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  1. My monthly semi-coherent rant on the state of healthcare

    student forever replied to rngreenhorn's topic in General Nursing

    We have become so sophisticated in our care that the beloved "freind of the aged" -the MI and pneumonia- are bred out of

  2. Spin off of the thread on putting mom in the nursing home

    student forever replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I agree TOTALLY with you. My grandma stayed on the farm alone unitl she fell over making the bed and was dead before she hit the floor said the Doc. Her funeral was so happy because we all said we...

  3. questions on CNA skills exam in Florida

    student forever replied to sil2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It seems when gloves are NOT needed you would not be marked down for wearing them (unless it is applying lotion for a massage, then you might be marked down?) but wear them if in doubt. Since you wash...

  4. Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, GA

    student forever replied to beanwiles's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I had a friend who worked in Grady's emergency room just so she could get the experience. On full moons and weekends it was like a war zone she used to tell me, which suited her perfectly because she...

  5. cleaning denture cup during exam

    student forever replied to heatherr61's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    About the hand washing: we are to use 6 paper towels. One for turning on faucet and toss it, one for back of one hand (from wrist to fingertips-no circular motion) and toss, palm of hand and toss,...

  6. cleaning denture cup during exam

    student forever replied to heatherr61's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Partial bed bath (at my class in FL): 3 towels, one for barrier, one for drying the pt, and one for placing under pt. 1 bath blanket (privacy) and 1 clean gown. 10 (Yes, TEN) washcloths: the face...

  7. CNA skills test

    student forever replied to Jazzynicole's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was told at class to really wash until told by the examiner to just say the words "I wash my hands" in place of actually doing

  8. Online CNA Training in Florida

    student forever replied to rholman's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They no longer test for blood pressure because most facilities do electronic bp's

  9. questions on CNA skills exam in Florida

    student forever replied to sil2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am not sure if you should attend to the equipment cleaning before finishing with the pt; at my school, they told us to place the pan on the portable potty on top of a barrier paper towel, assist the...

  10. Frustrated LPN

    student forever replied to paulahill's topic in Florida Nursing

    Challenge the state boards for that cna certificate and then maybe you can get your foot in the door that

  11. volunteering at a free clinic,,,,,1st step?

    student forever replied to fallinnstyle's topic in General Nursing

    Offer to answer the phones and look at the paperwork of other potential

  12. Should a CNA be told of patients condition

    student forever replied to jdchisolm68's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a friend whose mother was asked to be removed from a ltc because her mother's screaming at night woke the whole place. Aren't there some regulations about behavior that is disgusting/disruptive...

  13. Florida Hospitals (how much do CNA's get paid hourly?)

    student forever replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There is no automobile tax in FL. That can save hundreds every year. No state income tax either. BUT - the property taxes are way high here, and that can mean thousands more every year, so rentals are...

  14. cleaning denture cup during exam

    student forever replied to heatherr61's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The youtube videos show brushing the dentures all over with toothbrush and toothpaste and then rinsing. Also place a towel in the bottom of the sink to soften the surface in case you should drop them...

  15. How do I become a Hospice CNA?

    student forever replied to teysmith's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is Hospice that pointed me in this direction, too. I have volunteered with Tidewell Hospice and I only do Vigil, which is basically sitting with the dying pt so that no one dies alone. It is an...

  16. LVN as a CNA?

    student forever replied to christa_marie42289's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In FL you can challenge. Several other states do not allow challenging. Check the forums under your state for this

  17. Frustrated, need to vent.

    student forever replied to EphemeralMelody's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do everything within your power to not get any more in debt. It sucks the life out of life and makes a slave of us all. Pay cash or live without it. It makes married life too too hard. Since your...

  18. Total Career Shift: CNA Training and Advice

    student forever replied to clockworkpixel's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From what I have read on this forum, there are many folks who are making similar switches from other arenas. And many cna/lpn/rn, etc. going the other way, too! Life has its twists and turns and...

  19. Older Nursing Students

    student forever replied to Neats's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wanna join that 50's club, too! I better join quick or I'll soon be booted into the 60's club!!! Is there a 70"s club? I have many acquaintances who are retired nurses who would qualify also for the...

  20. Frustrated New Grad LPN with NO experience

    student forever replied to Happynurs3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is not a topic we want to hear, as I am going for cna and then lpn, . . . but it is sure necessary to know, since many cannot afford to spend time and money on a dead end! Are there others out...

  21. Is this even realistic?

    student forever replied to 3rdgenRN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Maybe wait a bit to see what happens with hubby's business and benes. Too much stress will take away the glow of nursing school, and then the whole family will feel the stress. Mom is such a hub of...

  22. Assisting with Gait belt

    student forever replied to Lala718's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OK. Mike R, I practiced this with my husband and it makes much more sense than the other methods I was shown. Now when clinicals begin, I have an idea of what postures are possible, depending on the...

  23. Assisting with Gait belt

    student forever replied to Lala718's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, but when I hold the gait belt, or get near them, they pull me forward, shifting my weight from my thights to my back. How can I get the pt to not pull me forward? My back automatically is no...

  24. Older Student/Over 60 years old

    student forever replied to forestlover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am 59 and am beginning in Nov to take the cna challenge test in Florida. I am about decided to go for lpn after that, but i might change my mind and go for rn. This thread has really helped me a...

  25. CNA's that dont work with the elderly?

    student forever replied to teysmith's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do you get this training from the hospital itself or are there classes offered somewhere else for this training (in case you do not have the hospital job prior to the