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    CNA New Grad $8 an hour please help!!!!

    duskyjewel replied to NewNew10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Only for people working on federal government
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    Is there a legal way to do this...

    duskyjewel replied to BrnEyedGirl's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Dear sweet Jesus..... This is why I'll never move up from aide to nurse and why I feel like I need to get out of health care ASAP. The fact that anyone would hesitate to call is just disgusting. Do...
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    The death of nursing

    duskyjewel replied to massrn116's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    With the utter refusal of some to recognize what's going on, and their penchant for tearing down those who do, it seems to me the nurses are drinking it. Seriously, one can hardly say anything less...
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    "Many of your classmates will not be nurses"

    duskyjewel replied to JoseQuinones's topic in General Students

    He answered that. Maybe instead of making fun, some careful reading is in
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    We're not here for that

    duskyjewel replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    Man....this thread brings back unpleasant memories of the telemetry unit where I worked as an aide. All the people who said "those nurses" are the least liked, you're right. If you're "that nurse" you...
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    CNA New Grad $8 an hour please help!!!!

    duskyjewel replied to NewNew10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Look, there are aspects of my job that I enjoy. Particularly, working in hospice offers a lot of satisfaction. But let's face it, bathing, toileting, intimate personal care is the core of our job. We...
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    CNA New Grad $8 an hour please help!!!!

    duskyjewel replied to NewNew10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    $8 an hour? Forget it! For that money I could work at McDonalds and not have to wipe
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    Cna instructor:diarrhea of the mouth

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

    If you're easily discouraged, no career field is for you. Sorry to seem harsh, but if you want to get anywhere, you have to buckle down and work your butt off. This applies whether you're caring for...
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    Catheter care

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

    Taco? Really? I guess I am getting old, because the immaturity shown by so-called adults in this forum is starting to bug me in the extreme.
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    If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

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

    I don't believe you. No Catholic hospital that I know of works that
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    If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

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

    Shocked? Really? What exactly did you think this job is? Having read the rest of the thread and seeing that you're still looking for ways to avoid perineal care, I think you need to find another line...
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    Confused-career wise

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

    Where in the world do you live where there are "few" minority teachers? Maybe you need to
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    Can CNA work with children?

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

    I have friend who works as a tech in PICU. However, those jobs are considered plum and she had to put in more than a year in a med/surg unit (with the same hospital system) before she could even...
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    CNA work

    duskyjewel replied to Amanda0216's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm on the resource team for a nonprofit hospice company. I work NOC 7p-7a. Most of the time I work in our inpatient units, but sometimes I also do private duty in homes or other facilities. When...
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    Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

    duskyjewel replied to Becca014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wish I could say I made that up. Now, let me be clear here: if you hit a slow patch during your shift and you take a look at your phone, I'm not going to get all up in your kool aid because I do...
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    Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

    duskyjewel replied to Becca014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    IME the attitude of being above "aide work" almost always rides along with bad attitude, lack of caring presence at bedside, and the minimalist tendency to do the absolute least they can get away with...
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    Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

    duskyjewel replied to Becca014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From the perspective of a CNA who works with nurses, let me tell you I can tell the difference. The ones who were CNAs first are better nurses, and they also almost never have that uppity attitude...
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    CNA's: Please Read

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

    I've never worked anything but nights, and I work 12 hour shifts. I like it because I work three days a week, but it's still full time. three 12s, 36 hours a week Easy peasy. I found it to be...
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    Patients who love their sick role

    duskyjewel replied to sammiesmom's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If he actually allows this, DO NOT marry him, and no I am not kidding. You wanna play second fiddle to that all your life? Because you will. You want to be left alone during your own crises because...
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    From MA to CNA help?

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

    I get really tired of the demonization of for-profit schools. Sure, there are unethical diploma mills out there, but there are also really good schools who are working on a different model than we've...
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    I'm going to be in the dog house

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

    Anyone whose family members work in health care should be prepared for this eventuality. I told family we had to wait until I got word from work to make plans, and thankfully work came through the...
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    Top 10 Reasons We Get Fired! - Social Media

    duskyjewel replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    There are not ten reasons in this article why nurses get fired. There is only one: STUPID. Clearly being educated enough to work as a nurse and being smart are not always the same
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    Need Advice!!?! Please help!

    duskyjewel replied to habermanr's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is the program approved by the state board of nursing, and does it have the appropriate accreditation? P.S. You're supposed to do this kind of research before you enroll and start handing over
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    Can CNA's have other certifications?

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

    CHPNA = certified hospice and palliative nursing assistant, which I'm being encouraged to pursue by my
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    Another vent about nurse vs aide

    duskyjewel replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When a busy nurse is charting, no problem. When s/he is shopping travel sites or eBay.....problem. Duh, people, I can see your screen! Of course, so could the charge, and she didn't care. So I guess...