MissMcCoy

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1. Older Nursing students

   MissMcCoy replied to MarieD's topic in General Students

   The wait will just make your success that much more sweet! I live in the country so there is no way I can go to school in the city right now. I have been doing an online course to become a Nursing Attendent. I am almost finished. I have a job working...

2. Do you change twice?

   MissMcCoy replied to nowayis's topic in CNA/MA

   What kind of paitent load do you have? What area are you working in? You should ask the CNA's that change x3 at work for some tips. Im sure they are full of advice! I just work in a group home I just remind my clients to use the washroom on a regula...

3. New cna questions

   MissMcCoy replied to Cna2122's topic in CNA/MA

   At the facility that I did my practicum at we would cover it. Take it to the bathroom empty it in the toilet and then take it out into the wash room where there was a bedban/urinal washing machine...Kinda like a mini dishwasher.

4. Hospital CNA

   MissMcCoy replied to jhaf07's topic in CNA/MA

   I am in the same situation. I have not been in the work force for the last 7 years due to being a stay at home mom. I just went back to school to become an aide. We are half way through the course and I have been applying all over the place. I just g...

5. I can't believe this ****!

   MissMcCoy replied to vampcna's topic in CNA/MA

   I can't believe how quick people are to pass blame to save their @$$. Stuff like this gets me so scared! I am so sorry that you found yourself in one of these positions. I am glad that it worked out well and that tx nurse learned a darn lesson!

6. The impossible task...

   MissMcCoy replied to The-Wren's topic in CNA/MA

   I applied and applied and applied to any position that poped up... Now I have a job I LOVE and I just got an interview in the local hospital. Just keep getting your name out there. Even if you think...Ehhh Im not qualified enough...Apply anyway!!! Y...

7. Is it illegal for a private duty caregiver hired by a family to administer insulin ?

   MissMcCoy replied to JasmineMarie's topic in CNA/MA

   hummmm.... You know in my area this is what legislation is: Giving insulin is a restricted activity. You CAN give insulin IF The patient is stable The out come is predictable You have to be taught the procedure You have to be supervised to know that...

8. continuing care hospital vs long term care facility

   MissMcCoy replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

   Ohhh That could make sense. I am in small town Alberta. The rest of the hospital is normal its just that small CC wing. They also have home care attached to the hospital. Thats who I was going to apply with but they were closed up for the day so I ju...

9. New CNA soon

   MissMcCoy replied to Jlsmithh's topic in CNA/MA

   My school provided scrubs that we had to wear to lab and clinicals. We had to bring a wack load of stuff to labs. Everything from a tooth brush to a bed sheet. So that we could practice skills. The only thing we needed for clinicals was the school sc...

10. continuing care hospital vs long term care facility

    MissMcCoy replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    I honestly don't know. I have an interview at a hospital in the continuing care section. Any other LTC facility is at least an hour away. When I look up the facility it sounds like the CCC. "Our continuing care services are designed for those who ca...

11. continuing care hospital vs long term care facility

    MissMcCoy posted a topic in Canada

    Whats the diffrence? Is there a diffrence? Do the residents in the hospital setting require more complex care? Or is it just a government facility vs. private facility?

12. Sexual advances from a resident

    MissMcCoy replied to blessed2bfree's topic in CNA/MA

    Record and report for sure!

13. Edmonton nurses: where to buy scrubs?

    MissMcCoy replied to Maygen's topic in Canada

    Keep looking in at marks they tend to go on sale. I have gotten a few decent pairs at walmart. They are not as flattering as marks... But they are cheap.

14. Job application- Alberta Health Service website.

    MissMcCoy replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    Yes, the union protection is on the pro's side of my list. AHS has alot more pro's then con's so I think thats who I'll go with if it all works out in my favor. Another hiring freeze! I thought they were just tooting their horn about offering a tone...

15. Job application- Alberta Health Service website.

    MissMcCoy replied to MissMcCoy's topic in Canada

    Maybe I complained too soon. I got an interview. I did it both ways. I went into the hospital AND I applied on the website. More then once... my guess is they are sick of me!! haha Kinda crappy though I just got a great job that I love!! AHS just off...