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  1. Minor things people get fired/wrote up over,,,give examples.

    fuzzywuzzy replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I got written up for giving someone a snack in the hallway. She did not want to stay in her room because her and her roommate were not getting along so she scooted out into the doorway with her...

  2. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1. ANNOYING F-ing people! I know this is not unique to nursing by any means, but that doesn't make it any less aggravating. I'm talking about loudmouths who blab on incessantly about nothing, gossips...

  3. Is this normal? LTC/Psych Ratio

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

    ^Geez. At my facility, 3rd shift has 2-3 CNAs on a 30-person hall and they are not required to do any of that stuff aside from rounds and vitals. No washing chairs, doing linens, or filling ice and...

  4. I work in LTC, I want to get a hospital cna job..

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

    I know exactly how you feel, but you do have to get over it. Your reasons for wanting a new job, while not actually anyone's business, are totally kosher. People change jobs all the time; there's...

  5. Imobile pt & bed leads to.....

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

    Yes. That's why repositioning, ambulation (if possible), and ROM are so important (although you'll be hard-pressed to find a facility that has people do ROM). Lying around in bed doing nothing...

  6. Still not listed on the registry

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

    It took TWO MONTHS for my name to show up. My classmates weren't on there either so I knew it wasn't just me. I already had another job at the time so I didn't have a problem waiting, but other...

  7. Same assignment/residents

    fuzzywuzzy replied to AJ_427's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have 4 units with about 3-5 assignments on each. Some people work only one unit and some work 2, 3, or all. I have no idea why. I used to get bumped all over the place and now I'm stuck on the...

  8. CNA very upset

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

    I'm sorry this happened to you; it sounds like total BS. I don't think there's anything wrong with taking a CNA job because you can make more money than in fast food when you have a kid, maybe an...

  9. Does this really get reported negatively on your record at the ltc headquarters

    fuzzywuzzy replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Caliotter has been in nursing a lot longer than you... she was just telling you how things are. It's doesn't mean she condones

  10. CA cnas how long can you NOT work and your lisence be valid?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to yajaira21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on your state. I think in most cases you have to work at least 8 hours a year and yes, you do have to take your

  11. What it takes to get CNA certification

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

    I wish there were more educational requirements

  12. Do you consider yourself a "highly sensitive person" ?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Gentle Giant's topic in General Nursing

    I got a 23 on that test and I'm not surprised. I can multitask with the best of them but if there's too much noise or bright lights or something I get very stressed out. I can't stand coming home from...

  13. how do you chart?/question about shifts

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

    It doesn't matter how we all chart at our facilities because we don't work with you. That's like a Subway employee asking someone who works at Quizno's how they make their sandwiches. I don't...

  14. urine sample/graduated cylinder

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

    I would only do it if it was funky or if there was a change in the usual appearance or

  15. First time as CNA - any advice?

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

    If you have someone who is able-bodied enough to reposition themselves, no. Otherwise, you should do it at least every 2

  16. First time as CNA - any advice?

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

    The real world is totally different from class, so I don't know if you really need to brush up on anything. I don't know what shift you work but you'll probably have to take shortcuts. When I first...

  17. How can I be a good newbie?

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

    Things I can think of off the top of my head that are annoying and mostly done by new CNAs: -Requesting help before being ready. If you've read anything on this board before, this will not be new...

  18. Uncertain

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

    No one feels confident to be by themselves, no matter how much training you've had. We ALL feel like we're being thrown to the wolves. It takes a few weeks of being on your own before you start to...

  19. Co-workers don't want to help me change residents!!!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You seem to be feeling defensive here. I understand why, but I truly wasn't trying to blame you for the situation, and I don't think anyone else was either. I don't know why some people won't help out...

  20. Extremely nervous...

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

    The worst part is figuring out what to do once you get up there and you're standing around the nursing desk waiting for your trainer to approach you. The rest of the night is just following someone...

  21. Student- Practice at home

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

    I once had a friend get drunk and refuse to budge from the couch. His girlfriend kept poking, prodding, pulling on his arm, etc. but he was really lethargic and she couldn't drag him more than couple...

  22. How long was your orientation at a ltc

    fuzzywuzzy replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    10 full days. And believe me, I needed it. I get flustered easily. In addition to learning the routine of the place, you need to learn all the residents. I was trained on 2 units, which means I...

  23. Things you wish you knew before clinicals?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wish I'd known how busy the place is. I expected things to be more structured and to get more mentoring from the CNAs, but they didn't have time for us. So if there was a skill I wanted to practice,...

  24. Is every LTC nursing home understaffed? just wondering

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

    Well, you can get everything ready for your get-ups during your first round. Lay out clothes, towels, etc. If you do this on your first round, the next 3 rounds will be faster. And I imagine you can...

  25. Co-workers don't want to help me change residents!!!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Did you ask more than once? People get busy with their own work and forget things. It's also only natural to prioritize your own residents. I am all for teamwork, but if you can do it yourself, then...