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  1. Too dumb to be a nurse?

    OhioTry replied to MikeDee1234's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I actually failed the skill test the first time - though I aced the written. It's harder if you don't have any previous experience. Nursing school itself is much more

  2. Difficult resident and charged nurse

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

    Yes, the nurase probably thought you were wearing dirty gloves because you had them on in the hallway. I wastaught to always glove and de-glove in the resident's room, so you don't carry germs in from...

  3. Manly patterned scrubs

    OhioTry posted a topic in Men in Nursing

    Hello, everyone. I am a pre-nursing student and a STNA, which is the Ohio equivalent of a CNA. I work in a long term care facility that requires the aides to wear navy blue scrub bottoms but allows...

  4. darn bed alarms

    OhioTry replied to martymoose's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Hire more CNAs to respond to the alarms so that the nurses don't have

  5. What to expect with CNA training?

    OhioTry replied to Philly17's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was allowed to wear white "leather" tennis shoes in my STNA training program. Their acceptability varies from program to program and job to job. Our only rules were white shoes only and no crocs....

  6. Finding a job as a CNA

    OhioTry replied to Aps1108's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. You might want to look in more rural areas as well as urban ones. There are fewer aides in those areas so demand is greater. 2. You generally need some experiance in a long-term care facility...

  7. Last name on ID badge?

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

    My ID badge contains my full first and last name, which are both unusual in a WASP-y, multiple last names sort of way. My first name is hard to pronounce, so I go by a nickname 95% of the time, so I...

  8. How do you cheer yourself after a bad day at work?

    OhioTry replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Whisky and soda, or red wine, are my two go-to stress relievers in the winter. Beer, wine spritzers, and gin martinis handle my problems in the summer. I know it's not the healthiest way of managing...

  9. Written Up 4 Weeks into First CNA Job- feeling discouraged

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

    Just wanted to post an update- I did very well today on my first day back on the job, and was seen doing well by management, and praised for it. I had a good day and am feeling relaxed and

  10. Written Up 4 Weeks into First CNA Job- feeling discouraged

    OhioTry posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I want to preface this post by saying that I really love being a CNA- it's not always a laugh a minute, but it gives me very deep joy. And I love working with older adults- learning about their life...

  11. STNA OR CNA??

    OhioTry replied to Tippcity19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    STNA and CNA are two different names for the same job. Most states have Certified Nursing Assistants, but a few states, including my own state of Ohio, have State Tested Nursing Assistants. The...

  12. Written Up 4 Weeks into First CNA Job- feeling discouraged

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

    I think I forgot to mention that I recieved a 3-day suspension along with the write-up, which combined with my managers remarks was extremely discouraging since I love my job and really want to keep...

  13. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

    OhioTry replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

    I know of a little boy, about three years old, named "Tumor". His mother was 48 when she had him, and apparently he was initially mistaken for uterine

  14. What do you look for in CNA classroom?

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

    The practical skills should be taught hands-on. Ideally these should include skills that will be needed on the job whether or not they are on the state test. I am very glad that our class got taught...

  15. When a med runs out

    OhioTry replied to CYoungLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Are you using "narcotics" as a shorthand for all controlled substances or do you specifically mean only narcotic pain medications? I'm only a CNA so obviously in my facility I have nothing to do with...

  16. Going beyond BSN?

    OhioTry replied to kdmf12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The highest nursing degree my school offers is the ADN, the only other degree offered is an LPN

  17. Are nursing homes the only option?

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

    The local hospital in my area does not require certification for tech positions, but it does give STNAs preference over uncertified persons in hiring. In fact, it's very hard to get hired as a tech...

  18. Going beyond BSN?

    OhioTry replied to kdmf12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Right now I'm working on my ADN. After a few years of work (3-5), I'm going to go back to school and do an ADN to BSN program. After that I'm going to get my Doctor of Nursing Practice so that I can...

  19. Does CNA certification help?

    OhioTry replied to pantherfan14's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My school requires students to have their STNA (Ohio equivalent to CNA) certificate as a prerequisite before they can enter the nursing program proper. This has a threefold purpose. Firstly, as a...

  20. Working during Nursing School

    OhioTry replied to storxusmc's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am a former United Methodist seminarian and

  21. "Get out of here... go do some 'doctor' stuff..."

    OhioTry replied to Music in My Heart's topic in Emergency

    There are of course, some things only a doctor can do- diagnosing and prescribing medications being two common ones that I can think of off the top of my head. Likewise, there are some things nurses...

  22. Working during Nursing School

    OhioTry replied to storxusmc's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am working as a STNA (which is what Ohio calls a CNA) while I am attending school. I'm working full time because unlike you I have no outside financial support, and attending school part-time. It...