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  1. How do you get a job as a CNA when you have no experience?

    gymnut replied to rgirl808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in the same position as you. I just volunteered at my local hospital as a nurse assistant. You just make unoccupied beds, feed some residents, hand mail out, sort papers etc. I'll be working in...

  2. one of my clients i take care is entirely too abusive.

    gymnut replied to britty0804's topic in General Nursing

    It does smell a little of troll but maybe the OP grew up in an abusive environment or maybe is in an abusive relationship so therefore this type of treatment is normal to her and that's why she allows...

  3. Business Casual or Professional for Interview?

    gymnut replied to winter_green's topic in General Nursing

    Always professional. Good

  4. one of my clients i take care is entirely too abusive.

    gymnut replied to britty0804's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...just...wow... Unless this woman suffers from a severe mental illness and cannot tell right from wrong I would have called the cops and pressed charges against her. What she is doing to you is...

  5. I'm seriously starting to doubt that nursing is right for me!

    gymnut replied to llaura's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're still young yet and if you've never been exposed to images such as this then it could really be a shock to your system. I remember when I saw my first gory horror movie around your age and I...

  6. Help me settle a debate about making an occupied bed.

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

    That sounds like the procedure I would do. I guess there isn't a rolling limit that a patient has. Well, within

  7. Just Relax?

    gymnut replied to canesdukegirl's topic in General Nursing

    This is a wonderful thing to say to patients. I know personally it's what I would want to hear instead of 'just relax'. Waking up after surgery especially if you have no recollection of how you ended...

  8. Help me settle a debate about making an occupied bed.

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

    Well according to my PA Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook it states: Loosens bottom used linen on working side and moves bottom used linen toward center of bed. Places and tucks in clean bottom linens on...

  9. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    I had to bump this because tonight I was having a conversation with my hubby and was telling him about the ratio of work/pay that CNAs have to deal with. This is what he said: "That's all you get? I...

  10. Argh... frustrated, disappointed....

    gymnut replied to NurseCard's topic in General Nursing

    3 things could be happening. 1. You were an excellent candidate but at the last moment someone who was just as great as you but, worked internally wanted the job and now they are going through that...

  11. Nursing homes vs. Hospitals for CNAs?

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

    It stinks because I hear so many horror stories about LTC care and that makes me not want to go into it but, getting a job at one of the local hospitals is almost impossible. I NEVER see them...

  12. So I was fired...

    gymnut replied to Millergirl0802's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Then it is good you are out of that job! I say it was a blessing in disguise even though being fired does put a damper on your spirit. I find it completely unethical that they would let people get...

  13. So I was fired...

    gymnut replied to Millergirl0802's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can I ask if you followed the chain of command when you reported a problem? Some places are really strict when it comes to that. I know my former employer was and if you went to any higher ups with an...

  14. Is this a microcosm of what happens in nursing on a DAILY basis!?

    gymnut replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    Watching this video made me rage and I can barely keep myself from crying. I have an 84 year old grandmother and a 94 year old grandmother and to think of them being treated that way breaks my heart!...

  15. am I wrong?

    gymnut replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    You also have to remember the right of dignity. Would you want to have a stranger come in and use the toilet while you were sitting there half naked waiting to take a shower? Would you feel...

  16. CNA hourly pay rate?

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

    After reading this thread it really upsets me that a majority of CNAs get paid crappy for the amount of work that they do. My one friend works in brewery and gets paid $18.50/hr to watch the bottle...

  17. Nurse Quacktitioner Doll

    gymnut replied to AliveToday's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I take you are upset because of the play on words and assuming it associates nurses with being quacks. I personally think it's cute and if I was a nurse I would want it for

  18. Appropriate to call?

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

    ADON - Assistant director of nursing. DON - Director of

  19. Why can't a CNA just be a CNA?

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

    So I just started my CNA training course tonight and it ROCKS! The teacher is super sweet and extremely helpful and everyone in my class is great. Aside from that I learned that a CNA is not really a...

  20. Why can't a CNA just be a CNA?

    gymnut posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Since I have never worked in the health care system maybe someone can please educate me about this because I am having trouble understanding the CNA title in and of itself. For one thing why does...

  21. REALLY bad hair day

    gymnut replied to katieusa's topic in General Nursing

    Is it wrong that I kind of want to see pictures of

  22. Why can't a CNA just be a CNA?

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

    I was wondering since being a CNA involves less desirable work that a lot of it was employment euphemisms. Kind of like an air conditioner repairman is now a climate control

  23. I think I can ,I think I can't

    gymnut replied to supergirl89's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Right there ya go. Jealousy plain and simple. Just never stoop to their level and remember that success is always the best revenge. Also the title of your thread is part of a favorite quote of mine:...

  24. Seriously, WHO does this?

    gymnut replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    One red flag that went up when reading your post is that the nurse said your manager told her who complained about her. Now unless the man was a complete idiot and wanted to create tension he wouldn't...

  25. CNA Training - I'm a little nervous

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

    I went to school for cosmetology as well but left after a year to pursue massage therapy. I did MT on the side for awhile but since the recession hit who has the extra money for that? I think by...