Hospitalhca

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1. how do you feel about overtime

   Hospitalhca replied to 25(2)+2's topic in CNA/MA

   They have the same problem in our hospital that Veronica27 described, and I stew over it everytime because it doesn't make sense. They call people off for the next shift and have to pay them $2.50 an hour anyways for calling them off, than they turn...

2. Question..

   Hospitalhca replied to lynn123's topic in CNA/MA

   ohhh and I forgot, don't overlook the ConstaVac's, HemoVac's, chest tubes, colostomy, JP drains when doing the I & O's, they really hate that when you forget to input those (they'll even call ya at home at 2:30am and they're generally not that fr...

3. Question..

   Hospitalhca replied to lynn123's topic in CNA/MA

   I'm not quite sure I understand your question either, but I'll try to answer the best I can. Generally the I&O's are done by the aides. It's a good idea to keep track hourly as it tends to get a bit hectic around shift change to do all the char...

4. Scrubs-Snug or Baggy?

   Hospitalhca replied to DesertRain's topic in CNA/MA

   Because I do hospital float, I wear hospital issued scrubs, which I have to say are anything less than desirable. The good thing is they do the laundry. They tend to run a little baggy, have no pockets in the front besides a chest pocket. I perfer t...

5. what do CNA's do in a hospital?

   Hospitalhca replied to daisygal's topic in CNA/MA

   Forgot to mention the pay is higher in hospital setting. I work 1500-2330 shift and make $13.20/hr.

6. what do CNA's do in a hospital?

   Hospitalhca replied to daisygal's topic in CNA/MA

   I work in a hospital. I do House Float, which means I float between the Psyc/Behavioral Health Unit, Medical, Surgical, Telemetry, PACU and ED/ER. I was skeptical of being hired as a float, but I absolutely love it now. My job duties depend heavi...