MamaTruffles

I usually use the "measure your muscles" for BP and weight. "Taking pictures" for imaging studies and reminding them to make their silly face! Ear washes are something I do often. I use "looking for potatoes" or birds, or fish, or whatever I think would make them smile! A little silliness goes a long way! As others have said just giving them a choice (if possible) can make all to difference Example: 2yr old will not stand on scale, so I offer the other scale (same exact scale just 10 feet to the right) and he runs up to it like its made of candy!

If nursing is what you always had in mind then I would do that program. I'm a CMA and have been working in a clinic setting for 3 years. I love it, love the people, love the work, but what I've come to realize is that I still want to do nursing. Not just because of the money(doesn't hurt though!) , but because of the work, helping others, blah blah... Even if you get your CMA and your heart is still in nursing, the CMA will only 'distract' you for so long. That being said I'm now applying to get my BSN. If I could redo it I would've done my BSN first instead of CMA because its what I truly wanted. I feel like CMA was settling in my dream as a nurse. (note: CMA is a perfectly good career choice! like I said earlier I DO love it!)

I've met a La-a, Malese (pronounced like malaise, wonderful.), Oak, Princess, and my all time favorite: Felony.