SeattleJess

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  1. I failed my patient and lost my temper. What now?

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

    DosmoRN, thank you! Struggling for an analogy here, but I think you just turned what seemed like a steaming pile of horse dung into valuable fertilizer! Plus, your perspective lets me feel positive...

  2. Grievance

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

    No way. Your examiners don't have a clue as to how many times you've tested before, unless you're testing with the same examiner. And NACES does not supply them with a list of people to mess with....

  3. The hours a CNA works

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

    The CNAs at my job who had a home care background all agree that homecare is easier. You're taking care of only one patient as opposed to 24 on a unit (with 6-8 your personal assignment.) However......

  4. Nursing student lacking passion?

    SeattleJess replied to misskate098's topic in General Students

    You are so smart to have retreated from the law in time! It's hard to stop the moving train once you get to a certain place in a law career. You had enough time in to make an informed decision. And...

  5. I have two possible connections but don't know how to approach?

    SeattleJess replied to LisaRed19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Smart! If you do it respectfully and professionally, you won't burn any bridges and if you stand out to someone, then you're crossing a bridge that no one else even sees. Go for

  6. Did you know? "Code Brown" means tornado. . .LMAO!

    SeattleJess replied to delphine22's topic in General Nursing

    Yep that's the code at the LTC where I work. Are you kidding me? Previous talks with nurse friends gave me a totally different idea of what this code is all

  7. Nursing student lacking passion?

    SeattleJess replied to misskate098's topic in General Students

    Hey, everyone. This is one of the most meaningful posts I've found on AllNurses. Thank you, everyone who has posted and those who have yet to post. Keep it

  8. Nursing student lacking passion?

    SeattleJess replied to misskate098's topic in General Students

    I'm only in the prenursing school CNA job stint and already I know that everything you say is true. That said, I do have a passion for mastery. All the challenges you name are potentials for mastery....

  9. Could he be right?

    SeattleJess replied to Nabeelaodu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This says it perfectly. All I can say is, "What SHE

  10. I failed my patient and lost my temper. What now?

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

    I thought float pool would be the crème de la crème since it does take extra work to get up to speed on new care plans and team routines. How wrong I was. Just applied to per diem on a regular...

  11. I failed my patient and lost my temper. What now?

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

    Right on! That's why my poor patient had to wait so long. Alone on a two-person assist is the greater of two evils. Love your idea about asking the nurse in charge to chase down the slackers!...

  12. I dread going to work everyday!

    SeattleJess replied to FutureLPN16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's my girl! (Or boy...) I'd be proud to be your coworker. You care and you're willing to endure the incredibly steep learning curve. You will

  13. I failed my patient and lost my temper. What now?

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

    You're right, that was unprofessional and I probably won't do it again. Still, it was the only time I strayed from the path. I used a light tone and playful body language. She laughed, so it couldn't...

  14. I failed my patient and lost my temper. What now?

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

    Follow up: I talked to my manager, keeping focused on the issue of a patient waiting two hours to be changed. Her first response was, "One hour lunches are not allowed! We must stop this right away!"...

  15. I dread going to work everyday!

    SeattleJess replied to FutureLPN16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If it helps, you're not alone. Being a new CNA is the hardest work I have ever done and I've worked in freight yards, agriculture, childcare and legal advocacy in court! Accept that it is HARD and be...

  16. The hours a CNA works

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

    I admire you and the others who have done this for pulling it off! (I haven't seen any 12-hour shifts in my area except at hospitals and those don't hire brand new CNAs.) Best wishes on your

  17. Got a hospital job finally!!! Hired on the spot

    SeattleJess replied to sugar12's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Awesome story! Congratulations on your new job and your true grit. You're going to go far with all that emotional

  18. Being Fired as a CNA, feeling that it wasn't my fault.

    SeattleJess replied to March28's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Spot on counsel! It's always more effective not to do ANYTHING in the heat of your emotions. You need to talk to someone you can trust to work through the emotions and then get down to...

  19. The hours a CNA works

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

    I'm dealing with this question right now. For my large facility, there are no opportunities to work outside the three standard shifts. If I can work at all, I'll need to give up my half-time job (with...

  20. I got the job!

    SeattleJess replied to nycRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your amazing new job and thank you for sharing the tips and giving encouragement, especially about networking. Hope you have many opportunities to mentor in your

  21. Could he be right?

    SeattleJess replied to Nabeelaodu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Sage words, monkeyhq, and ones that are easy to forget! As the sign in a little shop in London said, "It takes all kinds of sausages to make our world." Gotta get used to the variety without getting...

  22. Where O' Where are the wise ones?

    SeattleJess replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    I think tnbutterfly nailed it. Right now I appreciate the reminder that I can control only how I respond, not what others do. Grrrrr, that can be

  23. Signing Off......

    SeattleJess replied to dbrenda1510's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Damn. What a disappointment. Be very gentle with yourself. You've been to the wars and now you need to rest and recover. Please don't think too far ahead or make any conclusions right now. I hope you...

  24. Signing Off......

    SeattleJess replied to dbrenda1510's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    'sawright, Micki8475, your message was worth posting twice! Here's to second families for all of

  25. Signing Off......

    SeattleJess replied to dbrenda1510's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Excellent point, dusky! You've got the basics in place with that man of yours and the amazing young 'uns. Sounds like a glorious mess o' love and happiness! I do hope we both meet some kindred souls...