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  1. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    mvm2 replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    I hope people do not see my post on this subject as being harsh because it is not meant to be so. I am just passionate about this being a CNA and seeing it and having issues with it myself I know how...

  2. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    mvm2 replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry can't seem to be able to quote when I am on my phone but to address just a few post up. Ask a elder in a nursing home of fantastic it is to pee in a brief in their beds. Ask the CNAs how many...

  3. I'm in a Quandary

    mvm2 replied to Hooligan's topic in General Nursing

    No real advise I can give either. Except what if you make this next coming school year the year you can think hard about what you want. If you have a super, great year then maybe stay with the...

  4. New grad...hate my job!

    mvm2 replied to LAJJmom's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that this has not been the most ideal job, but from what I hear from others when you are a new grade you have to have that experience to be able to promote to better things. look at the...

  5. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    mvm2 replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    I wish people in health care would stop calling ADULT briefs diapers, baby diapers, toddler diapers, I was taught in CNA class to call them briefs or depends. Never

  6. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    mvm2 replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    I am truly amazed that some of you think it better to put chucks and pads and briefs surrounding a patient and have them void in the beds then to put them on a bed pan. I agree that maybe something...

  7. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    mvm2 replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    Well sorry for jumping to conclusions but you have to explain things better. You did say in your first post just hand them a pad or

  8. Bedpan? Why not a Poise pad?

    mvm2 replied to TryVeganToday's topic in General Nursing

    Are you serious. Poise pads will not hold a full emptying of a bladder. A pad will assuredly make everything wet. From the gown, bed, and the person themselves. Having a bed pan no matter how uncomfy...

  9. HELP!!!!

    mvm2 replied to Melfldrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Lol Well I can't say you haven't been doing everything humanly possible to get the job Hopefully

  10. HELP!!!!

    mvm2 replied to Melfldrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The only thing I can see maybe that would help is try to contact them a few days or week after you hand in your app. By email or maybe phone. That might get you noticed. I say this only because it...

  11. HELP!!!!

    mvm2 replied to Melfldrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Im so sorry.....sometimes nothing makes sence as to why things don't come together for some people. how many different hospitals have you been trying to get into. Sometimes just putting in your app...

  12. Need help getting out of LTC

    mvm2 replied to KDuncan890's topic in General Nursing

    Do you know anyone that is working in these hospitals that can put in a good word for you. Friends

  13. Is becoming a CNA (and getting hired) hard?

    mvm2 replied to mhy12784's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No CNA jobs are much more readily available As long as you have your certificate many places will give you an opportunity. Some places might pick someone with experience over someone who does not but...

  14. VA nursing

    mvm2 replied to RNerica12's topic in Government, Military

    I had my CNA clinical in a VA home. It was a really neat experience. I would think the daily things are mainly the same as any other nursing home is ran. Though they had a lot more activities they...

  15. Is becoming a CNA (and getting hired) hard?

    mvm2 replied to mhy12784's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They would take a CNA class which includes clinicals and then after passing the class take their states test. Usually it is not too hard to find CNA jobs. Sometimes it takes time to get comfortable...

  16. Cost of CNA program

    mvm2 replied to RunnerD1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I believe mine was between $700-800. I was able to take mine through my home care agency. I'd check around. There might be some classes that are cheaper then a grand plus. Some places like LTCs will...

  17. Moving and giving notice advice needed!

    mvm2 replied to nursek17's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure your giving them as much time as you could. You should be fine. Thank you to you and your wonderful husband for your service to our

  18. HELP!!!!

    mvm2 replied to Melfldrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Maybe have someone look at your resume. Maybe there is something that can be changed. Sometimes even as simple as mis spelled words may have people turned off from your resume. How far are you looking...

  19. How to become a CNA in MA

    mvm2 replied to fcp4life's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No you can not self study. If you are a nursing student that has completed their 1st or maybe has to be 2nd semester of nursing school you can challenge the States test many times But if you are...

  20. Emergency or NOT?

    mvm2 replied to Bezoars's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry we can not give medical advise. Talk to your health care

  21. What's to complain about?

    mvm2 replied to guest449786's topic in General Nursing

    Also some jobs that are skilled like his offer the big bucks because there might not be a ton of people or companies around that do his specific job. The companies are willing to pay their people...

  22. CNA Internship- Is this worth the money?

    mvm2 replied to Cinnibun2618's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is may 1st today nor April 1st this has to be a joke right.... Yeah I know we get payed so little but I would not do this for free. There are plenty of jobs out there that pay you for all the...

  23. Leave Great Job?

    mvm2 replied to WhiteBird2's topic in General Nursing

    First off congrats at getting your RN Why would you have to leave? Just because you have your RN does not mean you just have to have a hospital job. You have a family and if this job has been perfect...

  24. Every other weekend & holidays??

    mvm2 replied to LuciaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking the same thing GrnTea....there are 7 pages to this post and they have not replied once to anything that has been said. What is that saying around here...the OP let off a bomb and just...

  25. First CNA job

    mvm2 replied to Angela89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes they can be worlds apart but I'm sure you will be ok . Keep us informed and hope you will like your new