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  1. Nursing school staff

    rainbowskin replied to amber29's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    From my experience they are mostly belittling and rude.. there are some good ones out there though. I try and stay away from bad

  2. Waiting to get in

    rainbowskin replied to CupcakeMonster's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm just going to give you the perspective of someone who has no CASH MONEY or time to waste. Why would you PAY to retake classes you got a good grade in already. The university and even community...

  3. Dead bodies?

    rainbowskin replied to relgis15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When ill ones die that I have been caring for I think, thank god. And I am not religious. I just like the idea of them being relieved of their suffering. If anyone is used to this work, you understand...

  4. New to the medical field, Interested in CNA work- 1 day training?

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

    I literally get disgusted at the thought of people taking a one day course and attempting to challenge a state exam. People should have proper training if they are going to be hands on with care...

  5. Your pet peeve of the week

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

    You should tell a supervisor about that

  6. Your pet peeve of the week

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

    Ewwwww. I cannot take people like that

  7. complete bed bath

    rainbowskin replied to mrnewman's topic in General Nursing

    complete bed bath is head to toe, every

  8. CNA requirement help

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

    There are LTC/SNF facilities all over the place that will give you CNA training for free and hire you on. Just google for your area. You have a lot of experience but places only hire with certificates...

  9. Your pet peeve of the week

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

    I also have a pet peeve for supervising nurses that ignore/laugh off important information. It's up to them to talk to the doctor not me... I'm the only one with the patient day to day and able to...

  10. Regarding 2 day class here and clinical portion

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

    I am pretty sure in most states you have to follow OBRA regulations to become a CNA which requires so many in class theory hours and clinical hours to even be able to take the state CNA Exam. You have...

  11. Nurses Masquerading As Doctors (INSULTING)

    rainbowskin replied to djaychris's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Personally I've met a lot of dumb ass nurses and dumb ass doctors. Nurses and Doctors are the same to me, the only difference is a doctor wants to prescribe a medication knowing you in 2 minutes, and...

  12. Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    rainbowskin replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As a nurse you really can't dicatate patient's care plan.. if they want an abortion you just have to assist medically. Your judgements are out the door per say. If you really disagree with abortion...

  13. Has anyone done CNA training through the Red Cross?

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

    I took my CNA class through Red Cross and while I admit it is pricey, it is COMPLETELY worth it. Red Cross is prestigious by all counts and only wants to be seen as such and they honestly offer only...

  14. How to change resident with broken leg or ostomy bag?

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

    Good questions! For a brief change on someone with a broken leg I'd support their broken leg side and let them use their strong side for support, now if they are total care I'd still do the same thing...

  15. Dealing with noncompliant client?

    rainbowskin replied to Carolinathe3rd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have had a resident like this... I learned that asking doesn't work. You just have to tell them and hold their hand and say CMON we are gonna go get changed now. They need the assertive direction....

  16. Your pet peeve of the week

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

    Activities doesn't anger me, they just don't understand the principles of care that certified, licensed, and registered staff follow. I like activities for the fact they socialize and encourage the...

  17. Hard Time Finding Brachial Artery

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

    Personally, I get the person comfortable and relaxed, put a pillow under the arm. If they are relaxed it will be easier to find.. it's all about the set up. Once you get them relaxed arm straight and...

  18. New CNA trying to develope a routine/issues with other CNA's

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

    You will always come across CNA's/people like this in any job. You sound like someone who cares and wants to do a good job, I suggest talking one on one with the CNA who you have issues with, and...

  19. Things that make ya go, Hmmmmmmmmmm

    rainbowskin replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    What you described isn't actually "restraints" at all it's just safety

  20. Will nursing grow on me?

    rainbowskin replied to lilmissnurse12's topic in General Nursing

    Administrators and marketing are very intelligent for the most part but they typically don't know procedures and direct care. They are money oriented and forced to be due to corporate ruling. I've...

  21. Bullying

    rainbowskin replied to Nittybelle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    No matter where you go there will be people having a bad day who take it out on others and bullies.. It's all about how you handle it. As a nurse you have to protect yourself and the patients, if...

  22. Dead bodies?

    rainbowskin replied to relgis15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I do post-mortem care it helps if I talk to them as if they are still alive and I'm caring for them... such as; "Mr. Jones, I am going to turn you now so I can clean your back and get you nice...

  23. No gloves ever?!?

    rainbowskin replied to dizzyray822's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Seriously?! You got into this profession, you need to wear gloves and wash your hands between each patient. It is not "COOL" or "NEW WAVE" or "SOLDIER" to not wear gloves and wash the hands, it's...

  24. At my wits end...

    rainbowskin replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've found that when I smile and be sweet with the mean ones it just makes them angrier.. I usually just ask them about their lives with no facial expression when they get hostile, then they typically...

  25. At my wits end...

    rainbowskin replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some people are just bad and mean and horrible and that doesn't change when they need care. All you can do is give them the care you were trained to do, you don't have to be their friend or anything...