Donna2011

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1. Older Student - And So It Begins

   Donna2011 replied to HealingThoughts's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am 35 and when all is said and done, I will be

2. Did you like being a CNA?

   Donna2011 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Assisted Living

3. Did you like being a CNA?

   Donna2011 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   No. They have some one make the meals and the I have to plate them. We don't have housekeeping either. I knew some housekeeping was part of the job description, but seriously! I get paid minimum

4. Did you like being a CNA?

   Donna2011 replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I love my residents, but am having a hard time w everything else. Please don't bash me. I have 15 residents, mainly by myself. I have the majority of dementia /Alzheimer's. Some have CHF, COPD and...

5. A Nursing Student with Epilepsy?

   Donna2011 replied to GlitterFaerie's topic in General Nursing

   I found out the hard way that you need to inform others of a hx of seizures. I had one at my CNA graduation. It was a withdrawl seizure from one of my meds. Not my anti-seizure meds though. I was so...

6. One of my favorite patients nearly made me cry.

   Donna2011 replied to dudette10's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I work in Assisted Living. The other day, one of my favorite residents told me that he hopes I stay for a long time, because I bring so much joy to the residents. I didn't know if I should have cried...

7. So nervous for the skills test

   Donna2011 replied to abbypoo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Always use a paper towel to turn the water on and off! ESPECIALLY with hand

8. So nervous for the skills test

   Donna2011 replied to abbypoo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   You can do

9. I did it!

   Donna2011 replied to Donna2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Thank

10. I did it!

    Donna2011 replied to Donna2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks:) For the skills exam I had: radial pulse, bedpan, cath care, and denture care. I am so glad it's

11. I did it!

    Donna2011 replied to Donna2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you! I do have a job at an assisted living, and I LOVE

12. I did it!

    Donna2011 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I PASSED both my skills and written part of my State exam for CNA on the 1st attempt yesterday! I am so

13. First CNA job in homecare?

    Donna2011 replied to marie4nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What part of Ga are you in? I am in Central Ga. I graduated from a CNA Course in June, and not having the best luck either! It's frustrating!!! Good

14. Taking CNA exam Friday? Need help and advice!

    Donna2011 replied to ONCRN2017's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If the pt is in a bed, always TOUCH THE PILLOW!! Our instructor said it's ok to do too much, you can't get docked for that. Good

15. Tips?

    Donna2011 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just found out when I am taking my state exam for my CNA. I am NERVOUS!! I am not nervous about the written, it's the skills portion that I am actually TERRIFIED about!!! Any