FlowerChild2005

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1. CNA and CPR

   FlowerChild2005 replied to CommuterChick22's topic in CNA/MA

   I work as a CNA in a hospital and we float units including the ER and we are responsible for calling and starting codes if necessary so I'd def take CPR class but be careful because some facilities require your CPR to be from American Heart Associati...

2. for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

   FlowerChild2005 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

   Our lunchbreaks are 30 minutes.Not that we actually get to take them.

3. Negotiating the Holiday Off

   FlowerChild2005 replied to Brian's topic in Stress 101

   My hospital also rotates the holidays.But unfortunately depending on census I'm the only CNA that works because the other girls request to be on call.But I work nights, and it's holiday pay so not too big of a deal.I see my family for a bit at least.

4. What did your manager do for you?

   FlowerChild2005 replied to KerriMcDaniel's topic in Relations

   My manager is very nice and I do not dislike her.She tends to procrastinate alot.She never pays us our vacation so we have to constantly watch our checks to be sure its right.But I always know I can count on her to be available for questions or conce...

5. Is there a line floating?

   FlowerChild2005 replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

   I think if a specific nurse said she'd like to float thats ok.But most ICU nurses I know float between Icu and the telemetry unit.Med Surg staffs the entire hospital including the physician offices if need be.So our med surg nurses are mandated to fl...

6. Coffee, Nursing and the Inevitable Need for a Break

   FlowerChild2005 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

   At my facility we are supposed to get 1 15 min break and a 30 min lunch.I wrk 12 and a half hr. shifts and hardly ever get the chance for a break period. But sometimes we can sneak away for 5 min for a restroom break.

7. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

   FlowerChild2005 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   I almost did.They said there were no guidelines to kick him out.I insisted they call our ceo and apparently dayshift had called the cops that day and they never showed up.

8. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

   FlowerChild2005 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Relations

   Wow....Some vistors are just inconsiderate.At my facility this past week i had a pt and her boyfriend smoking and he was smoking throughout the facility.And he was passing her pills and drinking alcohol demanding food trays and was caught trying to b...

9. Why should there be a certification to be a nursing assistant?

   FlowerChild2005 replied to giraffe4's topic in CNA/MA

   If you are a new Cna you will feel lost without training.I think all aides should be certified.It never hurts to learn the skills especially if you have never performed basic nursing skills before. At my hospital our responsibilities as cnas keep gr...

10. Does your hospital require color coded scrubs?

    FlowerChild2005 replied to Loo17's topic in Uniform/Gear

    My hospital also has a newly required color code for only the nursing staff.Nurses in navy blue and nursing assistants in khaki.The idea of patients being able to identify who is who is great but really if you are wearing scrubs patients assume you a...

11. Fake crying and bad acting in the ER

    FlowerChild2005 replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    We have a frequent pt who comes into our ER who fakes seizures.She moves her arm around all crazy and we told her stop moving your arm or we can't get your Iv in.Then she stops and starts with the opposite arm.

12. Speaking of tape residue...(and other pet peeves)

    FlowerChild2005 replied to Bortaz's topic in NICU

    I hate how there are stains and some tape residue on some sheets and blankets.If I find them I put them in the reject bin so we won't be charged for them.I can't believe housekeeping puts those sheets and blankets on clean beds.And I have to change s...

13. If you are not a nurse, do NOT use the title, please

    FlowerChild2005 replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Students

    My grandpa tells everyone I am a nurse.I'm always reminding him I am a Nurse Assistant! Bless his heart he doesn't really know the difference.

14. NIGHT SHIFT CENTRAL!

    FlowerChild2005 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    I like nightshift for the most part.I think it's funny how some day shift people think we sit and twiddle our thumbs for 12 hours because patients "sleep" at night.HAHAHA!!!! Now most people with sundowners are awake all night and bed alarms go off, ...

15. Is it worthwhile to become a CNA before going to nursing school?

    FlowerChild2005 replied to little-chick2's topic in Pre-Nursing

    We had a Cna at work getting ready to start nursing school.After a year as a Cna she changed her mind about becoming a nurse.I think being a Cna before becoming a nurse is a good experience.Especially from a hospital setting.You learn basic care and ...