gregmotz

gregmotz has 7 years experience and specializes in geriatric.

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1. A problem with CNAs

   gregmotz replied to olli975's topic in General Nursing

   Does this happen a lot, charting what someone else does?

2. BM vs. Seizure?

   gregmotz replied to carbaminohemoglobin's topic in New Nurse

   i have personally seen this behavior in more than one patient later diagnosed with bowel impaction. it is frightening to watch and was described later as being very painful 7/10. one went to the er. another underwent digital disimpaction confirming t...

3. What is the "HIV Certificate" required for Florida CNA employment?

   gregmotz replied to gregmotz's topic in CNA/MA

   Correct. It is usualy also provided (mandatory by FAC in most settings) by employer training within the first 30 days of employment. An "HIV Certificate" is often not included with "test prep" classes. Asking for an "HIV Certificate" is an efficient ...

4. What is the "HIV Certificate" required for Florida CNA employment?

   gregmotz replied to gregmotz's topic in CNA/MA

   Ah ha! Thanks for that. My seeing the requirement on several (count that as dozens) of CNA applications can be attributed to the Internet job search engines that duplicate each other ad infinitum. Searching on HIV certificate CNA leads to 84,000 hits...

5. What is the "HIV Certificate" required for Florida CNA employment?

   gregmotz posted a topic in CNA/MA

   In Florida, I've seen several help wanted ads that specify CNA certificate, CPR, and "HIV Certificate" required. Anyone know the definition of "HIV Certificate"?

6. meeting with the hospital attorney next week

   gregmotz replied to tavalon's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Yes I think consulting an attorney is wise. I would also evaluate how life would change were you to throw the hospital or co-workers under the same figurative bus. These attorney driven busses do travel in two directions.

7. Stethoscope/Blood Pressure Cuffs for CNA practice

   gregmotz replied to carebear890's topic in CNA/MA

   I had trouble until I got this inexpensive solution. It is good for practice. Noise in the classroom prevented my learning at school. Later I found another person who bought the same thing. Go to Walgreen's and look for Walgreen's Healthy Living Self...

8. What are the odds?

   gregmotz replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

   It would seem your debate might be stoked after a visit to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities website. Without occupational restriction, I'm saddened at the reminder suicide is the second leading cause of all death...

9. New CNA with meaningless experience

   gregmotz replied to gregmotz's topic in CNA/MA

   Things are much better now. It was a poor resume and equally bad online application submission method I was doing. Treat those "job duties" areas on stuffy applications as a chance to use flowing prose to match skills and former duties to the job des...

10. how many of you go to the grocery store after working with patients?

    gregmotz replied to ilmbg's topic in General Nursing

    Some US hospital's policies, and European countries' regulations, mandate a uniform change into hospital-provided scrubs when arriving at work and a change back into street clothes before leaving work. The Doctor’s Hands Are Germ-Free. The Scrubs To...

11. First day as a PCA nov 10 and im SCARED TO DEATH

    gregmotz replied to SummerLin's topic in CNA/MA

    I think you'll do great. You sound like a person who cares about things being done right. I bet you'd have similar worries about any new job you'd be starting in few weeks. And you've had the same concerns on the first day of jobs you've already had....

12. Abbreviations on a resume

    gregmotz replied to gregmotz's topic in Career Support

    Thanks that fits. I'm also finding that having a few different formats readily available is helpful. Examples might be having one resume specifically formatted for the "Copy and paste the text of your resume here" scenario. Within reason, for those s...

13. I need help and a have a few questions...

    gregmotz replied to sl33y's topic in Recovery

    I'm struck that sl33y's focus returns back to charges and the DEA regardles the response. It's a valid concern. sl33y please visit the Bar Association web site for your State or County of Employment. Search for, or get the Lawyer Refferal Service ph...

14. Abbreviations on a resume

    gregmotz posted a topic in Career Support

    On a resume for a prospective CNA, should healthcare related abbreviations be used? Following the sticky links in the career advice section leads to conflicting opinion. Standard practice is never use abbreviations. The example resumes do use abbrevi...

15. New CNA with meaningless experience

    gregmotz replied to gregmotz's topic in CNA/MA

    I try to let the interviewer know I'll work any or all shifts, but would prefer afternoon and nights, and that weekends are not a problem. In two of three interviews after being asked my shift preference and giving the response above, I was instantl...