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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  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 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)....

  14. 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

  15. 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...

  16. State Surveys

    dedream posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello all. My facility is gearing up for State survey this month and its all abuzz with activity. At times it gets downright nutty with nurse managers and unit managers losing their minds and making...

  17. Male CNA student

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

    During my cna class we had two guys who the aides used as lifters and they really didnt have real time to get skills in, they complained to the instructor and she paired them up with the orderly....

  18. I messed up

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

    I second that Miss lady....well

  19. All excited and then they disappear? How long have you been an aide?

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

    I cant say I was shocked by the real world experience since before I became a cna I worked with people with developmental dissabilities and it sort of prepared me for ltc, the sights the sound and...

  20. I messed up

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

    I dont get the feeling that you are the bad guy, I think everyone obviously has the same feelings as you do but are scared to speak up about it. You may end up being the scape goat for this for a...

  21. State Surveys

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

    So its safe to say they usually show up on the 7-3 shift.

  22. New CNA considering agency work

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

    Hi. I work for an agency now and it can get hairy like seaspray says, new faces, monthly sometimes daily and it take a while to get used to people and where everything is. Its like the first day...

  23. I messed up

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

    Im confused...does everyone involved know that the report that was made by the aide that replaced you? Why would they think it was you?. And for what its worth if she was indeed lazy she would have...

  24. Very stressed--need opinions!

    dedream replied to xoxLauren51xox's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am learning the hard way the realities of being a cna. Its a lot of blood sweat and tears. I just recently got written up because on one of my 7-3 shifts one of my patients wasnt toileted at...

  25. Slight co-worker issue..

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

    This situation is just so wrong and I feel like at some point "management " has to know this goes on or maybe I'm just that naive. Ive heard the comments from the "regulars" like "oh all these floats...