yousoldtheworld

yousoldtheworld

Member

  • Content

    1,196

  • Visitors

    11,173

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    11

All Content by yousoldtheworld

  1. Getting Stuck with Night Shift.

    yousoldtheworld replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, and the last two places I worked before, they are/were waiting lists for day shift, for both nurses and aides. One of my friends has been on the list for almost a year

  2. showers

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

    Everyplace I've worked, they get showers twice a week. I think this is a good number. I do however understand that in some places, it's just not possible with staffing and the economy being as bad as...

  3. I need advice for my CNA interview!

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

    Be enthusiastic. When asked how you would handle a confused or combative resident, always mention that you'd try to redirect them or reapproach them later. When answering questions, keep in mind...

  4. Should I work as a CNA first?

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

    While I agree with the above poster that you'll see more in a hospital, hospital work is STRESSFUL. I worked at a hospital while I was in school and at times it was a bit much. With in home care, you...

  5. Speed and Quality Care

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

    I understand where you're coming from - in fact, I think we all do! In an ideal world, we would be able to spend the proper amount of time getting everyone up and ready, but realistically it's just...

  6. Nurse Mate Shoes 1st year RN student 2009

    yousoldtheworld replied to asahi21's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I haven't worn either of those brands, but I'd definitely try both on and walk around in them for a minute. You want something supportive enough, but not so stiff that it hurts, and not too heavy....

  7. CNA test results

    yousoldtheworld replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think she was just talking about receiving the actual paper certificate after passing the test. But, in Indiana you can work for 3 months while you're waiting to take the test, but it did take me...

  8. CNA test results

    yousoldtheworld replied to RespiratoryGirl011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I too live in Indiana, and yes, it took me a little more than 6 weeks to get mine! The good thing is that you can start working before you get the copy in the mail - just tell your employer that you...

  9. It's YOUR fault allnurses.com!

    yousoldtheworld replied to misslo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I feel the exact same way! I love allnurses and I LOVE reading threads about good and bad aides and what they do, because if I can't be the best aide I can be, I don't want to bother. Thanks for...

  10. Nurse Mate Shoes 1st year RN student 2009

    yousoldtheworld replied to asahi21's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I agree that Danskos aren't especially girly, but they just don't work well for me. Have you considered Birkenstocks? They are highly recommended around here, and they make some non-clog shoes for...

  11. "I Agree" button?

    yousoldtheworld replied to alyx's topic in General Nursing

    I like the idea of an "I agree" button. I know most of us use the "thanks" button for that, but it would be a good addition, in my

  12. Am I wrong because i don't want to do CNA duites

    yousoldtheworld replied to zoeyzoe's topic in General Nursing

    5-6 patients for two nurses really doesn't sound that bad to me. I'm not a nurse yet so I can't say that I've done it myself, but I've seen worse. Last winter at the hospital I worked at, there was a...

  13. buying scrubs

    yousoldtheworld replied to max4pack's topic in General Nursing

    THey used to have Scrubs sales twice a year at the Hospital I worked at. I bought scrubs there once because I was desperate and you could pay for them via payroll deduction, but they weren't cheap....

  14. Being a CNA first

    yousoldtheworld replied to hugs and kisses's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That is not true AT ALL. While at your facility, nurses might not do bathroom duties, I've never worked at a facility where they DIDN'T. There are units that don't even HAVE CNAs, and RNs do all...

  15. changed my name...

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

    When I took my class, we also experienced the "disappearing CNA" phenomenon. I can understand in a way - you're used to your routine and having a group of extra people around might throw it off, but...

  16. Bright personality required??

    yousoldtheworld replied to cherryharlean's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and I will agree with those who recommended night shift! I've worked all three shifts and by far prefer

  17. Bright personality required??

    yousoldtheworld replied to cherryharlean's topic in General Nursing

    I am not a nurse yet, still in school, but I have been working as an aide/tech for a couple of years now. I, too, am an introvert. My coworkers always comment on how I'm "too quiet!" because while...

  18. Uniform Guidlines where you work

    yousoldtheworld replied to Truth66's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see it that way at all. I mean, at the hospital I used to work at, everyone wore uniforms, including doctors. I work at a different kind of place now, but still, everyone wears them, from...

  19. What do you think of this job description?

    yousoldtheworld replied to nrsin4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some hospitals are using secretary/tech combos. It makes staffing easier on them to have employees that can fill more than one role. Pretty much it just means you'd be performing duties as both....

  20. I failed.

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

    Yeah, I would be upset, too. While of course it isn't her responsibility to correct you during the test, I really like Indiana's approach to it. When we took it, the tester would kind of lead us...

  21. Do you need a GED to take state test?

    yousoldtheworld replied to MONI959702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's a good question and I'm not sure of the answer. I've never been asked to show my HS Diploma. I'm not sure if that's something thta would show up in a background check or not though. Better...

  22. I failed.

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

    DOn't worry, it happens. When I took it with my class, out of the 9 of us, 4 failed. And it's usually doing something silly because of nerves. In mine, we were allowed to make 3 or 4 small mistakes,...

  23. Skills test--Where do they have you put used linens/towels during a step?

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

    And, just for the record, in real life there isn't always a hamper in the room. In the nursing homes I've worked, you have a trash and linen hamper in the hall that you can wheel around to outside of...

  24. Skills test--Where do they have you put used linens/towels during a step?

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

    I guess the important thing in the test is that you indicate the proper place to put it. If they don't have the room set up with a hamper, you can just state "and now I would place the dirty linens in...

  25. Crocs?

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

    I too love Crocs. They're so ugly, but they are the only thing that works for my body and feet consistently. I tried New Balance - they were comfortable for a few hours, then gave me blisters. Tried...