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  1. brilliant freaking idea - pull ALL CNA's. . .

    Spring_Peeper replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    That is so disturbing to hear ! There is something wrong when one person has enough power to do a thing that endangers all the patients. I can see why the CNAs would feel powerless to question the...

  2. Got Tips on Cleaning Gucky Eyes?

    Spring_Peeper posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a couple residents whose eyes get very gucky during the night. Sometimes they can barely open them. It isn't pink-eye, it's just normal eye stuff, but they can't wipe there own eyes so it...

  3. Got Tips on Cleaning Gucky Eyes?

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

    Thanks, Jolie. I tried the warm washcloth with one of my residents this morning and to my surprise she did not object to it at all. She still pushes away the cloth when I wipe her eyes, but like you...

  4. How do you schedule/organize your day?

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

    Jen, I didn't respond because I am a new LNA, also interested in seeing how more experienced LNAs schedule their days. But it's possible that the best people to answer your question appropriately...

  5. CNA jobs!

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

    Hi mistiffy, I work in a long-term care facility that also has some beds for restorative care (for instance, people who are just in there to heal a broken hip and get walking again). Hours: day shift...

  6. Geriatric Nail Care

    Spring_Peeper replied to tinkle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a nursing assistant, and seeing people's untended toenails is one of my pet peeves. I hate having to put on TEDs and socks over long, pointy, sometimes broken, toenails and I'm not allowed to do...

  7. How does this job offer sound to you?

    Spring_Peeper posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just completed LNA training and got my first job offer. I would be part of a team of 4 LNAs and 2 nurses, caring for 35 total care and hospice patients on a 3-11 shift. Does that sound like a lot?...

  8. Put on your fantasy hat!

    Spring_Peeper posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    do you, like i do, fantasize when you are at work, "if only ______________________ , the residents/staff would be so much happier/healthier" ? we talk a lot about the harsh reality of our facilities....

  9. Put on your fantasy hat!

    Spring_Peeper replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I will kick this off - My fantasy LTC has a winding path in a shape like a figure eight or a loop, where residents can walk or wheel past views of gardens, views of kids playing, views of animals...

  10. Good books on conversing with Alzheimers & dementia pts?

    Spring_Peeper posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all, In my training I read a little about using validation therapy when conversing with pts with Alzheimers and dementia. Can anyone recommend good books on this subject, or just communicating...

  11. Good books on conversing with Alzheimers & dementia pts?

    Spring_Peeper replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just wanted to say thanks for all the replies. I ordered Naomi Feil's book (Validation Breakthrough), just got it in the mail yesterday. It's terrific. Thanks for pointing me in the right...

  12. How does this job offer sound to you?

    Spring_Peeper replied to Spring_Peeper's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LNA = Licensed Nursing Assistant. It's the same as a certified nursing

  13. Nurse's Aid acting as a Nurse

    Spring_Peeper replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't it amazing what a wide range of opinions there are about this situation? OK, a couple of you thought it was a bad idea to bring up the subject of this NA becoming a nurse. This is how I imagine...

  14. Nurse's Aid acting as a Nurse

    Spring_Peeper replied to jalvino1's topic in General Nursing

    In my state (NH), nursing assistants have to be licensed. Having just received mine two days ago, it is fresh in my mind that we are NOT to take orders from doctors, only from our charge nurse. We...