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  1. CNA's are some of the most hard working people in healthcare.

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

    Thanks a lot. When you have days like I had yesterday, (state was there, shortstaffed so we had 24 residents each, sick to my stomach, 23 cases of tubefeed poop, and badly bruised and scratched by a...

  2. How Much Homework in CNA School?

    yousoldtheworld replied to rene76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The trickiest part, really, is just memorizing the steps they want you to do for the test. It's common sense stuff, it's just nerve wracking to do them in a testing setting. Especially for someone...

  3. How Much Homework in CNA School?

    yousoldtheworld replied to rene76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My class was all handouts, too, except mine was only about 2 weeks (plus clinicals). I honestly don't think these long classes are necessary - you do all your learning on the floor. With the exception...

  4. grrr..I just found out that the school

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

    More and more schools are requiring the CNA. It's not a bad idea, honestly. Any extra practice in the health care setting is a good

  5. CNA Commandments

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

    The first one was, yes. She was horrible. Constantly using profanity around the residents, she never washed them, never wiped them when changing them, never brushed their teeth. I'm not one to...

  6. I put in my resignation notice today...

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

    Good luck! I was in the exact same boat last year. I swore I was done with CNA work when I quit my last job. I eded up finding something I love. :) I hope the same happens for you, whether it's in...

  7. how much do you make?

    yousoldtheworld replied to sabby09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The kids in these facilities are generally all total care. Many (most) are unable to speak or to articulate their needs, and they generally can not use call lights. Because of this, it's really...

  8. CNAs, when is the best time to get oral care done on a evening shift??

    yousoldtheworld replied to marielina85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Read my post above about residents who cannot take water by mouth. :) I simply moisten the toothbrush (or ideally the little sponge swabs for oral care) with a bit of water and mouthwash and scrub...

  9. CNA Commandments

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

    Thou shalt not say "DAMN IT, roll over here" to an 11 year old boy with severe brain damage after having trouble rolling him (who is not able to roll over), meanwhile yanking his tiny body over so...

  10. How Much Homework in CNA School?

    yousoldtheworld replied to rene76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Every course will be different, of course, but in mine, there was no homework. The only thing I did outside of class was practice taking blood

  11. CNAs, when is the best time to get oral care done on a evening shift??

    yousoldtheworld replied to marielina85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Another tip: If you have residents who are NPO (meaning they cannot take any food or drink by mouth) then you can't rinse their mouths with water. SO, on those residents, I do not use toothpaste....

  12. since it seems that in my state

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

    Lots of butts to clean, but yes, lots and lots of cute/funny comments. You should definitely read this thread for cute comments: Funny things your patients have said - Nursing for Nurses And here are...

  13. CNAs, when is the best time to get oral care done on a evening shift??

    yousoldtheworld replied to marielina85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depends. If the person is a shower, I just go ahead and do the oral care while I shower them. Otherwise, I just do it when I am getting them ready for bed - it's easier to do everything at once than...

  14. Do employers not hire students?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Shan117's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live far away from you, in Indiana. Yes, PRN is per diem. While I'll agree that it's a good thing to get the hang of the job, you've gotta do what you can do, you know? Even if you were only hired...

  15. Do employers not hire students?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Shan117's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Places around here will hire students, but it is harder just because of scheduling conflicts. Maybe you could seek out a PRN position? We have several students at my facility, don't give

  16. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

    You never know how something will suit you until you try! I actually took my CNA class as a last resort after I was having trouble finding a job and a free course was offered. I figured I'd hate it,...

  17. Do you use walkie talkies at work?

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

    That's a really good idea. One of the reasons we don't have them at our facility is because no one even bothers to charge the lifts, so they can't imagine anyone charging anything else, either....

  18. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

    Definitely be excited. Sure, the messes are yucky and no one particularly LIKES cleaning poop, but despite that, it's a really cool job sometimes. You get to go home knowing that someone is more...

  19. Best shoes for plus size women

    yousoldtheworld replied to cestes1001's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a pair of the Dorians (Mary Jane-ish with criss cross straps). They make most of their clogs with a soft footbed option now, it seems,

  20. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

  21. CNAs: When is the last time you were thanked/recognized?

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

    We actually have two or three nurses who make sure to thank the aides every night. We also have a new administrator who will give you a small prize (a pen, a cup, a change purse, etc.) if she notices...

  22. What Freaks You Out?

    yousoldtheworld replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    The combination of menstrual blood and poop is the one thing that makes me dry

  23. Shoes and Extra scrubs

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

    They are definitely narrower. They still don't have the arch support that something like Birks have, but they do have more than other Crocs styles. I have high arches, too. I get arch support...

  24. Best Shoes for Nursing

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

    Crocs also has a new style called Mercy Work - they have the nonskid sole and also a bit more arch support to them. I think they're a little cuter than the bistros - they are a bit more narrow and...

  25. I hate my job as a CNA, I don't know if I want to be a nurse anymore

    yousoldtheworld replied to Divalish918's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just remember that not every facility is as negative and lazy! I recently took a pay cut (I make $3 less an hour now!) just to work at a facility with a much better atmosphere, and I think it was...