OzarksgalCNA

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1. In Missiour, is a Nurse required for Alzheimer Lock-downed unit in an LTC?

   OzarksgalCNA replied to OzarksgalCNA's topic in LTC Directors

   Based on what I saw at another LTC owned by the same company, the unit doors needed a code to get out. I just found this information at this website: http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/rpt/2005-R-0839.htm 1. Minimum requirements for nursing staff must be...

2. In Missiour, is a Nurse required for Alzheimer Lock-downed unit in an LTC?

   OzarksgalCNA posted a topic in LTC Directors

   Edited because I can't spell Missouri...LOL Lesson-don't eat PB & J and type at the same time. The place I work is getting ready to open the Alzheimer's Hall....it will be a locked down unit (except that showers are outside the doors) and will be...

3. How many miles/minutes do you drive to work?

   OzarksgalCNA replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

   5 mins, 1.2 miles Sooooo nice when coming home at 10pm after a hard shift.

4. working all over or sticking to one hall?

   OzarksgalCNA replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

   I've done both. Right now I have my own Hall, which I love. I still help out on the other Halls, tho, which keeps me in the loop and I can take care of most every resident we have (we have about 70 right now).

5. Funniest thing that happened to you at work?

   OzarksgalCNA replied to pca_85's topic in CNA/MA

   My lady with dementia was wanting to go to the "Bad Boys Room". Told her once I found it we would both go.

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

   OzarksgalCNA replied to CuriousChrys's topic in CNA/MA

   You are definitely not too old. I'm 54, have been a CNA for one year and am hopefully headed for LPN school in January (Letters are going out Sept. 30). After that I'm going to bridge over to RN. ~Anna~

7. What do you say when a patient asks you how old you are?

   OzarksgalCNA replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   I gladly tell people I'm 54 because everyone says I look at least 10 years younger. Especially now that my hair is a golden blonde and I spike it....LOL ~Anna~

8. A Perfect Ending to a Perfect Day

   OzarksgalCNA replied to b a nurse's topic in General Nursing

   I"m so glad you were able to be there for her. God does work things out for His purpose and this is just one example of how He does that.

9. Elders Say the Darnedest Things!

   OzarksgalCNA replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric

   I love taking care of my residents, they can be such a hoot!! Mary is always lost and doesn't realize she lives in the LTC. The other night she was wondering if we had a room for her at this hotel. I told her we had a wonderful room for her and as I ...

10. 50, Single, and Starting Nursing School in August - Can It Be Done?

    OzarksgalCNA replied to Emptynstr2's topic in General Students

    I'm not quite in your boat, but I understand where you're coming from. I'm 54, recently separated and soon to be divorced, buying a house because my house payments will be about $200 cheaper than my rent, raising a 16yo son, and headed for LPN school...

11. New Nursing Students age 50 and up

    OzarksgalCNA replied to seasoned hopeful's topic in General Students

    I haven't been accepted yet, but I'm hoping to start LPN school in January. I've done all the testing, just waiting for my interview. I'm 54.

12. how many cna's plan to continue their education?

    OzarksgalCNA replied to jynxa17's topic in CNA/MA

    I've been working as a CNA for 10 months and am applying for LPN school which starts in January. I'm hoping to take a Med Tech class in August and work 3 days a week as Med Tech while going to school. After school I can work at my LTC as an LPN while...

13. Student Nurses over 35 and Second Career????

    OzarksgalCNA replied to LoveFromAbove's topic in CNA/MA

    I am 54 and have been working as a CNA for 7 months in a LTC facility...first step on my road to becoming an RN which I've wanted to do since I was young. I am applying for the LPN school at our local Technical Collage which starts next January, then...

14. Are you proud to be a CNA?

    OzarksgalCNA replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in CNA/MA

    I'm proud to be a CNA.....I love taking care of my residents and I confess that I tend to spoil them. I have my own hall with 7 residents, 4 of whom are total care, 2 are partial care, and 1 is independent. I know who wants what when, and exactly how...

15. Average Hrs a CNA works per Week!

    OzarksgalCNA replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in CNA/MA

    We work on a two-week rotational schedule and right now I'm scheduled for 10 days every two weeks....but that doesn't mean much because the last few weeks we have been understaffed and I ended up working my days off. I have actually put in 7 days in ...