emndarmic

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1. Do employers really look at your high school grades before hiring you?

   emndarmic replied to nrsin4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I agree with Juliamine... I think someone who was fresh out of high school would be easier to check on than someone out for this many years. People who have any past at all (and we all have some...

2. Nasty and mean patients

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

   I also work in a hospital with LTC patients. We have a wing of elderly and rehabilitation patients. I am amazed at how other aides have told me horror stories about certain patients to find out myself...

3. Part-time jobs

   emndarmic replied to seek1kees's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I just interviewed for an every other weekend only job at a local hospital. This works out for me perfectly if I get the job since I am in full-time school starting in Sept. I'm taking about 15-16...

4. Off topic..feeling really dumb and afraid!

   emndarmic replied to emndarmic's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for your replies.. I'm sorry I forgot to mention that I'm not going into an actual nursing career. I do work as an aide and LOVE it, but I'm more interested in the social service part of life...

5. Off topic..feeling really dumb and afraid!

   emndarmic posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello all.. I am currently working HH as an aide and love my job. I am furthering my education and TRYING to prepare for my ACT that I take on Friday, August 8th. My school assured me that it's...

6. Well, it finally happened after 2.5 years...

   emndarmic replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

   To be honest with you...I wish all nurses were as nice as you were to this lady! I had my gallbladder out this past Thursday and had nothing but nice nurses, but what I'm saying is not everyone is...

7. Wages For Cnas In Home Health

   emndarmic replied to Brenney9101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I work for an agency that pays me $8.00 an hour, no gas reimbursement or anything. I love my client so it makes me happy with little pay. I'd rather work for little pay and LOVE my job than work for...

8. Called for a job interview today..

   emndarmic posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I'm excited..I received a call from HR about a position at a hospital. The position I applied for is in the pediatric/surgical unit. I checked the boxes for both part-time and full-time so I'm unsure...

9. Sunday's state test date didn't happen..

   emndarmic posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I never made it to my state test on Sunday 6/22/08. My grandpa was passing away just as I was suppose to be on my way to the test site. I chose to not take the test and be with my mom. I never called...

10. To lock or unlock wheel chair..

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

    I just finished up my CNA classes earlier this month and was taught when parking someone in a wheelchair for a while to NOT lock the chair. I seen a lot of residents using their feet to pull the chair...

11. Just starting and already discouraged.

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

    I second the run comment above, run as fast as you can. Most LTC facilities are begging for help. Keep looking for a better job, it's people like you that make a difference. You're doing the right...

12. Gotta brag on myself

    emndarmic posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was a LOUSY student in high school (graduated way back in 1990). My grade point average was terribly low and I just didn't care at the time. A few months ago I was diagnosed with ADHD and have been...

13. Guys. I need advice. I am thinking about going back to school. Thanks.

    emndarmic replied to oohnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Just my opinion... I would choose the accelerated out-of-state program since you have no real priorities at home, meaning your not married or a mommy. If nursing is truly not for you, why not take a...

14. Anyone taking a CNA Course this Summer?

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

    I'm not sure yet. I finished my classes/clinicals 3 weeks ago. I'm working in Home Health right now but not going to nursing school. I'm going to school for Human/Social Services with a full-time...

15. Would you do this for a job..

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

    You are so right on the adorable part. When doing clinicals I was in complete charge of 2 residents and one was 97 and totally independent. She pretty much bathed herself, walked to the dining room w/...