coffeelover10

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1. Worried

   coffeelover10 replied to *Scarlet_Starlet*'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Correcting yourself makes all the difference. I explained half of one of my skills because I was so nervous I just kept tripping up. As I could explain it fabulously, I still passed the

2. What grosses you out?

   coffeelover10 replied to lilbearzmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   My only experience with C. diff thus far wasn't too bad. Uhm, even the bedsores and huge open areas don't make me gag. The occasional resident will have bm that smells like foods I can actually...

3. About laughing at yourself.

   coffeelover10 replied to coffeelover10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   You guys are all absolutely amazing, and 100% correct. I came back to this post I made after a rough weekend shift and a spat with a coworker that left me in tears. And while I know I've got a long...

4. I am considering not being a CNA anymore...

   coffeelover10 replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Wow, I'm sorry you deal with that. I'm a newer CNA and I deal with many of those things myself. I don't know how long you've been doing this but it just sounds strikingly familiar. I wish I had a...

5. SMELL

   coffeelover10 replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I agree with the telling yourself its part of what we do. On occasion I still smell things that make me nauseous, and I try to tough through it for the sake of the resident and just focus on getting...

6. About laughing at yourself.

   coffeelover10 replied to coffeelover10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   xinspiredx: I don't actually want to switch departments. What I am sharing is not a lack of love for my job. I wanted to share some of the things I have learned in my short time at my facility. Being...

7. Some questions on LPN-RN

   coffeelover10 posted a topic in LPN to RN

   I'm kind of looking for some advice. The RN programs at all my local schools are flooded. I'm considering going for my LPN certificate as a stepping-stone of sorts, and because I have been taking part...

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

   coffeelover10 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   As far as what a CNA should make? I thought I was making good money, about 11$ an hour. Would I like more? Oh hell yes, I think about it every time I calculate how many days I need to pick up to pay...

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

   coffeelover10 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   To many: I am sorry you're lonely. If I had the time I would sit with you, because I know how I would feel stuck here 24/7. But. I. Just. Don't. You are a 1 assist. I lay you down last because it is...

10. About laughing at yourself.

    coffeelover10 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm no expert. I've been working as a CNA for four months. But I wanted to take a few moments to sit back and share some laughs. Maybe some of you other newbies will get a kick out of this. Do you...

11. ADHD nurse and Adderall

    coffeelover10 replied to angeleyes123's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    THANK YOU for the med answers. One of my biggest fears about getting checked out was if I go anything and then get drug tested. I'm a new CNA and given my lack of experience I don't want to risk my...

12. I think I have ADHD but I'm afraid to ask my Dr.

    coffeelover10 posted a topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Here's the quick story: All my life I've been super hyperactive. I get distracted easily, bounce around like crazy, and cannot shut up. Getting through school has been a task so far and I have trouble...

13. HESI Admission Test

    coffeelover10 replied to mausten's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There's a book you can buy if your nervous. I wish I still had it so I could tell you the title. But ask around your school, maybe even the bookstore. I'm a little weaker in math and the book helped...

14. Negative experience on first day

    coffeelover10 replied to justarookie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a new CNA, I've been working in my facility since October. The facility I work in is actually IMHO a much better working environment than the one I did my clinicals in, and that shows. But I...

15. Frustrated and Waiting

    coffeelover10 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have been attending community college part time since I graduated high school in 2008. While I have had my rough patches I have a GPA of about 3.2 (and am continually working to raise it) and I...