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    I feel her pain

    Paws2people replied to mineSgold's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The pt may not have been due for their meds till the 30 minutes was up. Or the nurse may have been handling an emergency with another patient. Or the doctor may not have had pain meds ordered for...
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    Difficult resident and charged nurse

    Paws2people replied to mineSgold's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So that's it? You've quit? I hope your decision was well thought out and not based purely on impulse or emotion. Sometimes in life it's best to let things sink in first and take some time to think the...
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    Difficult resident and charged nurse

    Paws2people replied to mineSgold's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have a "no gloves in the hallway"
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    Hospital CNA job listing disappeared after 6 days?

    Paws2people replied to Dancingqueen94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Even if that position is filled, or being interviewed, you still have a shot. Plus they can put it on file for another
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    Nurses and Lunch Breaks in NYC

    Paws2people replied to SonBSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What's a lunch
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    That one resident

    Paws2people replied to stewartfamily2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There will always be one of those. She may be the first, but surely won't be the last.
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    Doctor insists I use expired Dilaudid on patients

    Paws2people replied to Buffy31's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And now they're trying to pin stuff on YOU... Great. Get out
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    Are there any CNA2's online?

    Paws2people replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a hospital. I don't think I could ever work in LTC. Apples and
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    Are there any CNA2's online?

    Paws2people replied to mzsuccess's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The pay was a few thousand more. Of course this varies greatly from state to state, facility to facility, shift to shift, etc. Your best bet is to find someone in your state and the facility you are...
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    New CNA

    Paws2people replied to shermika's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't go into an isolation room empty handed. If you see/know that room needs gloves, briefs, linens, water, etc; make a mental note of it and bring it in next time you have to go in there. It will...
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    Prometric, cna program

    Paws2people replied to Hello_kitty88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Same here. We couldn't sign up through the school, we had to do it on our own and send in a money order or certified check to Prometric. Then they sent an email and a letter with my test date. It was...
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    CNA-Two interviews-should I write a thank you letter for both?

    Paws2people replied to hellohelloandhello's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You send a thank you letter to both interviews separately. Chances are they are with 2 different people. You'll want to thank each of them for their time and consideration, and reinforce why you are...
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    Should I get 6 mo-1 yr experience before applying for hospital?

    Paws2people replied to mee9mee9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    New York :-) For the record, to my surprise nursing homes weren't as interested in hiring me as hospitals. I got 3 calls back from hospitals (of course one was months AFTER I was hired at mine lol)....
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    Should I get 6 mo-1 yr experience before applying for hospital?

    Paws2people replied to mee9mee9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Apply everywhere. Don't give up. You have nothing to lose applying to hospitals. So many people at mine got the position without having any experience first. Best of
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    Prometric, cna program

    Paws2people replied to Hello_kitty88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Call Prometric directly. That seems like an awful long time to
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    Teachers and odors

    Paws2people replied to griffabilly's topic in School

    "difficult for me to be close to them or even want to touch them. Enough said." Wow. Surprised this teacher didn't show up to class wearing gloves.
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    CNA scope of practice?

    Paws2people replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in Washington Nursing

    @SeattleJess... This post is from 2011. Just a heads up to check the original posting dates
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    UPS Drivers make HOW much????

    Paws2people replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Exactly. Say no
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    Will I ever become a nurse?

    Paws2people replied to PrettyNerd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Keep on going! There are Soooo many nurses who become one late in life, well into their 40's and older. It's never too late. You are still very young. There are older people right now just starting...
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    Finally got my test date from prometric Advise?

    Paws2people replied to Siaryyy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't pay for any practice ones. You can find plenty online for free, or go to the library and take out books. Even Amazon is great for used books. There are many free practice written exam...
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    Finally got my test date from prometric Advise?

    Paws2people replied to Siaryyy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go on to Prometric's website (for your state) and print the checklist of skills to use when your practice. Its an advantage! You'll have a month to practice :) My test date was over 2 months from...
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    nyc/brooklyn CNA certification

    Paws2people replied to dkav's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You're correct, stay away from the Manhattan
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    Industrial Piercing

    Paws2people replied to jessadarling14's topic in General Nursing

    You could wear a clear retainer. Or since it is two holes you can put two earrings/retainers in, making them separate cartilage piercings. Or just take it out. Small price to pay to be a nurse
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    Is there a possiblity of a drug test on CNA first day orientation

    Paws2people replied to sam94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I suspect the OP has done more than one drug, that's why they are "clean for a month" and "will be clean in 2 days." Multiple drugs, probably. And OP, it's a CNA certification, not a license. Two...
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    The newest and coolest thing you've ever done

    Paws2people replied to Christy1019's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. He is likely serious. Probably playing Candy Crush instead of doing ADLs... Or god forbid changing briefs. Nope, that's not a "nursing duty." Lol Now let's carry on with the interesting...