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  1. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

    A CNA told me that she just carries some Vicks Vapo rub around in her pocket and when she encounters a stinky situation she just rubs it under her nose. To me I imagine that if the odor is strong...

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

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

    Reading most of this thread has been great! The stories you guys tell are priceless and makes me think about what I'm going to encounter when I become a CNA. Thankfully I have worked in retail/retail...

  3. Additional classes to take while becoming a CNA?

    gymnut posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am happy to say that I have found a CNA training class at my local community college that I am currently enrolling in. It's not as in depth as some of the CNA classes that are taught at another...

  4. Nervous about my BSL class!

    gymnut posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    DOH!!!! I MEANT TO SAY BLS IN MY TITLE!!! I'm off to a good start already... God I sound like a complete dork but, I'm really nervous about this class for some reason. My first session is tomorrow...

  5. Additional classes to take while becoming a CNA?

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

    Well today I withdrew from my medical terminology course from the college and was able to get a full refund of $99. I'll just save the money and teach myself through all the textbooks and DVD's my...

  6. Additional classes to take while becoming a CNA?

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

    Thank you so much for your honest opinion! I will admit I was skeptical about these online classes and always run for the hills whenever I hear about earning anything online. What made me drawn to...

  7. Additional classes to take while becoming a CNA?

    gymnut posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am happy to say that I have found a CNA training class at my local community college that I am currently enrolling in. It's not as in depth as some of the CNA classes that are taught at another...

  8. What constitutes falsifying documentation?

    gymnut replied to physioex's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely with this. It is pure falsification of documentation and while I have never worked in the health care field I have worked in a pharmaceutical packaging plant were many people were...

  9. Has anyone obtained their RN while working full-time?

    gymnut replied to mr.hustle's topic in General Nursing

    This is something I always wondered about too, because several RN's I know had to quit their full time jobs in order to go to school. Some even had to move back home. It's nice to see that if you put...

  10. Career Change Blues.

    gymnut posted a topic in General Nursing

    So like many Americans these days I currently find myself unemployed and coming to terms that it is time for a career change. I am 29 years old and have been a certified massage therapist for almost...

  11. Career Change Blues.

    gymnut replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that is exactly why I used my supervisory experience in the first place! At every single job I've had I was promoted into management position and it has always helped me land my next job. I...

  12. Career Change Blues.

    gymnut replied to gymnut's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your answers and great advice. Especially 2ndwind! I guess it didn't occur to me that I would be overqualified. The only reason I emphasized my supervisor position is because I did...