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  1. When did it become ok for patients to do this

    mskrisCNA2bRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been working as a CNA for a few weeks now and I've been hearing and seeing in the news about the horror stories about patients being physically abused and sexually assaulted by the caregivers....

  2. Best part about being a cna

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to CNAkat31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The best part about being a CNA idk where to start. I love doing what I do and I can't wait for more responsibility once I become a nurse. I love my residents, they make me smile constantly, I love...

  3. Worst part about being a cna

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to CNAkat31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The low pay for the amount of work that we're doing. I'm still in school and getting ready to start nursing school. I'm struggling to pay my bills as is and the stress of this job does not

  4. Crazy co-workers?

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Usually it's the ones that are the most mouthy that get so set in their ways that they make frequent mistakes. I just started a job and the girl who orientated me is a mouthy little thing that irks...

  5. Your first cna assignment on your own

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to CNAkat31's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Idk how many days of orientation I was supposed to get before I got thrown to the wolves however I know that I worked one day and got orientated to my floor (its mostly rehab but a few LTC's about 23...

  6. Cna scrub crazy!

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Kimcan38's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lol we have to wear navy blue scrubs to work and as hot as it gets here in sc this is no picnic by any means. These scrubs draw heat and the ac is always and forever broken here ?. I'm looking forward...

  7. What kind of computer should I buy for school?

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to bv1995's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You're def going to need a laptop. I'm in the process of looking for one myself. I'd love to own a MacBook and if I can before i start nursing school I'm definitely going for it. I was also looking at...

  8. The resident with no family.

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to LightX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Technically you really aren't supposed to do it but being the caring person you are I see why you did it. I've been tempted myself to do things like that too. However you should alert social services...

  9. Ouch. :(

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Jonahyona's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Micro can definitely make you or break you. Flash cards, and taping lectures helped me a lot. Also study groups helped me too (make sure they're with the right people though) things will get better. I...

  10. New CNA- How to deal with body pain

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  11. Are you unsure of your role in life?

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Ha I'm a student, a CNA, an aunt, a daughter, a sister, a girlfriend, a church goer on a regular basis for my own sanity, and my list extends so much further lol. Idk where I've made any time for me...

  12. New CNA- How to deal with body pain

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been a CNA for a little over a month and I've already become used to the pain it doesn't even bother me anymore I work LTC and all my patients require lifting and turning of some sorts. I wear...

  13. What are some tips for Microbiology?

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to EMT89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Study your concepts. I know that I've had a tough micro teacher who made sure that we understood why this was happening instead of just knowing what's happening. Flash cards with diagrams help a lot....

  14. NLN guide for taking Pax exam?

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Cortney2013's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used the book to study it was really helpful for reviewing word roots for vocabulary and reviewing sciences I hadn't seen since high school like physics and chemistry. I borrowed the book from a...

  15. When did you want to become a nurse?

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I didn't know I wanted to be a nurse until my junior year of high school. I had always wanted to work I the medical field. When I was 5 my mom was in nursing school and as she was studying I was...

  16. Summer Classes

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thank you

  17. Questions about nursing

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Tacos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The post above has already answered most of the questions you asked so ill skip right to your last question. GPA is a prime factor in nursing school acceptance in most places. They will also look at...

  18. Summer Classes

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No kids no husband just an amazing supportive boyfriend and I work full time. I'm doing my trig in may it'll be a 3 week course and ill be there everyday then ill do stat and a&p on opposite days...

  19. Summer Classes

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Thanks Hun I'm doing this on top of working night shift at a rehab facility full time so I totally appreciate the support

  20. Summer Classes

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Nurse2b7337's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My summer will consis of a trig class and a stat class, and

  21. College Freshman Pre-Nursing Gone Bad

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to tikerraney's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You just have to come up with a plan you know your work schedule and you know when classes are and your test you should make time to study every day and focus more during upcoming exam times. Flash...

  22. Families who just don't get it!!

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I ment another resident's

  23. Families who just don't get it!!

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to downsouthlaff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had a resident who coded one day when another resident's mom decided that her mother needed her meds right then and there even though she knew another resident was coding. She even threatened to go...

  24. I got in so what do i do now?

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to NursingN.C's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Lol I just got in from hanging out to celebrate my acceptance into nursing school. Still floating

  25. Patient Care Assistant Interview: HELP!

    mskrisCNA2bRN replied to Tyler626's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    While I can't tell you what to expect when you go to work in the hospital I can tell you some if the questions that I asked when I went in for my interview. The most important question to me was about...