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When my disability revealed itself (I do not disclose it because I know to well the pain of discrimination) I was kicked out, lied about, and had an attempt made on my life.

While doing clinicals for CNA certification I adopted the strategy of offering my services to the CNAs I was assigned to shadow and the nurses assigned to where I was. I used phrases like, "How can I assist," "I can do that for you," "I can make it e...

Show up on time. Take an active role in the learning process. Turn in assignments on time. Enjoy every minute of it. You'll be fine.

Chemistry is very important background for A&P. You will need it to understand the sodium-potassium pump, cell depolarization, electrolyte balance, acid/base balance, how and why proteins, enzymes, hormones, etc. work the way they do. Take chemis...

I hear this garbage all the time. Here in Nevada, Truckee Meadows Community College is building a new health science center for 10 mil. Do you think the State and the college would spend that kind of money for a worthless degree for students paying t...

Carefully document the professors behavior with dates, quotes, and specific actions she does. Carry a small electronic voice recorder if you need to. Record everything she says. When you have enough evidence make a written harassment complaint to the...

Administrative law in most states requires a licensing board to provide you with a written complaint that formally expresses the charge and provides copies of complaining documents for which you are provided an opportunity in writing. You can hire a ...

In Northern Nevada word around suggests the ADN grads are in higher demand than the BSN grads due to the fact that they spend more clinical hours doing the very skills you describe. I've heard it enough times to know there's truth behind it.

As someone who has been in management, late is late. I expect you to be on the clock and ready when the second hand ticks straight up. I do not allow headphones while on the job, ever. As far as customer/patient complaints go, I listen and respond ap...

You don't hate people. You hate yourself. Get over it.

Big deal. Play along and make the patient and their family/friends happy. I promise it won't hurt you or suddenly make you want to change your entire life for an imaginary friend. All you're doing is providing comfort.

I recently heard a patient doing this to a doctor. She claimed not to have been seen by Dr. in months. He offered to show her where another Dr. on staff had seen her the previous day and she went ballistic. He remained calm and professional throughou...

You did the right thing. The responsibility lies with the fool who decided 2 CNAs for 33 patients was adequate. Based on your description I can make an educated guess who you worked for. Leave them behind and move on. You're a better CNA for having l...

Just got my acceptance letter. I sincerely hope you get yours too.

Don't listen to a single word of that BS. I'm a hard working and well liked by patients, nurses, and fellow CNAs CNA. And I'm a straight A student too. And I'm going to be an excellent nurse. I look people in the eye and I say what I mean and I mean ...

I called and left a voice mail yesterday. I need to research financing so I hope they come out quickly.

I hope to see you both this fall.

Been called some very derogatory names but I prefer to dwell on other comments, "If God exists, he owes you big rewards." "I wish everyone else here worked the way you do." "Your bedside manner is calming and confident." "You're the only one who come...

I'm 7.72 and I still haven't heard a thing.

For lecture (the physiology part) I made my own study guides using the text (I read every word of every chapter), drawing and labeling pictures, standing at a white board and teaching it to my classmates, and going to the professor's office regularly...

Written complaints with names up the chain of command work well. And don't be afraid to look your co-CNAs in the eye and say, "Yes, I was the one who complained about your laziness. If that bothers you, I don't care."

Use your text, lecture notes/slides, and pictures to make your own study guides. That's what I did and got an A.

I believe rehab/long term care is hard work but you'll learn a lot. It's the nitty gritty of nursing. These facilities are always looking for CNAs for all shifts, both full time and per diem. They also seem to be accommodating to CNA's who are studen...

I'm a CNA working on an RN too. I work rehab. Yes, some people are waiting to die. That's harsh. That's a reality. Some can't communicate. Stick it out. You'll be amazed at how quickly you will come to understand their needs. It will happen quickly. ...

Kicking a student out because the school lost his paperwork is grossly unethical and may be grounds for legal action. However, the one minute late thing and dress code is fair game in my opinion. Have you ever worked a job where your shift change is ...