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I would look into why she is having this change in bladder elimination. It sounds likes UTI. It is not normal to need the toilet that often.

I think you should post this thread on the nursing forum. Good luck.

Be professional and do a great job. Thats all anyone can expect or want from a nurse. The rest is none of the patients business.

Try home care.

Congratulations and good luck!

Been there a number if times. I take the lead from the RN. When I'm doing cares or talking to the person, I tell them everything is alright, their family is alright and safe and happy. I tell them...

Contact an attorney. This is a situation worth the time and energy to pursue legally.

Congratulations and good luck. The best time saver for me was to take the tests at end of chapters, first, then study what I didn't know. The text books tend to be large and in my class we went...

It can be good experience for a new CNA/HHA. I always got cases that allowed me to use my skills, not jut companionship or cooking. A lot of my cases were hospice or transitioned to hospice so I did...

WOW. Having a bad night, are we???

Someone on this board once wrote about a similar situation and was advised to say, 'oh, let me wash my hands first'. This also served as a reminder for the trainer to practice hand hygiene.

Keep notes on the residents, including who needs ambulation assist, stand by assist. Whether they have bladder or bowel incontinence. Memory loss, confusion. Dietary, fluid restrictions. Most...

Can you talk about this with your supervisor? There may be advice they can offer, or changes. You seem like such an asset to LTC, I would hope you are valued enough to be counseled by an appreciative...

Have you checked Allheart?

[QUOTE="tomc5555"]You've gotten some great comments. It reminds me of my last assignment husband and wife were staunch in support of their political party. I never took offense to their praise of the...

You've gotten some great comments. It reminds me of my last assignment husband and wife were staunch in support of their political party. I never took offense to their praise of the party and...

What state do you live in?

As a CNA your degrees aren't relevant, which I'm sure you know. A lot of home clients want companionship and intellectual stimulation and seek caregivers with some education. I would look into...

So sorry that happened to you and the kids. Hang in there!

Most of my clients preferred we use their car, they liked the familiarity and to run the car periodically. HH agencies advertise for CNA's because the training is beneficial. When a CNA is working...

I am curious, did the resident come home or get admitted?

Many thanks to you and all LTC workers who want to make a difference. I'm sure you have a positive impact on the residents. Whether you stay or leave keep your values strong.

Visiting Angels is good in Marin. As a new CNA I have obtained a lot of experience working with them including LTC assignments, acute hospital, Hospice and home care. This was my first job after...

Take test at end of chapter first. Study/read what you don't know. Your text will be big, learn what you don't know first and read everything else as time allows. I'm sure you'll do well.

I'm thinking this is not a factual post. None of it makes sense.