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  1. Is it me or the nursing home/staff?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to jenny84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You're not alone. It took me several weeks of working before I was even somewhat comfortable transferring residents. I recall almost dropping several people on my first day. Transferring takes a...

  2. Is it better to take microbiology after anatomy and physiology?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to smellyacres's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school requires us to take A&P before micro, but I really don't think taking micro beforehand would be any big deal. At the very least, having the knowledge of human anatomy is helpful once...

  3. Head Lice

    CoffeemateCNA replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in General Nursing

    Oh. My. Gosh. Um, yeah. If I had those creepy critters on my head I would just do the same thing Britney Spears did back in 2007. Bald doesn't seem so bad

  4. Transferring a CNA License to another state

    CoffeemateCNA replied to smtriemstra's topic in General Nursing

    Many states allow you to transfer just by filling out some paperwork and possibly paying a small fee. This process is called "reciprocity." You can get more details from the state's board of...

  5. What you'd REALLY like to say....

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

    i really don't like those people. and, for the record, the last thing i want to hear them say as i am doing it is, "oh, go deeper, honey. deeper. it's not gonna do me any good if it stays on top."...

  6. Bad hospital experience making me question my future career.

    CoffeemateCNA replied to magn1jes's topic in General Nursing

    Don't end your new career before it's even started just because of one bad experience. There are a TON of opportunities for employment in health care besides working in a

  7. How Do You Unwind?

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

    One of the beauties of allnurses is the certain degree of anonymity it provides its members. But. . . Are you by any chance Whitney Houston?? I'm sure I'll wake up tomorrow morning and see a new...

  8. Enjoying my CNA job working with dotors instead of nurses.

    CoffeemateCNA replied to work&play's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, it is true, it just may be hard to find such positions. I have never seen a CNA in a physician office in my area. Usually they prefer MAs because they are also trained for phlebotomy, EKGs,...

  9. Med/Surg CNAs-- 12 hour shifts?

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

    I have never worked med/surg, but I used to do 12s all the time. The key for me was eating -- all day long -- to keep up my energy. Just not junk food or processed food - it will make you feel tired...

  10. Enjoying my CNA job working with dotors instead of nurses.

    CoffeemateCNA replied to work&play's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That sounds great! What type of position do you have? I know that there can still be drama with the doctors, but it must be nice not to have the sheer amount of coworker drama that you get when...

  11. I'm pretty sure she did not do the TB test right

    CoffeemateCNA replied to happy2learn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't worry. I have had ~20 PPDs, not all of them make a huge wheal that you can see from across the room. :) As long as it doesn't read positive, I think you're

  12. Please help I cant hear vitals

    CoffeemateCNA replied to sdcb42506's topic in General Students

    Perhaps you could watch one of these doctors do a BP on a patient? Maybe THEY are the ones doing it wrong or using another method. If they are doing any of the things that Kringe38 listed, it could...

  13. Do you LIKE every patient that walks through your door?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Heck no, I don't like every patient. People are good and bad and everything in between. Just because I'm assigned to care for someone does not mean I have to be best friends with them. There are...

  14. Bringing own supplies?

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

    Ditto what fuzzywuzzy said about infection control. You never know what vicious microorganisms are lurking around. S. aureus and C. difficile don't discriminate. Keep in mind the cost of the...

  15. Is It Bad To Ask For Help When Caring For a Heavy Patient?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    You only have one back. Don't damage it now before your career has even started!! If you feel uncomfortable transferring or turning certain patients, ALWAYS ask for help. Your safety and your...

  16. Please help I cant hear vitals

    CoffeemateCNA replied to sdcb42506's topic in General Students

    What method are you using to take BPs? Do you pump it up to 180 and release from there? Or do you do it another way? It sounds like you are missing the sounds because of an auscultatory gap. You...

  17. I got an interveiw!!!!! {question inside}

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

    :ancong!:

  18. Can I be a CNA?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to curious1991's topic in General Nursing

    Come over to the CNA forum: https://allnurses.com/cna-nursing-assistant/ Hopefully, you'll find many more posts to make you

  19. How Do You Unwind?

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

    Somebody call PETA!! Now we know why you're such a happy person.

  20. Can I be a CNA?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to curious1991's topic in General Nursing

    You won't have a problem. I look like I'm 12, also. The residents DO get used to it! And don't be worried about about strength; you'll gain that

  21. How Do You Unwind?

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

    OK, I'll admit it. Here's my prescription for those abnormally stressful days: "Hershey's Chocolate Bar 1 bar PO q2h for stress. Repeat PRN." Life would be so much easier if Hershey's came in liquid...

  22. Help! Taking the CNA exam!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Really, don't stress. :) The test is not as bad as it seems. If you have trouble remembering those first and last steps for every procedure (Knock on door, provide privacy, wash hands, etc. - they...

  23. Bringing own supplies?

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

    I used to have a glove problem, too. I was hypersensitive to the talcum powder in the gloves, but nobody wanted to purchase any powder-free for me. Management said that ALL employees were required...

  24. Bringing own supplies?

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

    There's absolutely no reason that you should have to pay for and bring in your own supplies (with the exception of maybe BP cuff or stethoscope if you prefer your own). Have you spoken to your...

  25. Can never be to safe...

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I keep meaning to purchase some, but I would have no place to put it as it is banned on facility premises. For now, I am only armed with a lanyard full of keys and will threaten to beat the living...