Dorali BSN, LPN, RN

6 yrs LTC, 1 yr MedSurg, Wound Care

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    Found a book

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

    That's great! I'll have to see if I can find
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    How's My Mom iPhone app

    Dorali posted a topic in General Nursing

    http://appshopper.com/healthcare-fitness/hows-my-mom I found this app on the App Store today and was completely disgusted. Here is a description of the app if the above link doesn't work: "How's My...
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    How's My Mom iPhone app

    Dorali replied to Dorali's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know much about HIPAA other than not sharing information and a few things here and there. Are there any websites that tell what the regulations
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    the patient who drives you CRAZY!

    Dorali replied to backatit2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    With residents like these, we use the buddy system. NO ONE goes into their rooms alone. I don't know if it does any good, but we also have a few blank pages in the ADL book that we chart in throughout...
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    Will I learn this in CNA class?

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

    Your CNA class may provide CPR training, sometimes included in the tuition. If not, a lot of hospitals have classes. Be aware that there is CPR for regular people, but you will need BLS (Basic Life...
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    the patient who drives you CRAZY!

    Dorali replied to backatit2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have 2 of these on my hall. I am a nice person, I listen when people talk ALL the time, smile when I'm just passing someone in the hall, do whatever I can to help, etc. I can understand where you're...
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    home health aide certification

    Dorali replied to lenabeana's topic in General Nursing

    When I passed my state exam, I received 2 cards in the mail. One for LTC and one for home health. I knew during my class that it would be this way. Here in OK, if you only have the LTC you have 2...
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    What grosses you out?

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

    I've had the dry heaves too! Eyes watering and stepping out into the hall just to
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    Test tomorrow

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

    Congratulations!!!
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    PREGNANT

    Dorali replied to basia30's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go ahead and take the class! Get it out of the way while you aren't severly sleep deprived and have no time to study!! Then get a little experience at a job if you have time. A class that is only on...
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    What grosses you out?

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

    Ewwwww! That's a good one! Lol! Don't get grossed out too much anymore. It's amazing what you can get used to. Vomit bothers me. I wrap trash bags around basins then put 5 or 6 paper towels in the...
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    Strange question / Vent thread.

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

    If I remember correctly, in class we were supposed to take the pulse for a full minute and that's how we did at the state exam too. Clinicals are for learning and practice. If you are only supposed...
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    Training: What you wish you'd learned

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

    A cheat sheet would probably be the best thing. Include the room number, residents name, type of lift/transfer assistance, short summary of their diagnosis (Alz./dementia...), etc. I have made my own...
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    How do you become a CNA?

    Dorali replied to prime11214's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you can volunteer at a NH, but you can't do any kind of hands on care. It would probably be more like helping with activities and visiting with the residents. As far as getting you CNA...
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    How difficult are the State Exams?

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

    Yes, you can retake it. The place I tested at even gave your money back if you fail the first time. I want to say you get 3 tries before you have to go back and take the class over again, or something...
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    About laughing at yourself.

    Dorali replied to coffeelover10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And THAT is what it's all about! God bless
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    How difficult are the State Exams?

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

    Here in OK, you take the skills portion first. They give you a few random skills to test on, plus a few that are given to everybody like vitals. If you don't pass that with a 100%, then you can't...
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    SMELL

    Dorali replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Fuzzywuzzy said everything I was going to, really good advice there! Read that twice!
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    Amount of residents responsible for in a day?

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

    Some of the state's rules are completely stupid and unrealistic. This is one of them. Are you supposed to sit them all at round tables and walk around them to feed? Really? Like we aren't exhausted...
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    How much is too much?

    Dorali replied to rosey2007's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our 30 minutes are automatically deducted whether we take our break or not. No clocking out or anything. Nothing is being done to help either. I show up at 5:30 to cover that, my shift starts at 6:00...
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    Amount of residents responsible for in a day?

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

    I have about 18 people on my hall, which is a little less than usual (one is out at the hospital, another recently passed, etc.) I have a partner to work with though. Routine & teamwork are the...
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    No experience to 10 patients per shift?! CNA

    Dorali replied to neliii<3's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are brave! Lol I applied at an agency straight out of class and was sick to my stomach afterwards because I didn't know anything about the job other than class & clinicals, and class life and...
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    Comfort measures, what can I do?

    Dorali posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have been taking care of one of my residents for almost a year now, and she is declining and was put on comfort measures today. She is in pain, not wanting to get out of bed, or eat. All she has...
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    Comfort measures, what can I do?

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

    Excellent responses, you guys, I appreciate it so much!! She is so weak that she won't suck through a straw, so the nurse gave use some syringes to use. I hadn't thought of chapstick, but that is a...
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    Comfort measures, what can I do?

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

    Thank you. I work in