justme01

justme01

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  1. Throw it on the floor?!

    justme01 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do the CNA's at your facility throw everything on the floor even though they know it is not the proper procedure? I hate doing that! I'd like to put everything in trash bags and take the bags to the...

  2. they want a least 6 mo. experience!

    justme01 replied to kraam's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Put on your big girl panties and do your time. Accept the fact that you are going to have to put in six months at a LTC facility. Don't put it off. Six months will fly by while you are busy working....

  3. Do you help the lazy aides?

    justme01 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I am answering another hall's lights, who is answering my hall's lights? NO ONE. Therefore, I don't do it. We have two aides per hall. One aide SHOULD be working the hall at all times. My partner...

  4. The reason Why I became a CNA

    justme01 replied to Jenny_07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. I am a kind, patient, cheerful person, and I wanted a job that requires that. 2. I need to support myself, and this is a job I could jump into with no experience. I get to work at least 40 hours a...

  5. mandatory 15 min breaks...

    justme01 replied to SnowbirdinFL's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What?! You are able to take a lunch

  6. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

    justme01 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    8 months pregnant.....will they find

  7. Med Aides?

    justme01 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know it is not for me because I have to be VERY active on the job, but I was wondering, how does one become a med aide? Would you do it and

  8. Private Sitting

    justme01 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some family members at my nursing home are looking to hire private sitters. They want their loved ones to have company. I know that sitting is not for me because I have to be up and moving. I need...

  9. CNA shoes - what kind to get?

    justme01 replied to CNAkt's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Don't skimp on your shoes!! Your feet make your living, treat them with tender loving care. My mom was a CNA who always wore inexpensive shoes. She is now disabled due to back and leg problems. I am...

  10. You know you are a CNA when....

    justme01 replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You know you are a CNA when you have given seven showers, got 13 residents up, dressed, fed, and back down, answered a multitude of call lights, cleaned up explosive poop and projectile vomit,...

  11. DALLAS CNA schools?

    justme01 replied to pomegranate's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Schools that cost 500 dollars usually do not include books and supplies. I called one of them and the receptionist was rude and spoke poorly. Also, a two week course means fewer trips if you have to...

  12. Thickened, Nectar, Honey?

    justme01 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Please explain what these are. I understand thickened liquids but what are the other

  13. yuckiest things to do

    justme01 replied to misty720's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Putting lotion on hairy legs.

  14. Tavia....How is it going?

    justme01 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We are so proud of you. Are you enjoying your CNA job? Are you getting many

  15. Did You Feel It?

    justme01 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The mood was somber at work today. A black cloud hung over the whole facility. Residents know that it is a holiday weekend, and they are spending it alone. Workers are missing out on the backyard...

  16. I learned something cool! little tricks to make life easier

    justme01 replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How would one go about removing the side of a wheelchair, and how time consuming is it to do? I am not very

  17. I learned something cool! little tricks to make life easier

    justme01 replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Double gloving. Why didn't I think of

  18. Cell Phones

    justme01 replied to daimere's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our cell phones are supposed to be in our lockers or cars. Reality..... My cell phone starting ringing while I was helping a resident and she said, "Aren't you going to answer that!" She just assumed...

  19. You know you are a CNA when....

    justme01 replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Half of your day is spent in a

  20. You know you are a CNA when....

    justme01 replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I disappointed a resident last night. He called for help. After helping him position his urinal he looked at me sadly. He was trying to get a reaction out of me. He said he thought I would be...

  21. You know you are a CNA when....

    justme01 replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did anyone understand

  22. new shoes for school?

    justme01 replied to thomasbrooks07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You just need some all white athletic shoes. You don't want mesh or canvas. You need something more waterproof but you don't need expensive shoes for clinicals. NOW, when you start working, take your...

  23. Working with Opposite Sex

    justme01 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Who do you like to work with? Same sex or opposite sex? I am a girl who works best with guys. I am more comfortable with guys and we get along

  24. what should CNA's carry at all times?

    justme01 replied to NatashaArian's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Resumes.

  25. CNA Commandments

    justme01 replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, apparently I need a lesson..."tucked into the