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dorselm

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  1. Pay rate for nursing assistants?

    dorselm replied to FutureLatinaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm from Pittsburgh, PA and at the LTC facility where I work, during the 3 wk classes to become certified, they start you at 7.80 and when you graduate they start you at 9.95. They then send you to...

  2. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    dorselm replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    You know what? I can't keep shut anymore! Shame on all of the so called caring compassionate people who have responded with such negativity. It's sad that a person can't come here with a concern...

  3. HELP! I DON"T WANT TO GO THROUGH CNA first...

    dorselm replied to lookingforward's topic in General Nursing

    Lookingforward, I know exactly what you are feeling and I felt the exact same way. I did not want to be a CNA and still don't! It's not even about the poop! They just don't pay you enough to do the...

  4. CNA/Nursing Assistant

    dorselm replied to Mom2J&B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I dislike... 1. inappreciative pts who can pick up the phone, dial a number and talk but can't spread a packet of mustard on their sandwich. Or who have you come in their room at 9 to bathe them and...

  5. CNA/Nursing Assistant

    dorselm replied to Mom2J&B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am a new CNA. I work at an LTC facility. We have 3 shifts, 7-3:30, 3-11:30 and 11-7:30. We get 2 15 min breaks and a 30 min lunch break. The 7-3:30 is my usual shift and it is very very fast...

  6. CNA training scared the he** outta me!!!

    dorselm posted a topic in General Nursing

    I didn't want to write a big post about the issue but to sum it up in a nutshell, today was 1st day with my own assignment of 8 people from 2 wk CNA orientation. Didn't get to take break or lunch....

  7. CNA training scared the he** outta me!!!

    dorselm replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    To every person who responded to my cries, I thank you very much. Your words gave me the second wind I needed to face another day. Today I wanted to walk out but I actually thought about you all's...

  8. making enemies

    dorselm replied to loridoo's topic in General Nursing

    Lori Being a patient advocate does not mean every time a pt comes to you with a complaint you go to the supervisor about it. Like it was said before, there are two sides to every story and before you...

  9. Am I Too Slow?

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

    Hey Tigger! I'm glad I'm not the only one feeling this way. I started classes at an LTC facility on Dec 20th. It was a 3 wk class. When in clinicals I tried to pay attention to how the experienced...

  10. Tell us what was your first day as a CNA like...?

    dorselm replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Although I'm just a CNA trainee at an LTC facility, I think the reason you can't breathe through you're mouth is that you would not be able to "smell" if something is wrong. For example, my mentor...

  11. Only been a nurse for 4 months

    dorselm replied to ncriverrat's topic in General Nursing

    I know what you're going through. I am a CNA trainee and though I've only been a trainee for 4 wks, there are still days when I don't think I am cut out for nursing. I may not be a nurse yet but I...

  12. LTC Dignity

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

    I also just completed my 3 wk training for the CNA program. Yesterday was my first day of the "real world". It was sooooooo crazy and scary. But one thing I can tell you is that the floor that I...

  13. Tell us what was your first day as a CNA like...?

    dorselm replied to DeeDee143's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was an accountant for 8 1/2 yrs. I always wanted to go into the medical field but when I first thought about going to nursing school 16 yrs ago, it seemed like it took forever to get a degree. So I...

  14. Microbiology Spring 2007

    dorselm replied to BlessedMom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello All! I will be starting Micro in February when my first semester of NS starts. I'm so excited. I was a little nervous about the course until reading some of your "gung ho" responses. Everyone...

  15. 2nd day as CNA trainee w/ real patients

    dorselm replied to dorselm's topic in General Nursing

    To all of you who responded to my cries, you make this website a treasure!:loveya: It is day 3 and for some reason, I felt so much better than yesterday. Today, I had to give a bed bath and yes...

  16. 2nd day as CNA trainee w/ real patients

    dorselm posted a topic in General Nursing

    OMG!!!! Yesterday was my first clinical day of CNA training in a LTC facility. It went really well because I helped pass lunch trays and feed a few patients. BUT TODAY?!?! I had to shadow an...

  17. I made it!!

    dorselm replied to kiki2's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!!!!!:balloons: I can't wait until I can say that. I start nursing school in February. What was it

  18. Advice PLEASE - Considering Nursing @ 39

    dorselm replied to Seven, RN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If nursing is a field that you are truly interested in then I say go for it! I am 35 and will began nursing school in Feb 07:balloons: . I'm sooo excited. I will began CNA training on the 20th. I...

  19. Why are nurses such back-stabbers?

    dorselm replied to RNforLongTime's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Nurse-lou, I can only imagine how PO'd you are!! I would be too. I think that is sooo petty that someone would betray your trust and tell what you said. Backbiting is something I definitely worry...

  20. A&P I Spring 2007 Semster - Welcome!

    dorselm replied to DigitalWanksta's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    hello all, i took a&p 1 & 2 and got a b for both. study your stuff, there's a lot to know. in the meantime, check out these websites. these are fun ways of learning. you may have to copy...

  21. ** Any Class of '09ers out there?? Post here!!!

    dorselm replied to kayel's topic in General Students

    Thanks Lori, What are your grades like and what are some things that I can do to prepare for

  22. ** Any Class of '09ers out there?? Post here!!!

    dorselm replied to kayel's topic in General Students

    Hello all you fellow 09ers! I received my acceptance letter two days before Thanksgiving that I am accepted into the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing diploma program. (I must have posted it a dozen...

  23. how to deal with a difficult classmate

    dorselm replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Students

    Yeah, maybe confronting her in may not be the best route. Augigi has a good

  24. how to deal with a difficult classmate

    dorselm replied to shining_star28463's topic in General Students

    I would explain the issue with the director and ask if a meeting with the Director, the girl and you can be arranged. If you all meet, I would let that girl know that you are there to get an...

  25. FREE Full CNA Video Course

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

    Thanks so much! I will be starting CNA training in December and this is will give me a heads