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  1. Since when are nurse aides not supposed to AIDE the nurses??

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

    Unfortunately, it seems like there's one of those at every facility, on every shift. It's one of my pet peeves. At a former workplace, I had a nurse who would come into other rooms to find us and...

  2. CNA dilemma

    yousoldtheworld replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah, you can retake it. Several people on the board have retaken the test, and the people in my class who failed got to take it about 3 weeks later. They did get to work after they failed the test...

  3. CNA dilemma

    yousoldtheworld replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh yeah. The written test was NO PROBLEM. Honestly, I think I could have passed the written test even if I hadn't been through the actual class. And, these places have classes all the time, they...

  4. Do You Wear Gloves When...

    yousoldtheworld replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    Like some others, I do not wear gloves for lotioning UNLESS there is broken skin or some other problem. I have had coworkers who will not touch a resident (period) without gloves - I can't imagine...

  5. Clinical concerns

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

    Oh, and I forgot to say that many of these residents who are oriented and have been there for a bit KNOW the routines. FOr those residents, you aren't going to state the routine every time. For...

  6. Clinical concerns

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

    Unfortunately these things occur, largely due to understaffing/overwork. Some of these aides are burnt out, and some of them are probably so stuck in their routine that they stop thinking of these...

  7. CNA dilemma

    yousoldtheworld replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some programs do have textbooks. In my program, our instructor gave each of us a binder with all of the reading/information we needed in it, and she supplemented it with handouts. We had a week or so...

  8. Zone by Anywear clogs sold by Tafford

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

    I'm really curious about these,

  9. Advice re: using CNA license before it expires

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

    Yes, look for a PRN position. I work with a few people who only work a couple of times a

  10. CNA dilemma

    yousoldtheworld replied to Nelle84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I will say that you are not always required to work for a facility if you go that route. I took my class at a local nursing home for free, and was under no obligation to work there for any amount of...

  11. Never do this

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

    When wheeling an incontinent resident into the shower on a shower chair, never allow your feet to be within pee or pooping range from the bottom of the chair. When changing an incontinent resident...

  12. College or Freestanding Program?

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

    Sometimes! Here, some make you work for them and some don't. The program I took did not require us to work for the facility

  13. College or Freestanding Program?

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

    Several retirement communities in my area offer free classes, a couple even pay you. I don't know what every state's site is like, but on the Indiana state board of health website, there is a list...

  14. College or Freestanding Program?

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

    I haven't ever seen a freestanding program (like those offered by facilities and career centers, etc) count for credit, but that's the route I went anyway. I found my class for free, and it was about...

  15. I found another cna job..

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

    Congrats. I hope this one goes

  16. Plus size scrubs that are CUTE!!!!!!

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

    Late reply again, but I just discovered Tafford. SO MANY CUTE scrubs in plus (and all other) sizes, and super fast

  17. Purchasing scrubs online

    yousoldtheworld replied to NTB08's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just wanted to add something! Last week, I ordered from Tafford.com for the first time, and I was VERY impressed. Not only do they have a wide range of sizes and styles, but they ship FAST. I...

  18. Shift Change!

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

    That isn't always the case. At all the facilities I've worked at, 3rd shift has to get up anywhere from 3 -6 people in the morning. There are often several residents still up for us to put to bed, as...

  19. Shift Change!

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

    Congrats! To SerendipityWomYn, it just depends. I have worked all 3 shifts, and I like 3rds the best. However, if you are naturally a morning person, you might hate 3rds. Similarly, I am a night...

  20. Can you retire as a CNA?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep, I'm in school right now. Oh, and in response to one of the earlier posts, I do get a 401k and a pension plan at my job, and at everywhere else I've worked so far. However, the default rate at...

  21. How do you deal with irate family members?

    yousoldtheworld replied to asun21ta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ugh. One of those times when you'd just like to be able to say "Look, if you're so unhappy with everyone and everything here, you are beyond welcome to

  22. How do you deal with irate family members?

    yousoldtheworld replied to asun21ta's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Most of us deal with difficult family members at one time or another, so I know how you feel. If I know I didn't do anything wrong, I just try to brush it off my shoulders. If someone complains to...

  23. fear of dead people

    yousoldtheworld replied to Helen27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I'll just say that I think EVERYONE is afraid to be around dead bodies at first. However, give yourself a chance. Don't psyche yourself out. I too was really nervous about that part...but you...

  24. Tips for passing CNA test

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

    When you practice, say each step out loud as you do it. Then do the same while actually taking the test! Take a deep breath and collect yourself before you

  25. Crocs Specialist - experiences?

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

    I have these: They are a little different than the ones you asked about - the top is leather, but they do not rub at all. The insole is really well cushioned and shaped, but I don't wear them as...