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  1. Do you get discipline for not wearing ID badge?

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

    Ours lists our full names, which I don't like, because a few of the residents have creepy sons that would rather hit on me than actually visit their mother. I have gotten yelled at a few times for not...

  2. CNA course vs. a PCT course? Also, how long do you have to renew?

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

    PCT training is more for if you want to work in a hospital. CNA training will allow you to do personal care in a nursing home, and in most instances you can use it to take care of people in their...

  3. Anyone in need of resume help, read this thread!

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

    Oh lighten up people. There are a gazillion threads asking questions about resumes on here from people who can't be bothered to use the search function on this website. And most of them don't ask...

  4. Should I go for the CNA program

    fuzzywuzzy replied to jose2010's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unless you already have a better-paying job, it can't hurt you to work as a CNA while you're in nursing school (or waiting to get into nursing

  5. Tips for a newly employed CNA

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

    It might be really bad at first- feeling overwhelmed by the workload, other CNAs acting cold toward you, etc. Just remember that it can take a couple months before you stop dreading work, so hang in...

  6. Comfort measures, what can I do?

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

    Keeps the lights fairly low, reposition often and with lots of pillows, frequent warm lotion, and tons of mouth care and chapstick. You can hold or massage her hands and lightly brush her hair too. I...

  7. Is it me or the nurse?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to emily12's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yup. Our admin is obsessed with having spotless floors and fresh-smelling halls. Patient care, not so

  8. New CNA and need encouragement

    fuzzywuzzy replied to blessed2bfree's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It might depend on who you're working with too. When i first started only one girl was actually nice to me and she was the only one i felt comfortable asking for help- it turns out she is pretty darn...

  9. New CNA and need encouragement

    fuzzywuzzy replied to blessed2bfree's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It'll get easier. You'll get to know the residents and their needs, develop a routine, and start thinking of little ways to make things easier and/or faster. It seemed to take me forever to catch on...

  10. Under staffing at LTC Facilities

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

    I've had assignments with 6 people that were way more grueling than some with 12. I hate the feeling of constantly being stressed out because of all the call lights and screaming residents, and the...

  11. wearing makeup to work?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    I always wear mascara and eyeshadow to work, and use cover-up if I have a zit. Outside of work I'll wear more makeup if I'm going out. My hair is such an uncontrollable mess that I feel like I have...

  12. Are teddy bear hidden camera's allowed in nursing homes or hospitals?

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

    I think it's legal, but it's my worst nightmare! Every time I pick a wedgie or adjust my boobs when the resident is not looking, or dance around like a fool, I hope there's not a

  13. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    fuzzywuzzy replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We always make up "rumors" about each other to the demented residents. They love

  14. Been having wrist pains flare up during work

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

    I had the same problem, and i started noticing that I was using my wrists inappropriately... a LOT. I started making an effort to use my biceps and the problem went

  15. New Cna, HELP please!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to goodluck21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As long as you ARE mature (and it seems that way to me), you shouldn't have a problem getting hired. A lot of CNAs are that

  16. Anyone else having an 'explosion' problem?

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

    There's on nurse on the shift before mine who doses EVERYONE (right before we come in, of course) with MOM and suppositories if they haven't had an extra large BM in like, the last 4 hours. It's...

  17. First week on job/night shift/wants me to start rounds later?

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

    Do people really complain when residents are not up? I know some like to get up really early, but I don't see the point in dragging people out of bed before 7am. I actually prefer it when 3rd shift...

  18. RN-itis?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to dreamer827's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What I could never stand is the nurse wanting you to get someone's vitals and they stand there and watch you do it. It doesn't take one person to do it and another to stand there... either you are...

  19. Newish CNA needs advice please!

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

    I would definitely go for the LTC. Yes it sounds brutal compared to your job now but it's MORE MONEY, lol. Especially since it's only 6

  20. Chemical Restraints

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

    When I've had a resident like that I put them in a wheelchair with a chair alarm and let them follow me around all night. I park them outside the door when doing care on someone else so I'm right...

  21. buttocks/rectal care

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

    Clean the cheeks

  22. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    fuzzywuzzy replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is what I'd like to say during report: "SHUT UP AND LISTEN!!!!" I can't stand it when people are engaged in side conversations during report. I've just worked for 8 hours and I want to go home....

  23. A brand new CNA needs advice

    fuzzywuzzy replied to corinth13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ^re: coffeemate And that is EXACTLY what I was saying! I definitely judged you when you said you started crying and called your parents. So did your coworkers. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to tell...

  24. A brand new CNA needs advice

    fuzzywuzzy replied to corinth13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I already explained that I know being a new CNA is hard and I can sympathize... it was the "I was late and everyone else needs to get over it or they are unprofessional" part that got

  25. A brand new CNA needs advice

    fuzzywuzzy replied to corinth13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh geez. I live in an icy area too, I'm nowhere near 40, and I'm putting myself through school *without* my parents' help. I feel like most of my coworkers are in the same position and would not...