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    CNA work

    IEDave replied to I♥Scrubs's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep - it's a challenge to deal with people's misconceptions. Still, they do have a point - it's a tough, demanding, dirty job. At the same time, after 23 years in IT, 2 years on unemployment, 4 years...
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    What do you wear to an interview?

    IEDave replied to LynnLRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well - probably wouldn't wear a tuxedo to an interview... What you've described is most likely appropriate. If it bugs you, I suppose going with a conservative pinstripe pattern might help - works...
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    a rating system for nursing homes?

    IEDave replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Ask, and it shall be given unto you (or something like that...) http://www.medicare.gov/nhcompare/ This one's intended for families to decide what kind of a facility they want to put Grandpa into, but...
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    Do you like being a CNA?

    IEDave replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Let us quote from the Book of Dilbert - "Loose Lips - Pink Slips!" ROTFLMAO! As for me - still doing clinicals for my CNA (doing the state exams at the end of the month) but I already love it; here's...
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    PASSED my CNA test yesterday :-)

    IEDave replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sweet! Go get 'em, Christi! -----
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    a 4.0 GPA does not help

    IEDave replied to adriano's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yep - in California, quite a few community colleges are going the lottery route. You do have to meet basic standards, but it's literally a crapshoot to get in to a program; me, I'm still trying to get...
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    CNA Job-Hunting Tips

    IEDave replied to SugarBabe99's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. It's a good idea to have a resume and a cover letter - reason being that not all places have job application forms. I can think of about 4 different past employers that ONLY accepted resumes, and...
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    PASSED my CNA test yesterday :-)

    IEDave replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    +1 on the congrats! :w00t::bowingpur And, +1 on not waiting - around here ("here" being California) you don't necessarily need to be certified to work as an NA/Orderly/Tech; typically they'll hire you...
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    How do I become a certified nurse assistant in California?

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

    Can't comment on your BSN program, but I do know that through the CC LVN program I'm trying to get into a student can challenge the state CNA exam after taking the nursing foundations course. Trouble...
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    SMELL

    IEDave replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Had my first "code brown" yesterday - and, got to handle my 2nd one by myself, too! Anyway, what I've been doing is using cough drops & breathing through my nose - some gets through, but the...
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    How to cope? Very Sad.

    IEDave replied to NrsLucky's topic in General Nursing

    Nicely put, Old.Timer. About the only thing I would add (although from what you've described I think you handled it beautifully) would be to remind the pt that you'll be there for her family as well....
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    Hey guys! Post what you are going to do right after you graduate. I'll start.

    IEDave replied to ThePhilster's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I'm going to Disneyland! Seriously - moving out of California once and for all. Build several boats. Advance as far as I can professionally. Live my life. ---
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    POA vs POAH....

    IEDave replied to xtxrn's topic in General Nursing

    Here in California, it varies - with my late mom, we had a DPOA for financial (with me as the primary) and an Advance Healthcare Directive (with my sister as the primary). We each were listed as the...
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    Help With Nursing Plan B

    IEDave replied to missmina's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Afternoon, missmina: Prayers going out to you, and I'm very sorry to hear about your situation - wish I could say more on the topic, but in this instance I have to take the 5th. Really. It's in...
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    Personal advice needed!

    IEDave replied to bailee4's topic in General Nursing

    Morning, Bailee: Like you, I had the maddening frustration, and the unique honor and privilege, of caring for my late mother during her final years. And, I felt the pain of loss, the guilt, the...
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    For Those Considering A Career In Nursing

    IEDave replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Career

    Hmm... Patient weight is 90Kg, 90*2.5 = 562.5 mg: 562.5/2 = 281.25 mg or 282 mg BID. Being male (and quite hetero, TYVM), I'd say it's unlikely I'll meet my "husband" in nursing. My late mother was an...
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    Accelerated or Traditional BSN?

    IEDave replied to eminthesr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Far as Accelerated vs. Regular BSN - my take is, if you have some relevant work experience beyond clinicals/practicum, I doubt that going for the accelerated program is likely to have an adverse...
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    Im 24 and I want to be a nurse badly but my age discourages me!

    IEDave replied to M.C.P's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Morning, Michi: Hmm...sounds a wee bit familiar. When I was going to school for my first bachelor's (in Computer Science) I wasn't particularly well motivated either - took me 5 years to get through...
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    Do you still hold doors for women?

    IEDave replied to gtshin30303's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Did it this afternoon at my CNA information session - almost didn't get a seat in the lecture hall because of it! -----
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    What field of nursing are you interested into going into?

    IEDave replied to CNA1991's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why, thank you, ma'am! As for me, well, the "rubber hit the road" last Sunday - one of my patients (I volunteer at a hospice) passed on. His wife wouldn't let me in the house while he was alive, but...
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    CNA resume

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

    Morning, Fuentes: As far as resumes go - my take is that most people over-think 'em. The 2 rules of thumb that I've gone by are these: Put the important stuff towards the top; If it won't help you to...
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    IEDave replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    Hmm - sounds like my female Pharmacy Tech instructor was channeling your nursing instructor! Incidentally - If you are a male student and your female instructor announces to the entire class that "I'm...
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    New to the medical field, Interested in CNA work- 1 day training?

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

    Morning, Sunaj: Rather than commenting on the Craigslist post, may I point out another possible option? Around here (here being California), in some cases you can apply with a nursing home/LTC...
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    Assistive Living Billing

    IEDave replied to Laurab14's topic in General Nursing

    Guilty! -----
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    Assistive Living Billing

    IEDave replied to Laurab14's topic in General Nursing

    Something that may be of use to the OP: Looks like Ohio has an elder care ombudsman program - I don't know all that much about it or how effective it is, but here's a link to it:...