bakpakr

bakpakr specializes in ALS, LTC, Home Health.

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1. Feel pressured to do 2 people transfer alone

   bakpakr replied to CelesteR903's topic in CNA/MA

   As others have noted there are times when a person is listed as a two assist and in actuality the are a one assist. The facility does it to cover their butts. Or in the past they had an issue that bumped them up to a 2 assist and then it was never DC...

2. Home Health DISASTER!! Venting..

   bakpakr replied to ICU_RN_BSN's topic in CNA/MA

   I currently work HH and when I took the job I made it perfectly clear with my employer that I do not cook, clean the house or other domestic tasks. I will only do what is required of me in the performance of my duties as a CNA. That is not to say I w...

3. You know you are a CNA when....

   bakpakr replied to ham272's topic in CNA/MA

   You know youre a CNA when; You have the day off and you go shopping and as soon as you get there you reach down to adjust the gatebelt around your waist and panic when it isn't there. You go out to dinner at a nice sitdown restaurant with you SO and...

4. Absolutely ridiculous

   bakpakr replied to blue cna's topic in CNA/MA

   Like Juliaann posted; put in apps all over the place. Not every facility is like that. I had to walk away from my last facility because I was not even allowed to take 5 minutes to take a restroom break. I now work in home health. Less hours and money...

5. Should I be a CNA -- I'm 44yrs old!!! Is it too late for me?

   bakpakr replied to CuriousChrys's topic in CNA/MA

   I say go for it. I decided at the ripe old age of 47 to become a CNA. The best decision I have ever made. I love it. I am now in the process of applying to a school to get my LPN then plan to bridge into my RN. And to top it off I am male. The only m...

6. "The Mean Girl"

   bakpakr replied to NamasteNurse's topic in CNA/MA

   ***warning MALE CNA*** hehe just had to add that. I started right out of CNA class at a county owned facility. That did not go well so I left. I then moved to a facility that had a great reputation in the area to work for. Things started well but wen...

7. Need some advice

   bakpakr replied to bakpakr's topic in CNA/MA

   I tried that route to no avail. When I asked to speak with her she said no and then proceeded to lock herself in the med room. I think I will just have to drop the discrimination and hostile work environment bombs and see if that can bring about an ...

8. Need some advice

   bakpakr posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Man what a night I just had. First off I am a male CNA working at a LTC facility. The only male working on my shift. For the last two nights I have had a bear of a time with the LPN assigned to my hall. For some reason unknown to me she has a burr i...

9. Clinicals; is this what nursing is really like?

   bakpakr replied to Dawn Vylet's topic in General Students

   You can come to my facility anytime . I am a CNA and would welcome you with open arms. I would have shown you all you needed to know. just keep in mind it does get easier as you go and gain more confidence. Keep at it. Oh and by the way; :mnnnrsn...

10. Congrats Bakpakr On Passing Your Cna Course !

    bakpakr replied to muffie's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to post an update. I know I have been out of the loop forever now so an update is in order. About a month ago I had to have an orchiectomy left side. I have since developed complications that I am dealing with. My incision is still bleedi...

11. Rant

    bakpakr replied to bakpakr's topic in CNA/MA

    Another update is in oder. I quit that job today. I tried my best but could not put up with it any longer. Here are my reasons; 1. On mechanical and 2 assists getting help is difficult. I understand we are all busy and I am not asking them to drop w...

12. Need Some Words OF Encouragment

    bakpakr posted a topic in Student Assist

    I went today to take my state test and FAILED. I blew it on ted hose and Peri care. I passed the written with flying colors. I know there is no excuse but I think life might have had a hand in my failure as my mind was not really in it. I worked last...

13. Rant

    bakpakr replied to bakpakr's topic in CNA/MA

    I think another update is in order. I feel things have finally clicked for me. I have been able to get my work done on time and completely. It feels good to be able to do that. My residents are so great. They do have their moments though. One in par...

14. Rant

    bakpakr replied to bakpakr's topic in CNA/MA

    Well tonight was a total 180. We had our normal crew on tonight and things went great. Everyone worked together. The two girls that gave me a major headache on Thurs were not there. Thank GOD hehe. I have been told by everyone that the work is hard. ...

15. Schweet

    bakpakr replied to bakpakr's topic in CNA/MA

    I was able to get a job as a CNA. Read post here; https://allnurses.com/forums/f265/rant-270223.html