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  1. 2 Patient Bathing Refusal Scenarios

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

    Nobody at the facility speaks German. I know. It's crazy. I can't believe it myself. She definitely didn't want a shower. The reason I know is because she has allowed me to do it before, but the staff...

  2. State Boards

    valliloves posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, now that we are in clinicals as the last part of our training, we will only get one day after graduation to practice mock state boards. There are 8 of us and our facility doesn't have enough...

  3. Lower back problems before getting my first Job

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

    Nope. CNAs can work in doctor's offices too if they are hiring. You just have to look for them. Local school districts hire them too :) You could also try home

  4. Turning Total Dependent/Aphasic Patient

    valliloves posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi There, So I'm assuming it was very difficult because it was my first actual experience of turning an elderly patient who was totally dependent and aphasic, but I became stressed out by it. Here is...

  5. Turning Total Dependent/Aphasic Patient

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

    Missingyou, thank you so much for the tips!!!!! I took your advice and used the draw sheet. I also flattened the bed out and when I rolled a pt toward me, I told her it's okay, that I have her and...

  6. Ever feel uneasy about a job?

    valliloves replied to 5ummer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is not within the CNA scope of practice to be passing meds,

  7. Lower back problems before getting my first Job

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

    Hey, I'm really sorry to hear about your back and I hope you feel better soon. Being in pain is not fun at all. I know I've had my fair share of it. Have you thought about applying for a job in a...

  8. new frustrated cna!..advice needed

    valliloves replied to CNA_Angl27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A couple of the ladies here gave you really great advice. You have to leave your feelings out of the equation. Go to work to work, not to make friends. Worry about that after you get the time...

  9. God Taught Me A Lesson Today

    valliloves posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Today was my 2nd day of clinical to become a CNA. During the morning, I was so stressed out that I started crying. All I did in my head was criticize my CNA (not pulling the privacy curtain, for being...

  10. Searching for Answers

    valliloves replied to searching4truth's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Listen to me. If you look long enough, you will find stuff like this in everything. That does not take away from the fact of what Jesus Christ taught us. Love God and love thy neighbor. Be in the...

  11. Coworker forged my signature...

    valliloves replied to sofla98's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OK, just breathe. Now that you have determined what you think she is: A Sociopath Read about them and educate yourself--specifically about Sociopaths in the workplace. Put these tools in your...

  12. Can't Shake Off Rude Patient

    valliloves replied to bboy45's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It could be many things, really. It could be what other people here have suggested. It could even be that you have some qualities of a father who abused her, an old high school boyfriend who stood her...

  13. hated by medical director.

    valliloves replied to gfauker1's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not a nurse yet, but I am an adult with plenty of job experience. I agree with the first two posters as well. The way I see it, you have two choices: 1. Deal with it 2. Find a work environment...

  14. CNA Volunteer Opportunities?

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

    Oh okay, gotchya. Thanks so much! Of course I could get a job as a CNA. I also just wanted to volunteer some place. I wanted to ask because I am a licensed Cosmetologist and I am able to volunteer my...

  15. CNA Volunteer Opportunities?

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

    Okay, so if I understand you correctly, you are saying that a licensed CNA cannot volunteer their CNA

  16. CA State CNA Skills

    valliloves posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey There, I am running into an issue in training. The skills steps listed in our book are apparently not state board way so the only way I have to practice is when I am in class. I am having...

  17. CA State CNA Skills

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

    Hey There, I did that, but the videos that are popping up are not CA state board

  18. Los Angeles, California CNAs

    valliloves posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is it difficult to find a job after

  19. Which Scrubs Look Professional?

    valliloves posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am currently looking to purchase the Koi Lindsey Low Rise Drawstring Pant, but I wonder . . . Which scrubs look the most professional? I don't want to look sloppy at all, but I would like them to...

  20. Sacrificing church to study instead SMH

    valliloves replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Mgsellers, Who are you speaking to? Did I not say there is more than one way to put God first? Clearly I was not suggesting that one should not touch the Body or worship God. So, who are you speaking...

  21. Sacrificing church to study instead SMH

    valliloves replied to PrayingToPass's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    Going to church is not the only way to put God first. What about waking up every day a few minutes earlier and reading some Scripture and praying? After all, His word is life and health to all bones....

  22. Is diabetes considered a syndrome?

    valliloves replied to Abrillant12's topic in General Nursing

    Diabetes is a disease CDC - Chronic Disease - Diabetes - At A

  23. Relocation to a family friendly livable city with warm climate

    valliloves replied to wasup's topic in General Nursing

    It is outrageous. Santa Barbara is known for housing many of the wealthiest people. I wouldn't suggest buying or renting there, but that's only one area in Los Angeles. There are other places that...

  24. Relocation to a family friendly livable city with warm climate

    valliloves replied to wasup's topic in General Nursing

    Harry, California's state income tax for a couple earning over $1M is 12.3%. What tax bracket do you presume the OP would be in?

  25. Relocation to a family friendly livable city with warm climate

    valliloves replied to wasup's topic in General Nursing

    I live in California. If you do decide on Southern Ca, outskirts are best, but in Los Angeles there are areas in the Valley (Studio City, Northridge, Pasadena, Reseda, Sherman Oaks, Burbank) and Long...