amason2021

amason2021 CNA

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  1. Things you wish you could say to your patient

    amason2021 replied to ktwlpn's topic in Orthopedic

    Switching from LTC to a pct position on a ortho/nuero/uro floor in a hospital in a few weeks but here's a few that applies to all: Don't yell at the nurses or aides. They will hate you and make...

  2. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    amason2021 replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I go to hospital setting next month as an aide and they'll get me certified as a PCT(bonus for when I go back to school!) and I couldn't be more happier. My official last day will be Friday the 13th...

  3. LTC is making me hate nursing!!!

    amason2021 replied to Angeljho's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have my resignation letter typed up as soon as I checked on my references for the hospital I've applied to(got the offer, the background check came back and references were complete via email, dumb...

  4. LTC and SNF nurses and CNAs: Have you ever been attacked by a resident/patient?

    amason2021 replied to MissFlashRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh yes. Hit and scratched within two days by two different residents, one of which was 1:1(she's had falls which resulted in stitches once and has mental and physical issues) who has assaulted staff...

  5. Understaffing in LTC problems

    amason2021 replied to nursingcand's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And I'm at a home in Indiana. So it's every where, not just New York. And believe me, RUN, RUN as is if your license is at risk, and it

  6. Understaffing in LTC problems

    amason2021 replied to nursingcand's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was about there as a new CNA with two halls and almost 50 residents until another aide said she was taking the other hall I was supposed to have in addition to the hall I was assigned. There's no...

  7. The ridiculousness of LTC/SNF

    amason2021 replied to YUKONrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's WHY I want to get out of LTC. We had an incident where a resident yelled for help, got no help from another CNA, stood up then the resident broke the neck(luckily this resident is still alive)....

  8. Why do RN's avoid LTC positions?

    amason2021 replied to amyca's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    After working in the dietary area(planning on getting RN licensure) and my position in that area getting laid off due to cuts for a five meal a day plans, I will never go back to LTC. The facility I...