MichaelCNA

MichaelCNA specializes in CNA: LTC.

Latest Activity

1. Medications

   MichaelCNA replied to OzBound's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Hello, I am a Med Tech in a ALF/Memory Care facility that is owned by a large corporation. The training we are provided is short, albeit, very comprehensive. While we are not trained extensively on...

2. What would make your job better?

   MichaelCNA replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   In general, I feel that my facility does its best in regards to pay, supplies, and inservices. But, my number one complaint? STAFFING! Provide perfect attendance incentives, and fire the CNAs who...

3. NEGLECT during Night shift

   MichaelCNA replied to naide88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I just starting working the NOC shift and we have scheduled rounds at 12-2-4, however, I spot check the "heavy-wetters" by an additional 2 rounds (as long as I'm not breaking my back answering...

4. Is this nursing home typical - first night?

   MichaelCNA replied to fire_fly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   CNA absences...Nothing new to me! We have at least 2-3 call-outs per day. At least once a week, I am called and asked to work on my day off; I've never accepted the offers! I honestly do not...

5. Lost my job....

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

   Remember that at any new facility you work at, you will be observed during a probationary period, and can be terminated at any time, for even the simplest things. I'm not going to say you "acted...

6. What Irks You?

   MichaelCNA replied to care_baer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   -Getting yelled at by Residents because they haven't received their medications. -Doing bed alarm checks at the beginning of my shift and turning most of them ON. -Massive fall-risks who attempt to...

7. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

   MichaelCNA replied to jilajila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I see no problem with placing dirty briefs in the same container while completing rounds. We do this at my facility. However, the original poster stated the following: "They use the same bag going...

8. I am so frustrated at my new job!!!!!

   MichaelCNA replied to jilajila's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Have you read your facility handbook regarding abuse? It will likely state that anyone who observes such activity and fails to report it will be terminated. At my place of employment (corporate...

9. Dealing with tedious and demanding patients

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

   This has been my biggest challenge as a CNA, 15 people on my line-up requesting to go to bed immediately after dinner. I've yet to figure out how to mitigate this issue. One of my worst evenings...

10. New LPN would like CNA input please

    MichaelCNA replied to chevyv's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What a thoughtful post. For me, the simple things matter: Courtesy, respect, and mutual understanding. I feel blessed to work with wonderful RNs and LPNs who were once CNAs, and we complete our...

11. Bad Economy and CNA jobs

    MichaelCNA replied to rholman's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I left an office job of seven years to become a CNA, and have no

12. Why do so many nursing homes fire CNAs all the time?

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

    This is something that is difficult to generalize. Were those that were terminated still pending their 90 day probationary period? Perhaps they had attendance issues, prior suspensions,...

13. Rant: Lazy Coworkers!

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

    My shift in LTC is 2-10pm, and honestly, the only "slow period" of my entire day is between 230-400 (after water and snacks are passed). Within that hour and a half, I begin charting (thank God for...

14. The cnas at my ltc.....

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

    Luckily, the majority of CNAs I work with are kind, understanding, and eager to assist. However, there are a couple who are rude, and have berated me in front of Residents. Tonight didn't go so...

15. Demanding Residents

    MichaelCNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello All, I've been working in LTC for almost a month now, and I really enjoy it. The Nurses are extremely helpful, and I truly value my fellow CNAs for their knowledge and assistance. I do,...