EToThePri

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1. What Do Acute Care CNA's Do?

   EToThePri replied to junogreen29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I work full time in a hospital and part time in a nursing home. In the nursing home I'm only allowed to do the basic CNA skills(beds,baths/showers,feeding,personal care,toileting,vitals,i&o,etc.)...

2. RN grad to work as CNA...help!

   EToThePri replied to bummer83's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   When I started working at my hospital, I was in the Nursing Assistant Orientation class with two graduate nurses who had not yet passed the NCLEX. So yeah, I think you can work as a CNA while waiting...

3. State test this week--Korotkoff sounds??

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

   Actually, the Korotkoff sounds are the sounds that you are hearing through the stethoscope as you measure the blood pressure. Congratulations on passing your test!!!!!

4. # of patients

   EToThePri posted a topic in Rehabilitation

   Hi, I work as a C.N.A. from 11pm to 7:30am on a rehab. unit in an acute care general hospital. My question is this: is 15 patients to 1 CNA normal/safe? Any responses would be greatly appreciated!...