SuperWes_CNA

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1. CNA's - What hours do you work?

   SuperWes_CNA replied to VagusX's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm a ward clerk for Acute Care & work 8 hours a day (3pm to 11:30pm), 5 days a week. I enjoy my schedule.

2. What reason is used for call offs!

   SuperWes_CNA replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   Wouldn't it be a bit eerie for your supervisor to hear you call in when you're "dead?" LoL!

3. Obama Adopted Into Crow Tribe

   SuperWes_CNA replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

   I am a member of the Crow Tribe & did vote for Obama. Seeing how our IHS (Crow/Northern Chyenne) is practically going under that he has done nothing thus far. It is a terrible & sad situation to see that healthcare for two of Southeastern M...

4. Activity Assistant??

   SuperWes_CNA replied to shix's topic in CNA/MA

   I think it would be a great opportunity...go for it! And, I'm sure you will still be able to keep up your CNA certification. I know that at our long term care our activity aides are CNAs and are required to keep up their CEUs just like the rest of ...

5. 5 Years...

   SuperWes_CNA replied to SuperWes_CNA's topic in CNA/MA

   Training actually took about a week & a half for me (I caught on to things quite quickly) but, when & if you do start out & you think it may take more than what they provide then, don't be scared to ask for more time. Communication with ...

6. 5 Years...

   SuperWes_CNA replied to SuperWes_CNA's topic in CNA/MA

   Well, I do come from a small town so our hospital isn't very big. We have an Acute Care floor of 9 rooms, a surgical suite, an Obstetrics suite with two rooms, an E.R. Dept. with 3 bays. We also have a swing bed unit with 14 rooms at the other end ...

7. 5 Years...

   SuperWes_CNA posted a topic in CNA/MA

   Well, when I started as a CNA back in 2006 I was asked in one of my interviews the question, "What is your short-term goal?" The answer to that was to make it to 5 years of service with the company. On May 1st, 2011 marked my 5 years with the compa...

8. mouth breathing sore throat

   SuperWes_CNA replied to thejourney's topic in CNA/MA

   Here is a little tip: Keep a small tub of Mentholatum with you or in your locker & when you know you have BM (or any other smelly bodily fluids) to clean up just rub some under your nose. It should help mask the smell thus, eliminating the need t...

9. Nursing homes vs. Hospitals for CNAs?

   SuperWes_CNA replied to emily_ganshert's topic in CNA/MA

   For me, I really don't mind working either setting. Yes, the nursing home setting can be a little harder work wise and the hospital setting is a bit more easier on the back but, both settings give out the same feeling of accomplishment at the end of...

10. At your facility, who goes on rides with residents to doctor's appointments?

    SuperWes_CNA replied to Dorali's topic in CNA/MA

    Our LTC recently recieved a new transportation van which is smaller than the regular bus and has added a Transportation Aide to the staff. The Transportation Aide is responsible for taking the residents to their appointments and such. Of course the...

11. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    SuperWes_CNA replied to CNA1488's topic in CNA/MA

    My "fail" sounds fairly simple and it was...the gait belt/transfer. I pretty much knew how to do complete the skill but my nerves just got the best of me. I used to have trouble putting on the gait belt and would try and put it on backwards. Even ...

12. Celebrated 2 years yesterday!!

    SuperWes_CNA replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Recovery

    Congratulations on your sobriety. It's always good to hear of another's accomplishment of keeping sober and living life the way it should be. Awesome job!

13. The reason Why I became a CNA

    SuperWes_CNA replied to Jenny_07's topic in CNA/MA

    Before becoming a CNA I spent the previous 2 years at home watching after my grandmother while my mother worked. It was an "out of the blue" thought when I deciided I wanted to try the CNA class. Fortunately, I ended up enjoying the class and here ...

14. Fun question

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

    I label my pens just because the other ward clerk I work with also uses the same kind of pen that I do :) Pentel RSVP Fine Point.

15. More Strange Baby Names

    SuperWes_CNA replied to RNLaborNurse4U's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I remember when one of my sisters was pregnant our little sister wanted twin girls with the names "Cottonelle" and "Charmin" My sister ended up having a boy who she named Austin Lane.