fuzzywuzzy

fuzzywuzzy CNA

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  1. Demanding residents

    fuzzywuzzy replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Residents that ring constantly for stupid stuff usually just want tons of attention. Unfortunately for them, the more they interrupt us, the less attention we are able to provide, and the quality of...

  2. Seriously? A hospital is NOT a hotel.

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

    I don't see anything with giving a private room as requested-- on the appropriate floor. I think what's bothersome about this is that the obnoxious patient was moved to a floor that she didn't even...

  3. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm pretty sure ALL nursing homes assign more than 6

  4. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm pretty sure that if I wanted to clean houses I could charge more than what a CNA makes, without having to do any meal prep or care. I have a friend that's self-employed as a cleaning lady and she...

  5. [So] My hospital has banned disposable wipes...

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Thunda's topic in General Nursing

    We have never had wipes. We have white washcloths that are used for everything. I assume they get bleached, but some of them are stained anyway. A lot of people (myself included) will simply...

  6. 11-7? or 7-3? or 3-11? Which ones the best shift for you?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to MzLopez4real's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I like first shift because I'm a morning person. I also like it because the pace is pretty fast all day so it goes by quickly. As soon as my alarm goes off in the morning I get up and get it over...

  7. Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    I have no idea. It is warmest 1st thing in the morning. Here we are running around trying to get stuff done before breakfast and it's SO HOT, especially in certain rooms. It's usually cooler by the...

  8. Socializing after work in your scrubs

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

    I don't go out in my scrubs because I work in an 85 degree nursing home and all I want to do when I walk out the door is peel the dang things off and take a quick sponge bath. It has a lot more to do...

  9. Texting while doing patient care?

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

    I'm surprised everyone is so angry about this. I agree that it's unprofessional, but if it had happened to me I don't know think it would have bothered me at all.... especially since she kind of...

  10. Are all CNAs mean

    fuzzywuzzy replied to 2bthelpngirl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My facility is not a clinical site, so I haven't really dealt with any student nurses at my facility (aside from coworkers that are IN nursing school) but I can see how certain ones could be annoying,...

  11. Do I have to work in LTC?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to pnkgirl25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you saying you already have a non-healthcare job that pays better than LTC? If so then just keep it. It is easier for new CNAs to get jobs in LTC than any other setting. You could try working per...

  12. Is this appropriate behaviour when placing a condom catheter?

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

    We have a resident who gets a condom catheter on every morning (key word MORNING) and I don't like it when he has an erection because although the cath is easier to put on, when the erection goes down...

  13. Daily Schedule Ideas?

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

    I've worked in 2 LTC facilities and the routine in both is pretty much the same... do AM care on some of your assignment; breakfast; AM care on the rest of your assignment; lunch; rounds. On second...

  14. Does your supervisor call & text you at all hours?

    fuzzywuzzy replied to CrazyGoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the grey was easier to read than anything. Maybe it's all in the kind of screen you have. I have a full time job and a per diem job that likes to call me at all hours of the day and night....

  15. Attitudes in healthcare (possible rant sorry)

    fuzzywuzzy replied to white8tiger6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hear

  16. Inaccurate respiratory rates

    fuzzywuzzy replied to MattNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I get 16, 18, and 20 a lot. I usually count for 30 seconds, not a whole minute, so I never get an odd number. I hope my nurses don't think I'm

  17. CNAs working in corrections

    fuzzywuzzy replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well I imagine there is a need for them... what happens when someone gets a life sentence? They eventually get old and need to be cared

  18. Things we think that we do not say... humorous...

    fuzzywuzzy replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "Sit the #### down!" when an alarm is going off for the 80th time. "Get your flippin' hands out of your crotch!" "OMG, it's food. Stop playing with it, stop talking to it, stop just sitting there...

  19. Gossip in the work place!

    fuzzywuzzy replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some people are just drama queens. And usually the ones that go around freaking out about other CNAs not being perfect are actually the worst ones in the bunch-- can't get their work done because...

  20. Concerned mother..question about clinicals

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

    "Gawked at and fondled" is a bit over the top. Believe me, no one is thinking about your member more than YOU are, and if having a young female caregiver is an issue then you have every right to...

  21. What is the answer to this question!?

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

    I would say A. If I went up to a nurse and said there wasn't much pee in someone's bag, the first thing she would do is ask me if I checked the connection. How stupid would I look if I said no and...

  22. Number of residents

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

    I think it's because there are pros and cons to both situations. When a CNA has a permanent hall, there's more continuity of care... they get to know the residents backward, forward, and inside out...

  23. Guess what i saw today??!

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

    It shocked her. It isn't every day that you see someone eating their own poop (unless you're a CNA). It was her first time. She's not making fun of her, she's just freaked out. I don't understand when...

  24. Number of residents

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

    i have 10 on

  25. How much anatomy do CNAs need to know?

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

    It's practically nothing especially compared to a real A & P