beck_79

beck_79

LTC, subacute CNA

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About beck_79

beck_79 specializes in LTC, subacute CNA.


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  1. CNA being asked to go through patient med records

    Thanks for the replies, everyone. To clear things up a bit: this is both a LTC and Rehab facility. I am on the Rehab floor, so patients are always coming and going, therefore assignment cards need to be updated regularly. As CNAs we do know the pati...
  2. The powers-that- be at work are now trying to implement a new duty for CNAs. We are supposed to go through the patient's charts-their medical records and fill out updated Assignment Cards weekly. We are to go through the patients' records and check o...
  3. Overwhelmed in the first semester...

    Oops, meant to quote you, but I hit the thank you button instead. :)Hang in there! I like to go to the Nursing computer lab at school and take some practice tests- they have lots of NCLEX programs. Also, if your text came with a cd this usually has a...
  4. Do you take any stimulants?

    I take NoDoze when I work my 12 hour night shifts. Usually all I need is half a pill
  5. I failed Med Surg 1

    scorpiostudent had some great suggestions. I highlight the heck out of my textbook, too. It helps me stay focused. I also jot down notes while I'm going along, too. This is all very time consuming, but I tend to remember it better. Before my exam, I ...
  6. Becoming a CNA in MA

    I took mine at North Shore Community College. But that would be a trek coming from the South Shore. Try community colleges in your area. Some LTC facilities may offer training programs too.
  7. I go to the gym. Even when I'm pressed for time I make an effort, b/c I feel so much better after. Also, cooking and cross stitch.
  8. Students are cut-throat!

    I've only come across a couple of not- so nice people in my program, and avoid them. Just about everyone in my class seems really supportive with eachother. If someone is having trouble understanding the material people will make an effort to help th...
  9. Do you use your TEXT BOOK?

    I use them all the time and highlight the heck out of them. :) I feel like I have to study for two different types of tests with Nursing: the exams that the teachers give (I focus on the lecture and powerpoint for these) and then there is the HESI, w...
  10. What is a Bailer shift?

    I work Baylor at my facility. My shift is Friday/ Saturday 7p to 7a. So I work 2 12 hour shifts and I get paid for 32 hours instead of just 24. It works great while I'm in school. I also pick up an additional 8 hours a week so I can be considered ful...
  11. Sitting in the front row

    I always sit in the front, close to the door, except for my last class where I decided to give one of the middle rows a try. I couldn't concentrate. It was noisy back there and the girl behind me kept tapping me on the shoulder to ask me questions. I...
  12. Anyone NOT excited about starting NS?

    I'm not feeling excited about it yet either. In fact, I'm kind of dreading going back, despite doing well and finding everything I'm learning interesting. I just got burnt out last year between working and going to school full time and managing my re...
  13. It's not mono! What do you guys do to stay healthy?

    I got sick alot last year, but I chalk that up to my first job at a health care facility (lots of germs!) plus lots of stress and more processed food than I usually like. I'm hoping this semester will be better, since I'm only taking two classes I'll...
  14. OT: Lunch

    I've lost most of the 20 pounds I put on going back to school so I'm going to do all I can to keep it off! That means no cafeteria food for me. I've got a nice soft cooler that I'm going to bring with healthy stuff. My ideas: Salads: green salad, fru...
  15. Night Shifters: Do you sleep?

    I haven't fallen asleep yet. But come 4 am, if it's not busy I will put my head down for 15 minutes or so to rest my body- and it actually helps. I'd never doze- I need to be alert and able to respond right away if anything happens.