Ally082

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1. NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

   Ally082 replied to panjia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I just finished a 4 week CNA class, we did a 5 day clinical rotation in a "well respected" facility in my area. I was completely shocked by everything I witnessed. Most on day shift had 9 residents...

2. Tips for CNA's Caring for Schizophrenic Resident

   Ally082 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I need to give a quick, non-formal presentation to a class of CNA's on Schizophrenia/paranoia in the elderly. The last topic is what I need help with, which is tips on CARE-(How can a CNA help?). Also...

3. NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

   Ally082 replied to panjia's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   You should create a new topic or submit an article to raise awareness for this. It's a very important issue, thank you for

4. Job Searching

   Ally082 replied to valliloves's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Congrats on Passing! I would like to know about that too. I'm going to look into it as well and if I find anything out, I will reply

5. Apparently, everyone is a nurse! (rant)

   Ally082 replied to RivkaLPN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   My younger sister is an MA and would never refer to herself as a nurse. Actually she would correct patients if they thought she was a nurse because she never wants to be accused of misleading people....

6. Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

   Ally082 replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   . I watched my boyfriend and his team of IT guys who were only hired with AS or AA degrees + certifications lose every opportunity to advance their careers to their Penn State BS interns. It's...

7. Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

   Ally082 replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   I wholeheartedly agree that people should gain experience, start at the bottom and work their way up the career ladder. I agree that shortcuts to management will lead to nothing good but I don't...

8. Anti-Intellectualism in Nursing

   Ally082 replied to fakenurse's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   It's terrible that experienced nurses are being treated this way but I think the OP's observation is that some of the new grads and students are being treated unfairly, no... hated for this and...

9. Considering nursing but hearing Philly market is lacking jobs.True or False? Help!

   Ally082 replied to Ally082's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I just looked back on this post and realized you would have completed your program by now. Hoping everything worked out well for you! Good luck with job

10. Any Tips on Getting Through Finals?

    Ally082 replied to Ally082's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I ended up with a B in A&PI and Chem 102! Although, my plan above didn't work out the way I wanted. I had trouble sleeping because I was so stressed out about finals but I managed to pull it...

11. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Ally082 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I seemed like the fat jokes were starting, which was upsetting. I already replied to Brandon that I understand he pointed out a "fat pun" from your post and then continued on with other fat puns to be...

12. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Ally082 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Brandon Thank you for explaining when you didn't have to. You have been very civil and I did notice your "serious" post and liked it. You say it was harmless and I believe you, you noticed something...

13. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Ally082 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Another one who condones making fun of overweight nurses, patients and student bashing. Have you not seen the many posts before this filled with upset comments by those who think it's malicious to...

14. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Ally082 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have to tell you, there are many students on here and the general public that stumble upon this site who are shocked by the insensitivity of people who claim to be nursing professionals. Where I...

15. How important is your 'look' as a nurse

    Ally082 replied to Nola009's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I agree on both counts. I'm in a researching mood tonight, can't sleep I have and A&P I final coming up, oy vey. So anyway, I found these two articles that basically say BMI is a tool that can be...