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  1. Help turning obese resident

    yousoldtheworld replied to dani_814's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My facility has around 80 residents, less than 10 of which can walk, stand, or bear weight. We have 12-15 residents each on 1st and 2nd shift. If you don't use the Hoyer by yourself (when you can...

  2. The NOC shift doesn't wake up ANYONE in the morning...is this normal?

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

    Go figure. After griping about how I hate hearing each shift complain about the others on here, starting next week, I'll be working 3 night shifts and 2 evening shifts per week. Lucky me, I'm going to...

  3. Has anyone accidentely got a patients urine or anything on them

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

    I've been peed on more times than I can count. I've had explosive poop attack my clothing. I have had a resident digging in his poop then grab my hair. I've been puked on. I've had trach mucus coughed...

  4. Does your facility encourage to work while sick?

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

    They SAY you shouldn't come in sick, but you are given a very limited number of times you can call off, so you don't have much

  5. What Can I Do To Stand Out During Clinicals?

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

    A big thing I can recommend is to just jump in! Don't stand and watch people work, show them that you aren't afraid to just right in and learn hands on, actively. If your trainer starts to do...

  6. Group interview for CNA

    yousoldtheworld replied to Anne36's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    They like to hear things about compassion and teamwork! Let them know that you hope to become a nurse and think that the best nurses were aides first. Tell them about wanting to gain experience....

  7. Really frustrated- I need some insight

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

    If they already oriented you, etc, they will NOT give your job away. THey wouldn't pay for the check at all if they weren't going to keep you! Hopefully it won't take long - ours usually just take a...

  8. The NOC shift doesn't wake up ANYONE in the morning...is this normal?

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

    I've worked places where I left at 6 a.m. and had to have 4 people up by then. It's horrible, and if I were those residents, I'd be pitching a

  9. PCT's- Do you miss LTC?

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

    I did! I left the hospital for several reasons, the main two were: 1. I had trouble getting enough hours, since everything was dependent on the ever changing census, and 2. I did miss the...

  10. CNA Classes?

    yousoldtheworld replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My class was 5 days of classroom then a couple of weeks of clinicals. While I don't think any longer than that is necessary, I don't see how you'd learn all your clinical skills in one

  11. Scrubs for curvy girls

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

    I know they've been harder to find because of distributor issues, but Dickies W line are great for "womanly"

  12. Skechers shape-ups after 6 months of wear

    yousoldtheworld replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work with a couple of people who will wear nothing else to work, and I work with a couple who tried them and hated them. I was planning to try a pair, but for the price, I just can't justify it if...

  13. Suggestions for shoes? My legs always hurt!

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

    I meant to add that I got a pair of Birkis clogs and wear them with light support socks, and with this combo, my legs no longer hurt at the end of the day. I also have a pair of Crocs Mercy Works that...

  14. Suggestions for shoes? My legs always hurt!

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

    I've heard the Shape Ups make your legs feel great. However, a girl I work with turned her ankle and fractured her foot while wearing them at work yesterday, so I no longer want to try them. I'm...

  15. Clinicals - Is this normal?

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

    The lack of supplies thing is DEFINITELY common. Sometimes at my facility, you have to run into 4 or 5 rooms before you can find a box of gloves, we regularly have to hunt down wipes, shampoos,...

  16. Stuck between a rock and a hard place

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

    I'd be enraged if I were you. And for the record, it could be different in your state, but here, nurses do NOT need Dr. orders to take care of a simple skin tear. They might have to notify the Dr. of...

  17. The NOC shift doesn't wake up ANYONE in the morning...is this normal?

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

    Having worked all 3 shifts before, the thing I find really annoying is ANY shift saying "THE OTHER SHIFTS ARE EASY WE HAVE IT SO HARD BLAH BLAH BLAH." Day shift has to run around like crazy at the...

  18. The NOC shift doesn't wake up ANYONE in the morning...is this normal?

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

    Our facility does not have third shift get any residents ready in the morning. Most of the residents eat breakfast in bed, because the majority of them go out to workshop or school early in the...

  19. CNA and GNA

    yousoldtheworld replied to nursingstudent221's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It will vary by state, but here, a GNA is a CNA who took an extra (very short) course specifically geared toward caring for Geriatrics. I believe at my old facility, the course was only an extra day...

  20. Question about background checks?

    yousoldtheworld replied to mommyof2nc's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep, background checks cost money, so they don't do them unless they're planning to hire

  21. Help me settle a debate about making an occupied bed.

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

    I tuck the clean linens under the dirty linens, and if the dirty ones are a mess, I put a bath blanket between them and the clean

  22. im curious-graveshifts for CNA's

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

    Yes. I worked 3rds for about 3 years and loved it. Most nursing homes have 8 hour shifts, so they have to have a 10-6 or 11-7 shift. Some places have 12 hour shifts, which I dislike. Nursing...

  23. How do you get a job as a CNA when you have no experience?

    yousoldtheworld replied to rgirl808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nursing homes tend to have high turnover rates, so they often hire new CNAs. Hospitals are a lot harder to get into. I'd advise you to apply at every nursing home in your area, then after a couple of...

  24. Nursing homes vs. Hospitals for CNAs?

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

    I have worked both and both have their advantages for me. In the end, I left the hospital because the hours you get are too dependent on the census, and at slow times, it's hard to make a living. As...

  25. Shadow Evaluation

    yousoldtheworld replied to sunflower777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You'll probably be with another aide and have to complete a checklist of skills that you need to