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  1. casi

    Indiana Dept. of Health database got hacked into...

    casi replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    What does it take to get a new drivers license or state ID? Do you need a birth certificate or other identifying documents? I haven't yet had a job that didn't need a copy of my state ID. While it is...
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    Indiana Dept. of Health database got hacked into...

    casi replied to GLORIAmunchkin72's topic in General Nursing

    One would hope with the amount of background checks that hospitals do they would notice that name doesn't match social security
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    Will I last?

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

    Sounds like the employees might be a little stressed by the disorganization. Is there a lot of newer employees and open spots? Lack of employees also lowers moral something horrible. There was a point...
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    CNA only for LTC?

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

    Minnesota curriculum is focused on LTC. Once your certified you can take Acute Care Nursing Assistant courses. CNA- certified NAR- on registry From what I get you complete the course for...
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    Would you put your family member in a LTC facility?

    casi replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    It would depend if my parents WANTED me to take care of them and if I had the means to take care of them. So far my parents seem like the type that wouldn't want me taking care of their personal...
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    Memory/Alzhiemers/Dementia units

    casi replied to aerorunner80's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What a fantastic opportunity, I love working with the memory care residents. Agitation seems to happen for four reasons, need of food, need of bathroom, need of activity, and pain. When someone...
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    How many schools did you apply to?

    casi replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I applied to 3 schools. I hear back from them in April. I'm pretty sure I won't get in, my GPA isn't the bestest. So I'm thinking I'll take another year of pre-reqs make myself more marketable and...
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    I hate the mailman.

    casi replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not going to let myself become obsessed about getting the letter til April. All of the schools I applied to say they'll send out letters in April. On the plus side April is a much better month to...
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    CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

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

    I honestly love noc shift. It's super laid back, no big bosses, and I'm a natural night owl. Set back is if you have a family or any semblence of a life, it's hard to keep up. Lately I've been burnt...
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    CNA Student - clinical experience

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

    Just go with the flow and learn. I’ve come to the conclusion that there are three ways to do things. 1.The Wrong Way 2.The Right Way 3.The Other Right Way What you are seeing in the nursing homes...
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    Is anyone else freaking?

    casi replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I don't get my letters til mid-late April. I don't know how I'm going to make it. I'm an absolute wreck just waiting. Honestly if they'd contact me tomorrow and tell me I wasn't in I'd be less of a...
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    Where do you purchase your scrubs???

    casi replied to couldntbhappier's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    http://www.marcusuniforms.com/ they got all the name brands for a heck of a lot less than most
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    Uniforms.. color scrubs vs whites

    casi replied to staceylee67's topic in General Nursing

    This past summer my father was in the hospital having himself a heart attack. Needless to say I wasn’t exactly calm and couldn’t quite put my focus on who was who and what they did. During this I...
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    would you be a RN for $11.00/hr?

    casi replied to PHLEBOTOMIST_TO_RN's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA I'm making more than that! There's no way I'd take a paycut to carry loads more
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    cna jobs without exp

    casi replied to shine101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are they looking for a years experience as CNA or in health care? Being a MA will should count a bit as experience. I would highlight job tasks in the resume that would cross over to being a CNA. (ie....
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    Going crazy waiting

    casi replied to LisaJ_RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I know what you mean about waiting. At least it's only til March! My letters aren't sent out til mid-late April. *dies* I don't know how I'm going to make it through
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    What is up with night shift??

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

    Ouch so it's laziness. As a night shifter I know I sometimes have the nights where I look at dayshift and say "If I forgot anything I'm sorry last night was crazy" because contrary to popular belief...
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    What is up with night shift??

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

    What kind of staffing do they have on night shift? Could it be that something comes up and they say 'oh I'll come back and clean that' and never get the chance? Is it a chronic problem due to...
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    any tips?

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

    Take everything slow and talk yourself through the task. "I'm going to brush the teeth in gentle circular motions keeping an eye open for anything abnormal that I would need to report to the nurse."...
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    diabetic chocolate bars?

    casi replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    Check out your local grocery store's main candy aisle. The Hershey's company makes a lot of their candies sugar free or low
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    "You're a nurse...."

    casi replied to prinsessa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've gotten it. I just remind them I'm still on my pre-reqs and am taking classes like English and
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    My poor instructor!

    casi replied to luvmy3kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hate those kind of students. I'd send her a signed card thanking her for her dedication, since fill in the blank tests takes loads more time to grade than bubble sheets. I'd also thank her for...
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    Who's waiting on acceptance letters?

    casi replied to lainith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it April yet? What can I do to make it April? I just got the email in the mail stating: Dear Cassandra, Thank you for your interest in the University Of Minnesota School of Nursing. We have...
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    CNA new job help

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

    Though watch what kind of Assisted Living you apply for! The one I work for takes on a lot of heavier cares. I've cleaned up bathrooms that look like murder scenes from blood splattered everywhere (I...
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    UGH....About that CNA test.....

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

    1. The person I got was great. She understood I was nervous and let me backpedal A LOT. As long as I knew the steps and could say "oh yeah, I would lower the bed run out of the room and go get a set...