chadash

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    Can anyone please help me with a dumb question?LOL

    chadash replied to pds252's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Really think they are the same thing. About dumb questions, there is no such thing! (well, I have asked a few
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    frustrated

    chadash replied to coadestone's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is really hard work, that is for sure. 40 is not too late! If you can, go forward, you will not regret
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    Disney Culture in Hospitals

    chadash replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just don't make me wear one of those funny hats with the ears on it, even I have my limits... Butt.... How 'bout "Proctologist of the
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    Disney Culture in Hospitals

    chadash replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, space mountain would be a great
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    Disney Culture in Hospitals

    chadash replied to fedupnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Or, why don't they just hand us each 500 dollars if we promise to be really really
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    Meth is destroying communities

    chadash replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the description! I just don't know one drug from another. I can see how something like that could be so so addicting.... You should be proud of your choice to not let meth control your...
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    Death- Do you ever get used to it?

    chadash replied to CJolin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, you never get used to losing your patients. When you lose one you have had longterm, it really is so sad....you have lost a friend. But, you do focus on the patients family, they have lost a...
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    pros and cons

    chadash replied to psydekik's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is true that the pay can be really low. I am a bit of a career CNA. My experience has been that it IS worth the price of training. I love it. I would suggest you call some local hospitals and see...
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    Meth is destroying communities

    chadash replied to WVUturtle514's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to be so ignorant, but could someone explain what meth is and how it effects people? Had some people who were to do work on my house once, who never completed the job, though they did take my...
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    Interviewing for CNA Position Tomorrow

    chadash replied to ChristineN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Great! I pray you all the best... LTC will be challenging, a real boot camp experience. I think it is a wonderful place to start! You may discover you have a real love of geriatrics, and make it...
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    I need a 12-step program

    chadash replied to LesMonsterRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You need to know you are not alone, there are others of us like you out there willing to help! Repeat after me: step one We admitted we were powerless over allnurses--that our lives had become...
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    worry about job

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

    Thanks so much! I may post with questions, this is going to be so new to me, and I am sure there will be loads of "how does this work?" and "why do I do this?"
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    worry about job

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

    I did hear today, and I do have the job. I am thrilled! Now, I am getting the "am I up to this?" jitters. If it's not one thing, it's the other! Thanks for the
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    CNA after first semester nursing school?

    chadash replied to Nursing in 09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It would be great for you to work prn during school, if you have the stamina (don't think I would :) ) You will find you are more at ease during your clinicals, know your way around and feel...
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    Advice Please!!!!

    chadash replied to soontobe_RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never been a student nurse, but I do think this job will enhance your performance in your clinicals. Bet you will
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    worry about job

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

    Thanks! Everything you said made me feel a lot
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    LTC Dignity

    chadash replied to Redzie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One thing that helps, is when you walk into a patient's room, act as if you are a visiter in their home. Always address them directly, and if another NA begins to talk over them, just turn your...
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    Nursing Home Nightmare

    chadash replied to aerinlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ah! These three little words should forever be linked in our anesthetized little brains: Nursing Home
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    I need ur help!!

    chadash replied to Irishkisses08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thought you might like to peruse this article I found at http://infectioncontrol.ucsfmedicalcenter.org/FAQs/FAQ___Artificial_and_Long_Fing/body_faq___artificial_and_long_fing.html Good luck! The...
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    Pictoral chart showing different types of BM

    chadash replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    would that be a BBBM? (Big bad
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    LTC Dignity

    chadash replied to Redzie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hold fast to your desire to deal with each patient with
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    My patient, my hope!

    chadash replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I really loved reading this example of great nursing care. The human factor is almost always the first hurdle, isn't it? Some one once told me that people dont care how much you know, until they know...
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    I don't know what to do...

    chadash replied to HuggyPuglet's topic in General Nursing

    Any possibility of a weekend for just the two of you to talk and relax? It could be finances, time pressures, a feeling that he is losing control of his circumstances....help him see the benefits for...
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    1 year ICU schools

    chadash replied to mammothsnw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i am just trying to figure out what ad hominem
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    Behaviors and Call Lights! Help!

    chadash replied to carolbear's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One thing I used to do with the-mother-of-all-call-bell-ringers was check on her every so often when she did not ring. She had the delusion that she was my only patient. Seem to make her feel like she...