Dorali BSN, LPN, RN

6 yrs LTC, 1 yr MedSurg, Wound Care

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    New tips for new CNA students?

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

    I've only worked in LTC. Regardless, your job is doing hands on patient care. Assisting them to do things they can't do for themselves. A good friend of mine worked as a CNA in a hospital for a long...
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    one sided weakness

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

    ^^I agree.^^ If you're putting on a shirt and the right side is paralyed, you can get their arm in there easierif you do that side first. Not so much bending and testing and trying to stretch the...
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    New tips for new CNA students?

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

    Yousoldtheworls--you posted just before I did and we basically said a lot of the same things! Must be good
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    New tips for new CNA students?

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

    If you've been reading the forum, then you probably know most of the bad: smells, staffing, pay, etc. What you don't see very often are the good sides. Going home knowing that you helped someone, the...
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    Passed my Med Aide exam!!!

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

    My employer has a loan program and they pay for your class up front ($300), and deduct $25 out of your check until it's paid for. I paid for mine myself, I knew a position would be opening up around...
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    What did you wear to your CNA interview?

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

    I wore a pair of jeans and a nice shirt. I was thinking that I wanted to look nice, but not too dressy for the job. When I interviewed at the hospital however, I wore slacks & heels. I doubt it...
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    Passed my Med Aide exam!!!

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

    Congratulations to you!!! Have you started working the cart
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    Getting faster on the med cart & my stupid sore thumb!

    Dorali posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Today was my first full day training on the cart! I really like it but I am SO slow!! I didn't finish my 9:00 pass until around 11:30. This cart has a lot of people on it. 29, I think. (I mentally...
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    Getting faster on the med cart & my stupid sore thumb!

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

    Hi Coffeemate! I am so glad you are a med aide too! It's hard to vent when no one knows the reality of passing meds! Our MAR is also a THICK 3 ring binder, but most of the pages are falling out from...
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    Passed my Med Aide exam!!!

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

    Thanks guys!!! I got to train on the cart for a few hours yesterday, then again today and tomorrow then they're letting me loose on my own Thursday! Scares me, but I'm sooo
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    Can you take CNA Program online?

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

    I agree. You have to have a certain amount of hours of class time, then also clinicals where you will do hands on training at nursing home &/or hospital. Plus, your state exam will have you test...
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    Any tips for the Med Aide state exam?

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

    Maybe I should double check then!! Last class is tomorrow.
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    Any tips for the Med Aide state exam?

    Dorali posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi guys! I've been trying to focus on my med aide class so I haven't been on in a while. Finally taking my state exam Thursday evening!!! I'm going over all my materials and plan on doing that until I...
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    Any tips for the Med Aide state exam?

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

    They said our state exam was a multiple choice computerized test. No "skills" like the CNA exam. Different everywhere?? I know that our last day of class we are supposed to pass meds, they have a cart...
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    Any tips for the Med Aide state exam?

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

    Thank
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    Not sure if Im ready?

    Dorali replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with everything said. You aren't going to feel ready, but at some point you are going to have to take the leap. Is there anything that you really feel like you don't know? If you are EVER in...
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    Hospitals hiring in Tulsa/Broken Arrow, OK?

    Dorali replied to DBK99's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey! I live outside of Tulsa. From what I found, it's hard to get into a hospital. You can look at the websites and see if they have positions available and apply, but then you have to call HR to...
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    Does it matter where I take my CNA class?

    Dorali replied to Mommyof3nurse2b's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't see why it would matter where you take it as long as the class you take prepares you well enough and you can pass your state exam. And yeah, I'd call HR to see what they say. They may have a...
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    Does anybody really care?

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

    If you want to do things the right way, then that is perfectly fine. If you don't like linens on the floor, don't put them there. Then again, that is one thing I am totally guilty of and probably...
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    Imobile pt & bed leads to.....

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

    Absolutely! Bed sores happen when a person is laying in one position for an extended amount of time, and it tends to happen in places that the bone is closer to the skin. Most of them are on the...
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    NEED YOUR HELP: ASAP Over-thinking Q's for CNA Pre-TEST!!

    Dorali replied to Sunshyne20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations!! I know when there is a fever, you are not supposed to put a cold compress on their head; it's supposed to be lukewarm. Cold would cause them to shiver (that's your body's reaction to...
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    How can I be a good newbie?

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

    I second Fuzzy's comment! Jump in and do what you can when you can. They're hiring because they're short handed and they need the help. If your working with someone and you don't know what to do next,...
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    questions after looking some things up

    Dorali replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, it helps to sit them upright at least a little bit, if they can. Imagine trying to poop laying flat on your back. Urine collection hat is for when they are testing the urine for something, like a...
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    Just a random question

    Dorali replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Either they will stand up alone, or you will need someone to help you stand them while you clean them up. If they can stand a little bit, I give them a walker to hold onto. Walkers can really help!!...
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    CNA to be

    Dorali replied to arg167's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If state law allows, I don't see any reason why you couldn't get a job. Part time at a NH. I'm sure you could be a sitter or something in the evenings. You could probably pick up a few clients in home...