Dorali BSN, LPN, RN

6 yrs LTC, 1 yr MedSurg, Wound Care

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    At your facility, who goes on rides with residents to doctor's appointments?

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

    They want someone who has CNA certification go with them so that they can give any hands on care that they might need while they are gone. That's why a housekeeper, etc. can't go. However, they want...
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    How to deal with this resident

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

    I could have written your post myself! I have given this resident special treatment, spend time I don't have visiting with her, etc. Treated her like I would my own grandmother, honestly. Here...
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    Time/date ON residents' briefs?

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

    I do this for one resident. No policy or anything. The daughter and son come in pretty frequently (2-3 times a day) just to check on their mom. Really nice people. We time & initial it just for...
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    they want a least 6 mo. experience!

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

    You're best bet is to try a LTC facility. I was totally against this when I first got my certification, but I am sooo glad I did. There is so many things you can learn, it's well worth the time you...
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    Funny things your patients have said

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

    I was trying to make small talk with a new resident. He had Alzheimers, was very weird, and was going along with the conversation telling me about his hobbies. Him: I may need your help with...
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    isolated patients

    Dorali replied to Thet Khaing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We put ours in red bags and put them back on the cart. The kitchen has been serving on styrofoam lately and we don't take any more dishes in there than necessary. Like the tray and hats, they stay...
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    Tulsa Area CNA Training Information

    Dorali replied to Dorali's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I think you can take a CNA refresher course at Tulsa Tech. Then you will probably have to re-take the state exam. You can test at the Green Country Technology center in Okmulgee. It's $60 there, which...
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    Alternative name for CNA?

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

    In Oklahoma, we are CNAs--certified nurse's aide/assistant. I like assistant better than aide for whatever reason. I don't understand why anyone wouldn't be certified. That seems silly.
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    The life cycle of a CNA forum member

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

    That's sooo funny because it's SOOOOO true! I guess I was one of the smart ones (not to brag or anything!) because I used the search engine to find what I needed. I mean, even Google pulled up links...
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    Anyone work at st johns?

    Dorali replied to mistiffy's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I am waiting on the new St. John's in BA to open up since it's close to me. Can someone tell me what the starting pay is for a CNA
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    Med Aides?

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

    Here in Oklahoma, you have to be a CNA for 6 months and take a med aide class--which is about 96 hours, I think. It's higher pay by almost $4/hour where I work. The class costs about $250. I'm...
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    You know you are a CNA when....

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

    You know you are a CNA when you knock on the door to go OUT of a residents room.
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    CNA shoes - what kind to get?

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

    I wouldn't go with Crocs with holes in them at all. Showers will soak your feet with little air circulation to get them dry. Personally, Im a fan of Nike and they have lasted foreeeever. Whatever...
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    What do you think a good CNA to patient ratio should be?

    Dorali replied to rosey2007cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have 19 residents to share with my partner and most of them are 2 person transfers,etc so we don't seperate very much. It is becoming VERY demanding. I think it's because it's a bunch of women! Lol!...
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    Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    Dorali replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    God put you where he needed you! Just think, this could have been a week in the making. Your kids eating all the cereal last Friday (or whatever!:) put you
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    Throw it on the floor?!

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

    That's
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    What to put on resume for newbies?

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

    Put your previous jobs in there and a description of a few things that they have in common with the job you're applying for. Also, I put a section for "Skills" (near the top) that I learned in my CNA...
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    Throw it on the floor?!

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

    Duh! Use the wheelchair! There goes my light bulb! Lol! Getting the dirties down the hall is a big 'ol issue too. We have a barrel that we can wheel down, but it takes forever to go get it, use it,...
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    Throw it on the floor?!

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

    My name is Dondie and I throw dirty linens on the floor anytime the opportunity is available. :) We don't have rolls of trash bags in our cans. I wish we did, Ive seen it done that way and it's sooo...
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    Using gloves while bathing someone...

    Dorali replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't usually have that problem either. I just usually get water in mine. Maybe you could put rubber bands on your wrists over your gloves. Dondie ETA: I misunderstood! I thought you were getting...
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    CNA Question

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

    I agree. If you don't have time, find their CNA or someone else available. Just do the best you can. All the residents are ultimately your residents. Teamwork!
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    Anyone in Oklahoma fixing to do training for CNA?

    Dorali replied to Tricia76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There's an Oklahoma forum, that's probably where you can find information about stuff specific to our area. I'm near Tulsa, btw. The pay here really bothers me. Considering we have gone to school and...
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    All this talk about being a CNA makes me nervous

    Dorali replied to Tricia76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Whenever you start your new job, you will be training. Even the people who have been CNAs for 100 years go through training to learn about the facility. You're employer will know you are brand new....
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    Now or Never!

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

    What a great group of people! How have things been going for you?
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    Oh the wonderful smells

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

    I don't know whether or not particles get in your mouth when chewing gum, but it just feels gross. What really sucks is having a cold and sniffles! (This has been a bad week for me! Lol!)