tomc5555

tomc5555

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tomc5555 has 2 years experience.


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  1. Note taking tips/help??

    First: Take the tests at each chapter end. STUDY what you answered incorrectly. The book will be BIG, and you won't be able to read EVERYTHING, study what you don't know. Good luck!
  2. PRN CNA the worst?

    Bump post
  3. Flat Rate Pay For Sleepovers Question

    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.
  4. What should I do now?

    I think you should post this thread on the nursing forum. Good luck.
  5. Gay male nurse concern about male patient care

    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.
  6. Try home care.
  7. My client is now unconscious/how to be effective

    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 all they need to do is relax and rest. Always tell t...
  8. Emotional disorders

    Contact an attorney. This is a situation worth the time and energy to pursue legally.
  9. i start class today!

    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 through 2-3 chapters each class. I ultimately read all ...
  10. Home health aide

    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 a lot of brief changing, bed baths, etc. Just keep...
  11. New aide in distress..seeking advice?

    WOW. Having a bad night, are we???
  12. Bad Practice

    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.
  13. New job

    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 facilities have a sheet or grid with this type of info. Yo...
  14. Burnout: getting through the shift

    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 supervisor. Good luck and keep searching for the ...
  15. Help w/ Scrubs

    Have you checked Allheart?