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  1. Showering Kids

    yousoldtheworld replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree that if you are in a hospital/acute care, leaving it to the parents is likely best. Also, the showering is less important in this setting, as most aren't going to be there for an extended...

  2. CNAs Aggrivating me!

    yousoldtheworld replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ^ I agree with the above - while it may be possible that management is aware of these things, assuming so is very dangerous. And if abuse does get reported, and you were aware of the situation and...

  3. CNAs Aggrivating me!

    yousoldtheworld replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I should add, I didn't mean to suggest that stress/a bad day is an excuse for mistreating residents...and if people truly are screaming at/neglecting residents, that needs to be reported. I was...

  4. CNAs Aggrivating me!

    yousoldtheworld replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Stress and pressure can sometimes make otherwise decent people come off as mean. I try to remind myself of that when I get frustrated with coworkers. I know I have days that, if someone met me,...

  5. Has anyone tried Applause Scrubs?

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

    I haven't tried them, but a coworker has one of the tops (one of the pink leopard ones) and it is really cute in person. I'm thinking about trying them.

  6. The most comfortable Nursing Shoes

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

    I have a pair of Alegrias, and I like them enough that I plan on getting another pair! They have good arch support, but they are actually really well cushioned. That's the thing I can't stand about...

  7. CNA...quick question on name

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

    I never put NA or CNA after my name unless it's on work paperwork.

  8. Showering Kids

    yousoldtheworld replied to jjic3982's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know about California, but I know that here, any alert and oriented patient has the right to refuse care. But it's tricky with kids. On one hand, I don't really agree with forcing anyone to...

  9. Do you like being a CNA?

    yousoldtheworld replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep, not to mention that most places I've worked will pull nurses to the floor to work as aides in times of extreme short staffing. And, some hospital units (usually the more critical) don't even use...

  10. Do you like being a CNA?

    yousoldtheworld replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I like being an aide. Sure, there are things I don't like - the pay, working short staffed, the stress that is inherent to the nature of the job, and dealing with some of the lazy idiots that the...

  11. LTC CNA vs hospital CNA

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

    It might be better for you...it is for many people. I just like to remind people that everyone's suited for something different and that "hospital" isn't always the holy grail of jobs for everyone, is...

  12. LTC CNA vs hospital CNA

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

    You'll see plenty of these posts on here, and everyone seems to think that a hospital is a land of sunshine and puppies...but just for good measure, I'll tell you that I hated working at the hospital!...

  13. 2nd shift CNAs (3-11), what are your routines?

    yousoldtheworld replied to CarolinaGirl1112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    2 pm- Get to work. Get report. Check each room, set out nightclothes, stock linen carts. 2:30 pm - 5 pm Bust butt and get as many showers done as possible, also lay down tube fed residents who have...

  14. How long does it take to get used to third-shift?

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

    The biggest thing is to keep your sleep schedule consistent! Don't try to sleep normal hours on your days off, or you'll always feel

  15. Your pet peeve of the week

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

    HAHA, happened just today. I said "I'm gardening." She just looked at me. The resident cracked up (he's an alert and oriented 17 year old,

  16. Your pet peeve of the week

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

    LOL, I've found that a response like that generally causes them to stare at you with a blank look on their face for a minute before it finally hits them and they say "OH. Oh, okay, just a minute..."...

  17. At your facility, who goes on rides with residents to doctor's appointments?

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

    At my facility, every transport requires 2 people to go. There are a few aides who are CDL licensed to drive the vans, and they drive...other aides sign up to assist

  18. Your pet peeve of the week

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

    I've always enjoyed being in the middle of a shower or something and being told "Bill needs to go to the bathroom." Awesome. Take him. Let me know how it

  19. Career move to CNA good idea?

    yousoldtheworld replied to cappi9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some places around here start as low as

  20. My pt. cancelled my service

    yousoldtheworld replied to HO2BXIU's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm sorry that happened. However, I wouldn't make that assumption just yet! Did you ask your supervisor if the client stated why? Because often times, it is something personal and has very little to...

  21. What Colored Scrubs Do You Wear?

    yousoldtheworld replied to glutton4punishment's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The only uniform restriction at my job is that we must wear scrubs, and only nurses can wear white pants. The nurses don't HAVE to wear white pants, but they can if they want. Aides cannot. I prefer...

  22. New CNA Job... What should I wear!?!

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

    Agreed, I tend to prefer cheerful colors and prints. And I wear colored and patterned socks, and my shoes tend to be out there, too - I have Alegria mary janes in grey leopard and metallic gold, pink...

  23. Your pet peeve of the week

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

    Oh, and I forgot one - the same old witch therapist who one day chewed me out because one of our residents had some slobber on his face (we take care of the disabled, many of them drool fairly...

  24. Your pet peeve of the week

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

    My pet peeve this week is our therapy department. Now, I've worked at quite a few different facilities with quite a few therapists....but I've NEVER encountered physical therapists as useless as...

  25. The Everlasting Brief Change

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

    Ugh, this is one of the things that drives me crazy. While I agree that you can tell when someone hasn't been changed in a long time and that it is unacceptable to come in to people soaked and...