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  1. What grosses you out?

    lilbearzmom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We all know it takes a strong constitution to handle the "messes" that CNAs deal with. Very little actually grosses me out, poop included. However, it's dealing with mouthcare and dentures that...

  2. I feel so dumb... I got flustered - about a patient in respiratory distress

    lilbearzmom replied to LalaJJB's topic in Emergency

    Definitely needed a RT consult. I'm wondering why one wasn't called if you were confused about what to do with a patient who was SOB with her other clinical presentations. She needed to be put on...

  3. If I hear this/see this one more time, I'm gonna scream!

    lilbearzmom replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    I am an RT student. One of the prerequisites we have to take is a nurse aide course. I would totally have helped with that patient. When I am on the floor, if the nurses need something as simple as...

  4. Dream job if you weren't an RN

    lilbearzmom replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    This is crazy, but my dream job would be to be a Broadway actress, preferably musicals. In this fantasy I am hugely successful, but I wouldn't transition to TV/movies ala Hugh Jackman, Kristin...

  5. Anti-CRNA website= such B.S.!!!!

    lilbearzmom replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    When I had a c-sec with my son, I was attended by the most wonderful, caring individual...who happened to be a CRNA. Just had to say

  6. COLUMBUS,OH NURSES!I NEED HELP!!!!(new grad)

    lilbearzmom replied to leaBSN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am not a nurse (I am an STNA in a Respiratory Care program), but I do know that OSU will probably be hiring fast and furious in the next few years because of the ginormous new addition. It's not...

  7. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    I work in a "Rehab" center- so we have many kinds of residents. Some are demented, and don't belong there, but I digress... The recent funny thing that happened was that we have two demented LOLs who...

  8. Strange question / Vent thread.

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

    Exactly what do you mean by "restraints"? There are levels. Was she just holding her hands out of the way, or did she tie them? I'm

  9. I can't get a job.

    lilbearzmom replied to on eagles wings's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you shouldn't count on only applying facelessly online and expecting/wating for a call back. Be more proactive. Either call to speak to the hiring manager or better yet walk in and ask to...

  10. Why do night shift nurses get paid more when day shift clearly does MORE work?

    lilbearzmom replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And you know this because???? If you have never worked night shift, don't presume to know what they do or do not do. I am not a nurse, but i work with nurses on the night shift, and they NEVER take...

  11. I need advice!

    lilbearzmom replied to purpleandgoldblood's topic in Emergency

    Well, confidence is not a problem for

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

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

    As a new STNA, this is what I would like to say: To residents (some, not all): YOU ARE NOT THE ONLY PERSON I HAVE TO TAKE CARE OF. Please stop trying to monopolize all of my time with your petty...

  13. overqualified/cna job?

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

    I have a BA in History and am working as a STNA/CNA. It's a means to an end for me. I get to work in a related field while persuing an AAS in Respiratory Care. I agree with one PP- sometimes they...

  14. 4th night on the job and I cried all the way home

    lilbearzmom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a new STNA (just got my license on September 15), and am working for a local Rehab/LTC facility. I have never worked in healthcare before, so this is a total career change. I am still training...

  15. Being trained by CNA to do procedures

    lilbearzmom replied to Ginger80's topic in General Nursing

    It's an enema, not an IV! You might be shocked to know the things that CNAs know that you

  16. LTCF or Home Health? I'm in a quandary...

    lilbearzmom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello ladies and gents! I passed my STNA exam last weekend (got my little laminated card in the mail on Wednesday). I do have a plan, since I am beginning prerequisites for an RT program this...

  17. I am now a CNA! Anyone here work with MRDD residents/patients?

    lilbearzmom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I still have to take the state test, but I have my CNA as of today. During clinicals, obviously we worked at a LTC facility, and they had mostly elderly people, but there was one gentleman I worked...

  18. 4th night on the job and I cried all the way home

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

    Thanks for all of the encouraging responses. I know now why the turn over rate is so high. LOL But I am no quitter. Taking care of people is my new career, so I've got to stick it out and learn as...

  19. Do the STEPS is skills testing have to be EXACT?

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

    I am in Ohio, and here it doesn't matter the order, as long as you do each of the steps. I think they assume that everyone is going to things a little differently. Good luck! I was so nervous...

  20. Really frustrated- I need some insight

    lilbearzmom posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got lucky and landed a job at a great LTCF/rehab center within two weeks of earning my STNA license. Well, I went to orientation on Tuesday of this week, and lo and behold, since I haven't been a...

  21. Really frustrated- I need some insight

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

    Another update- I am working this weekend. It took exactly a week for the check to come back! Thanks for the encouragement, all! I suppose I will be back to

  22. Really frustrated- I need some insight

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

    Thanks for the encouragement, guys! I talked to the staffing manager this morning, and she told me they had not received the check back yet, but that she will call me as soon as they do and get me on...

  23. New Grad with no experience feels like being discriminated

    lilbearzmom replied to strawberrypie's topic in General Nursing

    I believe discrimination is when all things are equal except skin color, age, religion, etc. With experience versus no experience, things are not equal. It's not discrimination. Employers are free...

  24. Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

    lilbearzmom replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I haven't started working yet, but my STNA training instructor told me that we should NEVER call off. They will either send you home if it's too bad or give you a mask to wear. I think she was...

  25. scared!!

    lilbearzmom replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know if every LTCF has at least one bad manager, being new to this myself, but the word of mouth seems to be a really big red flag. I actually avoided applying at a certain facility because I...