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

    nguyency77 replied to Kadambari's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My DON said that too, but the scheduler keeps throwing me onto that hall knowing full well my history with this resident. But my work has never chosen to do anything about it, either. I know it's not...
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    Calling all cnas! What are your cna pet peeves?

    nguyency77 replied to Angelkat27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hate it when... -I get called in to work for stupid reasons. Some (READ: BRAND NEW HIRE! She was literally on Day 2 of orientation.) girl called in because she "stubbed her toe." She was not limping...
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    Leaving CNA Job- no notice.

    nguyency77 replied to CNAmaybNurseoneday's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The employer is technically not allowed to retaliate against you in any way. Just look for another job and see where that leads you. Best wishes.
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    Certified Nursing Assistants - The Nurses think we have it so easy.

    nguyency77 replied to hfullerCNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OP: You sound, um... very burned out. I hope that you're not mean on a regular basis. No way that's healthy. Yes, we CNAs do the 'dirty grunt work.' Who likes poop? Aside from gastroenterologists. But...
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    Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

    nguyency77 replied to Kadambari's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Right?! It must be with a plastic spoon. I have one lady who calls me an idiot when I change her brief but then right after she laughs and calls me honey. This other lady I care for MUST have her...
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    Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

    nguyency77 replied to Kadambari's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't take it personally when people call me stupid, etc. Some residents/clients/whatever are upset due to events we might not know of-- i.e. inheritance disputes, estranged family, deceased...
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    What classes are you taking?

    nguyency77 replied to haileyjewell's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P II and Pathophysiology II are the only classes I have left to take while I'm waiting to be accepted or rejected. :) Taking Pharmacology and Patho I right now so I can get a med tech...
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    The Unwritten Laws Nurse Managers Live By

    nguyency77 replied to rntj's topic in Nurse Management

    I love that part about customer service. I always make it a point to snootily point out at staff meetings, "But I love our residents/patients! They aren't customers!" just to tick off our...
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    CNA getting negativity from other CNAS because of acceptance in nursing school!!

    nguyency77 replied to pumpkinfuturelpn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations! Everyone here on this thread is happy for you but I hate to break it to you that not every other person is planning to bake you a cake for every good thing that happens to you. Some...
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    How many HHA's/CNA's are content with where they work?

    nguyency77 replied to mvm2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck! I've never worked in hospice so I have no idea what it's like. As for me, I like my work. I work at an SNF/LTC. I am paid better there than I would be anywhere else in my city. The working...
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    Taking LNA classes, need advice!

    nguyency77 replied to juliepag's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My coworker is about 50-something and she had been working as a CNA for the past 5 years. She is a wonderful caregiver and residents' families have nothing but good things to say about her. She just...
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    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    nguyency77 replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This is exactly what I was thinking. It's like when my coworkers pull me aside and ask, "Oh my gosh I heard they do drug testing at this facility and I took my friend's Valium this morning! Do you...
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    Are all CNAs mean

    nguyency77 replied to 2bthelpngirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's just your imagination, dear. Because when we have nursing students on the floor, I have better things to do than give you all dirty looks. Once you finish nursing school you'll realize there are...
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    Whats the diffence between cna/ ma/ nd lvn

    nguyency77 replied to JBISHUN21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LPN stands for Licensed Practical Nurse. We're technically not supposed to call someone a professional unless they've had at least a bachelor's degree in their field. Nuance, I know. CNA do the dirty...
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    Are you Smart enough to be a Nurse?

    nguyency77 replied to ImKosher's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some nice words you've got there. Then again, like someone said on the first page... At some point in our lives we must look our talents in the eye and find out whether or not they lie in nursing. I...
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    Are Medical Assistants being phased out/ replaced??

    nguyency77 replied to Apenland's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LPN is cheaper to hire than an RN. I don't think they're going anywhere-- at least not in long-term care facilities. Don't know about MAs.
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    Patho 1 twice...

    nguyency77 replied to danig08's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi. I'm taking Patho I at the moment; first two tests so far have been A's. What my teacher did was introduce inflammation and immunity first. Now we're on genetics, cancer, and fluids &...
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    Please tell me this isn't normal

    nguyency77 replied to imskylark's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The OP said they were a med tech, so yes. CNA can pass meds, in certain states... given that we have passed a med tech class and a state test. On topic: That's really scary. I'd find a different...
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    I cried at work is it embarrassing? How do I get over this?

    nguyency77 replied to hellokittyandme's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did the same thing about 3 or 4 months ago when I was punched in the face-- I cried and the DON came around the corner and asked why. Just answer honestly. If you say "Nothing" they'll keep asking....
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    The only skill I don't understand is BLOOD PRESSURE!

    nguyency77 replied to sakiohma's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Turn the earpieces of the stethoscope forward. They shouldn't be backwards in your ears, pointing to the back of the neck! When I was taking my CNA class, some of the people who couldn't hear the...
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    Failing a&p 1 I really need help. I need notes, online lectures

    nguyency77 replied to MsFutureNurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    http://www.khanacademy.org has a lot of good videos on muscle physiology. Good luck.
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    Patient claims of Abuse

    nguyency77 replied to helpme,'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    OP, Did you ask the CNA what happened? Every story has two sides. I'm not saying the OP shouldn't follow facility procedures on reporting, NASCAR, but that she needs to be more thorough. In my state,...
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    What kind of shoes do you wear for work?

    nguyency77 replied to missie1's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear the Reebok ZigTech for good traction. And I always keep extra dry socks in my bag, in case I get sprayed with water by a resident during a shower! We had to wear white shoes in clinical, and I...
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    Gossip in the work place!

    nguyency77 replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They'll get over it eventually. Cuz one of these days, those smack-talking chicks are gonna come down the hall with their cutest (o_O?) puppy-dog face on, asking you "Can you help me turn this really...
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    Patient claims of Abuse

    nguyency77 replied to helpme,'s topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hi. I'm a CNA and if I may, I would like to share my humble opinion with you. First of all, I think a good nurse does NOT jump to conclusions or make assumptions about the situation. You need to...