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1. LPN ignoring staff

   certifiedna replied to certifiedna's topic in CNA/MA

   That's true. I considered it, but when I tried speaking to him he ignored me although it was just a greeting. He's known for this behavior and has been picking fights with othet nurses lately so maybe it's just a bad mood. I'll try what you suggested...

2. LPN ignoring staff

   certifiedna posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Okay, so this is a random question but it's currently happening to me. I work in LTC on night shift. Sorry for the rambly post. My buidling has two sidea, A and B. I used to work A side frequently alongside a nurse, let's call him Greg. In recent m...

3. I want to pursue wound care

   certifiedna replied to certifiedna's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Thank you for answering! I discovered that area of the site shortly after so I feel silly for posting this.

4. I want to pursue wound care

   certifiedna posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   Hello, I apologize ahead of time for the rambly foot in mouth post and thank anyone whom reads or replies. I am interested in pursuing an RN career, although I plan to go to school for LPN initially. My main question is that I want to find a job in w...

5. Tell me how your instructors handled oral care in the lab

   certifiedna replied to Vtachy1's topic in CNA/MA

   We only ever used dentures for denture care. We had to do oral care on each other and no one was allowed to sit out, there was no offer of bringing in friends or family, which I actually think sounds pretty cool!

6. tattoos and nursing, yay or nay

   certifiedna replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I understand the need for that, as you are representing the school. It reminds me of a girl that was in my CNA class and she had more than five tattoos, running all over her arms, hands and chest. I believe she even had one on her face. That would be...

7. tattoos and nursing, yay or nay

   certifiedna replied to Louise Henaut's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have a tattoo on my left wrist, going all around my wrist, but it can and was covered by a wrist watch during clinical and my sleeves covered it during interviews. I do not think that such a tattoo should exclude you from any programs or jobs, part...

8. New CNA

   certifiedna replied to emmym95's topic in CNA/MA

   Hello, I don't want to be a bother, but I'm waiting to start orientation at my first CNA job and will be working 2nd shift too. I was wondering how it is for you, and if you have an tips for me? I hope your work and everything has been going well!

9. Pre employment questions!

   certifiedna replied to certifiedna's topic in CNA/MA

   Wow, that is a long time! Thank you, I will. :) I am hoping it doesn't take a month at least.

10. Pre employment questions!

    certifiedna replied to certifiedna's topic in CNA/MA

    I suppose not! I'll probably do that, and see where I am at. Thank you.

11. Pre employment questions!

    certifiedna posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Hello, I have looked around and read that background checks/drug tests can take up to two weeks at times, but I could not find it for medical jobs. I applied for a CNA position at a local senor center, got a call back and attended an in person interv...