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  1. Being late to work...

    sarabellum1 replied to sarabellum1's topic in General Nursing

    So being late doesn't delay patient care?? I have to write a paper and since I don't work as a nurse and am not familiar with how the day flows, I am trying to get opinions from all of you experienced...

  2. CPCC ADN Fall 2011!

    sarabellum1 replied to Tarheelborn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I did all my pre-reqs at Carolina's College of Health Sciences at CMC through their pre nursing program which takes 1 year (A&P 1&2, Med Term, Math). The other pre-reqs I took at CPCC a long...

  3. Started new job and ready to quit

    sarabellum1 replied to JoeM's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Of course you're gonna hate it in the first 3 days...maybe even 3 weeks or 3 months! Most every new job sucks whether its in health care, accounting, construction, teaching, etc. You won't truly enjoy...

  4. Would appreciate your input on resume content...

    sarabellum1 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sure! Everybody else: This is the last one I'm sending out! Good luck to

  5. not comfortable yet...

    sarabellum1 replied to Drewby614's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been in the same situation! 3rd shift, alzheimers floor, all by myself. I had combative residents as well and I was sooo uncomfortable. But you really just have to have a positive attitude, do...

  6. manicured nails and being a cna

    sarabellum1 replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No point in getting manicures (especially acrylics). Longer nails pop through the gloves...really disgusting when you're wiping someone's a$$! And even if you keep them short...washing your hands a...

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

    sarabellum1 replied to SnowbirdinFL's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One of my favorite residents was a 240 lb. old man with a big ol potbelly. Every time it came to getting the little silver tab hooked together on his dress pants, I would struggle and bust a...

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

    sarabellum1 replied to SnowbirdinFL's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Fuzzywuzzy please tell! You always have great posts

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

    sarabellum1 replied to SnowbirdinFL's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yousoldtheworld, I LOVE YOUR STORIES!! I never thought of working in pediatrics, until reading your awesome posts! These stories truly made my day and made my heart smile. :loveya: I would love to...

  10. Would appreciate your input on resume content...

    sarabellum1 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had people help me, so I gotta pay it forward! Karma:redbeathe Here is a good website from my community college: http://www.cpcc.edu/career/studentsgrads/guide You can download the Career Guide, it...

  11. Would appreciate your input on resume content...

    sarabellum1 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are so welcome! I'm glad I can help out! Good luck and let me know if you need anymore

  12. Would appreciate your input on resume content...

    sarabellum1 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sure! Haven't messed with this website a lot so I'm not sure what PM is and how to do it..haha! I know that's lame but please inform me and I will send it to

  13. Would appreciate your input on resume content...

    sarabellum1 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You really want to focus on any skills or experience you have gained in class or clinicals if you don't have CNA-related experience. I just re-did my resume and completely changed it around to focus...

  14. Post-Mortem Care

    sarabellum1 replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    WOW! s1ingram, that is so sad! I cannot believe this either Dondie...I loved hearing your post! You have a heart of

  15. Post-Mortem Care

    sarabellum1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well..I had my first experience with a patient dying on my shift last week. I was expecting her death was going to be in the next day or so since she was on hospice, not eating/drinking, and had...

  16. CPCC ADN Fall 2011!

    sarabellum1 replied to Tarheelborn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I did get all A's and one C in my pre-reqs. I guess that's what helped. Where are you doing your pre-reqs at?

  17. CPCC ADN Fall 2011!

    sarabellum1 replied to Tarheelborn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    On my results sheet, I got an "Adjusted Individual Total Score" of 73.5%. I think that was below the "program-mean" of 75.4%. I believe they also take in to consideration your pre-req grades as...

  18. CPCC ADN Fall 2011!

    sarabellum1 replied to Tarheelborn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I still have to take that one too...ughh not gonna be fun! I'm gonna try and do the online course for it, if they still offer it. Other than that I still need to do Micro and a Humanities class. Which...

  19. CPCC ADN Fall 2011!

    sarabellum1 replied to Tarheelborn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hey!! I just got accepted for Fall 2011 too! Congrats to both of us! Orientation is so close..I'm excited. Have you done any pre-reqs

  20. How do you answer multiple call bells at once?

    sarabellum1 replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    MiiszKim, I had a nurse do the same thing to me too! I was ready to punch her in the face! (ok not really but it would've made me feel better!) Oh the nerve of that

  21. How do you answer multiple call bells at once?

    sarabellum1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey Everyone! I was asked this question in an interview and would like to hear your responses. Thank you!! Love

  22. How do you answer multiple call bells at once?

    sarabellum1 replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks everyone! I was right on point then in my interview! I just needed to hear how others would answer that...and I appreciate the advice as well since I am a semi-new CNA. I totally agree with...

  23. How to go about applying when I don't have my license number yet...

    sarabellum1 replied to UnbreakableOne's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was able to go on my states official registry website and pull it up by using my name and social. It took a couple days to be posted, but it posted before I got anything in snail mail. The ability...

  24. Negative experience on first day

    sarabellum1 replied to justarookie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just started as a new CNA last week and, to a degree, I feel the same way! Every CNA I have trained with does things completely different from the next one and nobody does anything like I was...

  25. List any job related skills..(on applications)

    sarabellum1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It may seem like a simple question, but what are some additional job related skills that employers really want to know and