Dorali BSN, LPN, RN

6 yrs LTC, 1 yr MedSurg, Wound Care

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    SOS!! White scrubs!!

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

    The best way to keep your feet dry, is to wear leather type shoes. The fabic kind will soak through. Scrub pants dry quickly, within 10 minutes usually for me. I stay fairly clean at work. Your bound...
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    payroll Questions

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

    We are to show up 15 minutes early to do rounds and I think to cover breaks and lunch. We clock out 8 minutes after but we are supposedly getting paid until 15 after, some kind of courtesy, they say....
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    Big Booty Judy

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

    I have issues with underarm sweating too. Most of the time it happens just because. I found this stuff at Wal-Mart called "Certain Dry". It's about $5 and you use it every 72 hours. Put it on before...
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    Your pet peeve of the week

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

    That's hilarious! Here I was thinking that it was just our activites director that drove us crazy! She planned a scavenger hunt a week or so ago and all of the CNAs were to help them find the things...
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    Not sure how to handle this resident

    Dorali posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a female resident on my hall, in her late 40's or so. She is fine mentally, understands things, etc. I'm not sure why she is in the facility though. Depression, maybe. Anyway, when I come into...
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    CNA....Nurse Aide....????

    Dorali replied to rayne215's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My gut tells me to just go ahead and take the CNA class, if you can afford it. I bet its worth it. Plus, from what I understand (and this may just be in OK), if you work for a LTC facility for 6...
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    Not sure how to handle this resident

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

    She doesn't care how many people are in the room. I have had a talk with her, my partner on the hall has talked with her and she is doing much better. I'm not going to push sexual harrassment since...
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    Oh, because state is coming

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

    They told us that state will be coming to our facility soon. What happens when they come? Do you have someone looking over your shoulder the whole time or what? I heard they pay more attention to the...
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    Where do you keep your stuff?

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

    I have gotten to where I just bring my wallet and keep it in my glove compartment. I can do without the "stuff" during the day. At the end of my day I take my wallet out and put my...
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    very nervous and getting discouraged!!!

    Dorali replied to jaybird55's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have found that your co-workers can make a huge difference in how much you like your job. If you're upbeat, then that will probably rub off on them and keep them perked up too. I wanted to work in...
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    Should I go for CNA?

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

    Go for it! There is so much you can learn in the meantime. We needed help turning a heavy resident the other day and the only person available was our charge nurse. She came to help willingly, but...
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    Too small for CNA?

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

    Your strength will build as you go, don't worry about that. Muffin was right, once you figure out the technique it isn't too bad. You'll be fine. You'll see during your clinicals. :)
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    CNA's want to share salary info?

    Dorali replied to kimmy436's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm working in a LTC facility outside Tulsa, OK for $8/hour. After a 90-day probationary period there is supposed to be a ($0.25??) raise. Hospitals around here pay just over $9, I think, plus shift...
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    Hoyer slings

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

    I guess it is possible, then. :) But unless it becomes an issue, I doubt I'll be doing it! Lol! It is good to know how, thanks for
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    Hoyer slings

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

    I guess it is possible, then. :) But unless it becomes an issue, I doubt I'll be doing it! Lol! It is good to know how, thanks for
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    Not sure how to handle this resident

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

    Thanks for the input every one! I will be talking to someone tomorrow and see what we can do. I think up until now, no one has really been taking it seriously. It's like a joke and something they just...
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    Hoyer slings

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

    If they're up in a wheel/geri chair, it stays under them. How else ate you going to get them back up? It doesn't seem to bother anyone unless it gets wrinkled up somehow or the straps slip. We don't...
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    how long after training class should u take exam?

    Dorali replied to sam1984's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'M glad you can take it again for free! I'd schedule your state exam soon after your class so everything is still fresh in your mind. Good
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    NOT FOR ME???

    Dorali replied to Dreamer74's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a new CNA, starting my fourth week tomorrow, in a LTC facility. I know how you feel about invading people's space. I just kept telling myself the first few days that they are used to it. You...
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    What's in your CNA work bag?

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

    I just take what will fit in my scrub shirt pocket. Pen, little notepad, whatever Im using for my lips that day, a little money. Everything else stays in my car since we don't have lockers. I just...
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    New job

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

    Congratulations on your new job!
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    I graduated my CNA class!!!

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

    Awesome!! Congratulations on the job! When do you
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    What hours do you CNAs work? Night Hours and Day Hours?

    Dorali replied to lina.561's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A lot of places here are 7-3, 3-11, and 11-7. However, I just started at a nursing home and the shifts are 6-2, 2-10, 10-6. It's early mornings, but I get off early enough to pick up my daughter from...
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    Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

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

    I think you just had a bad experience. Don't ruin it for people that actually have the heart to try. God knows they're needed. To be honest, I see sooooo many schools offer medical assistant...
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    Help! I'm Panicing!

    Dorali replied to steffany20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You might try posting your question in your state's forum, if you haven't already. Probably be more help