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  1. Burnout: getting through the shift

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

    A nice sweaty workout keeps me from tanking when I get home from work

  2. Weekend Call-offs and Vacations

    fuzzywuzzy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you call off on a weekend, does your facility require you to make it up the following weekend? Mine has that policy, so people rarely call off then (unless they are one of the few people that work...

  3. Burnout: getting through the shift

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

    Can you take a vacation? Whether or not you can, I've found that it helps to make the most of your time away from work. It's tempting to think, "I've been at work all day and I'm drained! I NEED and...

  4. CNA Bingo card

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

    Someone blows up their pants 10 minutes after you get them out of the shower. Trying to get to lunch break and can't get down the hallway without responding to 3 alarms. Yelled at by the nurse for not...

  5. Weekend Call-offs and Vacations

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

    ^Yeah that's how i feel about our vacation time. They never approve vacation days, so it's pretty much up to you to find someone to cover for you, but everyone is already full time, so that gets...

  6. Have YOU trained new CNAs at your facility?

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

    I've noticed that some trainees get in this mode where they just follow their trainer around and stand there waiting to be told what to do. That can be annoying, and you're not helping yourself to...

  7. False vitals data???

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

    I consider it an awful time-wasting chore because we have to scrounge around for busted-up equipment that barely works. We have this expensive machine that dies on us constantly. It has an automatic...

  8. Being bullied at work...

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

    Ugggh. If she has that much time for drama, it must be an easy floor. Everyone likes to work with their friends, but if you can't, oh well. It's JUST WORK. Any time I have a problem with someone...

  9. CNA frustrated with co-workers!!!

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

    They keep the bad employees around because they kiss butt. As for the management expecting YOU to keep people in line... been there! Anytime there is a problem and I talk to the DON about it, instead...

  10. Throw it on the floor?!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've tried putting pre-opened bags at the foot of the bed, and as soon as you roll the resident over, unless they're extremely short, their feet hit the bags and everything gets dumped on the floor...

  11. What to expect on PM shift?

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

    8-10 residents is pretty good for second shift. The thing with 2nd is, things are really crazy for a few hours after dinner, and then it gets boring. Whereas on first shift the pace is the same all...

  12. NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

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

    You haven't been doing it long enough, that's all. What shift do you work? On second shift it's easier to get all your people (especially the 2-assists) in bed as soon as you can right after dinner...

  13. Anyone NOT feel like they got hit by a truck?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do 8s and I don't have much of a problem. My legs get a little achy, but that's because I have foot problems. On the rare occasion that I work a 12-hour shift, I definitely feel it. I feel exhausted...

  14. "Peenie-wraps"?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to BrandonLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We had a guy who was a heavy wetter, completely incontinent, a mechanical lift, and more often that not would start punching you if you tried to wash his peri-area. And eventually his scrotum ended up...

  15. Family Making "Elder Abuse" Jokes?'

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

    ^Yeah, that's what would make me uncomfortable. Anyone could hear it and take it the wrong

  16. CNA frustrated with co-workers!!!

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

    These replies to my comment make it sound as though I'm saying people should always go out of their way to ignore call lights and residents that are not their own. I'm not saying that. My facility...

  17. CNA frustrated with co-workers!!!

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

    I'm not gonna shaft my assigned residents because somebody else can't be bothered to do their own work. I would see it as unethical if you're caught up with the immediate needs of your residents and...

  18. What time does AM shift start?

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

    I think most facilities have 7-3. I work in one place where they have some people come in 6-2 but even then most people are

  19. CNA frustrated with co-workers!!!

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

    I don't think the ratings make that big of a difference. I've seen surveys where they pick at every little thing that doesn't matter and others where they spend all their time in the offices, watch us...

  20. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

    fuzzywuzzy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So a lot of the posts on here can get a little... predictable. From now on just use this handy guide to find out how many more threads to expect from any given member before getting to the good stuff:...

  21. I'm done!

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

    I'm in the same situation. I started working per diem at another facility and I think it's a lot better at that place. It's worth a try. But sometimes I just feel so burnt out anyway. And then I feel...

  22. Male CNA in a female dominated class

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

    Shouldn't you have reversed the roles in that scenario (which really has no relevance anyway)? I don't think you could possibly be implying that black people have more status and privilege than white...

  23. I had a terrible day at school today... Accused and feel awful.

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

    I don't see why it is totally necessary to take a ride in a hoyer in order to demonstrate your competency in using it. And not tattling during a class exercise does NOT mean you will tolerate outright...

  24. Cleaning out a Colostomy Bag

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

    If the person can sit on the toilet and open their legs, that's the best way. You can just dump the contents directly into the toilet and flush immediately. Since you're in home care, you might not...

  25. If you could tell a new RN grad one tip and/or request, what would it be?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Pat2012's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We had a nurse who obviously never worked as a CNA. She claimed not to know how to do ANYTHING that she could get a CNA to do for her. In LTC the division of roles between CNA and nurse are pretty...