TurtleCat

TurtleCat

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  1. Frustrated.

    TurtleCat replied to esand's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It makes me sad when people disrespect CNAs because I've always had nothing but mad respect for the type of work they do. Most CNAs work HARD, and are required to take a class and get certified before...

  2. I dont know where else to turn.

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

    A little off-topic, but she was fired over ONE mistake in spite of being a good LPN?? That seems excessive, unless it was a very serious mistake that did or easily could have endangered a patient. I...

  3. Starting CNA program. Tips, please!?

    TurtleCat replied to makc88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Every program is a little different, but I'll describe how my experience has gone so far. My program has been 4 weeks for the classroom portion, with a week for clinicals. I haven't taken the state...

  4. Clinical Experiences?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey, I'm currently taking a CNA class right now and we're just about finished up with the classroom portion. We're set to take the final exam on Monday and then afterward start our clinicals. I've...

  5. Started CNA school!

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wanted to post that I started CNA school on Monday and it's going well so far. My instructor is very nice and informative, I am learning a lot and having fun while doing it. The class itself seems...

  6. Started CNA school!

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

    Had another class Friday evening. We mostly went over vital signs a little bit and practiced our first skill, hand-washing. Hand-washing was easy peasy!! The vital signs I might have to practice a tad...

  7. Started CNA school!

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

    LTC or home health... I'm specifically interested in working with the elderly population, I love my elders. However, I don't think home health will be an option for a while now as I don't have my own...

  8. Pervy patients?

    TurtleCat replied to sjbrk's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lol!! This one made me laugh. Maybe I'll try that technique if I ever get any patients like that,

  9. Pervy patients?

    TurtleCat replied to sjbrk's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just out of curiosity, is this patient demented? If he's suffering from Alzheimer's/dementia that may be the reason behind it. If not, that's pretty awful :/ I'm supposed to start CNA classes soon...

  10. What is the typical work schedule in nursing homes?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey, I'm supposed to start CNA classes soon (the 12th) and I had a couple of questions. I plan to apply to nursing homes after I get certified, and I was curious about working in one. What is the...

  11. What to expect on PM shift?

    TurtleCat replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You have to answer phones as a

  12. Coprophagia And Scatolia In Demented Elderly Residents

    TurtleCat replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have heard of this before, but have yet to witness it (considering I'm not even a CNA yet -- supposed to be starting CNA classes in 2 months ) To me, this is pretty sad and depressing to think...

  13. Sexual Harassment of Nurses?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'm going into the nursing field and this is something I was a little worried about. How common is it to be sexually harassed or touched inappropriately while doing peri-care or bathing male patients?...

  14. Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

    TurtleCat replied to Kadambari's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe I'm out of line here, but that seems like a bit much to me. :/ I mean, verbal abuse is one thing -- after all, it's like they say "sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt...

  15. Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

    TurtleCat replied to Kadambari's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are (almost) all elderly patients mean and verbally abusive? :/ I always assumed that while you might get a few nasty ones, there'd still be plenty that were sweet and appreciative... and I know if...

  16. Quitting 74K RN job for a 30K vet tech job? Advice please!

    TurtleCat replied to RNCDN's topic in Nursing Career

    Theoretically, would you be able to live off of vet tech salary if you didn't have kids to support or a mortgage/rent to

  17. Nursing and sexual abuse history

    TurtleCat replied to leekaye's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for posting this thread, I was planning to go into nursing and was having similar concerns due to a history of abuse. My interest was in geriatrics, as I love old people and would like to...

  18. Sexual Harass of Staff by Residents?

    TurtleCat replied to TurtleCat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey... I know I made this thread a few days ago but I really wanted to thank you guys for your helpful and understanding replies. It means a lot to me and made me feel a lot better. I think I still...

  19. Taking a pay cut?

    TurtleCat replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Geez, do CNAs seriously only make about minimum wage? That's ridiculous imo for the amount of work you do... I mean, I realize CNA is not a high-paying job, but I still thought it was at least about...

  20. At your facility, who goes on rides with residents to doctor's appointments?

    TurtleCat replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Question: Are you required to actually transport the resident yourself, or merely accompany

  21. How common is it to get fired?

    TurtleCat posted a topic in General Nursing

    How common is it to be fired from a nursing job? I've been reading these forums and I hear reports all over the place of being fired over minor things, like being slow or unsure of how to do things at...

  22. Mental Health RN, Social Worker or Counselor

    TurtleCat posted a topic in Nursing Career

    For someone interested in the field of mental health/psychology and helping those struggling from mental disorders and illness, abuse, trauma, addictions, etc. which route would you recommend? See, I...