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  1. RN-itis?

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

    Ughhh. Nurses like that are the ones I do the bare minimum for. I know that sounds bad, but it's true. If you think you're above me, then I'm not going out of my way to make your job easier....

  2. First week on job/night shift/wants me to start rounds later?

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

    ...I personally have to do 3 or 4 rounds of cleaning up poop. It's not okay to leave them sitting in it all night, and that's the whole point of rounds - not just to make sure everyone is breathing,...

  3. scrubs for a younger person?

    yousoldtheworld replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Koi make some really cute scrubs. These days, most of the big brands have enough variety that you're sure to find something you like. Check out uniformadvantage.com. They have lots of brands and...

  4. Alegria Vs. Sketchers Shapeups

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

    Alegrias are amazing. I got the Feliz - they still have the mild rocker outsole, but they aren't as high. I wanted a pair that weren't clogs, these are a cute Mary Jane style. I don't like shoes...

  5. First week on job/night shift/wants me to start rounds later?

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

    Yep. I love 3rd shift. I've always been a night owl, and I love having my afternoons and evenings free without having to get up at the crack of dawn. And I love the more relaxed atmosphere. It DOES...

  6. Anyone else having an 'explosion' problem?

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

    Apparently this is the week of the explosions at my facility, too. And my wing is all tube feeds, so it's the sticky, take a whole pack of wipes to get off, gets all over the place kind of poop....

  7. CNA job at a bran new hospital...and feel sad for the new grads

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

    Yep, around here, new grads AND experienced nurses are having a hard time finding jobs. You have to get lucky and apply at the right facility at the right time. It's one of the reasons I haven't...

  8. Chemical Restraints

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

    Those situations are so hard. In truth, residents like that need 1 on 1 supervision during the waking hours, but because of the cost of paying an extra employee for that time, most places just don't...

  9. first day at hospital

    yousoldtheworld replied to TamTam23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm one of those weird people who absolutely LOVES to train. Few things irritate me more than seeing trainers treat their trainees like this - not only because it sucks for the trainees, but also...

  10. CNAs and Babies

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

    A lot of home health places accept clients of all ages, from babies to geriatrics. The problem is, there just aren't as many babies who NEED home health care, you know? They make up a low percentage...

  11. Jp, Ostomy and Trach smells OH MY!

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

    I agree with not looking directly at the source of the smell. Putting a little vicks under your nose can help a little, too. The only smell that still really bothers me is that of a bad wound...and...

  12. Vent Session

    yousoldtheworld replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, I'm not disagreeing with you there, trust me. I think about finding a different job every time I pay my bills and have 2 bucks left over til the next paycheck. It's just what I try to remind...

  13. I need to vent.

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

    Oh, I've worked at a facility before where you'd be fired for using a lift alone. Luckily there were only a handful of people who needed a lift, there. And yeah, if I am going to go find a 2nd person,...

  14. I need to vent.

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

    Not all facilities require two people for hoyers. Mine does not, and it's a good thing, because of our 80 residents, 70 of them are supposed to be hoyer lifts. If we used two people every time, we'd...

  15. CNA on rehab unit in hospital

    yousoldtheworld replied to tmow86's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked on one for a while. If your hospital is anything like mine was, you'll have a good mix of people on a rehab floor. Lots of geriatrics, recovering from falls, strokes, etc (which helps, as...

  16. Two quick questions about blood pressure

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

    I'm sorry. You are allowed to take the test 3 times, right? Or is that just in IN? Surely you wouldn't draw blood pressure three times in a row! No one in my class got blood pressure as one of their...

  17. Vent Session

    yousoldtheworld replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, I know. The sad thing is that they can get away with paying so little, because there aren't other jobs available right

  18. CNA - Chain of command/organizational structure question

    yousoldtheworld replied to semester1kid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At our facility, we had a "head CNA". She did all the training, inservices, and did things like stocking briefs and wipes, and putting together our books each month. She basically got shoved to do...

  19. First week on job/night shift/wants me to start rounds later?

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

    I know, right? At our facility we have to clean wheelchairs, fold and put away laundry, clean closets, and pack school/workshop bags. Our resident's are also 100 percent total care, and all have to be...

  20. First week on job/night shift/wants me to start rounds later?

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

    I'd definitely wait and start at 4, because if your dayshift aides are anything like ours, they would love to have an excuse to get a third shifter in trouble. I know it can be hard, but you will gain...

  21. Vent Session

    yousoldtheworld replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel your pain, too! Before I moved, I made 11.70 on the weekdays and 12.70 on the weekends. Now, though I like my job better, I make only 8.35. This is with 5 years of experience. I refuse to go...

  22. First week on the job as CNA

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

    Pay close attention to your trainer's routine. I found it helpful to write it down - just something basic, like: 2 - 3 p.m. - Rounds 3-4 p.m. - Showers 4-5 p.m. - Get up for dinner Etc. That way,...

  23. what does a night shift NA do?

    yousoldtheworld replied to cheng1988's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    GO through the threads from the past couple of months - I know there was a post where many of us went into detail on what we did on 3rd shift. It might be helpful to

  24. is there work for CNA's?

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

    I actually got hired for my first CNA job before I'd even taken my test. I am nowhere near 50, but at the time, I had no

  25. Skin and Handwashing

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

    I use Aveeno Intense Relief Hand Cream most of the time, it's really great. I have some of the triple moisture body cream from Bath and Body Works that I use on my hands when I want to smell good -...