valifay

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1. Need your advice...

   valifay posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   I have been a CNA for many years and am getting ready to start a new job as a tech on the surgical floor while I am in NS (I've worked mostly LTC, home health and in the OR). I was wondering if any of...

2. What do your uniforms look like?

   valifay replied to Irene joy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I work at a private assisted living center. I wear a polo shirt with the companies logo on it and khaki pants. We don't wear scrubs or do anything to institutional because our facility strives to...

3. difference between LTC & assistant living?

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

   Sounds like you need to talk to your boss and try to get trained proerly. Is this your first job as a CNA? AL can be just as hectic because typically you have less staff and just as many residents....

4. Those cool scrub caps...

   valifay replied to brewerpaul's topic in Operating Room

   Where I work, you can wear the scrub caps all you want, but you have to wear a disposable over them while in the department. I'm not sure if this is common everywhere though. They also help keep your...

5. what makes a good CNA?

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

   Effeciency, dedication and the abitlity to stand up for what is right...IMO these are just a few important factors of being a good CNA. Its never good to be seen and not heard. Depending what type...

6. CNA the good the bad and the ugly!!!

   valifay replied to dana2006's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Simply put... The good= the people you take care of The bad= sadly, management...most of the time The ugly= poop, vomit and when you loos someone But all in all it is very rewarding and a great line...

7. LPN starting wages in central Illinois

   valifay replied to notsoinnocentkali's topic in Illinois Nursing

   I'll clarify, no LTC isn't the BEST place to start out, but pay wise for your first year out it can be. I had a friend who worked in LTC her first year and they were always short, so with all the OT...

8. CNA's: What's your favorite shift?

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

   I've worked all the shifts and of them all I really like day shift. The time goes by faster and you get to interact more with the families. And if your a morning person and take the early shift...

9. any good book recommendations???

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

   "A caregivers guide to alzheimers, 300 tips for making life easier." It not only applies to alz., but caring for anyone with dementia or bouts of confusion on all levels. And it has plenty of...

10. in nursing you never get close....

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

    Its not that you don't get close, but rather you keep it at a professional level. I'm close to many of my residents, but not close like family or long time friends. Its just a different kind of...

11. Med/surg-Im always having trouble finding resources..geez!

    valifay replied to RNLola035's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Mosby's "care of the patient in surgery" is one of the best surgical books written. If you are really interested in surgery go to half.com (retail is grossly overpriced)and get a good used copy of...

12. Should I or should I not?

    valifay replied to Bella Donna's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If its a common language where you will be working it wouldn't hurt to take it. That way you would also know what your son is saying under his breath when he's mad at you

13. Anaphylactic shock

    valifay replied to me33's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not sure how detailed your answer needs to be, but the most common drug used (especially in the OR) is epi. You always need to maintain, or open an airway, monitor heart rythme and BP and all that....

14. LPN starting wages in central Illinois

    valifay replied to notsoinnocentkali's topic in Illinois Nursing

    If your refering to the springfield area, anywhere from $12 to $16 from what I have heard. The LPNs where I work start at $14.50. I have heard that nursing homes tend to pay more and that is a good...

15. I posted this in general discussion as well.

    valifay replied to sandlewood_nurse's topic in Operating Room

    I have experienced the same and you have to be able to blow it off. I know it makes learning harder, but it also makes you tougher. Where I am training, some people are very new and insecure. Some...