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  1. RN-itis?

    yousoldtheworld replied to dreamer827's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You sound like a great nurse to work with - not just because you're willing to lend a hand, but because of your attitude! That is what it comes down to for me. It is my job to do the CNA work and I...

  2. CNA's in the hospital setting

    yousoldtheworld replied to nurse2b013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It is similar in a lot of ways - you still assist where needed with bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, etc. There are also generally a ton of call lights to answer. You might do more at a hospital...

  3. Does your facility do criminal background checks on the patient,client or residents?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been thinking about this, and I do think that even if a facility did a background check, the aides would likely not be informed of the findings. Because of current privacy laws, it seems like...

  4. I should probably leave this home?

    yousoldtheworld replied to sweettiff4prez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I too would leave this home and either request another client, or just find another job period. I do not deal well with that sort of thing - we are there to help and assist our clients/residents/etc...

  5. Does your facility do criminal background checks on the patient,client or residents?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You know, I've honestly never wondered about that. I have worked at facilities where it was known that a particular resident was an ex-convict, etc. but I'm not sure if it was because the facility ran...

  6. My paycheck is lost, can I ask for another one?

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

    They can find out if the check has been cashed, and if not they should be able to cancel it and issue you a new one. In the future, I wouldn't do this. The checks expire and are no longer valid after...

  7. Good reason to put for wanting to leave current job?

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

    I would write something like "The facility was not a good fit for me", and then in the interview, if they ask you for further details, tell them what you told us - that you were not comfortable with...

  8. Spending time with Residents?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Queen Tiye, CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depending on the shift and the facility, sometimes. At my facility, through the week most of our kids go to school or workshop through the week. On day shift, once you have everyone up and bathed and...

  9. Job searching from afar?

    yousoldtheworld replied to The-Wren's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was looking for a job in a city I was about to move to, besides looking on Monster.com and similar sites, I googled "nursing facilities" in that town. Each one that had a website or a contact...

  10. No call no show on my record!

    yousoldtheworld replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A facility I used to work at was allowed to change your schedule without telling you as long as it was 36 hours in advance. Needless to say, we had constant problems with people not showing up when...

  11. Color Code for All

    yousoldtheworld replied to edmia's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    When I worked at the hospital, they switched to one color per role. Our color was AWFUL - khaki - who wants to look like a giant potato sack? AND the hospital did not buy our scrubs, we had to buy our...

  12. When talking about your day

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

    Most of the stories I share with my family are about cute or funny things the kids have done or said. They definitely don't appreciate the body fluid stories as well as my coworkers do,

  13. Nursing Home State Survey

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

    I won't lie to you, calling people by their formal names is the hardest thing for me. I don't do it when state's not there. Not at all. I work with disabled kids and young adults, who aren't that...

  14. Help - Working two jobs and nursing school conflict

    yousoldtheworld replied to soupyjc2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would go with H1...because the way H2 is treating you does not bode well for a good employment experience. The "Do Not Hire" list should not affect you anywhere beyond that specific hospital, and...

  15. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep, we have a lift that has a scale built into it, so we do most of our weights with that. I think all facilities should have something like that, because it's really difficult to get some residents'...

  16. "Just" a CNA

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

    Ugh, I've been there. Even now, there is a dayshift nurse that I rarely work with that HATES me. She nitpicks every little thing I do, and completely ignores the terrible care that a few of our...

  17. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    She definitely had the right to refuse. This is one of the things that has always bothered me. It's not as much of an issue now, but when I worked in geriatrics, it happened all the time. I wish I...

  18. Are the majority of CNA jobs in nursing homes/LTC?

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

    No problem! They're usually called Children's Homes. Really really rewarding work.

  19. Are the majority of CNA jobs in nursing homes/LTC?

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

    Hospitals DO hire CNAs sometimes, but some require you to take extra classes, and most want experience. Have you considered a pediatric long term care facility? I work at a facility for...

  20. Rehabilitation and Restorative care...What are the differences?

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

    Around here, the two terms are used interchangeably. Sounds like something you need to look up in your specific textbook to see what your instructor

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

    yousoldtheworld replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Even on 3rd shift, I rarely get more than one break. Sometimes none at all. But you can bet that the one nurse on night shift I can't stand has a cigarette break every hour.

  22. RESEARCH..Please answer these questions.

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

    The most important characteristics a person must possess are compassion, time management, and a good work ethic. As for the other two questions, they seem to be geared toward a specific program so I...

  23. Is this normal? LTC/Psych Ratio

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

    Normal, I don't know, but common? YES. My facility is severely mentally and physically handicapped kids and young adults...they are 100 percent total care, 100 percent incontinent, and 90 percent...

  24. Tattoos and Appearance

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

    I have a large tattoo on each upper arm and one on my foot. Sometimes the arm ones peek out from under my scrub sleeves when I'm working, but I've rarely had anyone I've cared for be bothered by...

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

    yousoldtheworld replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Mmmhmm, there's a big difference between a nurse being too busy to do something we are able to do and just NOT doing it because it's the aides' job. Busy, I understand...though, if you have the time...