late. The answer is 'yes' and 'no'. I enjoy working as a cna, and apart from becoming a nurse in the future, there's no other profession I'd enjoy working for. I'm happy...

  20. Has a co-worker ever tried to get you fired?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for your replies. I'd like to say that this very, same girl who accused me of this incident, has been an extremely rude and hostile co-worker. I have heard her start conversations, calling...

  21. OMG! 4 years as a full-time student to get an associate's degree?!!

    Ev1987 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For the 2010/2011 school year, my college has added an additional prerequisite for the pre-nursing students to complete. The school highly advise that students finish ALL of their pre-req's before...

  22. OMG! 4 years as a full-time student to get an associate's degree?!!

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm in PA. Thanks for the

  23. What Is Your Definition/Perception of an Amazing Instructor?

    Ev1987 replied to Iridescent Orchid's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A teacher who hasn't lost their passion for teaching, and actually CARES if the students pass or fail their

  24. Why aren't more nurses and nursing facilities unionized?

    Ev1987 posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Please explain to me why aren't more/all nurses, working in hospitals or nursing facilites unionized? Is it a money issue or potential patient

  25. Co-workers don't want to help me change residents!!!

    Ev1987 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So I have a two-assist, hoyerlift resident who is paralyzed on his left side. Everytime I go to do my rounds, I ask one out of two cna's for help changing this person. After coming from my meal break,...