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  1. 1st day of clinicals.

    ecmb replied to DallasMonty's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hope it doesn't, too. But during my clinicals I saw two aides hoisting a woman from bed to wheelchair by grabbing onto the elastic waist of her pants! Now that can't be right. I didn't see one aide...

  2. Have you checked out YouTube?

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

    Yeah. I've always wondered about the vest restraint. In real life, do residents/patients sit calmly and allow this to be done? I can't help but think that sometimes it doesn't go so easy.

  3. Have you checked out YouTube?

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

    I came across this site by accident by typing in "CNA video skills" In fact, before I came across this,I always thought YouTube was "utube". Shows you what I know. I think the clips on Youtube show...

  4. All of the jobs we have as CNA's

    ecmb replied to Gabby_101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What do you mean by "when pts. think that a hospital is a

  5. cna interview wat to wear

    ecmb replied to hes_so_perfect6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'll give you my two cents. You should wear simple, plain-colored clothing - not big loud prints. (P.S. what's a "shoulder-length blouse")? Your hair should be combed neatly; maybe even kind of tied...

  6. TED Hose Application

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

    Thanks for this. I know I've seen more than one type. But we were told, the hole is always at the top. And I know that this is not so.

  7. TED Hose Application

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

    Yes, I've seen those. But I've also seen them where, taking into account the shape of the hose with the heel part protruding, the hole is on the bottom. I've seen pictures of both. So I'm starting...

  8. TED Hose Application

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

    I learned this way from a book: You fold it, inside out, down to the heel and then place it on the patient's foot. Then all you have to do is more or less unfold it up to the calf. It is easier and...

  9. TED Hose Application

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

    But does the hole go ON TOP of the toes or on the bottom of the toes? We have two pair after a family member had surgery and it is obvious, with the reinforced heal area and also the preformed shape...

  10. TED Hose Application

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

    Thanks. This is a big help. It would be nice the the hose were all designed the same. Must be part of the reason why there's confusion. I'll start with the heel and follow

  11. TED Hose Application

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

    I know! I know! I know! And that's what I said to my nursing assistant instructor. I said that the hole (for checking the toes) falls on the ball of the foot. And this is because when you hold the...

  12. What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

    ecmb replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  13. What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

    ecmb replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

  14. What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

    ecmb replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Makes sense to

  15. TED Hose Application

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

    :no: This site confused me. Looks here like the small inspection hole is on the bottom of the foot.

  16. TED Hose Application

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

    Do any two people in the world agree on this? I just found out from an instructor who TEACHES nursing assistants: 1. The small hole near the toes goes ON TOP of the toes. This is so you can...

  17. TED Hose Application

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

    I've got it. I finally found a website that showed step by step and yes, the small opening goes on the ball of the foot, not on top as my classmates were doing. Question #2: Do the seams go on the...

  18. What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

    ecmb replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You know, this is true of just about everything in life. You do something often enough, it becomes second nature. The situation with most people who go into the healthcare field, is that the majority...

  19. Malpractice Insurance?

    ecmb posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know malpractice insurance can be an addendum to your homeowner's policy. Do nursing assistants need malpractice insurance "just in case". Afterall, anyone can sue anyone for any reason. If you...

  20. CNA Hours

    ecmb replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i can't think that this is even safe - for you or for your residents. here is a perfect example where i think states should absolutely mandate standards, shift hours and also nurse assistant to...

  21. Calling All CNA's!

    ecmb replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for the quick reply. I appreciate all the time just to moderate a site like this. This place has become very popular! I also appreciate that so much "history" (past posts) are kept available...

  22. Calling All CNA's!

    ecmb replied to nightingale's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First of all, I want to start off by saying that I'm thrilled to have found this site. There is so much information here. Now my question. What are the chances (feasibility or otherwise) of having a...

  23. CNA Hours

    ecmb replied to NurseBettyICU's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think most are 8-hour shifts. (But I might be wrong.) I don't know if you'd want to be running for 12 straight hours. A CNA's job is pretty much

  24. What was the hardest skill for you to learn?

    ecmb replied to FutureNurse33702's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm most confused by the bedpan/output because I can't decide if you need one pair of gloves or two. I would think you'd start out with a pair of gloves to position the patient. Then, wearing the...

  25. Writen CNA Test help please

    ecmb replied to ocean-eyes's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for this