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  1. I'm new here, but this forum needs a Staff Lounge...

    yousoldtheworld replied to Guttercat's topic in General Nursing

    ...I've been here all this time and never knew about this? I'm ashamed of

  2. Career move to CNA good idea?

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

    THe pay isn't good...but for me, it's no worse than my OTHER options until I finish school...jobs are in short supply these

  3. not what i thought it would be like

    yousoldtheworld replied to caring1cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You'll have things like this everywhere. At the end of the day, all you can really worry about is how YOU are doing YOUR job. TJust because these aides are getting away with not doing their job now...

  4. New CNA (what attire and accessories should I buy?)

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

    Haha, oh I know how you feel - when I got my first CNA job, I went and bought 4 or 5 scrub sets...and then learned that I had to wear royal blue pants and tops that coordinated with them, and...

  5. New CNA (what attire and accessories should I buy?)

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

    If you're really excited and want to buy SOMETHING, you can't go wrong with pens and hand sanitizer and lotion...but hold off on the specific stuff! If you really need to know right now, call HR and...

  6. New CNA (what attire and accessories should I buy?)

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

    Don't buy scrubs until you learn your dress code. Some places are very strict, and a common color may not be good enough. Don't buy shoes until you learn what shoes are allowed and not allowed....

  7. CNA in Labor and Delivery?

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

    In labor and delivery, not so much. THey aren't there that long, and there wouldn't be much for an aide to do. Some postpartum floors have aides/techs, though not all do. Varies by hospital. When I...

  8. Dumb mistake,help!!!!

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

    My state doesn't even mail out cards anymore unless you request one. Just tell them you don't have a physical copy yet, they can verify your certification online or by

  9. Anyone have a person accidentally walk in while your patient was indisposed?

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

    In my opinion, no, not unless not providing privacy is a common occurrence with the aide. I know I've gone to check someone quickly and forgotten to close a curtain before, and waited until I saw if...

  10. do you wear those clogs?

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

    I have a pair of grey and black leopard print suede ones right now. Currently eyeballing the magenta nubuck and soft pewter ones, too.

  11. do you wear those clogs?

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

    They're very comfortable! They have good arch support, but still good cushion. I love them. To answer the OP, I sometimes wear the croc-like clogs, including Anywears and other similar, but I do not...

  12. Should a CNA be told of patients condition

    yousoldtheworld replied to jdchisolm68's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here, aides can look at the care plan, of course, but NOT the chart. I think it's crazy. We got a resident a while back - mobile, Down's Syndrome, sundowning and dementia, and we were told nothing...

  13. Are you obligated to get the morning people up

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

    I've worked 3rd shift at 3 different facilities, and while two were pretty reasonable when it came to expectations, the third was ridiculous. They wanted 8 residents up and dressed (per aide), we...

  14. Good shoes for fused ankle?

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

    Lots of facilities still let you wear Crocs and other clogs like them as long as they don't have the holes in

  15. Sticky fingers-stealing other people's food/office supplies

    yousoldtheworld replied to Black Jade's topic in General Nursing

    We have so much food stealing at my facility. I've found that if I bring fresh fruits and veggies, though, no one touches it. Go figure. Otherwise, I just bring a frozen dinner and keep it in my...

  16. Does anyone have to switch shoes frequently?

    yousoldtheworld replied to ukjenn231's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yep. I try to never wear the same shoes 2 shifts in a row. I currently have 4 pairs in my rotation, and it does help lessen foot

  17. Should I Stay or should I go???? HELP!!

    yousoldtheworld replied to RN1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In your shoes, I'd keep your cushy job, but look for a per diem CNA position and try to pick up maybe a few days per month. Get a little bit of experience, but keep your good benefits.

  18. What is going on!?

    yousoldtheworld replied to guest430699's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't feel like a crazy person. Know what? I've been an aide for more than 5 years, and I've been at my facility for a year and a half. I love my job and I do a great job at it. But I've cried in...

  19. Are you obligated to get the morning people up

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

    If the rule at your facility is that you need to get then up, then you do. THere is no universal rule, so we can't really answer this for

  20. Has a co-worker ever tried to get you fired?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yep! We had a girl a while back I trained...we take care of severely developmentally disabled kids and young adults, so we deal with a lot of physical deformities, etc. She took off a resident's...

  21. What is going on!?

    yousoldtheworld replied to guest430699's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh, don't get me wrong, I know where you're coming from! None of us really expect what it's really like, whether we're aides, techs, nursing students, or nurses. I remember when I was brand new...

  22. What is going on!?

    yousoldtheworld replied to guest430699's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All that said, though...while it IS a super stressful career field...it does get better. Once you get used to the job and feel more comfortable in it, it won't be so

  23. What is going on!?

    yousoldtheworld replied to guest430699's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you were told to document a certain way, then do what you were taught or you could be disciplined for it...if other aides don't, that's their problem. As your supervisors if you aren't sure what...

  24. Should I become a CNA at 19 (pre-nursing student)?

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

    Being a CNA is always a good idea if you are planning on nursing. While it's true that a nurses duties are very different from most aide duties, do not underestimate the benefit of being comfortable...

  25. Dansko work shoes. Your opinion?

    yousoldtheworld replied to Jenni811's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Danskos are definitely shoes you're either going to love or hate. If they feel comfy for you around the house, you will probably like them for work. They killed me almost immediately, felt ilke...