macrich84

macrich84 specializes in Rehabilitation.

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1. What do you think a good CNA to patient ratio should be?

   macrich84 replied to rosey2007cna's topic in CNA/MA

   1:5? That would be so nice!

2. Where's the difficulty?

   macrich84 replied to Poi Dog's topic in CNA/MA

   We have the yellow and green, too. I wish whoever ordered supplies would pay attention to the toothbrush stock. We get notes that we don't chart on oral care, but how can we if we can't get a toothbrush??

3. What do you carry...

   macrich84 replied to ilove2dce's topic in General Nursing

   haha thank you CoffeemateCNA. The thought of seeing another CNA walking around with a wheely backpack made me

4. New CNA, need help with speedy vital checks.

   macrich84 replied to keithjones's topic in CNA/MA

   Try splitting up what you do when you check the vitals. Refill your water pitchers, empty foleys/urinals and change your inc. patients, etc before you start with your vitals. Make those rounds first, maybe a half hour, or hour before vitals..depend...

5. nurses hide from high-needs pt

   macrich84 replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Nursing

   If you pads aren't big enough.. you need a draw sheet. just take a normal top sheet, fold it in a half and put in under the patient. When moving the patient up.. tell her she HAS to bend her knees and push. Also, put the foot of the bed all the way...

6. Oh the wonderful smells

   macrich84 replied to mikejjmay's topic in CNA/MA

   Our hospital carries the small bottles of mouth wash, so, when I got into a room with a patient that has cdiff.. I'll put a tiny drop of mouth wash on the inside of the mask.. Can't smell a thing other than minty freshness.

7. Should I become a CNA while in Nursing school?

   macrich84 replied to pinkfawn's topic in CNA/MA

   I highly recommend a CNA job. Some of the best nurses I know where CNAs before becoming RNs or LPNs. I know that my CNA job has help to reinerate many of the skills I'm learning in school as well as given me the opportunity to get receive support a...

8. What you'd REALLY like to say....

   macrich84 replied to ICor9:24's topic in CNA/MA

   To the few notorious nurses that always sit up at the nurses station "charting" for most of their shift: I am not wonder woman. I can not be in 5 different rooms at once. I do not ignore the call bells in my assignment. So, when you hear one of yo...

9. Stating CNA class in Jan. Clothing Question

   macrich84 replied to Stacy3381's topic in CNA/MA

   I agree.. Thermals under your scrubs pants would just be way too much. Boy shorts are the best things to wear with the white scrub pants.

10. are you nice to new people?

    macrich84 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in CNA/MA

    It's funny how quickly everyone forgets that once they were the newbies too. Kinda reminds me of the silly high school drama. Best to ignore the drama as much as possible. I'd just be nice to the new girl (maybe because I'm currently a new girl to...

11. Yea, they fired me......

    macrich84 replied to sonomala's topic in CNA/MA

    Sounds like it was the best move for you in the long run. Good luck on the job hunt! I'll be working this Easter so, enjoy yours for me too!

12. Advice Please?

    macrich84 replied to bigbadduck's topic in CNA/MA

    I know this might be easier said then done, but sometimes we are busy or just don't think about stopping to show someone else the ropes. The best advice I can give you is to be firm but friendly about getting help. Remind them that you are suppose ...

13. Buying scrubs online

    macrich84 replied to macrich84's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I've never tried Tafford... I'll have to take a look around the site. Thanks!

14. Graduated from NA class, waiting for state's test date. NOW WHAT

    macrich84 replied to Ling07's topic in CNA/MA

    When I was applying for jobs I told them that I am schedule to take the state boards March 25th. Some said to wait until then, while others were still willing to interview. I'd call any of the places you are interested in apply to see if they requi...

15. Buying scrubs online

    macrich84 posted a topic in Uniform/Gear

    i found the cherokee4less.com is a really good place to buy, of course, cherokee scrubs. if you use the coupon annx you get 20 percent off your whole purchase plus shipping is free if you spend over $25. scrubsandbeyond.com is another really good sit...