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  1. Restraint-free facility?

    reussir1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My facility is making the change to restraint-free. Does anyone here work for one? I don't know how well we will do without side rails/lap buddies/etc will work, but our facility said if they fall...

  2. Not "real nurses"

    reussir1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was told by another nurse that nurses in LTC are not "real nurses" and that if I wanted to actually use any of my skills, I should work at a hospital. I haven't started working yet, but how could...

  3. Meds That Cause Changes

    reussir1 replied to springgarden's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You could use a drug

  4. Job offers while still in school

    reussir1 replied to jam752's topic in General Nursing

    Um, if you passed the NCLEX you would be in the BON registry. They don't go to the testing company. They don't see your score. You don't even get to see your score. It is pass or

  5. CNA starting wage?

    reussir1 replied to nowayis's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here in west Texas, the going rate at all local homes is 7.50/hr. When I quit to go to school a year ago I made 7.33 with 2 years experience. 10 an hour here would be a Godsend! People with years of...

  6. What is your opinion on adding more Spanish-friendly tools to the ER?

    reussir1 replied to angiebelle's topic in General Nursing

    We have a large (>90%) Hispanic population where I am. I don't speak Spanish. I really don't care about educating them to speak English as long as I can find out what's wrong. Personal beliefs...

  7. What is your opinion on adding more Spanish-friendly tools to the ER?

    reussir1 replied to angiebelle's topic in General Nursing

    Because GOD FORBID anyone who does not speak English would get sick. Since they broke the law by entering the country illegally, let's deny care to ALL law-breakers. Ran a red light? Hope that MI...

  8. Dear new CNA's

    reussir1 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dear New CNA's, There are so many things us grizzly, seasoned CNA's would love to tell you! Feel free to add any, but here are my two cents: 1. Please don't complain that you don't make that much....

  9. CNA Forum Announcement

    reussir1 replied to ukstudent's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm from Texas and i am glad i attended a class at my community college. I would not attend an online CNA course if I had the opportunity. There are too many hands on things to learn. I don't know any...

  10. Expectations

    reussir1 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My CNA instructor was a CNA before she was a LVN, so she gave us a very realistic idea of what aide work would be like. When I started I at least knew what I was getting into. I have seen a lot of...

  11. To those who are cna's and also going to school to be LPN

    reussir1 replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I doubt you will be able to work without sacrificing your school performance greatly. I saved up for 3 years working as a CNA so i could quit work because my husband could not work. I have been living...

  12. To those who are cna's and also going to school to be LPN

    reussir1 replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in school now, and the two are not compatible for me. School is from 8-4 every day, and there is NO WAY i could work nights because you have to study so much. I suppose if you wanted to you could...

  13. Started new job and ready to quit

    reussir1 replied to JoeM's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It seems like every few days there is another thread saying the exact same thing. I felt the same way at first. They don't do it how they we learned it in clinicals! I think if you give it a chance...

  14. School

    reussir1 replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Alright.

  15. use of gloves

    reussir1 replied to goldenretriever8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow...5 or 6 glove changes! Your facility must spend a fortune in gloves! I went through a few state inspections and they didn't have anything like that. Basic hand hygiene and gloves when necessary...

  16. use of gloves

    reussir1 replied to goldenretriever8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Five times? To put one patient on a bedpan? Really? Seems a little

  17. Can someone explain how to survive doing cna work

    reussir1 replied to meo814's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Budget carefully. When I was a CNA (haven't worked since august to go to nursing school) I knew exactly where every dollar went. I made around $800 a month. I owned my car, paid $300/mo rent, and...

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

    reussir1 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You don't need a resume as a CNA, especially if your work experience has no relevance. I'm sure potential employers would LOVE to know you are proficient in bed making and peri care, but your CNA...

  19. CNA or LVN?

    reussir1 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked in a nursing home. Most hospitals (at least in this area) want a few years experience woking in a nursing home before they hire you. I live in west

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

    reussir1 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Posting e-mail addresses: To help avoid email spam in your inbox, it's important to NOT post your email address openly on the Internet. If you would like to have someone contact you personally, please...

  21. CNA or LVN?

    reussir1 replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am in Texas, and after 2 years of working as a CNA I made 7.55/hr. I had to quit to start LVN school (which I finish next month.) I worked full time during my prereqs but there is no way I could...

  22. What would you be if you weren't a CNA?

    reussir1 replied to SnowbirdinFL's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was going to go to school for criminal justice before I became a CNA. I had a change in my living situation and could no longer go, so i took a CNA course at the junior college. It was a good thing,...

  23. Dear new CNA's

    reussir1 replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    YES YES YES! I laughed SO hard! We think alike What about the ones who ask about the state test? Does it have 50 questions? Are they multiple choice? How many can I miss? What if they give me a skill...

  24. hello everyone. i need a help here..

    reussir1 replied to maiohmai's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.ecglibrary.com is a pretty good resource and it's free. I have "ecg interpretation made incredibly easy" and it is AWESOME. I got it for 1.12 on Alibris.com. It was used but I couldnt even...

  25. Dear new CNA's

    reussir1 replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The most residents I ever had was 21. 4 aides for a 90 resident facility! Went through a period where everyone was calling off. Got a lot of overtime! But it's worth it. Good luck tomorrow and best...