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  1. My first code

    CoffeemateCNA replied to exit96's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Glad you were there and were quick on your feet! The patient was very lucky to have someone like you as his CNA/PCT for the night. You never forget your first code! I'm always sad for the people...

  2. How Do You Unwind?

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

    Yes, I will replay the day in my mind OVER and OVER, dwelling on every little thing I did wrong and worrying excessively about it. I am a very high-strung type A person. So. . . I have to spend...

  3. How do you overcome nervousness when with patients?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to j_tay1981's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Everybody goes through this in the beginning. EVERYBODY. It just takes practice and experience to overcome the anxiety. You will experience the same feelings when you start working as a CNA, but at...

  4. tips for online classes....

    CoffeemateCNA replied to mmh2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I always stay at least one week ahead (or more if the instructor allowed it). You never know when "life" happens, so you want to make sure you aren't late submitting

  5. A+P II Rant! and advice?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to tap87's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you are worried about not knowing the material in the depth necessary for nursing school, you can always review it in greater detail during the summer, after the course is finished. I'm with the...

  6. ProCPR

    CoffeemateCNA replied to DaFreak71's topic in General Nursing

    I have not personally used them to renew my CPR card, but I have read several posts from people that stated their employer would not accept

  7. Opinions Regarding Taking Pharm Class This Summer

    CoffeemateCNA replied to starmickey03's topic in General Students

    Unless taking it an extra time is required, I think it's just unnecessary money spent. You could learn that type of basic information from picking up a $20 book like "Pharmacology Demystified."...

  8. :) :) The day is finally here...

    CoffeemateCNA replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

    :ancong!: Being accepted is an amazing feeling! You know that all of that hard work has paid

  9. When will they realise that nurses can only work so hard for so long

    CoffeemateCNA replied to snoopy29's topic in General Nursing

    We already have to do this at my facility. Apparently we don't have enough responsibility as nursing staff, so we also have to do the work of housekeeping and laundry as

  10. Feel so bad!

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

    We are all human and so we all make mistakes from time to time. Especially since we are working in health care, it is inevitable that stuff WILL happen [though I am SURE management would beg to...

  11. Barely pulling a 'C' in Micro, and need some advice please

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

    What part of micro are having a hard time with? Lecture? Lab? Any particular subject areas? What helps me to remember is to make up mnemonics and phrases for EVERYTHING. For instance, I remember...

  12. How to study effectively

    CoffeemateCNA replied to MsGreenBeauty's topic in General Students

    I break my sessions into ~25 minutes of studying [or the end of one section, whichever comes first], and then 5-10 minutes of walking around, getting a drink, maybe looking at allnurses :). If I try...

  13. How to handle a patient asking for personal info

    CoffeemateCNA replied to KTSNurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    It's very uncomfortable when patients say things like that, and sometimes it's more comfortable having to "let them down." I've had it happen to me so many times. I always something along the lines...

  14. Remembering Med's

    CoffeemateCNA replied to FollowThru11's topic in General Students

    Your best bet to remember side effects is to break it down by drug class. Many of the drugs in each class have similar side effects. Then you can memorize the "exceptions" individually. I made...

  15. Whats Night shift (11pm-7am) like?

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

    At my facility, night shift is responsible for a few more things than just changing briefs, repositioning residents, and answering call lights. They generally are required to do some "basic" cleaning...

  16. How flexible is your schedule?

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

    Most facilities base their schedules on a rotating one-or-two-week block. Your best bet is definitely to look for a PRN position. Usually these work one of two ways: 1) the employer calls you and...

  17. Question- I'm taking the SC CNA exam Saturday....

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

    The supplies will probably be in the room (brief, wipes, barrier cream, etc.), but you will have to find them and arrange them yourself. They are usually in the nightstand, closet, or dresser. If...

  18. Please help with case study for Nursing School

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Ireynolds87's topic in General Students

    I agree, we're not here to do your homework for you. Perhaps if you post what YOU think you should do, other people might be willing to chime in and let you know if you are on the right track or not...

  19. How to Survive the First Week

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

    Don't worry about getting fired for being slow. I have NEVER seen anyone fired for that -- it was always for more critical issues. It's not always good to be a tortoise OR a hare. Hares tend to do...

  20. What's In Your Lunchbox?

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

    Dried fruit and nuts are a godsend (and don't require refrigeration!). I keep them and a water bottle hidden somewhere on my hall [like the pull-downs or the linen closet] so that I can snack in...

  21. Question about Continuing CNA Education

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

    1. This is dependent upon the state you are in. Most facilities will offer you in-services or have you read packets of information and complete a short quiz over the material. One place I worked at...

  22. Is it okay to not like an aspect/feild of nursing?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to leolomb's topic in General Nursing

    Of course it's OK not to like every aspect of nursing. This is one reason that there are many specialties available. Nurses who love to work with the elderly may not like working in peds, and nurses...

  23. Your pet peeve of the week

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

    It's always nice of management to hire somebody to scrub those poop smears off of the walls... ...just 27 weeks after they got there in the first

  24. Do these different shade of navy blue scrubs match?

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

    Ehhh, I don't know... It's really hard to tell from looking at the picture, but I think it could go either way. 50% of people wouldn't notice and the other 50% would be wondering if you knew they...

  25. are you tougher on foreign nurses?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ItsTheDude's topic in General Nursing

    For real. There are good nurses and there are bad nurses. Where you were born has NO bearing on what type of nurse you will be. Treating them differently will not solve any problems; instead, it...