mizfradd CNA

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    New Grad LPN causing problems

    mizfradd replied to Lovely_RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Like Libbyjeanne said...WOW is right!! You already have a list here of examples, just keep documenting more as they happen. You are the RN and usurp the LPN's authority, have a little talk with her...
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    Who reads your charting?

    mizfradd replied to Texas Tornado's topic in General Nursing

    Besides the state auditors who usually come quarterly but are known to bee-bop in any ol' time for a surprise visit, there's the NS, ANP's, RN's, LPN's & other CNA's who read my charting due to...
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    State skill test tomorrow!

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

    :ancong!: and good luck on your job
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    Did you learn how to do a manual BP in your CNA class?

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

    OMG, yes...you will have to know how to take a bp
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    new disease

    mizfradd replied to hollyandsky's topic in General Nursing

    The cell phone elbow idea is interesting, but it's not a disease, it's a
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    Swine flu sneeze game

    mizfradd posted a topic in Nursing Humor

    Great game for kids, (or anyone) to discover just how many people can be infected with one sneeze.
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    Pica

    mizfradd replied to KnarfKS's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I worked psych, some of the most common cravings I've seen in pica pts. have been: 1.talcum powder 2.laundry starch 3.chalk 4.dirt 5.soap 6.clay And now that I'm dealing with a lot of pregnant...
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    Start classes on Tuesday :)

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

    congratulations! :w00t: you will do great, you sound like a real
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    Swine flu sneeze game

    mizfradd replied to mizfradd's topic in Nursing Humor

    i respectfully deflect to your hypothesis and will email the gaming site to suggest a black box warning be added that says - warning: children, please do not sneeze more as this could cause the...
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    Swine flu sneeze game

    mizfradd replied to mizfradd's topic in Nursing Humor

    Lamazeteacher, good grief, it's a game...you're entitled to you opinion and have the option of NOT playing
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    Frustrated

    mizfradd replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Keep your chins up, there is a job waiting to be had for you both. Try home health agencies, LTC, hospitals, or perhaps even place your own ads in the paper or a marketing booklet like found in malls....
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    Ok, so hear's my million dollar question for the week......

    mizfradd replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked with fantastic nurses who showed me all kinds of new things because they knew I was interested in learning. I still miss med/surg. I did ekg's, adl's, accu-checks, vitals and computer...
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    Confrontation with a Visitor

    mizfradd replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Hypothetical scenario: Imagine the exact same situation that Jo has described, but everyone replying to these posts, please visualize that frail, senile woman as your own 97 yr. old mother. (Really,...
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    I am not in the medical field yet I would respectfully like to ask a quick question.

    mizfradd replied to James 1967's topic in General Nursing

    Oops, sorry James, I realized my mistake in reading & edited! I'm sorry to hear your medical coverage through the state ran out. I hope you will visit your local health dept. & see a primary...
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    Does this annoy you too?

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

    Me too dedream, wow, I'm not
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    I am not in the medical field yet I would respectfully like to ask a quick question.

    mizfradd replied to James 1967's topic in General Nursing

    Since you had 4 kidney stones in the past, were you ever under the care of an urologist who could've assessed your
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    **need advice on a bit of a problem**

    mizfradd replied to Guest343211's topic in General Nursing

    when combining medications and supplements, you have to be cautious, i hope your pcp is aware of all medications as well as all supplements and the dosages that you're taking? would you be able to...
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    Burnout in less than 2 years

    mizfradd replied to snortzmom's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle :chuckle :chuckle
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    The strangest thing you've ever seen on an x-ray?

    mizfradd replied to Spirit of Humor's topic in Nursing Humor

    When I worked in radiology I saw a lot of weird things on x-rays but the one that stands out the most was an 8oz. vegetable juice bottle way up inside a man's rectum. Oh, and of course the standard...
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    New LPN would like CNA input please

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

    wow, just print this out and keep it handy to always look back on for when you're older, or having bad times at work, etc., just to remind yourself that you are a thoughtful & caring lpn!...
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    clueless coworker

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

    Sounds kinda like she's playing the game of acting dumb & doing things really slow to get out of doing any real
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    Nursing Week Suggestions

    mizfradd replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a couple of sites that a lot of RN's have been checking out for ideas at our facility: www.nursingworld.org/FunctionalMenuCategories/MediaResources/NationalNursesWeek/MediaKit.aspx...
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    Taking CNA class with immature classmates..UGHHHHH

    mizfradd replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The most stupid and annoying classmate I had in CNA training was a 23 yr. old woman, married with a son. She did the most idiotic thing I've ever seen done! We were watching a video on CPR & BLS...
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    TB test positive... but may be neg?? Please advise...

    mizfradd replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility we also don't recommend a chest x-ray unless >10 mm. Since you are from India, can you remember if you ever had BCG as a child? Or if you can't recall, can you ask your parents if...
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    I am in deep.......someone please pm me for details.

    mizfradd replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

    Just a suggestion, but before sending a PM to someone you haven't normally corresponded with previously, it's always wise to check them out first. May I suggest first looking at their previous posts...