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  1. Is this nursing home typical - first night?

    fire_fly posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've only worked in home care. Last night I started at a nursing home, the 3-11pm shift. Most of the staff are agency not employees. Everyone commented on what a lousy place it was to work and how...

  2. Is this nursing home typical - first night?

    fire_fly replied to fire_fly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some more thanks are due, really appreciate everyone's input. wrobelchic, I've not heard of mandation before. That seems a heavy burden to put on those who are only making 8.00/hr (the CNA I rate...

  3. Axillary thermometer w/o cover/cleaning

    fire_fly posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The LTC facility where I'm working uses an axillary thermometer. They 'ran out of covers' and don't clean the thermometer between patients. Stupid question I know - but doesn't this spread disease?...

  4. Axillary thermometer w/o cover/cleaning

    fire_fly replied to fire_fly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi nightmare: These are disposable covers that eject off the digital thermometer once you are finished, probably like your aural

  5. Axillary thermometer w/o cover/cleaning

    fire_fly replied to fire_fly's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks. Everyone seems to think I'm weird for using the alcohol but I had a close relative who died of MRSA so I'm worried about

  6. Is this nursing home typical - first night?

    fire_fly replied to fire_fly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks everybody for the feedback! Well so far I have worked 5 nights. But I don't want to continue there. There are some new admits - a husband and a wife. They both have dementia. They put them...

  7. Is this nursing home typical - first night?

    fire_fly replied to fire_fly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi Casi: Yes just the trainer and

  8. Acceptances for the year 2007

    fire_fly replied to maverickemt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got accepted into the RN program at the local CC! Congratulations to all who have received yr. letters and hang in there to those who are waiting. The waiting is so

  9. Studying-TEAS, taking test soon!

    fire_fly replied to katiem's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good luck. I only used the study guide and got in the 99th percentile. The main advice can give - do not stop and get stuck on any one question...put in your best answer & then move on. You can...

  10. Question on patient transfer

    fire_fly replied to fire_fly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks everyone for answering my question. I really appreciate hearing from those who are working in the

  11. Question on patient transfer

    fire_fly posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, when we were doing clinicals at a LTC they lifted patients in a different way from the way we were taught - taught to either use a gait belt or mech. lift when transferring from wheelchair to bed...

  12. Vaccination Reqs. for CNA Clinicals?

    fire_fly replied to zooz's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi in our class we either had to have the Hep B vaccine series completed (3 in series thus #3) OR sign a waiver. On Reseola I wonder if they mean Rubeola? We had to have positive titers (or...

  13. Who's waiting on acceptance letters?

    fire_fly replied to lainith's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Letters are supposed to be sent out this month (March). Last week they said they would sent out the last day of the month. Wonder if they will meet that deadline. The administration has lost...

  14. A&P II Club, 2007

    fire_fly replied to CuriousMe's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Joining up also. Taking a different instructor this semester, the A&P I teacher was very intelligent & lots of medical experience but did not have teaching among her talents - most of the...

  15. How am I doing? What should I do?

    fire_fly replied to nancy86girl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    17 hours is a pretty heavy load & you've got 3 science classes there - do you need to take them all at once? If not, I would eliminate at least one, to bring up your GPA - retake the Chemistry to...

  16. Post here if you are done with finals!

    fire_fly replied to AmericanChai's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Got my grades yesterday. A in Chem I, A in A&P I, passed CNA (CNA was by far the hardest and was pass/fail). Next semester Chem II (organic) and A&P II and Med. Term. The break I'll spend...

  17. What can I expect at my first clinical?

    fire_fly replied to DesertRain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, our class was very nervous before clinicals also but we all learned a lot. The main thing I can emphasize is just ask "Is there anything I can help you with?". Most people will find something for...

  18. CNA student clinical nightmare

    fire_fly replied to ninicats's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I just wanted to give you encouragement also. My clinicals have also been difficult for me and my instructor has been tough. My first day I seemed to have forgotten everything I learned in class,...