mlmckenzie

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1. CNAs running the building??!!

   mlmckenzie replied to LuvNursing84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   This was in sarcasm. I would never....A nurse stated that CNA's have no real responsibility and the patients and their care is the Nurses responsibility

2. CNAs running the building??!!

   mlmckenzie replied to LuvNursing84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   As a Nurse, I still feel the exact same way about the CNA/Nurse relationship I did as a CNA.You sound like a great nurse. I was responding sarcastically as someone posted that CNA's have no...

3. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

   mlmckenzie replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I don't dedicate anything to that dump. I dedicate my time and energy to my residents. If I don't then they won't get what they need, Because there isn't enough time or enough me. I am loved and I...

4. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

   mlmckenzie replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   You are so right. I have seen this as well. The NOC nurse changes most of the residents because her CNA sleeps all night,every night. The nurse is so tired. It is so crazy, me and her used to talk...

5. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

   mlmckenzie replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   The nurse that trained me to become a CNA pounded professionalism into my class. No matter how lazy she is, no matter how unfair it is, even when I disagree...I just can not find it within me to go...

6. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

   mlmckenzie replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Where is this utopia of a Rockstar team? Im asking for a friend..wink wink. You are correct, Nurses that rock it out need to be celebrated.You and your coworkers are the dream team. The good health...

7. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

   mlmckenzie replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Facility called me and offered me 20.00 hr and a 4000.00 bonus.I declined.It was pretty bad guys.I am not just venting.It was

8. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

   mlmckenzie replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Excuse me. I did ask her for help. She didn't out right refuse, instead she wave me away and continued talking on her phone. Furthermore, the facility tells is when we have 1 aid on the unit then no...

9. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

   mlmckenzie replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   My day: I get to work 30 minutes early and stop at the nurse's station, ask my nurse for my vital sheet, census sheet, Q15 paperwork(behavioral unit), and if I have a partner or not. Regardless, Im...

10. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

    mlmckenzie replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Admin does not have a clue about what it takes to take care of people. They have grand and unrealistic expectations. In a facility, THERE MUST BE 2 staff members for Hoyers. So I would have my CNA's...

11. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

    mlmckenzie replied to mlmckenzie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Communication is key.Talk with your CNA's. Let them know that you see their hard work and appreciate them.Buy them lunch every now and then. Be vulnerable by being transparent letting them know your...

12. CNAs running the building??!!

    mlmckenzie replied to LuvNursing84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I read it correctly the first time. I was just advising of my experiences and opinion. A CNA shouldn't give "respect" to a nurse for that nurse doing what is in their scope. A CNA should give respect...

13. CNAs running the building??!!

    mlmckenzie replied to LuvNursing84's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    While there is never an excuse to be insubordinate, let me say that I AM a CNA/CMT and I know the job of an LPN. A big part of the issue is the attitude of some nurses.Example: You said if they have a...

14. CNA's Are Tired Of Laziness

    mlmckenzie posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am a Certified Med Tech as well as a CNA. I perform all of the duties of a LPN with the exception of inserting/removing catheters. Nursing home LPN's for the most part have disappointed me as a...