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fuzzywuzzy CNA

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  1. stressed out

    fuzzywuzzy replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Take a few vacation days, maybe? Or, is there a unit you don't regularly work on that you can switch over to for a

  2. *Vent* RN's make toast?!?!?!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to WickedRedRN's topic in General Nursing

    It's the same way at my LTC. I'm trying to get a million things done; a resident spills their juice on the floor and the housekeeper, who has been hiding in the linen closet chatting with the other...

  3. Community College VS LTC for CNA Class

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

    Stage 2! With a little 6 thrown

  4. New CNAs have questions or need encouragement?

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

    I cover the bed with overlapping soaker pads. Then I fill a bedpan with water and wash/rinse their hair in it. I dry the pan and put it in a plastic bag and hide it in the closet so no one uses it...

  5. How do you disconnect?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Denise7420's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You said

  6. Best shift for a new CNA?

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

    Why do all these third shift people have to clean wheelchairs? Our housekeepers are supposed to do that. Same with laundry and cleaning the dining room, etc. All we have to do is fold washcloths...

  7. CNA Supplies

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

    I don't understand why you can't have a wrist watch. What if you took the band off a wrist watch and put a pin on the back of it or something? I have a necklace watch from modcloth.com. It was like...

  8. new grad cna/pct, how long did it take you to find your first job.

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

    Oh and make sure you apply to all shifts, full and part

  9. CNA Supplies

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

    What's a brooch watch? Chances are all you need is a cheap plastic

  10. Tell me about your LTC on 3rd shift

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

    Looks like I hit a sensitive spot. I'm not jealous that you get to sit around all night- I like 1st shift just fine. I'm also not trying to say that you should have to drag people out of bed at 3am...

  11. Tell me about your LTC on 3rd shift

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

    I still can't believe this. You said you have nothing to do but sit for 2 hours straight... maybe you could, I don't know DO A ROUND during that time! I work first shift and we barely have time for...

  12. What can I expect?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to stargurl2006's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Expect a lot of people to be... not so nice. Your trainer will probably be very busy and you'll just follow her around on the first day. Ask a lot of questions about the routine so you're not lost...

  13. Tell me about your LTC on 3rd shift

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

    You only do 2 rounds in 8

  14. Applying to CNA Program on Monday

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

    did you have to wait in

  15. new grad cna/pct, how long did it take you to find your first job.

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

    Less than a week. I had experience taking care of someone

  16. How do you disconnect?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Denise7420's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't get this. How are you emotionally attached after only 2 days? I usually look forward to seeing my residents again rather than dread going

  17. Best shift for a new CNA?

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

    ^ I can relate to that. I started off on 2nd shift and I know exactly what it's like. There is plenty of downtime at the end of shift to get things in order; however, I'm constantly finding messes...

  18. New CNAs have questions or need encouragement?

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

    I use a toothette or a wet washcloth to wipe toothpaste out of people's mouths, unless I'm afraid I'm going to get bit, and with people like that, where is the toothpaste going anyway? Those people...

  19. ? about reporting CNAs to charge nurse or DON

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

    I guess it depends. If they said something out of the patient's earshot, don't report it. If it was something they said to the resident's face then it kinda depends on their relationship with them....

  20. Peri care vent

    fuzzywuzzy replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yeah that aggravates me too. 9 out of 10 of my coworkers are mothers. I doubt they changed their babies' diapers without wipes! Then if someone really stinks they'll throw down some powder. Gross....

  21. Home Health DISASTER!! Venting..

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

    Wow! I'm sorry that happened to you. I got mad just reading about

  22. CNAS, what's it like at your nursing home/long term care facility?

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

    My workplace prides itself on being the best, which I think is a joke. I know it could be a lot worse but we are no better than any of the other "good" facilities in the area. We have a call-off at...

  23. List any job related skills..(on applications)

    fuzzywuzzy replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    customer service. ability to speak spanish, depending on your

  24. Nurse helping out Cna at times = they eventually expect the nurse to help them?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to nd deb's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a CNA in LTC and I've worked with both nurses and CNAs who are team players and those who are not. I think it depends more on the person than their title. We have a nurse who helps feed...

  25. Negative experience on first day

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

    You're never going to be able to work anywhere if you expect everybody to do everything by the book. I would suggest staying at your next job and doing the best you can. Nobody is saying YOU have to...