Plagueis

Plagueis

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  1. CNA Info

    Plagueis replied to andreamae's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA myself, I do think we are underpaid for what we do. I keep hearing about how "important" and "vital" we are to the residents, but we are only paid $6 to $8 per hour to start. (At least around...

  2. No food stamps for students!!!

    Plagueis replied to tonicareer's topic in General Students

    The same thing happens here. I tried to find health insurance for myself until the benefits kick in at my new job, but I found out that I had to earn less than $400 PER MONTH to qualify. However, if I...

  3. Why Are Nurses Given Such A Bad Rap Today?

    Plagueis replied to live4today's topic in General Nursing

    I also think that while nursing is a respected occupation, there's still the public misperception that nurses don't need to know a lot to practice nursing, and that all they do is "hold hands and...

  4. Do your CNA's call in sick every weekend?

    Plagueis replied to Blackcat99's topic in General Nursing

    We have a similar problem at the place I work at. Us employees were told when we were hired that if someone called off on weekends, then after 3 warnings he/she would be suspended. However, this...

  5. False Accusation Worry

    Plagueis posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a pre-nursing student, and a CNA, but one thing that I and many of my workers worry about in our job is being falsely accused of abuse by residents. My coworkers and employers tell me that any...

  6. Depends (diapers) at night?

    Plagueis replied to Town & Country's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I couldn't believe that a CNA would put 2 diapers on a person, until I found out that one of them at my job did exactly that this past week! At our place, just like many others around here, the...

  7. CNA/Patient Ratio Laws

    Plagueis replied to Aneroo's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my state, the governor did sign a bill earlier this year requiring hospitals to publicly post how many RNs, LPNs, and CNAs were working each shift, along with the ratio of those workers to...

  8. Reward system for hardworking CNA's..need help!

    Plagueis replied to NurseWiggins's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I agree that CNAs are often underappreciated and underpaid. Also, what you told me about how the certification test is scored is interesting. However, I thought that a 70 percent score was required to...

  9. why are cna's treated like they are stupid and replaceable?

    Plagueis replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You're lucky you have a shift differential. Around here, the pay is the same, even if us CNAs work weekends or overnight shifts. And the management wonders why they have problems finding aides for...

  10. I got accepted to ADN program (finally)!

    Plagueis replied to Momto3andNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!!

  11. I'm In!!!!!

    Plagueis replied to Nurseismade RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations on your

  12. I Got In!

    Plagueis replied to cn2007rn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!! :balloons:

  13. Informing pts/families of med errors; consequences?

    Plagueis replied to WI,RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I am so sorry about your

  14. mandatory scrubs?

    Plagueis replied to NativeTexan's topic in Emergency

    This is a great point. I just started working as a CNA, and everyone, from nurses, aides, and housekeeping, wears scrubs. And there are no nametags, either. I get so confused about who's a nurse, and...

  15. Just got my acceptance letter!!

    Plagueis replied to kimber3ks's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations,

  16. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    Plagueis replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations to you all who have been accepted!!!

  17. Online class VS Traditional class?

    Plagueis replied to jennanlpn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm an online class veteran. I'm currently taking two classes online, and I'm thankful for that option. I don't have to take tests or have classes at specific times, but there are still deadlines that...

  18. Waiting for letter of acceptance!!!

    Plagueis replied to Jenn22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations to all of you who were accepted!! And good luck to those who are still waiting!!

  19. Why are Hospitals so darn mean when someone fails the NCLEX?

    Plagueis replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a pre-nursing student, so I didn't realize that someone could work as nurse without passing the NCLEX first. Is that allowed in every state? Also, I'm stunned that they would publish the...

  20. Michigan Preparing To Let Doctors Refuse To Treat Gays

    Plagueis replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I just read this thread, and I can't believe what's happening in Michigan. :angryfire I guess now doctors will soon be allowed to not treat other groups they don't like, such as blacks, Arabs,...

  21. Just want to give thanks...(kinda long)

    Plagueis replied to fry.girl's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm so sorry about the loss of your

  22. Public Speaking?

    Plagueis replied to katesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I never thought it would be possible to take a speech class online. How did that work? (I hate public speaking,

  23. CNA state board

    Plagueis replied to Jenn1228's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished a CNA program, and we were shown videos on how to perform certain skills, but all I can remember is that they were produced by a company called Delmar. I can't get more specific than...

  24. Legality and Ethics of Terri's past nurses talking to the press

    Plagueis replied to ScarlettRN's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse did not say anything about any deals, but I've seen many people in the past "come forward" with information, and then end up getting some kind of monetary deal later on. (i.e. Amber...

  25. Legality and Ethics of Terri's past nurses talking to the press

    Plagueis replied to ScarlettRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a pre-nursing student, but I was surprised to see a nurse on one of the news channels yesterday talking about Terri's care. I thought that was unethical unless consent was given. (Who gave...