One Flew Over

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  1. Is it ok to call CNA's nurses?

    One Flew Over replied to jean36's topic in General Nursing

    A Licensed Practical.. Nurse?.... You don't think they're nurses? What exactly do you think they

  2. Just a question for you experienced CNA's, from a student..

    One Flew Over replied to V9611's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's the correct method for a partial bath, done in the bathroom. It's not considered a 'full bed bath' a 'partial bath'. When you get into LTC facilities that's the way most of the patients bathe...

  3. How do you deal with an insensitive CNA?

    One Flew Over replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    When the issue is flat out verbal/emotional abuse, I would sure hope the staff acts hastily. Abuse is inexcusable. That is far from being insensitive, anyone with half a brain and a conscience who...

  4. Resident copped a feel

    One Flew Over replied to retread71's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If he/she's a dementia patient try to use your arms to defend your important parts. I have one guy with parkinsons/dementia and stroke. Luckily he has only one hand to grab me with but I feel like I'm...

  5. strong pee smell

    One Flew Over replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a lady with the same problem just as you describe and what I find helps is soap, water and a little bit of this stuff, It really kills the smell. And it's good for the skin, especially combined...

  6. Tips on making that ICU bed look perfect after a bath

    One Flew Over replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    Even in LTC this can be very true, it makes them feel better inside and out

  7. CNA students: help or burden?

    One Flew Over replied to azcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ours are nice because they have a tendency to choose the more difficult patients for practice. I wish we could teach them, but the instructor doesn't like us to get involved at all. Which is...

  8. Toxic Healthcare Personalities

    One Flew Over replied to Flightline's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The thing that is most distressing about the 'constant complainers/whiners' is that eventually, even though you try your best to tune them out, it starts to wear on you after a while. They have a...

  9. jean

    One Flew Over replied to LIjeany's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Agreed. It sounds like the motives had little to do with

  10. Need help re: resident transfer policies and possible resident and CNA consequences

    One Flew Over replied to johnbwight's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just as an aside. If they all don't care what time they go to bed, couldn't you and the other aide just take a half hour or so and just transfer all of those hoyers/two persons? Then you can each go...

  11. How often should patients get bed baths?

    One Flew Over replied to Skippers1's topic in General Nursing

    I've grabbed a basin and had my patient use it when I'm in a time of desperation, (you know when they're giving you the look)but it's supposed to go right in the trash

  12. Student Nurse with LTC question RE: clothing

    One Flew Over replied to soupermom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Another thing! If they're too lazy to wash it off and just pour more powder over the old crusty powder, creating a huge yucky powder mess! Saw that a lot at the place I did my clinicals As for the...

  13. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    One Flew Over replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being surrounded by dementia patients all day, I feel like I've already landed the part. on Monty Python's Flying Circus!

  14. MY nurses are the best!

    One Flew Over replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Now that is a wonderful nurse :heartbeat

  15. 1st Night on the floor as an "Uncertified" CNA....

    One Flew Over replied to Kwontor's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work 7-3 and it does get pretty crazy. When I was new, I did the same thing once. My resident had the alarm unplugged and slid onto her bum on the floor. Luckily she wasn't hurt. But now, ever...

  16. How can I work specifically with GLBT patients?

    One Flew Over replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in General Nursing

    Actually she did. Second

  17. Rant: Lazy Coworkers!

    One Flew Over replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If one assignment has say 10 frequent callers and the lazy CNA's assignment has only 1, than it sounds like a reassignment is in order. If they finish that quickly and you take so long, the assignment...

  18. hobbies to keep dementia pts happy?

    One Flew Over replied to makes needs known's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Taking care of dementia residents is about keeping it light and simple. If coloring in a coloring book is making them happy and curing their boredom there is no reason at all why they shouldn't be...

  19. making bathing experiences better

    One Flew Over replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yup sorry, I guess that's more of a New England

  20. making bathing experiences better

    One Flew Over replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For some of the demented residents, they might be afraid of being naked. Try to keep the johnny on and wash/rinse them under it. I used to have one that clung to the johnny and screamed, and I found...

  21. Male CNA - Female Patients

    One Flew Over replied to cjcsoon2bnp's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In addition. Whatever LTC you plan to work at, just ask them for a quick list of who doesn't want male assistance with toileting/bathing. That way, if you see their light on or hear them asking, you...

  22. Need a little help!

    One Flew Over posted a topic in General Nursing

    I live in Southern New Hampshire. I have an elderly grandmother at home who needs a caregiver to come in during the days to help a little with ADL's and meals. I'm not inquiring for one here. I just...

  23. Need a little help!

    One Flew Over replied to One Flew Over's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone! :) And good luck to you too VTach! I'm glad you guys found something that works

  24. can a nurse refuse to give vaginal cream to a patient?

    One Flew Over replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    We have one at the LTC I work at. Just because it's not a male patient doesn't mean there couldn't be a sexual harassment thing going on there. Just saying, there might be a valid reason (such as...

  25. Would you put your family member in a LTC facility?

    One Flew Over replied to Cattitude's topic in General Nursing

    :yeahthat: :heartbeat Besides. I know a lot of family members who come in for respite care and wind up letting their loved ones stay. They have all told me that physically taking care of their very...