Dorali BSN, LPN, RN

6 yrs LTC, 1 yr MedSurg, Wound Care

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    Cna hopeful, is now a C.N.A. !!!!

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

    Usually you can find your certification # on your state's nurse aide registry. If you don't know the website, google should pull it up for you. Mine was posted there within a day or two after I...
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    My patient ask me for my number & go to the movie with him, LOL!!!

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

    That'd a sweet thing for him to do! Ha ha! You do need to report this to your charge nurse, though. This is one of the things they need to document. We had a man with an infatuation with one of our...
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    Does your nursing home go crazy when the state's about to make its rounds??

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

    I liked the job too. It's the stress of it that makes it so bad (and for what seems like almost no payback.) that's partly why I went and took a CMA class. It was wearing down on me to the point that...
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    Does your nursing home go crazy when the state's about to make its rounds??

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

    State came last year in October. They started talking about it in May. We weren't expecting them until the same time this year. They showed up on MONDAY! Today was day 3. It's been a crazy mess at...
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    How do you know what you got wrong on State exam?

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

    Good point. I guess if you fail the first time and don't know what you did wrong, then you'll end up studying it all and know everything better. Or, you can't pass on the answers to other people....
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    Im New & Starting my classes!

    Dorali replied to Sarah46's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Definitely will need comfortable shoes--all leather type, no mesh. You will be wearing them for work too. Best thing that helped me through as far as studying was flashcards!! Buy some or if you have...
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    CNA's - What hours do you work?

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

    Our shifts are 6a-2p 2p-10p 10p-6a. Day shift and evening shift work Monday through Friday. Nights are 4 on 2 off. Then, there is a weekend crew that works double shifts 6a-10p on Saturday and...
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    Stay at Home Mom Deciding on CNA Certification....

    Dorali replied to MomOfTwo2009's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just wanted to throw in my thoughts. I was a stay at home mom too before I became a CNA. I also wanted to have that feeling of giving back. No, it will not be the way you might day dream about, but...
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    The impossible task...

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

    I just wanted to make sure that YOU were calling THEM instead of waiting for a call back. Most places wait for you to follow up so they know you are
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    Resident leaving with family, how does your facility prepare their meds?

    Dorali posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The issue was really because of the narcotics (percocets, 85 of them). There was a debate over whether to count out 24 hours worth or send them all. Last time, I was told to pop out what she would...
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    Do I have to stop being reserved?

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

    I am a naturally quiet person too. I listen, a lot! I can think of several times during a group conversation where I've had several people talking to me at once and not know who to pay attention to!...
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    Passed my Med Aide exam!!!

    Dorali posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I took my exam yesterday and passed with an 89%!!! The woman in the computer lab said that's a lot higher than most people get that test there. I'm a little bit of an overachiever so I was a little...
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    Activity Assistant??

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

    If there's ever a day they are short on the floor, they can grab you to cover. I'm sure when it comes time to renew your certification, they will cover the paperwork. If you think you would like the...
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    Passed State Exam today - Thank you Fuzzy!

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

    Great news! Per diem could be a way to get your foot in the
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    Taking my CNA exam tomorrow 08/04/11

    Dorali replied to Sunshinebelle28's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in Oklahoma too! Just wanted to wish you luck!!
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    Problem with taking Blood pressure. grr.

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

    It's straight up from the pinky finger, if that helps any. Didn't see any mention of that
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    Getting over mistakes

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

    Learning from your mistakes & even passing it on to others is one of the best things you can do. We've all been there, believe me! I am more careful with my residents than I am with the equipment....
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    Passed State Exam today - Thank you Fuzzy!

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

    :ancong!: I think Fuzzy has helped us all at one point or another. I saw her post & had never thought of it that way, it was a good one!
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    Ideas on ways to remember to sign out narcotics

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

    It is a mess--that's why I am so nervous about it! Lol Thank you Coffeemate! I definitely don't trust myself to remember at the end of the shift. No way! I keep a small notebook with me and use it ALL...
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    Ideas on ways to remember to sign out narcotics

    Dorali posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been punching out the narcotics last or setting the cards near the narc book and not putting them away until I am finished with everything else. Counting at the end of my shift makes me nervous...
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    Ideas on ways to remember to sign out narcotics

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

    Ha ha! We just have a big, messy 3-ring
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    Walkthrough before shift

    Dorali replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As long as you are there when you are supposed to be and are offering to help, then there shouldn't be a problem. There IS a lot to do on day shift and sometimes it's impossible to get everything...
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    Passed my Med Aide exam!!!

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

    The BEST thing I found to help me study was flashcards. I downloaded a flashcards app on my iPhone and used it ALL the time. Then also a drug book (another app that I downloaded) with the generic...
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    Are all LTC facilities this short staffed?

    Dorali replied to vc01ca's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've never worked nights, but coming in at 6:00 am, I've never heard of the night shift like that! We have about 2 or 3 people that are pretty much nocturnal, worked graveyard shift their whole life...
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    one sided weakness

    Dorali replied to lstdq05's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's a good tip,