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    Anyone NOT feel like they got hit by a truck?

    nguyency77 replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I never feel good after a shift. I'm a teeny little 110 pound girl with flamingo
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    Throw it on the floor?!

    nguyency77 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I carry a roll of trash bags in my pockets, so that I don't have to throw linen on the floor. Sometimes, you just gotta do what you gotta do. But only if it isn't linen covered in poop/urine....
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    What to expect on PM shift?

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

    Hi there! I actually thinking the PM/Evening shift is the BEST shift of all. Maybe it varies from place to place, but this is what I do. I make rounds on my residents (changing/toiletting as needed--...
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    GPA killing grades from previous college. Submit the transcript. yes/no?

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

    I would turn it in. At my university, it is fraud if you try to hide that you went to a school previously and did not submit the
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    First day as PCT...need to vent :(

    nguyency77 replied to Rachelj1222's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The first day on the job is usually very stressful! Make sure to ask lots of questions on things you don't understand. :hug: You'll get used to it after a few weeks. Chin
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    Can CNA's also work as PCT's?

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

    It depends on where you are and what hospital you're working for. My mentor was a CNA who worked as a PCT at a women's hospital. She did not do any blood draws or insert catheters. The only thing the...
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    Sitting Ducks

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

    Congratulations!! I wish I could find out sooner, but I'm waiting until I see the e-mail before I start celebrating or crying. :) Best wishes for nursing
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    Sitting Ducks

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

    Waiting now with everyone else. I was told that I will know if I was accepted or denied by the end of October... Which is quite far from now. Just in case anyone was interested, this is what I...
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    Blogging through pre reqs/nursing school?

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

    Looking forward to reading everyone's posts! However... keep HIPAA in mind at all times. And don't post specific teacher's names, or hints as to where you go to school. Teachers read this stuff too,...
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    Is a Health and Rehab facility considered LTC?

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

    "Healthcare" is a euphemism for LTC, in my opinion. Not like I could walk out these days and see "Shady Brooks Nursing Home." That would be too politically
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    Rude ED Doctors

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

    This is a rather awkward post so I won't repeat what others have already said. But yes; recently I was transported via ambulance to an ED because I dislocated my kneecap and couldn't put it back....
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    Should I take CNA Classes in High School?

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

    Can you wait until the summer after graduation from HS? My friend took a CNA class when she was 17 and was unable to sit for her state test until she turned 18. She forgot a lot of stuff in the time...
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    How clean is a "bathed" patient?

    nguyency77 replied to tiredtech's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Unacceptable. When I bathe someone, I REALLY bathe them whether or not I get sprayed/splashed/water in my shoes. I'm not the sort to leave wet poop stuck to somebody's butt. Shame on those techs....
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    CNA or NOT?

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

    Depends where you are. Most places in my area pay only $8 or 9 an hour, starting pay. I am fortunate that my facility is one of the few that pays competitive wages compared that of PCT's at our local...
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    How do you deal with these patients/residents?

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

    I agree; definitely try getting another person to go with you after you tell the nurse about it. Most nurses would try to convince the resident to bathe/eat/etc. But, I have worked with some nurses...
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    Failed CNA skills Exam: Appeal results?

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

    Pulse is a very important skill. You know how to do it, but how does the examiner know you do? It doesn't matter if you did well in clinicals-- what matters is that you can take a pulse correctly,...
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    "You won't like being a CNA!"

    nguyency77 replied to Moriah02's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was a new CNA I thought that people were just BSing about it being hard work. It's not that I DON'T like being a CNA; it's just that being one has revealed to me every ugly aspect of...
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    Nursing Program Rumors

    nguyency77 replied to buttons93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ROFL. :hrnsmlys:Wow, people these days are brilliant... The MA one made me laugh the
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    How do you make it through the sciences?

    nguyency77 replied to 123itsjesset's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hated science until I got to my junior year in high school. I took a molecular biology class and just fell in love with it. I think trying to like it and overcoming anxiety about science classes...
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    Only Child Syndrome

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

    Just take the ice water out of her room and come back with the same pitcher in like 2 minutes if it really hasn't melted. I don't see the sense in wasting water, especially if they haven't drank it...
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    Spring 2013 Admission

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

    -sends good vibes to everyone- Let's all get in, k?
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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

    Not sure what's up with the CNAs posting these bitter rant threads lately, but let's stop this horizontal violence. It's unbecoming, unprofessional and definitely
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    Nursing assistant uniform color

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

    Lucky! Those would be a nice color for scrubs. I think wine should be ok. Double check though. At my work we have to wear these beige/tan colored scrubs. And let me tell you... If I ever get poop or...
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    Any CNA's out there want to answer a few questions?

    nguyency77 replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    what state do you live in? i live in nm. how long have you been a cna? 1 year how long did it take you to find your first job? a month. how much do you make an hour? $12.75 what is your...
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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

    Oops, accidentally double-posted because I hit the back button.