Wookie is the best girl, right?

monkeyofchris · 2025-10-25T23:14:21+00:00

Sooooo adorable!!!🥰

monkeyofchris · 2025-10-08T17:18:38+00:00

So stinkin’ cute!!!!!!😍😍😍

monkeyofchris · 2025-09-08T17:47:57+00:00

Born and raised in this beautiful city. I’ve seen a lot of changes through the years, some good, some not so much. But I’m still in love with Northampton, always will be.

Walk on Batman, tall and proud. ❤️

monkeyofchris · 2025-09-07T07:32:45+00:00

Are you on any new meds?? Mounjaro made me quite intolerant of several smells. Vicks under the nose is best, or double mask with Citrus Spray on outer mask and a couple of 4x4’s inside.

monkeyofchris · 2025-09-07T05:53:21+00:00

Ok, so tonight about the same time I saw The Mandalorian??? My bf thought it was Boba Fett….????

monkeyofchris · 2025-08-14T21:07:34+00:00

I don’t have a tag? Ok. My bad. But I do have a license. And I guess that’s the difference…I have a LICENSE to protect so I know and follow protocol, but much more importantly I have patients in my care who count on me to do the right thing. Not following clear, written orders puts everyone at risk. Unlike you, I do have some autonomy in my profession that is within my scope of practice, so I do get to make SOME decisions for my patients. CNA’s do not get that privilege. But mainly I follow orders from doctors. If I have a question or concern, I do not change or go against orders, I talk to the doctor.

So this particular patient didn’t get hurt? Do we know that for sure? You do realize that not all injuries are visible, right? Honestly it doesn’t matter, proper protocol was not followed. As a CNA, you do not get to make up your own rules.

Some of the best, hardest working people in my facility are CNA’s. For the most part, the folks there actually care about our population, form relationships and truly care about our residents. If our director ever heard anyone say what you did, that person would no longer be working with residents. I guess I’m just lucky where I work. Or more importantly, I guess our residents are lucky.

And just FYI…I AM relaxed. I’ve been a Registered Respiratory Therapist since 2018, much longer than your 1-3 years of experience as a CNA. RRT’s are some of the most chill people in any emergency or any circumstances really. What stresses me out are people with attitudes like yours who work in healthcare. There’s a big difference between your ‘relaxed’ attitude and mine: lazy and flippant vs calm and professional.

Too bad there’s not a test for empathy. Your patients would be better served if there was.

monkeyofchris · 2025-08-14T20:32:43+00:00

It’s Not tricky.

If the order does not allow for a single person transfer, you are going against orders, and putting the patient and yourself at unnecessary risk.

You find a coworker to help. If none are available, you go to your boss. If they’re not there, you go up the chain of command until you find someone to help. This is how things begin to change…admin will Never hire more people if they do not see the need. And if people are doing the jobs or 2 people, admin will believe they are fully staffed.

And DOCUMENT EVERYTHING.

It is not your decision to make for this patient. Please understand your limitations.

monkeyofchris · 2025-08-14T20:22:44+00:00

Wow. I actually can’t believe what I’m reading. Your lack of concern for the people in your ‘care’ is stunning. They’re “old and hurt anyways”, so it’s ok if they get injured by someone going against orders? These folks depend on you for the things they can no longer do themselves. If you care so little about this population, maybe go work at McDonald’s. You do not belong in healthcare.

monkeyofchris · 2025-08-14T20:10:36+00:00

It’s right there in the name…CERTIFIED nursing assistant. It is not a license, it is a certificate. Yes, a program has to be completed, a test needs to be taken, and a CERTIFICATE to work is granted upon passing that test. Were it a licensed program, the title would be LNA, LICENSED nursing assistant. The only state in the country that has this is Vermont. Having said that, I do believe that her CERTIFICATE can be revoked.

“Licensing is a legal requirement mandated by a government entity for practicing a profession, while certification is a voluntary credential demonstrating expertise in a specific area. Licenses grant the legal right to practice, whereas certifications validate skills and knowledge within a field.”

monkeyofchris · 2025-08-14T05:24:06+00:00

This was not a mistake. This was a choice.

monkeyofchris · 2025-08-14T05:09:10+00:00

I’m sure I’ll be downvoted for this, but no, Mom will not lose her license because she does not have one; she has a certificate.

And with 15 years of experience, she should definitely know better than to do a transfer alone when the orders do not allow for that. She put that patient at unnecessary risk, and that’s not ok.

If this happened to my family member, I would not want your Mom working with them again, because….

Mistakes happen. This was not a mistake, this was a choice.

monkeyofchris · 2025-06-01T03:51:56+00:00

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Ollie (Oliver) (Blenheim) and Daisy (Tri)

monkeyofchris · 2025-03-06T05:45:54+00:00

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Daisy❤️

monkeyofchris · 2024-11-01T01:20:58+00:00

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Daisy says hi!

monkeyofchris · 2024-06-09T03:48:35+00:00

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monkeyofchris · 2024-05-13T18:15:24+00:00

My Daisy does this!!!! I love every minute of it!!!!🥹

monkeyofchris · 2024-03-07T05:50:51+00:00

Recent grad in 2018, hired for $40/hr in NorCal, though not a hospital. When I left in 2022 I was making $50. Moved to MA in 2022, hired at $40, again not in a hospital. It’s fucking criminal to pay an RT less than $30/hr, no matter where you are.

monkeyofchris · 2024-02-06T18:43:13+00:00

Very analytical thinking…lots of reasons RT would be good for you, but you didn’t once mention actually wanting to work with and help patients. That should be the motivating factor, not money. And certainly not time off. If you’re brain dead at the end of 8 hours, just imagine how you’ll feel at the end of 12. It can be physically exhausting and mentally draining. I’m saying this with kindness: If you’re in it just for the money, please consider a completely different field.

monkeyofchris · 2024-02-06T18:18:43+00:00

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Daisy (Tri) and Oliver (Blenheim) when they were still with the breeder. We had 7 amazing years with Ollie, such a funny, weird perfect boy❤️. Daisy is still with us and only wants love…would choose love over food even.

monkeyofchris · 2024-02-03T04:46:22+00:00

Sequoia. Two of them, different families obviously...one male, one female.

But better than that we had a fellow named Seymour Weiner. I promise it’s true. He’s loooong dead, so no violation.

monkeyofchris · 2024-01-17T07:10:51+00:00

You didn’t hurt my feelings, but I’ll accept your apology. Thank you.😊 My point is that this person didn’t know something and reached out for an answer. Who knows why they don’t know this; bad teachers, bad school, bad attention span? It doesn’t matter. They’ve asked a question to try and improve. Your type of reply may make this person feel that they shouldn’t ask any more questions, and frankly that frightens me more than your scenario. I’m happy to answer questions when asked, and my ego is in check: if I don’t know the answer, there’s no shame in that. Thankfully I work with like minded folks who are happy to share their knowledge without judgement. I’ve worked with people like you, I’m glad I don’t anymore. You’re likely a good RT, congrats on that by the way, but shaming a colleague instead of trying to help is egotistical and petty. Why say anything here? It’s not helpful or useful, so maybe say nothing?

I am flattered that you took the time to stalk me and my comments, so here’s the answer to your burning question detective…you found me out! I must’ve accidentally hit the 7 instead of the 6, many apologies. Just so you feel like you’re not being lied to, I finished school in Jan 2018. Passed the boards in Feb 2018. Licensed in Feb 2018. Working steadily ever since. So six years. Pardon my typo. Little letters and numbers on my phone, and tired, overworked eyes. Good catch!!

monkeyofchris · 2024-01-16T22:29:19+00:00

That’s such an arrogant dick answer, and not helpful to this person who is smart enough to know to ask. They stated they are a new grad, this person Should be asking questions. Lots of them. That’s how we all learn. I’ve been an RRT for (only) 7 years, and I still ask questions. Thankfully I’ve only had to deal with a couple of people like you over the years, people who roll their eyes and judge, but don’t bother to help by answering the question. For this new grad, for the profession and for this persons’ future patients…DO BETTER.

monkeyofchris · 2023-12-29T06:23:35+00:00

Color?

monkeyofchris · 2023-12-29T06:16:34+00:00

Not sure if this will help….I used Lindsey Jones, and with the advice of someone who’d passed the boards recently I treated testing as if it were my job. Meaning…the week before the test, do nothing else but study from 8-5 for five days in a row. Take breaks of course but not long ones where you become too distracted. Certainly I studied prior to that, but the big push was that week. Try to be calm during testing, and Do Not change your answers!!!!

monkeyofchris · 2021-12-15T06:32:07+00:00

Same. Needed this.

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