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  1. An easy way to remember Anatomy??

    Compassion_x replied to Angie M's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Flash cards are your best friend for anything you need to

  2. Please help a new student with a question

    Compassion_x replied to rob371's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If there is a draw sheet/pad underneath the pt/resident, just pull on that. Make sure the bed is high enough, about waist level. Use another CNA on the opposite side of the bed if the pt/resident is...

  3. Feel Good Moments

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

    I've worked in a nursing home for a year and a half, and the residents can be really funny sometimes. I wish I could remember some examples right now. It is a hard but rewarding job. A simple "thank...

  4. So stressed..

    Compassion_x replied to tperri24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Actually in the US the median salary for LPN/LVN's are about $41,000, full time. Apparently average waitress salaries are $37,000 full time, but, I'm not sure how much I believe that. Is 12 months...

  5. Can you be 14 and take a CNA course?

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

    Starting hourly pay for nursing home CNA jobs vary a lot. Where I work (in Iowa), starting is $10.50/hour, but other places in the area start at

  6. Is my resume beginning to look like a job hopper

    Compassion_x replied to sheeky's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    FYI - not trying to be some grammar nazi but make sure you spell HIPAA, as it stands for health insurance portability and accountability act - and not HIPPA. Spelling is always important!

  7. CNA that would like clinical experience with less lifting.. back hurts

    Compassion_x replied to Kids2Feed's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, no breaks would be illegal. No lifts for residents who would require one (sounds like that resident would need one) is extremely dangerous to the aides and the resident. If state is coming they...

  8. Stupid Question: Simple Conversion

    Compassion_x replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ha, I just noticed that too! But my instructor mentioned it and kind of shrugged it off. And like someone said, meds won't be administered in

  9. So stressed..

    Compassion_x replied to tperri24's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What is your class load (credit hours) and what classes are you taking? I just started my first semester of LPN August 20th, and it's not hard at all by the 4th week. But, the way the program I'm in...

  10. Pervy patients?

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

    Yes, I believe he is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's, which makes it easier to deal with. Although apparently he has an interesting family history if you know what I mean. The last time he was...

  11. What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

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

    1. Handwashing 2. Gloving 3. B/P 4. Complete bed change 5. Ted hose Something like that...it's been a

  12. Pervy patients?

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

    There is one resident where I work who makes very raunchy comments such as "I'd like to ******* " "I'd be good for you, you're not too young either," etc. He also says "I love you honey" to everyone...