newtonursing123

Hello, I am a new CNA. I have been working in home care. I was recently asked to covertly administer medications (I have been a medication (certified) aid) before. Also, for the family, there are two people needing care. One with a serious chronic i...

That was very, very helpful. Thank you JKL, I had no idea such things happened. And, thank you all. Very helpful information. So I work with an agency, but also know people (that got me into the field) that work independently with no agency. I would ...

And what happens if I just can't show up?!!! I already hurt my back once!

Thank you all for your comments. Both. I have seen ppl just pulling out chux to *chuck waste on the floor or wherever, then putting in proper disposal bags. I think we all agree that gloves are needed and waste needs to be disposed of. And, even if i...

Hi all, I appreciate your input. I am new to nursing (student, CNA also) and signed on with a new facility. I have worked in long-term care before. I have a question. I noticed on overnights (there are 54 beds 2 ppl, I assume this is ok) that there i...

Thank you Hppy. It is certainly what I would do moving forward. I appreciate it!

Yes we chatted. The bigger question however.... are those bags ok sitting on the floor for hours on end in places like outside the break room? I was taught to throw them out immediately. Thank you!