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fuzzywuzzy CNA

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  1. what should CNA's carry at all times?

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

    Black pen chapstick pocket watch assignment sheet butt cream gait belt (around my shoulders) name badge- it annoys me so I usually stick it in my pocket then if the admin is around I put it back

  2. help! patient refusing care

    fuzzywuzzy replied to sabby09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So the nurse was gossiping about you having trouble with this resident and she didn't even try to help? Really nice. When you're new these kinds of things happen. It sucks but it gets better. Some...

  3. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

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

    What if you turn the lights down low? Put rolled washcloths in her hands? Give her stuffed animals to

  4. Do LTC nurse-resident ratios reflect how society feels about the elderly?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to ehooper80's topic in General Nursing

    I think they reflect how society feels about nurses and

  5. CNA position vs. Patient Representative

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

    I guess it depends on the hours and pay. This other job sounds kinda cool. Either way you could get a CNA job

  6. 1st Clinical ~ Dementia resident

    fuzzywuzzy replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You know else helps? Having an older CNA go in there and deal with it. Some of these residents don't want some young person helping them and they act completely different with people closer to their...

  7. Nurses not speaking english at work

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Guest296136's topic in General Nursing

    I learned 2 languages in high school and became quite proficient in both of them- to the point where I was dreaming in those languages, had no problem saying or understanding anything, etc. I went on...

  8. Knot Funny!

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

    I don't tie mine. But could you get one of those things... NO IDEA what they're called... but they're like a little ball with a button and you hold down the button and put the strings through it, and...

  9. What to Tell?

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

    I enjoy making people

  10. 1st Clinical ~ Dementia resident

    fuzzywuzzy replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Find something else to do for 20 minutes. While you're gone they might forget. When you go back, make sure you act calm and confident, not nervous or stressed. Offer to show them where the bathroom...

  11. ADLs Flow Sheet

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

    Usually you chart at the end of the shift. You can't really chart on something that hasn't happened yet. However, it's a pain in the butt to stand around at the end of the day waiting for your turn...

  12. Newbie at work need your help, please!!!

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

    I mostly do it after breakfast. I don't brush my own teeth until after I eat. And most of the residents get orange juice on their tray every morning which is totally disgusting if you've just brushed...

  13. Need Advice for increasing my speed

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

    So the 2 of you have 90 minutes to get 16 residents done. Well, actually, less than 90 minutes because of the med pass. Is there any way you can get the meds passed earlier or later? What time are...

  14. Pick your battles with your LNA.....

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

    If the nurse doesn't like you calling people sugary names, then just don't do it. I understand how much it sucks to get a talking to about something, but still... even if you don't mind, she does. Why...

  15. NEW CNA I'M NERVOUS!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to borghese91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ask another CNA to help you make a cheat sheet if you're not provided with them already. Not knowing the residents sucks and even with a sheet you'll still be asking other CNAs constant questions-...

  16. New CNA, need help with speedy vital checks.

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

    Tell them you need them to be quiet so you can count their pulse. Then while you're counting it (or pretending to), count the respirations. I only count those for 30 seconds. If someone is breathing...

  17. New to Nursing: Info about C.N.A job and expectation

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

    Don't put all your eggs in the hospital basket. Like Coffeemate said, you'll probably have to work long term care first. You don't need first aid or CPR classes for LTC and as far as I know, you...

  18. Time management

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

    I try to get my shower out of the way as early as possible. If not before breakfast, then right after. In fact I try to get as many people crossed off my list before breakfast as I can. If they have...

  19. Called into the office, told I'm a slob.

    fuzzywuzzy replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm short with big boobs too and I agree with whoever suggested sundresses. Those floral things with the elastic waistbands and full skirts are modest, but also pretty and flattering. Since they're...

  20. Correct and Current Information

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

    We don't have hospice staff where I work. Are they from an agency or something? Was the resident able to tell you what they wanted to

  21. Throw it on the floor?!

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

    hmmm we're "extravagant" enough for clean bed pads, but not for wipes or spray. Our washcloths get used to clean both faces and butts. And they wonder why most people don't wipe anyone up after...

  22. 3rd shift weekends sat and sun? YUCK

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

    Yes, that's the norm. Most people work the Friday before their weekend

  23. Newbie at work need your help, please!!!

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

    A lot of the questions regarding individual residents' needs should be addressed in their care plans. You should also be able to ask another CNA. I would jot these things down at the beginning of...

  24. Using gloves while bathing someone...

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

    Yeah... I was trying to figure out a way to explain it without drawing! You don't need to stick your whole arm under there- just you hand. Or better yet if you have someone who can bear weight just...

  25. Float CNA's and permanent assignments

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

    You still get well-acquainted with the residents when you float all the time... it just happens to be a larger pool of them. I'm stuck on the same hall almost all the time now because one of the...