eveningsky339 LPN

eveningsky339 is a LPN and specializes in LTC, Med/Surg.

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1. Advice please

   eveningsky339 replied to Poi Dog's topic in CNA/MA

   As far as the laziness goes, don't help the lazy CNA. It sucks and may even hurt-- the residents deserve better-- but either the lazy CNA will start picking up the pace, or they won't, and the higher-ups will notice their lack of effort. As for the ...

2. Newbie Needs Encouragement!!!

   eveningsky339 replied to BeJuled's topic in CNA/MA

   I had over a month of orientation. But in my defense, I was still a student. There should be two phases of orientation. In the first phase, you shadow a CNA and give them a hand when needed. In the second, the CNA shadows you.

3. Working 3rd shift as a CNA

   eveningsky339 replied to Dresdenchick's topic in CNA/MA

   At my shift, 1st Shift was the least popular. Not that popularity really mattered in terms of staffing, as hiring new CNAs was like looking for a needle in a haystack. I started out as a student CNA doing nights. I ended up giving that position u...

4. Am I going to be in trouble, I accpted a gift

   eveningsky339 replied to e71x's topic in CNA/MA

   A hand-made item isn't such a big deal compared to some "gifts" that have bounced around over the years. Discuss it with your supervisor. I personally think that most policies towards gifts that I have encountered are ridiculous in one way or anothe...

5. CNAs! question about incontinence care etc.

   eveningsky339 replied to kelnkhalif's topic in CNA/MA

   You won't even think about it after a while. It just comes with the territory.

6. CNA Commandments

   eveningsky339 replied to greeniebean's topic in CNA/MA

   Thou shall bite thy tongue when the bipolar whiny resident is crying about the fact that she hasn't pooped in five hours for the third time this shift.

7. CNA Commandments

   eveningsky339 replied to greeniebean's topic in CNA/MA

   If a brief is put on improperly, specifically not "tucked into the creases," a red line known as a brief line appears on the resident's thigh (or wherever the edge of the brief was pressing against).

8. First day blues

   eveningsky339 replied to daniellemarie's topic in CNA/MA

   For some people it takes two days, for others it takes months. I'm still picking up speed and learning new things, and I've been working for over four months!

9. what should CNA's carry at all times?

   eveningsky339 replied to NatashaArian's topic in CNA/MA

   I always carry a cellphone for the same reason, but I would call 911 before I dared to call the nurse's desk. Many residents have died in my facility because the nursing staff has no idea how to respond to emergency situations. I remember one incid...

10. Anyone else afraid to look at obituaries?

    eveningsky339 replied to eveningsky339's topic in CNA/MA

    I will admit to enjoying the little life stories about my residents that I find in the obits. As I think about it, it is probably better to go through the stages of grief in front of a newspaper rather than at the start of a shift. But alas, my supe...

11. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

    eveningsky339 replied to dicecream's topic in CNA/MA

    Just got an idea: Is there a photograph of this resident's husband that you can give her to look at while you do care?

12. What is the best department to work in?

    eveningsky339 replied to Futuremidwife0721's topic in CNA/MA

    I've worked in Med/Surg and ICU. Med/Surg is a step above nursing homes. You still do basic care for a set of patients, but they tend to be younger and sicker, and you won't feel like a "babysitter." You also have doctors and nurses going all ov...

13. is this a case of Lazy RN, OR Over productive CNA??

    eveningsky339 replied to josebeltran88's topic in CNA/MA

    I think this makes the most sense... I would approach this RN and explain that you are just trying to cover your butt.

14. Anyone else afraid to look at obituaries?

    eveningsky339 posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Lately, I get uncomfortable when accessing the news website of my county. They always show an obituary in the bottom right corner of the main article, and I've had two unpleasant occasions where I was just checking the news and finding that one of m...

15. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    eveningsky339 replied to CNA2day's topic in CNA/MA

    I've done my fair share of stupid stuff, and still do to this day. Part of being a CNA is learning to CYA (Cover Your ***) legally at all times.