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

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

    Not all the residents are saints! Some of them have the same warped sense of humor as the rest of

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

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

    What's the point of limiting it if they're not on a fluid restriction? We're always trying to get people to drink MORE. Maybe this person isn't *technically* on a restriction, but he or she is CHF or...

  3. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    It makes my head explode when someone is up to their armpits in BM and the other CNA doesn't want to put them in the shower. Hmmm let's see... we could spend 20 minutes mucking up a TON of linens by...

  4. a few questions about cna classes and work

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

    My class was at a community college. The test, textbook, and BP kit were included in the tuition. We had to wear scrubs to clinicals and we were responsible for finding and paying for our own- they...

  5. Non-smokers getting less breaks?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to hkendrick1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've noticed the same thing. I don't know if I've ever taken a break in the afternoon but the smokers all go out at once and they're gone for a good 20 minutes, at

  6. Stupid Rules...

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

    We get the same

  7. I have to confess...

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

    I feel the same way! I had to work with some real idiots today and I came home sooooo annoyed, I came straight to this

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

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

    Guy took off his underwear, sniffed the skid mark in them, turned to me and said, "Now that's just

  9. Question for experienced nurses about dealing with problem co-workers.

    fuzzywuzzy replied to aee1977's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Maybe you are slow. I'm not sure I buy the "others are just threatened by your work ethic" argument. In my experience the lazy people love good aides because they can continue to be lazy while the...

  10. Ever been told to falsify documents?

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

    Ah, yes. The old, "Never sign off on things you didn't do... just do it all... what's that you say? You didn't have time to do it all?... lalalalalalaican'thearyouuuuu"

  11. Calling residents affectionate names?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    "Honey" and "Sweetie" rub me the wrong way, but I'll call most of the residents by their first name or some variation of

  12. April Fools Day

    fuzzywuzzy replied to RescueNinja's topic in General Nursing

    I put a chair alarm in the bedside drawer of one of my alert residents and told him to slap it and shut the drawer after I left the room so people would come running and not be able to find where it...

  13. CNA appreciation day ideas/suggestions

    fuzzywuzzy replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A

  14. Stupid Rules...

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

    ^ Wow, that is truly stupid. So you are supposed to let someone sit in a wet brief for 2 hours? Are you not allowed to *wash your hands* between 5 and 7? Because otherwise, I don't see how that poses...

  15. How long before you felt comfortable being a CNA?

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

    I agree with everyone else- 3 to 6 months, maybe more for you since you only work once a week. Don't rush when safety matters, but rush through everything else. If you catch yourself puttering...

  16. About to start my CNA class next month :) any tips?

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

    1. would it be useful to get my textbook early and read through it before starting the class? I guess you could, but it probably wouldn't make much of a difference. 2. what supplies will i need? You...

  17. Your Work Environment

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

    Thank you for your thoughtful responses :) That's exactly how I feel! I think I would rather have a heavier workload than be made to feel worthless all the time, like someone (the DON or admin) is...

  18. CNA is always "sick"

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

    We have someone like that, but I hardly ever have to work with her (thankfully, our schedules are very different). I know how annoying it is though because when I do have to work with her she slacks...

  19. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are not my boss. You don't even work in the same department as me. You are not BETTER than me, and you have no right to treat me the way you did. You may think your crap doesn't stink, but I have...

  20. Stupid Rules...

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

    Geez... I can't think of any rules as bad as any of yours! We're not to have gloves in the hallway either, but I think that's

  21. New CNA first job.

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

    Rehab is usually a piece of cake. Most of the work in moving around gets done by the patient, not you. You'll still have to use some muscle, but it's not like long term care where you're lifting...

  22. LTCF vs Home Health?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Bbo.W's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel like you'd probably have an easier time in HH after working at an LTC. Facilities provide a lot of opportunity to practice skills, and exposure to all different kinds of people and their...

  23. the patient who drives you CRAZY!

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

    We have one lady that everyone hates. She's totally "with it" but she's mean and plays games, tries to pit the CNAs against one another, keeps you in the room as long as possible, and insults you in...

  24. Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    fuzzywuzzy replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, she is well into her 90s, and I know that people that age were raised to think that bowel movements are the be-all-end-all, but I wouldn't be surprised if she has a history of disordered eating....

  25. How Do I Get My Foot in the Door?

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

    Who cares? She's asking about hospital work, not school. People around here get so uppity about these things. You'd think nurses were the only people in the world who ever went to college. OP, it...