IEDave ASN, CNA, LVN

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    So, who LOVES LTC?? I need inspiration!

    IEDave replied to NurseCard's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well - can't say I LOVE LTC, but I do like LTC, which would probably shock a lot of my CNA classmates. Part of the reason I wanted to work at this particular one was that the 15 students that did...
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    She got fired...

    IEDave replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all for the Apocryphal Story Of The Day. -----
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    She got fired...

    IEDave replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    Sure you can - except me! -----
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    She got fired...

    IEDave replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    You mean - you were able to actually FIND a parking space?!? -----
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    Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

    IEDave replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As for me - 49 y/o CNA with a prior BS in Computer Science. Doing prereqs for either an ADN or LVN, which'll put me solidly into my 50's before I hit the floor as a nurse. As opposed to hitting the...
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    Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

    IEDave replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hope you washed 'em somewhere along the way...:barf01: -----
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    Nursing Home Blues

    IEDave replied to circularstaircase's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Don't disagree one bit - superb advice from all! In this case, I wanted to share with you a bit of my experience; for the past few weeks I've been escorting residents to their appointments (Dr.'s...
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    I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

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

    Oh, been there - done that! And, yeah - it tends to be a bit galling when you look at it that way, but maids also don't do brief changes, toileting, peri care, transfers, bathing and all the other...
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    "Starving to death"

    IEDave replied to Vtachy1's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    That's a toughie - especially for me, 'cause I just love to eat! Having been on both sides of that issue (had to sign the order for my mom - and I currently work with hospice residents at my LTC...
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    How far do you travel to get to work?

    IEDave replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Know what you mean, Creamsoda - used to commute from San Berdoo to O.C. & it'd take anywhere from an hour to 3 1/2 hours, depending on traffic/weather/accidents. Distance-wise, it was about 50...
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    being forced out.

    IEDave replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a matter of fact - yes, I've been in this situation. In fact, I'm in it right now - sort of. Lots of criticism for not having good time management, skiils aren't up to par, etc. In my case, though...
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    11-7? or 7-3? or 3-11? Which ones the best shift for you?

    IEDave replied to MzLopez4real's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Tagger: usually a young male with a can of spray paint who feels an incessant urge to decorate vertical surfaces (cement block walls, sides of buildings, etc.) with said spray paint, typically between...
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    No Arm Bands??

    IEDave replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Not a problem, Wooh - I'm sure they'll have adult briefs that you're just gonna LOOOOVE... ----- Dave (who can now change an adult brief in under 10 seconds - including peri
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    No Arm Bands??

    IEDave replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    aaccckkk! you mean i'll be as bald as my husband someday??!! eeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! oh, calm down - they make minoxidil for women! and, a little rit dye'll get your hair just...
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    11-7? or 7-3? or 3-11? Which ones the best shift for you?

    IEDave replied to MzLopez4real's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Regular hours? At an LTC? Good golly, Ms. Molly! Sorry - if I hadn't made at least one Little Richard reference, I'd have popped! Anyway - I'm working on call at an LTC; regular hours don't exist for...
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    Why many new grads don't find jobs....

    IEDave replied to MN-Nurse's topic in General Students

    Hmm... Doesn't help your argument much, when you're not even aware of that. For the record - when taking a CNA course in California, students must receive a minimum of 100 hours of clinical...
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    Only male in the CNA class; feeling awkward

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

    +1 on taking the class; in my case I was one of about 7 males in a CNA class of 30 students, so it made things a little easier than for you. That said - learning to get along with your peers, even if...
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    No jobs for new nursing grads?! Please helppp!

    IEDave replied to futurenurse97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My on the subject - first, yeah the job market for new grad nurses is pretty tough right now especially compared to the job market of 2005-2006 ("We'll give you a house! We'll have your children for...
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    Any CNAs who don't plan on going for LPN?

    IEDave replied to rdr75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Doesn an LVN count? Just signed up for some pre-reqs for LVN school yesterday - and yeah, most of the CNA's I've spoken to are moving on towards LVN's or RN's. That said - the long-time CNA's are the...
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    New grad living in misery r/t nurse managers and educator

    IEDave replied to maxdog's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Big question I'd have is - were you hired as an exempt or non-exempt employee? If an exempt employee, you're considered "management" and you're basically stuck. If non-exempt, they legally have to pay...
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    My Advice for Getting into Nursing School

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

    Sorry to hear about your situation, OP - and, in a sense you're right. As others have stated - nursing's not a profession for everyone. However, I had to chuckle a bit about signing bonuses; one of...
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    Nurses are the unsung heroes of the medical profession.

    IEDave replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    Which is why I tend to see the current nursing surplus as a temporary situation, at best. A near-perfect example was when I went to a CNA orientation at a local CC - presentation was going great right...
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    lenght and cost of a CNA training

    IEDave replied to Twinkle007's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Already took mine through the Red Cross (Inland Empire chapter) and they charged $1900 for a 5 1/2 week class. As far as why the wide variance - part of it has to do with whether they're for-profit or...
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    CNA to LPN School Worries

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

    What 'nowitzki' said. Or, in a bit less succinct form... Let's face some important facts here - first, no job is going to be butterflies & unicorns 100% of the time. Second, CNA work (and pardon...
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    Additional certs for Nursing Assistants?

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

    Here in CA, the only 2 that are recognized at the state level are the CNA & HHA (Home Health Assistant). There's a whole slew of others (acute care, RNA, etc.) - far as I can tell they're either...