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    I think I made a boo-boo...

    miabia replied to MeganNCA's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't be offended by my question but as far as I know the CNA in my state cannot touch the oxygen unless its adjusting the cannula. A CNA in Nebraska would surely be investigated for adjusting the...
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    How to make your relationships work with your patients as a CNA/MA

    miabia posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I started caring for my grandmother at 4 years old I did the exact cares I'm doing in LTC minus the the peri cares that I'm doing now. I'd lay out her clothes for the next day, arrange her...
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    What are you going to miss the most...

    miabia replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in General Students

    I work full time, goto school full time, am a full time mother and wife and I take care of a fulling functioning farm with livestock. I miss, more than anything, being able to sit at the dinner table...
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    Im curious and want to see absolute honesty

    miabia posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Im not judging but I've always been incredibly curious what the ratio of "I want to be a nurse because it's my life dream" vs "I want to be a nurse because I need the money" is. So my question to you...
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    Im curious and want to see absolute honesty

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

    First - I mean't this to be for general healthcare. Sorry for the confusion but the general audience that has voted/replied seems to be what I was looking for. Second - I am facinated (In the best...
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    I need Money

    miabia posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need money. Like every other nursing student what are some great scholarships/grants I can look into? Im in Nebraska too if anyone knows of any scholarships or awards given to nursing students in...
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    I need Money

    miabia replied to miabia's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just finished at the Financial Aide and ALL they gave me was FASFA (which I applied for just now and am waiting on that to finish). I meet with my student advisor Wednesday ad we'll see where she...
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    Im curious and want to see absolute honesty

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

    I actually made the poll by the two ends of the spectrum I was only interested in. We, of course, can make a new on reflecting all ends where you can add your own reason why you're going into
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    I need Money

    miabia replied to miabia's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm going Monday but I was hoping I could find out some information before hand to start researching it and so forth.
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    Finished NA class

    miabia replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    congrats! to answer your question, " what is restorative care? " it is to maximize a person's level of function and minimize decline. todo this you're going to want your patient to try and assist...
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    How much does a CNA makes hourly?

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

    I make $13 and some change With shift differential during night shift. I also get ETO, paid Sick leave, bereavement, 401K, Comp time, Paid holidays/overtime, health/dental/eye insurance and I earned a...
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    CNAs "making up" vitals.

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

    I'm an MA and I'm not even allowed to insert Caths or handle IV's! I can't even fathom why a CNA would be allowed near such a
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    CNAs "making up" vitals.

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

    We had this CNA that was going to school for his EMT. Not only was he on his 4th attempt of passing the EMT test but one day I came in to check his vitals and he had a patient at 209/130. I burst out...
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    Last attempt

    miabia replied to vlynn08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've never had any issues getting any job that I've applied for . I would only list 3 of your most recent jobs not 5
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    Homework

    miabia replied to Momuv6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I love crock pots! But rarely is there a lot of take home homework (but then again I went through my certification 5 years ago) just a lot of
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    Homework

    miabia replied to Momuv6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It really depends on your time management and memory. I studied extensively for my CNA/MA because of all of the things we were required to memorize. Hint - Use flash cards for your
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    CNA Online Classes

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

    I have never heard of that because most states have guidelines that are different than others in CNA training plus you have to do clinicals. I would say no and just go to your local redcross or...
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    Issues...

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

    Just a friendly reminder that as a mandatory reporter you are required by law to report any unusual occurances to your supervisor. If you cannot get anywhere with the supervisor you follow the chain...
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    "You won't like being a CNA!"

    miabia replied to Moriah02's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    People can be so cross when talking to others about their career choices. I've experienced it a lot as a CNA/MA. I always respond when someone says I wont like it, "Well now you're just making me want...
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    Things that gross you out..

    miabia replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    The worst thing I have ever had to deal with was not in my job but I came upon a very nasty accident and this man had his arm nearly completely removed from his body. The fact that the blood was just...
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    Common Misconceptions of myself as a Nurse Aides/Medication Aides

    miabia posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    (Apologies in advance for spelling and grammar I'm on my laptop nursing my child) Depending on the person I'm speaking to about my line of work, when I tell someone, "I'm a CNA/MA" the range of...
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    resume help; dietary aide

    miabia replied to peppapig123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Actually at the state level I stared in horror that a dietary aide made 3 cents less than a CNA. I kid you
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    CNA EXAM THIS SAT!

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

    I know you're scared now but if you've studied it will come naturally. Just remember with the cares use a different side of the wipe each time you clean and go from front to back every time. I'm so...
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    Will be starting CNA School soon....have questions!

    miabia replied to Momuv6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    my gosh I didn't realize they charged so much difference to take the full time class! Mine was 250 four and a half years ago regardless if you went part time or full time. I guess times do change! I...
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    Attention Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and other hospital assistive personnel!

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

    I agree with you but I also think...scratch that know that some get just a little bit of a bigger ego because of the change of condition