Mr Sacdiff

Mr Sacdiff

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  1. Why do you love Dialysis?

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Mr Sacdiff's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thank you so much! This is exactly what I wanted to hear. This is the image I get when I picture doing dialysis. I will admit, it is sometimes difficult dealing with hospitalized dialysis patients...

  2. The Joys of CNA Work

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

    HAHA. I love your handle and that response. I try to keep everyone laughing during our shifts. The unit I work on is like a small family, so some days we don't all get along and I try to pull us...

  3. If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

    Mr Sacdiff replied to dbtw's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Your instructors should be fired then. Sorry. Absolutely no reason for students not to experience all of the basic things they are going to experience in the real world. Really weird that you...

  4. Is it possible???

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Cathylady's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes. Yes you can. Might not be easy depending on where you live, but it is possible. I passed my test September 2012 and was employed at a hospital 10/12. So glad. I have zero interest in

  5. Do you have a nursing specialty you know you want to pursue?

    Mr Sacdiff replied to goldenanchor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would love to be a CRNA, but with kids and already huge student loan amounts, I'm okay with not pursing it at this stage in my life. I am undecided, but leaning towards Dialysis, hospice, or some...

  6. If you are a male can you ask to only work for male patients?

    Mr Sacdiff replied to dbtw's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm assuming OP is 18 or maybe not even that old? Have you ever touched female genitalia in your life? I would recommend you seek another career field if this thread is even serious. If you're...

  7. CNA/Patient Ratio

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Tahiti's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We usually max at 15 here but we have 30-1 if someone calls off. Nurses usually step up and help if thats the

  8. Last name on ID badge?

    Mr Sacdiff replied to ravenpuff's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ive only been at this hospital thing for a year and I have met a handful of people that I wouldnt want to share my full name with. True, if they try hard enough they could find out, but my full name...

  9. CNA JOB FIRST DAY!!!

    Mr Sacdiff replied to tina102's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck to both of you. I've been an aid for over a year now and I am currently in an RN program. It's tough, but satisfying work. Some days you will need to hang on dearly to the positive...

  10. Are you going to work while in nursing school?

    Mr Sacdiff replied to vettechtoRN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No choice here. 3 kids that don't feed themselves 13, 5, and 3. Wife is a nurse too, but we weren't expecting me to lose my previous career to the economy, so we have bills to pay. It's all good....

  11. CNA State Test (Virginia)

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Zalina's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Awesome! Told ya, piece of cake! Now for the hard part, finding a job and working as a CNA! haha. Good luck! It is very rewarding work most of the

  12. Talk down to no one...please!

    Mr Sacdiff posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This may be more of a rant or maybe a suggestion or a reminder, but hopefully it doesn't offend. I am currently a CNA working full time+, going to nursing school, and raising 3 children. In my past...

  13. CNA or PCT?

    Mr Sacdiff replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Students

    You can become a pct for davita and probably other dialysis clinics without getting your cna. Depends onwhat the company calls it and the

  14. CNA or PCT?

    Mr Sacdiff replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Students

    Depends on what you want to do once you become a nurse. Either one will give you valuable experience though. And, you can be a PCT at some places with no experience. Not easy to get in that way,...

  15. The Right to Die with Dignity- MD assisted suicide

    Mr Sacdiff replied to SL2014's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I understand both sides here. Since I've been working Oncology, I've worked with patients that wanted to just go. I've also had patients that suddenly passed after being discharged, because they...

  16. CNA State Test (Virginia)

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Zalina's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like you'll be fine. The number one thing to do is be confident. You've had the class, you watch the videos, so you know what to do. Most people I hear fail only do so, because they let...

  17. CNA State Test (Virginia)

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Zalina's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Whereabouts did you take your course? 120 hour course, correct? I took my CNA course in Virginia, but tested in Florida after I moved. My teachers were also state examiners so we had a huge...

  18. Why do you love Dialysis?

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Mr Sacdiff's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    That sounds exactly like what I want. I'd only argue one point. Down here, most of the clinics are running 3rd shifts and the nurses are in the clinics until 7 or 8pm on MWF haha. But that's not a...

  19. wearing a mask during flu season

    Mr Sacdiff replied to rpattee's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Not a big deal. I do not want the flu shot and happily wear a mask. This year is the exception as my nursing school requires the stinking shot! At my work we get a dot if we get the

  20. Suggestions on HCA hospital in South Florida

    Mr Sacdiff replied to rlene1275's topic in Florida Nursing

    Wow, never heard this much criticism of HCA! Haha. What do you consider ridiculous ratios? I believe our PCU has a deal through the union that states that they cannot have an assignment with more than...

  21. South Florida Pay Rate

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Ladyt03's topic in Florida Nursing

    Last I heard at my hospital in SWFL, the going starting rate was 24/hr. $3/hr shift diff, plus extra for the weekend. And, since it's "season" here, nurses who pick up overtime shifts get a bonus...

  22. This test is killing me!

    Mr Sacdiff replied to slpsalot's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    If you can get a 74 on the real thing, it'll be good enough to get you into most programs. I know nurses that passed with a 60 or 65% and went on to become very good nurses. I consider myself a...

  23. Does becoming a CNA help you if you want to become an RN?

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Becca014's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wouldn't do it in a nursing home either. I deal with mostly geriatric patients in the hospital, but the patient acuity is a bit different for the most part. Same tasks, but I learn so much more....

  24. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "Now it's time to start working on that

  25. January 2014 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    Mr Sacdiff replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    The woes of having "gifted"