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    Home Hospice CNA ? Salary Question.

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

    I am a hospice CNA and sometimes do homecare though usually I work inpatient float. I live in Arizona where cost of living is fairly low, and I make a bit more than $12 per hour, plus mileage. For...
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    Getting frustrated job searching

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

    Yeah, I remember that dilemma. It took me three months after grad to get a job. But I've been steadily employed since then with no gap. Next month is my 2nd anniversary with my current employer and...
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    CNA/NA 1 NC Community college or fast classes?

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

    I took a weekends-only class at a private school (which I researched first to make sure its program was accepted by the BON and had a good first-time pass rate on the exam) and was finished with the...
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    My mom doesn't believe in me.

    duskyjewel replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Nursing

    You're advising her against something she doesn't plan to
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    Who is eyeing the job boards, frustrated with your job?

    duskyjewel replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    EasterRN, I wonder how the industry is supposed to "wake up and stop the madness" when much of it is coming from regulatory burdens imposed legislatively. Unfortunately this country invited our...
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    Who is eyeing the job boards, frustrated with your job?

    duskyjewel replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of people express frustration with my employer, and we've had our challenges like everyone else. But honestly, there's nowhere to go where it will be better. There are lots of places that have...
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    Doing Away with LPN?

    duskyjewel replied to chuchii's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I work as a CNA in hospice and we employ tons of LPNs. That's most of the reason I feel comfortable pursuing LPN first. Here in AZ they also work in LTC and assisted living, and doing home
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    CNA training/vaccines...ADVICE:)

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

    Check out your county vaccination clinic. Ours is free, yours probably is too. If you're still a minor you can probably get all your shots up to date. Be aware, though, that some are in series that...
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    Controlling parents won't allow job interview

    duskyjewel replied to guyman123's topic in Nursing Career

    Actually, a real friend would say all that. Friends shouldn't just be people who tell you what you want to hear all the time, but people you can count on to tell you the truth. Even when you don't...
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    Controlling parents won't allow job interview

    duskyjewel replied to guyman123's topic in Nursing Career

    Time for some growing up and cutting of apron
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    Best tips for blood draw on elderly

    duskyjewel replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Dear Lord....handling needles and breaking the patient's skin without gloves on?! Do people just get complacent or are they
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    Is cheating a double standard?

    duskyjewel replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    Petulant whining Three years old contaminates All Nurses dot
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    Is cheating a double standard?

    duskyjewel replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    There are always those who, sadly, choose to make themselves feel powerful by perpetuating a cycle of abuse. People who actually want to be of value to the world, though, break such
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    Is cheating a double standard?

    duskyjewel replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    That's for me to know and you to find
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    Is cheating a double standard?

    duskyjewel replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    If you really wanted to succeed, you'd take the chance you were just offered at free advertising to THOUSANDS of readers. This whole thing is
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    Is cheating a double standard?

    duskyjewel replied to 28studentsfailed's topic in General Students

    Haikus are easy, But sometimes they don't make sense.
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    My mom doesn't believe in me.

    duskyjewel replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Nursing

    I don't understand what's wrong with some people. I have an ambitious daughter, who wants to be an aerospace engineer and work for NASA. My job is to be her cheerleader and biggest supporter! Why...
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    Harsh nurses

    duskyjewel replied to binzy's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    According to the previous thread on the same topic, this student asked said instructor to help him/her remember some medical term and also to remind him/her of a patient's diagnosis. Maybe the...
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    whats the best time for cna?

    duskyjewel replied to iselamunoz_13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I like my 12s because I'm working full time but getting it done in only three days a week. As far as I know, most employers that use 12 hour shifts use a rotating weekend schedule, meaning you work...
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    Hospice pt in alf/morphine

    duskyjewel replied to lauriepat's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    But were they given "as ordered?" PRN means as needed, but one night while I was sitting with a patient for an 11th hour assignment in an ALF, I watched a med aide come in every hour on the dot and...
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    Would inpatient hospice be a good fit for me?

    duskyjewel replied to PeacockMaiden's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I'm a hospice CNA and while I've been trained in everything my employer has for CNAs to do, I usually work inpatient. The nurses I work with usually have 5-7 patients each on both shifts. Usually...
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    Getting frustrated job searching

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

    The GDP went down 2.9% in the first quarter of this year. The economy is shrinking. It's going to be hard to find jobs all over. The much-vaunted "recovery" we keep hearing about is NOT happening....
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    Certification for Medical Assistant

    duskyjewel replied to JulieRoss1978's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Since you did take a course and have work experience, check with the state to see if you can challenge the
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    Health Insurance

    duskyjewel replied to Kar10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Except we can get competitive rates on car insurance, life insurance, etc. because the companies can sell across state lines. Doing the same with health insurance would make rates a whole lot more...
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    The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    duskyjewel replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Problem being, they choose to have the nutcases and abusers in their lives. Often they'll complain if they're not allowed in or if staff says anything to the problem visitors. Even the mildest...