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1. manly scrub top protocol...

   topic replied to AVMadd's topic in Men

   I have both styles. It's been my experience that the two pocket top gets in the way. If you have to lean, bend, lift....some of the things in my pockets would fall onto the floor (gross!). When providing, care the front of my top would bump into t...

2. wish I had more hands

   topic replied to topic's topic in CNA/MA

   UPDATE: I resigned from the facility and will start school soon (after completing the prerequisites!) Very excited!!!

3. lazy cnas

   topic replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

   "Shut up and do what your told" is a dismissive command that would be given to someone considered unimportant. Clearly CNA's are important. I am a CNA and would take great offense to a superior believing I should be supervised in that fashion. "Wor...

4. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

   topic replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric

5. Staff/Patient Ratio - 30 Patients per Nurse

   topic replied to Colima's topic in Geriatric

   You are right on! I'm a CNA. I remember the emphasis that was placed on ethics in my certification class. Not just memorizing the applied terms, but understanding and believing in them. So, I know those in charge(the # "skewers", schedulers...) ...

6. lazy cnas

   topic replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

   maybe your CNA was so overwhelmed they just felt like they needed to finish a task they had started in order to feel like they accomplished *something.* From a CNA's perspective: What are we...children? If I am passing out drinks and someone needs...

7. wish I had more hands

   topic replied to topic's topic in CNA/MA

   Thank you everyone for you support and advice. I'm hoping to speak w/ the DON today. The sad truth is that the DON knows what's going on. I received a message questioning whether or not I truly took my job seriously and understood what it means to...

8. wish I had more hands

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9. wish I had more hands

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   The only way I manage is never stopping. Continuous rounds and answering lights as they come. I chart everything, type of care provided, refusal of care, behavior/behavior changes, vitals, BMs, I&O, treatments, awake/sleep.... I want to quit, ...

10. CNA A Horror Story

    topic replied to rocknroll01's topic in CNA/MA

    I never use the Hoyer lift by myself. But I do use the Sit To Stand by myself if the DON has deemed the resident as a SSx1 (Sit TO Stand w/ a one person transfer). Is this wrong?

11. Questionable practices at a LTC home

    topic replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Geriatric

    I really don't want to get sucked into an argument. But I have to ask one more question. Do you know the meaning of, "Oh tongue, thou art caustic"? It describes your first post on this thread. Pardon, my lady, mine tongue be caustic now.... That...

12. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    topic replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric

    There is a resident that frequently asks to call her sister. The sister has clearly stated in the resident's file all calls are to be made on Sunday before 6pm, unless there's a medical emergency. When asked, by the resident, to call her sister on ...

13. Questionable practices at a LTC home

    topic replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Geriatric

    Does the facility your friend works at schedule her for CNA shifts instead of hiring more aides? If so, that isn't right. Or is she an RN lending a hand to her fellow aides? If so, she is awesome and there should be more RN's like her. When she w...

14. Questionable practices at a LTC home

    topic replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Geriatric

    I feel very sorry for the people that depend on your care. Leigh's story/problem isn't uncommon, you of all people should know this. Why is Leigh to blame? Your response makes no sense. There is such a thing called, "constructive criticism", but y...

15. wish I had more hands

    topic posted a topic in CNA/MA

    I had 45 residents on my last shift that need total care. Seems like someone always has to wait because I can't be everywhere at once. I have long given up taking breaks, because I don't want them to be left unattended. I feel terrible and cry on ...