Cinquefoil

Cinquefoil

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  1. No wonder we are getting nursing students who are only in it for $

    Cinquefoil replied to JDougRN's topic in General Nursing

    I think both passion and competence are desirable. I would take a competent, but not passionate, over an incompetent, but passionate individual. However, I would ALWAYS take a competent, passionate...

  2. one-handed or two-handed manual bp cuff?

    Cinquefoil posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I work in LTC. Nuff said. Looking to get a new cuff as mine has been thrashed - dial plastic busted (literally chipped out in the shape of a Jesus fish - a miracle!- so you can touch the dial...

  3. one-handed or two-handed manual bp cuff?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The results are in, and I :heartbeat my new one-tubed BP cuff! And yes, the cuff comes included. It's not just the dial! The one sad thing is that the cuff part is basic black and does not come in...

  4. Just some advice needed. Am I reading too much into this?

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

    There's two answers to this question. One is the "ideal" answer and one is a bit more "real". 1) Ideal answer: The workplace is legally required to be "non-hostile" for all employees. In theory all...

  5. Why You Rock

    Cinquefoil posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here is the place to give yourself a hand! We do so much and here's the place you get to brag about it! Today I ran late in my rounds and yet still, because I'm getting Jedi-like in my knowledge of...

  6. one-handed or two-handed manual bp cuff?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I tried to edit for clarity, but it'd been over an hour since I posted. So this is a clearer version of what I said before. :) Amazon.com: Ri-San Aneroid Sphygmomanometer, Adult, Blue: Health more...

  7. one-handed or two-handed manual bp cuff?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Amazon.com: Ri-San Aneroid Sphygmomanometer, Adult, Blue: Health more here ya go. You'll need to click on "gray" to see what the whole setup looks like. I ended up ordering one. I'll let you know...

  8. Why You Rock

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

    Yay for you, and EWWWW for your

  9. Silly question about white scrub pants

    Cinquefoil replied to rainbowbrite85's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Instead cups are disposable....there are also brands called "The Keeper" and "The Diva Cup" which rock very much which are reusable for years (wash w/ antibacterial soap and occasionally sterilize in...

  10. School is interfering with my personal relationships

    Cinquefoil replied to TC1087271's topic in General Students

    Sometimes the amount of time spent with someone else can be measured in quality not quantity. I agree with others about showing her your detailed to-do list and schedule. However, how do you spend...

  11. OHSU vs. Linfield accelerated BSN- thoughts?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thank you, Lila. Didn't seem like you were bashing the school, just frustrated and maybe overwhelmed at some aspects of it? And that's really helpful to me. I can be enough of a stress case by...

  12. Tips for changing adult briefs?

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

    Someone on this forum posted something that has been invaluable to me: even if the resident is skinny but especially if they're big, make sure the brief is up and then PRY APART THE CREASE BETWEEN...

  13. What to look for in a new facility

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

    If there's any way to hang out and chat with residents, especially the more "with it" residents, they will give you the dirt. They discuss this almost all day with each other anyhow - which aides are...

  14. I may have to quit

    Cinquefoil replied to Penny82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This could be a little risky, but have you thought of calling your local Bureau of Labor and Industries (or equivalent)? You did everything you needed to in order to have the shift covered, you did...

  15. OHSU vs. Linfield accelerated BSN- thoughts?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Fair

  16. OHSU vs. Linfield accelerated BSN- thoughts?

    Cinquefoil replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Thank you. The 30:1 came from a professor whose wife was attending nursing school, but it did sound a little far fetched! So are accelerated BSN clinicals totally separate from regular

  17. Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

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

    If you like working with the elderly but don't like LTC nursing, have you considered home health or hospice? Hospice is what I'm headed for. I work in LTC but I almost always click instantly with the...

  18. CNA-Undecided if Am or Pm shift

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

    Also a great thing to check out: in your state, what are the differences between skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities? In my state, CNA's work at skilled nursing facilities...

  19. Started a new CNA job; could REALLY use some encouragement

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

    Hang in there. The first few weeks you'll feel like you're drowning. It sucks but is normal. When I first started working I didn't think I could possibly memorize anyone's name. One year and three...

  20. What's It All About, ALFie?--Help and Support for Assisted Living Nurses

    Cinquefoil replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    i'd be careful about this. rules about this can vary by jurisdiction. i'll do my best to explain my take on why the rules can be so strict. assisted living, in my state, has very strict rules due to...

  21. You know you are a CNA when....

    Cinquefoil replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Today my husband looked at me in awe because he had taken me to get a sub after work and he looked away for a moment...when he looked back the sub was almost gone. Him: "You're really almost done...

  22. CNA Commandments

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

    You are so right! Documentation was great...for about a year.

  23. CNA training in Portland, Oregon

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

    Marquis Care has several reimbursed CNA courses. But I hear they are not so great to work for. Anyone else? Look on craigslist for CNA and Training too. I've seen ads for facilities in Lake Oswego...

  24. Am I going to be in trouble, I accpted a gift

    Cinquefoil replied to e71x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think a lot of whether or not you're in trouble depends on how understanding your administrators are, and how much flak your facility has gotten into over gifts. In my facility, we haven't been...

  25. CNA Commandments

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

    Ha ha ha ha:lol2:...Here is a "shalt not" based on life. Someone else actually DID this....years before I started working in my facility! You are a med aide: When faced with a support staff that is...