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  1. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    I wish I could share, but I've already recognized one person on these boards- they haven't used the CNA forum but I've seen them in other sections and I am 100% sure I know who it is! It weirds me...

  2. What would you be if you weren't a CNA?

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

    At least you're 2 semesters away from *something.* I probably have as many credits as you do and they're so scattered I can't use half of them for any one

  3. how do you wear your hair when going to work as a cna

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

    I usually wear it in a bun with all my loose pieces bobby-pinned all around. It looks ugly but 10 minutes into my shift I no longer care. I can't STAND any pieces of hair in my face at work. Having my...

  4. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    Aww, don't feel bad. I had a resident think I was a boy too and I am petite with a very large chest and shoulder-length

  5. What would you be if you weren't a CNA?

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

    I always wanted to study art history, and if I could afford college in the traditional sense, that's what i would have done... and then I'd still probably be a CNA because what can be done with an art...

  6. Are advertising scrubs next?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Delete this thread before someone sees it! You know it's only a matter of time... I've seen people on here complain about scripted spiels they're supposed to say to every patient about how "they...

  7. Dear new CNA's

    fuzzywuzzy replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh and you have to love the threads where a nurse complains abut CNAs and the CNA student says, "Well I'd never do that" and launches into an explanation on why it's so vitally important to, you know,...

  8. Dear new CNA's

    fuzzywuzzy replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ah, yes. Those "new CNA" posts can be spotted a mile away. "I am so offended! The seasoned CNAs at my clinical/new job DON'T fart roses all day before riding unicorns off into the sunset! They have...

  9. Acne and working with patients

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

    Is it red? Because they make medicated cover-up for

  10. How far do you travel for work??

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

    No way! 3 hours a day of commuting? That's way too long. I drive, like, 15 minutes to

  11. has anyone ever asked you why or discouraged you from being a cna?

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

    ^Yeah, it's really frustrating when nurses on here degrade us like that. I know how much money I DON'T make, and how "dirty" my job is. I already know I am worthless in the eyes of society... no...

  12. Residents RIGHTS!!

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

    I can't imagine getting through the day without the routine (that would be a total disaster), but I agree that some of the rules are stupid. I have residents who don't want to get up and eat breakfast...

  13. Stupid Rules...

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

    We're not allowed to tie the call bells either because it "damages them" or something. We do have clips though. If the clip falls off then I have to get creative with the furniture- drape it over a...

  14. use of gloves

    fuzzywuzzy replied to goldenretriever8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If they're contact precautions- all the time. Otherwise, only when you're going to be touching the icky stuff- toileting, changing briefs/pericare, denture care,

  15. Skills test

    fuzzywuzzy replied to goldenretriever8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Usually you get 5 skills. One is handwashing, one is a measuring skill (vitals, weights), and the other 3 are random stuff skills like giving a bedpan, ROM on one arm or leg, denture care, or...

  16. cna clinicals and state test question

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

    In my clinicals we were partnered up, but we were each given 3-4 residents and each given a different CNA to "follow." I still don't get it. It would have made much more sense for each pair to follow...

  17. Hosptial, LTC or Agency...

    fuzzywuzzy replied to pgray1229's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in LTC. The job is a real pain in the ass sometimes (lol) but I love geriatrics and have no interest in working at a hospital. The pay is not that great compared to other LTCs in my area, but...

  18. Cleaner RN jobs

    fuzzywuzzy replied to kyonguyen22's topic in General Students

    That was my point. I'm not judging the OP for wanting a "clean" job, but I couldn't help but bust out laughing at what was basically, "well, it turns out that poop is actually kinda

  19. Cleaner RN jobs

    fuzzywuzzy replied to kyonguyen22's topic in General Students

    Personally, I love dealing with poop and vomit! You should give it another chance; t's the best thing in the

  20. help - 1:1 home health position resident won't let me change brief!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    OR if he stays fairly still you could prop a urinal up between his legs. Then at least the urine isn't sitting there eating away at his skin. A texas cath would be even

  21. help - 1:1 home health position resident won't let me change brief!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm guessing this client has dementia because if not... wow. Not that I haven't run into people like that, but still. Do you wash him up at night or is he already in bed when you get there? You could...

  22. A couple of Clinical questions. Is this fair to patient?

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

    Well that's ridiculous. If the resident is actually willing to drink you should be throwing a party. Most of them don't want to drink anything without being nagged half to death. The cup of water on...

  23. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    It's hard to think of funny things to report on here because usually when someone says something funny or sweet I run and tell everybody at work and I don't want to give myself away if any of them...

  24. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    Wow. Maybe my annoying coworker moonlights at your facility. It's like that here too... her way or the highway. I get so sick of her constant monologue about what needs to be done and what other...

  25. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    We have a CNA that's really pushy and annoying. None of us can stand her and neither can any of the alert residents on my hall. When the residents find out she is their aide for the day they get all...