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    Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    interceptinglight and parumph - I called HR at the hospital to let them know I am interested for sure. Now we will see what happens! At least I know that if I don't get the hospital position, I am...
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    Why are some nurses not grateful for my job?

    Baubo516 replied to leogirl8's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I wish we had sitters at our nursing home! We have some residents who are constantly trying to get up, and we put alarms on them and Fall Eze on the floor, but we still can't always get to them fast...
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    Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ha! I don't know if anyone is reading this anymore....but I heard back that the hospital hired someone internally for the Activities Position. They want to know if I am interested in working as a...
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    Activity Assistant??

    Baubo516 replied to shix's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think my interview went pretty well today! I met the director of patient care and the unit secretary, who is also the activities director. They were VERY nice, and the job sounds right up my alley...
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    Activity Assistant??

    Baubo516 replied to shix's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Interviewing for an Activities Assistant job tomorrow - just read this post. I hope the position I am applying for is similar to yours! I love the residents, but could handle a less physically...
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    Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    By the way - thanks for all of the suggestions on how to improve my speed/efficiency. I will definitely keep working on
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    Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    An update - today I worked on a different hall at work, and it was a completely different experience. Much less stressful. We got everything done by 1:30pm, including charting, and then I was...
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    Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you, systoly!!!
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    Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the suggestions, yousoldtheworld and karamarie91! I think the first thing I am going to try is moving to another hall at my facility, as even the administration admits that the one I am on...
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    Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am interested in home health. Maybe I will check that out. Because of my school schedule I am afraid to try 3rd shift - I don't think I would be able to get enough sleep to stay well. I may have...
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    Slower pace environment for CNA's?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ** crickets ** A lot of people have read this but no one has posted any replies. I guess that means the answer is "no." I am considering switching to 2nd shift, moving to an Alzheimer's unit...
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    What does Generate BM list and give MOM mean?

    Baubo516 replied to gatoraims RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At our nursing home, if a resident has not had a BM for the last 6 shifts (2 days) then they get Milk of Magnesia or a suppository - not sure how that decision is made, as I am only a CNA right
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    What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    Baubo516 replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    Thanks! That sounds
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    A & P I - How much detail do I need to know?

    Baubo516 posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, all! I just finished an 8 week summer Anatomy & Physiology I course. I am pretty sure I got an A in the class, but due to the quick pace and my schedule, I did not read all of the chapters...
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    What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    Baubo516 replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    Jennybrie - Would you be willing to share the recipe for your breakfast/power bars? That sounds
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    What's in your lunchbox? Easy, quick and yummy food for school!

    Baubo516 replied to MammaNurse2Be's topic in General Students

    I just wanted to say that I love this thread!!! In my former job, I brought lunch from home every day - usually left-overs from last night's dinner - but we had a microwave in the break room. I will...
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    A & P I - How much detail do I need to know?

    Baubo516 replied to Baubo516's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the reply! This was apparently not a very popular thread... but hearing from you makes me feel better! I am a very detail oriented person, and I really want to do well, so I was worried!...
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    Anyone start as a CNA in their forties?

    Baubo516 replied to heartbeep's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am 38 years old, and just about to start my first CNA job. I am going back to school to become an RN after working as a music teacher for 7 years. I am excited to start at my new CNA job, which...
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    Community College? You must be stupid.

    Baubo516 replied to TheMoonisMyLantern's topic in General Students

    I have an undergrad degree from a 4 year university, and I am now going back to school to become an RN. I chose the local CC because it is cheaper AND it has the highest passing rate on the NCLEX for...
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    I hate nursing!!!

    Baubo516 replied to OverlyStressedRN's topic in Nursing Career

    I am not a nurse yet, but I have heard that insurance companies sometimes hire nurses to help verify claims. Is that something that you would be interested in, instead of direct patient
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    PCTs, Can I see your resume?

    Baubo516 replied to oceanmama's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Just wanted to comment so I can find this thread later... I am applying for CNA jobs, but I have not experience yet. I need to work as close to full time as possible while attending school, so 12...
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    Adn program cost?

    Baubo516 replied to mjohns13's topic in General Students

    I live in Iowa. The community college Associate's Degree RN program I hope to attend lists a total program costs (including books, testing fees, etc.) at around
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    Summer A&P Crisis

    Baubo516 replied to CordaeP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://msjensen.cehd.umn.edu/webanatomy/ Let's see if it posts this
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    Summer A&P Crisis

    Baubo516 replied to CordaeP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Here is a website that I got from another link on this site that has some cool review tools and self-testing games for A & P. Check it
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    Summer A&P Crisis

    Baubo516 replied to CordaeP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am taking A&P I this summer in an 8 week session. It certainly is a lot of information to get into my head! I can only imagine that it would be even more intense in a 5 week course. I agree -...