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Charlene Sally Collins @OreoBrownie (3755) • Commerce, Georgia 8 Mar 21

It's true, my nurses and CNAs are so wonderful to me. They take care of me so well. Tonight I was having a bad night with a lot of discomfort. My CNA gave me a knife bed bath, and my nurse gave me some Tylenol for pain. Well I...

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hard week at work!!!!

Djbrat @djbrat13 (392) • Phoenix, Arizona 24 Aug 20

I work as a CNA "Certified Nursing Assistant" and I had a really difficult week. Because of Covid-19 we have to wear full gear all day long. That means mask, goggles, face shield, and gown. Trust me, it isn't easy, I am going...

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Big Ol Bad Bug!

~Jodi~ @jeanena (2198) • Bucklin, Kansas 3 Jan 19

Everyone here in my house has been sick today , well except for me and my oldest Grandson. He actually made it to school today. I hope he doesn't get the junk again. I so far haven't gotten the dreaded Flu yet. Mattie actually...

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Ohio Underestimates Nursing Assistants

Tee @Deajae72 (723) • United States 11 Jul 18

I am getting discouraged. Why OH pays $9 or $11 an hour for nursing assistants? Our job is not easy. It is mentally, emotionally, and physically challenging. Sometimes, I want to go back to Michigan. I had...

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Bad day turns better

Charlene Sally Collins @OreoBrownie (3755) • Commerce, Georgia 4 Jun 18

I feel bad because I've been sick for 3 days. Yesterday I had diarrhea twice and today I didn't make it to the toilet. I started spilling out of my Pull up onto the floor. I did my best to clean up and clean the bathroom...

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Getting to know Ted

Charlene Sally Collins @OreoBrownie (3755) • Commerce, Georgia 19 Jul 16

Ted is my new CNA and I like him a lot. He is strict about me wearing my oxygen even into the bathroom. I was in pain terrible behind my knee. I still am in pain. He told me I did't need to get in the tub I'd I was hurting so...

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I just met my new CNA

Charlene Sally Collins @OreoBrownie (3755) • Commerce, Georgia 18 Jul 16

My new CNA is a male. He is a big burley teddy bear. I felt totally at home with him. I did all I could do for myself and he did the rest. He is a southern gentleman with a beard and some awesome star tattoos. I asked him if...

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Getting a male CNA

Charlene Sally Collins @OreoBrownie (3755) • Commerce, Georgia 18 Jul 16

Well, the regular CNA messed around too much in stuff that wasn't her business. I'm writing this again because I lost it. It started with black Lives matter. Yes they do matter, but so do all the innocent cops on the road...

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Tickled my feet

Charlene Sally Collins @OreoBrownie (3755) • Commerce, Georgia 15 Jul 16

My hospice CNA Certified Nursing Assistant- was late today but I didn't even know it. She came at 5:30 because she was tied up in an emergency. I was sound asleep and I didn't wake up until she touched me. Then I jumped. I've...

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Yayyy! I get to keep MY CNA

Charlene Sally Collins @OreoBrownie (3755) • Commerce, Georgia 14 Jul 16

That's right, my daughter called hospice and said that she had gotten irritated with something she said and let her temper take over instead of my comfort. She told me this morning that she got irritated straightened out so I...

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I'm Sad because ...

Charlene Sally Collins @OreoBrownie (3755) • Commerce, Georgia 11 Jul 16

That's right. I'm really sad because I'm losing my CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). She didn't really do anything wrong in my estimation. It started with this news about Black Lives Matter. She started talking during my...

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Slowly getting stronger

Charlene Sally Collins @OreoBrownie (3755) • Commerce, Georgia 28 Feb 16

I know it's been awhile. I still have lots of fatigue and shortness of breath. I've made some improvements. Much of the terrible swelling. I've lost at least 25 pounds of water. I've also lost some fat. I've gotten stronger. I...

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I Will Be Taking My Certification Exam for Nursing AideTomorrow...

my4cats @my4cats (101) • United States 24 Jan 12

Wish me good luck! I am a little nervous because I don't know what am I going to encounter. I have attended a classes and I got all A's, ahihihihi... I really wanted to be a nurse aide to help the elders and to take care of them....

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How much you guys earned as a Certified Nurses Aide Assistant?

alohagems100 @alohagems100 (565) • United States 11 Dec 09

I know this is a tough job but somebody needs to do the work or else nobody will take good care of our seniors. I was working in a long term care facility for 6 months. At first it was really hard but then with all the trainings...

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Becoming an R.N.:

thekiwi @thekiwi (588) • United States 30 Sep 09

I am a new student attending EKU. I wanna be a nurse...I have set my mind on becoming a nurse. But, as i look at the classes I am going to have to take next semester...Its going to be a long two years! I am a single mom of two...

Do You Hate OR Love To Go To The HOSPITAL?

smsky2009 @smsky2009 (455) • United States 28 Sep 09

Ever since you were a kid did you like to go to the hospital? Share your experience on your hospital visits.. Did you have a have a great stay at the hospital? Or was it very unconfortable? Maybe you had a near death experience...

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Anyone want to go back to school?

callahanb78 @callahanb78 (529) • United States 15 Mar 09

I have been a stay at home mom off and on for about 8 years now. While it is nice I would like to have the time to go back to school...only other problem is, what for? There are so many things I would be interetsed in going back...

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Caregivers?

Luvxoni @Luvxoni (135) • United States 20 Feb 09

Have you ever had a caregiver? Or, has a member of your family had a caregiver? If so, were they hard workers or just plain lazy? What's your experience with caregivers? What make a good caregiver?

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I am so happy today! I got my old job back as a CNA!!

sjohnson628 @sjohnson628 (3197) • United States 6 Aug 07

It is the best job I have ever had and I went and applied back to the care center where I use to work and they are going to hire me back. What a relief to know that I have a great job again and that I can and DO make a difference...

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CNA's

tiffthone @tiffthone (193) • United States 9 Jul 07

Is any one on here a certified nursing assistant? How do you like your job? Is the pay good? What about the benefits? I'm about to go to a class to become a CNA and wanted to see how others like being one. Thanks!

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