dedream

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1. Special relationships at work

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

   Thanks so much for your input guys...nurse cubanita I work on a dementia unit in a nursing home. The good news is she is the float nurse and as of yesterday the regular nurse has returned so it...

2. Special relationships at work

   dedream posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Ok here goes. Recently I started floating to a wonderful unit with wonderful nurses and cnas who rock. I come to work and leave with a feeling of accomplishment. About two days ago we had a nurse go...

3. You know you've been working too much when...

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

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4. You know you've been working too much when...

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

   omg .. the other nite I woke up thinking I heard a call bell and went into my sons room proceeded to get him up and assist him to the bathroom .....I was yanked back into reality when I heard my...

5. FED UP CNAS!!!!

   dedream replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   :bow: Hats off to all of u....I sooo know about what u guys are going through. I get sent to different units, different facilities on a daily basis and so every day that I work its a different...

6. FL CNA moving to NY

   dedream replied to thejackattack21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Hello not sure exactly how the process works but you could try calling the ny state registry @1-800-274-7181, maybe someone there can help with your question and get you on your way. Good

7. Looking for Pointers from Current CNAs

   dedream replied to Dream Girl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Hello and welcome!! I will tell you like a RN told me when I first started; It could be snowing outside in the middle of spring and your car breaks down on your way to work and upon arrival you get...

8. What Motivates You to Go to Work Each Day?

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

   Im soooo there with you, I walk past them everyday on my way to and from work cant help but wonder if their lives are easier......but as you say we struggle through it and we will come out smelling...

9. Resident having seizure

   dedream replied to branbran77's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I was always told if a person/pt is having a seizure to clear the area of anything that may cause injury, if the pt is in a chair to lower them to the ground and do not try to hold the person down,...

10. What do you wash your scrubs with?

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

    I use oxiclean and any detergent with bleach alternative (anything on sale really) I usually strip upon entry to the house and bag my scrubs until laundry day. When I work on a unit with high C-diff...

11. NYC CNA's

    dedream replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi how is everyone? Im looking for a cpr recert class in nyc for under 100 dollars any info would be greatly appreciuated. Thanks

12. death..

    dedream replied to aide?'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    wooooow... you need a mental health day hon. Reflect and release. I hope you have a few days off before your next assignment, where you can go out enjoy the fresh air and life for a minute. I hope...

13. harrasment by nurse manager

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

    Ohiocleveland that was awesome!!! Im gonna e-mail her that info asap. Thanks for your responses,,you guys

14. harrasment by nurse manager

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

    I spoke with the aide today and she tells me she is looking elsewhere for work since she is worried that her speaking up so early in her employment may reflect badly on her 90 day review. I dont...

15. harrasment by nurse manager

    dedream posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello all. Recently I have been floated quite regular to a dementia floor. I work with another float and regular staff one of whom is brand new. She's been there just as long as I have (3mos)....