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  1. Bringing my own work supplies

    blaundee replied to SweetLola648's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've done it before, but you need to check with your facility's policies first. If the facility allows it, check the residents medical charts to look for allergies, etc... then ask the family for...

  2. Manager catch phrases

    blaundee replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    It's in the A

  3. Religious accommodation means no Saturdays....ever?

    blaundee replied to momto6msn's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Sabbath keeper, but I don't have a problem working in healthcare on the Sabbath because Jesus healed on the Sabbath. I do give that money I make on Saturday to my church, though. The problem...

  4. Should I get my cna or emt?I'm a nursing

    blaundee replied to Coffeeislife31's topic in Emergency

    Pretty much

  5. Clinical Shoes

    blaundee replied to GhostGal1996's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Rotate your shoes, too - have at least 2 pair and don't wear the same ones every

  6. Clinical Shoes

    blaundee replied to GhostGal1996's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ask your instructor for guidance. Where I live, nobody really cares about your shoes as long as they are closed toe. I wear Saucony, New Balance, and sometimes Nike... wear whatever is best for your...

  7. Looking for intervention ideas

    blaundee replied to Leighange's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    If something in his room or pics makes you think of something, tell him. Tell him what it looks like outside, how your lunch break was, that so&so is wearing ugly scrubs, complain about price...

  8. Looking for intervention ideas

    blaundee replied to Leighange's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Depression makes a person withdraw from social interaction, and the isolation deepens the depression... however, forced socialization is very draining if you have depression, so it's a catch 22. My...

  9. Survive as Cna in nursing school?

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

    Stay at home with your mom, pay rent to her, put at least 15% of your earnings into a savings account, and get straight A's. Studies show that students who work earn better grades than those who do...

  10. Patient Sitter Interview

    blaundee replied to hhaide1123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Modest clothing, hair pulled back, NO NAIL POLISH, closed toe shoes. Be yourself

  11. Dry, cracked and bleeding skin on my fingers

    blaundee replied to KsoontobeLNA's topic in General Students

    Working Hands lotion is great stuff, as well as Vaseline Intensive care lotion. Another tip that won't help prevent cracks, etc, but baby powder will help you get gives on if you have any issues. (I...

  12. Male Student in OB Rotation

    blaundee replied to dreblanco's topic in General Students

    Regarding rape (which in my state it's estimated that 1 out of 3 women have been or will be raped, particularly among the native American population), this is an excellent article. For those...

  13. taking the first steps - where do I begin?

    blaundee replied to ORchaos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Talk to your employer. Some of them will help you financially, or at least give you guidance. Also talk to nurses that you

  14. When Do I Apply?

    blaundee replied to GhostGal1996's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Why will your clinicals be at only one facility? Are they training you in house? Either way - Do your absolute best, be sure the higher ups (including the DON and the charge nurse) know your name, be...

  15. New CNA & Night Shift

    blaundee replied to melie23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe you should post this in general nursing students?

  16. Sued doing private CNA work?

    blaundee replied to esrun77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNAs are now heavily encouraged in NM to have their own malpractice insurance... wouldn't be a bad idea to get it, especially if you're thinking of going off on your

  17. New CNA and feel like I'm terrible at it.

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

    Oh YES! I like to have a tiny notebook in my pocket at all times to jot down things I need to remember (in a pinch, I'll use post its, then by the end of the day I have a pocket full of yellow...

  18. Typical week in nursing school?

    blaundee posted a topic in General Students

    If there IS such a thing, what is your typical week like in nursing school? When do you get up, study, go to bed, etc? Do you ever get to see your family (LoL)? I'm working on prerequisites now....

  19. New CNA and feel like I'm terrible at it.

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

    Plus night shift gets paid

  20. New CNA and feel like I'm terrible at it.

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

    Could you get on with a nursing home instead? They ALWAYS need night

  21. Typical week in nursing school?

    blaundee replied to blaundee's topic in General Students

    Thank you both so

  22. Quitting after 6 months

    blaundee replied to nurselo18's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Think about doing per

  23. New CNA and feel like I'm terrible at it.

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

    Then it was time to toilet everyone, get them back to lunch, bring them back, toilet again, they'd rest or have an activity... before the next shift was coming in, I'd toilet everyone again, then...

  24. New CNA and feel like I'm terrible at it.

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

    My first 6 months as a CNA were rough. I Judy couldn't get my groove, and I was ready to quit. Then I met an amazing CNA, and she taught me SO MUCH. So first off-in try to find a mentor. Next,...

  25. Sick of the BS

    blaundee replied to Helluvanurse33's topic in General Students

    This. Also- playing the race card won't win you any points in the likability area. Unless the other students have specifically been racist, drop that right now. It certainly won't help you on the...