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  1. Shoes and Extra scrubs

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

    I do NOT wear the ones with holes in them to work - I'd end up having soaked, dirty feet every night. They actually make a lot of different styles! I had a pair of Specialists (with side vents) that...

  2. Shoes and Extra scrubs

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

    I sometimes keep extra scrubs in my locker, but not always. I've only had to use them once. :) As for shoes, if you go to the main "Nurses" tab and go down to Nursing Shoes and Footwear, you can read...

  3. I am now a CNA! Anyone here work with MRDD residents/patients?

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

    I looked and while my company doesn't have any in Ohio, I found this: Welcome to The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities If you go to the "Residential Resources" link at the top, it leads...

  4. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

    Also keep in mind that you will see a whole lot worse than poop and pee in the hospital, oh man. I have a pretty strong stomach and there were times that I'd dry heave. It really is a great learning...

  5. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

    SOMETIMES PCTs do those things, but since the position isn't a licensed one, it can really be used somewhat freely. The hospital I worked at had some floors who had PCTs do blood sugars, blood draws,...

  6. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

    Of course it's more than just cleaning poop! It's taking care of someone who needs your help. PCTs clean plenty of poop, too, btw. Some places, all a PCT is is a CNA with a different title. Others,...

  7. What kind of scrubs do you wear in LTC?

    yousoldtheworld replied to calidonrnstudent's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in an LTC pediatric facility, and we can wear any scrubs we like, but I have found the kids really seem to like the prints. Bright colors, cartoon characters, animals, etc. I also wore mostly...

  8. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

    LOLLLL. I guess I have to be honest with you here. I've had a resident dig in his poop and then grab my hair when I tried to clean him up. I've had an explosive "wet fart" shoot me in the chest...

  9. Best shoes for plus size women

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

    Have you tried the newer Birks with the soft footbed? I've been really curious about them, because I love my birks, but sometimes miss the cushiony-ness of crocs. Apparently they have an extra layer...

  10. 2nd day of clinicals.. STILL nervous

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

    I was nervous the entire time I was in clinicals. In fact, I've been a CNA for four years now, but I'm STILL nervous when I start a new job (and due to moving several times for school and family...

  11. Do you get used to the nasty messes?

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

    Yep. Poop barely causes me to blink an eye anymore, nor does pee. I used to be really squeamish about trachs, but the wing I usually work on has 12 kids with trachs on it, so I've now gotten used to...

  12. I am now a CNA! Anyone here work with MRDD residents/patients?

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

    I meant to add, if you don't mind telling me where you live, I could look and see if the corporation that runs my facility has any near you. They have facilities in several states. If you'd like me...

  13. I am now a CNA! Anyone here work with MRDD residents/patients?

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

    Yes! I work at a home for severely developmentally disabled kids (though there are quite a few adults there too, age-wise, though physically and mentally they are essentially just like kids). I...

  14. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

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

    I once worked in a dementia unit where we had to wear black pants and a polo shirt (any color). I hated

  15. Best shoes for plus size women

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

    I'm overweight and I swear, I have spent more money trying to find the best shoes for me over the last 4 years. I avoid shoes like Danskos and Nursemates - they are too rigid and too heavy, felt like...

  16. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

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

    I feel your pain - I bought a new pair of nursemates a few years ago and they were some of the most uncomfortable shoes I've ever worn. I still have them because I couldn't bear to throw them

  17. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

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

    I'm not going to state the name here for privacy reasons, but it's located in Indiana. It's a home for developmentally disabled kids - mentally handicapped, physically handicapped, or both. It's...

  18. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

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

    We wear scrubs - any color, print, or style. They prefer colorful happy prints (it's a children's home) but we can wear whatever. Shoes can be anything (except, obviously flip flops, heels, etc.)...

  19. 17 y/o CNA looking for work

    yousoldtheworld replied to taylorw_512's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have a couple of girls at my facility that are still in high school. I would recommend you go in and apply in person. They might overlook you when they see your age on paper, but if you make a...

  20. jobs hiring me as a cna before i am registered. passed already

    yousoldtheworld replied to hardworker46805's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's odd. If you passed, you're already on the NA registry, so all they'd have to do is call the registry and verify your info. Maybe you could call the DoH and see if they can either expedite...

  21. Do you use walkie talkies at work?

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

    The last few places I've worked, the nurses have them, but the aides do not. However, they are very useful for the nurses - especially when they have to get ahold of another nurse at the other end of...

  22. No lift policy

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

    YEP. And my facility is trying to save money, so they're cracking down on overtime...so even if you say "oh, I'll use the lift on everyone, even if it takes me longer", you're out of luck, too - right...

  23. jobs hiring me as a cna before i am registered. passed already

    yousoldtheworld replied to hardworker46805's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It took me about 6 weeks to get mine. You can apply to jobs, just tell them that you don't have your registry number yet. If you give them your name and ssn, they can check to make sure you are on...

  24. No lift policy

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

    I've worked at no lift facilities before, but I'll just be honest with you - it doesn't always work the way it's supposed to. For one, we always had trouble having enough lifts. When you only have...

  25. Best Plus Sized Scrubs?

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

    I just wanted to chip in and say that I have had the best luck with Tafford! They have a wide variety of prints, styles, and colors, they are VERY affordable, they run up to size 5x, and the shipping...