Im a CNA student and i need help with something
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I'm not a nurse, or a medical professional of any kind for that matter but I have a suggestion.  I know that in the places where I have worked we always had someone in charge safety and/or safety inspections.  If you could get your hands on that persons check list (i.e. things they are supposed to check or look for) I would think that would help you.  If I missed the point entirely just ignore this.
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vic i am waiting for your email about the computer, depending on where you live i know of a few places that could be of assistance in courses you could take online that you would qualify for grants or loans please just email me at mscheif29@yahoo.com so we can discuss this further, if you are serious I am willing to help you and can possibly do some of the leg work for you...
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Check with your state board of nursing.  They will be able to tell you.  Most state boards now have on online site where you can email them...that would be the best way to go.  Get the info straight from the source.
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Talk to the dean over your department.  They probably don't want to be liable for any further injury to yourself or to any patients you will be working with.  Usually if there is an extenuating circumstance they will work with you.
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Contact Social Services asap, they WILL be able to help you, even the very same day in most cases, especially as you are also becoming ill and stressed with all the pressure being put on you. CPN's are not very good in my experience (I have had a lot of experience)
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della...\n\nGo to a nursing forum like  www.allnurses.com\n\nThere are literally hundreds of nurses who can answer your questions!!!  Best of luck.
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You can contact a local technical college to get the booklet for your state contacts about the exam to become certified and ask anonymously. Either which way, eventually you will need to be upfrontabout the disability, but as long as you are still able to perform your duties as a nursing assistant, they should not be able to deny you renewal of your certification. If they do deny this right without just cause, I would contact a lawyer.
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So you are graduating nursing school in 3 weeks! Congratulations! That is amazing. But since you got fired for failure to toilet a resident, that is also known as resident abuse. Yes by all means be honest, because all they have to do is pull up your cna records and see your history, and if you lie to them, that will impair you chance of any jobs. Be honest! Everyone can and does make mistakes, tell you new employer that you learned your lesson, and you were wrong not to take the resident to the toilet when you should have, and just how bad you feel about that and that your only asking for a chance to start over in your new career. I hope this helps you out, I am a CNA / Medic / LPN and I have heard of CNA's and other professions not being honest when applying for a position in a health career and it came back and bit them in the butt if you know what I mean.   Good Luck!
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You really need to check with your school on that question.  \n\nIf it is for personal reasons, try to get documentation.  For example, if you were sick I would try to get a doctor's note to explain the circumstances. \n\nHope this helps!
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type in the state and CNA certification on yahoo search. your state's nursing registry should show up.
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I'm sorry. Please forgive me if i sound unkind, but your parent was responsible for YOUR debts when you were young. Can't you help her out with the $621? I mean, this is your mother we are talking about. Not a vet bill.\n\nThe nursing home provided your mother with a service. Why shouldnt they get paid? Why try to cheat them out of it? I set up payments for what was owed for my fathers care, and it was very well above what she owes.  \n\nIf you just cant help your mother out, at least try to find someone else that can step up. Get in touch with her Medicaid caseworker. See if they can help with past bills. If they cant, then ask them for a list of people/places that can.
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hi i am a cna and work for hospice. i live in little rock and do home based care.hospice is wonderful because you can give so much to someone who is dying.i make great money ,am paid 45 cents a mile am on my own everyday with no one over my shoulder all day long. I take lunch whenever i want pretty much,run errands in the meantime. its great so check with the hospices in your area.
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Hi I've worked as a CNA in a nursing home in Texas.I have been doin this kind of work since the summer of '92.Yes it is very stressful.When I first started reading your post I thought you were going 2 complain about the residents you take care of .Because to me that can sometimes be stressful as well.But it can be hard to do this kind of work when there are people constantly bugging u about how to do this or that. if you really feel that these "bosses" are not qualified to do the job you can call an agent for the elderly in your state or town.Or even go so far as to call state.because one mistake by these people could cause harm to an elderly person.this call is completely anonymous.This way people can come in and check the credentials of everybody that works there.I know that this is a hard job and that we are greatly under appreciated.But you sound like you have alot of compassion for the work you are trying to do.If you don't want to call state then I suggest you find another home to work at because from what I've seen dedication to the elderly is hard to find. Good luck!!!!
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I would start with physical therapy departments at the hospitals in your area.  Some hospitals offer classes about proper body mechanics.  also the educational department at some hospitals might have information/classes on caring for people with Alzheimers.
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Dear Cna62375,\nYou've certainly brought your mental health concerns to the right place! The Y!A community members are fully aware of and do appreciate the intimate conditions involving your prognosis. Most recognized doctors in the field of medicine would employ a holistic approach to your ailment.\n Cna62375, please begin your day with a well balanced breakfast to include an ample portion of fruits and grains. After your morning routines are finished, enjoy a brisk walk around the block. If you happen to meet any stray dogs along the way, it would be a good idea to antagonize the creatures in order to add some vigor to your workout.\nNow Cna62375, the remaining portions of your day should be filled with interesting activities and new studies to keep your mind active and in balance, complimentary to what you have done with the physical side of yourself.\nAfter loitering around at the public library all afternoon with a bunch of smelly hobos, you can appreciate a warm bath and time to be good to yourself. Begin to collect an archive of various music genres that you can resolve one day to enjoy after you get the rest of your chores done.\nCna62375, if after following my advice, simply take two aspirin and forget we ever had this little discussion.\nThank you, Cna62375. Have a great day!\nDr.Blake
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omg do i know what you mean i am in the same boat with my mother i ask the Dr this question he told me the ones they are closest to they try to push us away so when they pass its not so hard on them he also told me that its like a survival mode she is doing it and not aware hope this helps e-mail me maybe we can be each others strength and sounding board hey remember you are doing a good job ask older sister to come over and sit while you get out if like my brother fat chance will happen take her out for rides i wear moms butt out driving makes her so tired and less fussy call and see if you are available for elder-care in your area its like a day care that go by income if you have children you are eligible for state help if not try elder day care cause you don't want her to pass and you have no way of supporting yourself cause you will be grieving plus trying to find a job and make ends meet happened to my best friend she lost everything me i am a cna which is a nurses aide and i work wk- ends only and have my oldest son come over while i work you have to plan for the future i know that sounds mean and i am sorry god i love you so much and don't know you and i feel your pain good luck
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i was a cert. nursing asst for almpst 20 years doing private duty for the elderly in their homes. you can go that route that way they get to have their privacy some of the time but have someone come visit on a daily or weekly basis, than you can still come off and on to visit see how things are going. i live in ohio now so differrent than florida but call home health agencies also they sometimes just have people like you letting them know if anyone needs the same thing ya know. also check paper an/or put an ad in the paper. under roomates. no matter what make sure you check them out background check etc, good luck