ctmed

ctmed

PACU, LTC, Med-Surg, Telemetry, Psych

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  1. Agencies in MS?

    ctmed replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Because HMA controls so many facilities, MS is not really known for a great amount of agencies like other states are. Northern Mississippi is not really known for jobs, either. I now live in Baton...

  2. LPN hospital positions

    ctmed replied to RN2B12's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hospital LPNs do everything that a RN does for less pay except give IV pushes and a few other things. I asked about pay. It can be as low as USD 13 and as high as USD 23. You will have much better pay...

  3. How physically demanding is working as a cna?

    ctmed replied to j119's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I lost 30 pounds working in an LTC. If done halfway right, CNA is very demanding. Not quite as bad as roofing or a construction field, but you can break a sweat and patients are heavy. Get good shoes!...

  4. The NOC shift doesn't wake up ANYONE in the morning...is this normal?

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

    This "Eden Alternative" that VivaLasViejas refers to, I have only seen in books and some CNA further reading websites. I guess the south is still behind on some things. But anyways... Of the 20 or so...

  5. Are you happy at your workplace?

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

    Someone ask for a guy not afraid of the angst? (Lord, I am glad allnurses is not tied to real names or facebook.. or there would be some fired and blacklisted CNA/LPN/RNs.. but I digress) At the...

  6. Working w/ Home Health Agency

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

    Some of these 'home health' things always seemed to involve me being a butler, short order cook, maid, and in some agencies a chauffeur for not that much pay. Not really my cup of tea. I am not even...

  7. "Oh, you're a guy? I can't hire you"

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

    If it helps any, one Nursing Home an agency sent me to outside New Orleans sent me to a nursing home that had a transvestite CNA. He/she took hormones to get the breasts looking real and voice...

  8. "Oh, you're a guy? I can't hire you"

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

    I am leaning towards the HR person being an idiot. Hate to say that about someone.. but that is if the OPs story is telling everything. Incompetence is a harsh word. But.... The employer might be in...

  9. I'm scared

    ctmed replied to sunflower777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Oh my.. Sunday is really rough. The night shift on Saturday does not seem that bad. That is not much sleep fro you either. I hate turnarounds... Fortunately, if you are smart these combination of...

  10. "Oh, you're a guy? I can't hire you"

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

    I am a male. I have gotten over it and am used to the fact that many women are not going to want some older, big, ugly guy like me looking at them naked. After all, it is their choice. I always ask...

  11. nursing shortage?

    ctmed replied to RN1980's topic in General Nursing

    "Nursing Shortage", like the famous "IT/ computer shortage", etc. is propaganda put out by academia and corporations looking for tuition money and a large labor pool to drive down labor costs. Always...

  12. I'm scared

    ctmed replied to sunflower777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You probably will not get help. Fact of life in LTC. The culture of CNAs is that no one wants to do "someone else's work for them". Hospitals are a bit better as most LPNs/RNs at hospitals are more...

  13. Nurses, have you been been spit on, pushed, scratched and verbally or assaulted?

    ctmed replied to Brian's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When I was a bartender in New Orleans, I had 2 rough looking bouncers and the New Orleans Police Department who loved to bust violent tourists up and give them a nice night or two in Orleans Parish...

  14. Nursing homes vs. Hospitals for CNAs?

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

    I have found that you tend to get treated a bit better at hospitals, for the most part. However, in my career with agency, I worked at one hospital that was horrible while most were great. Also - one...

  15. crappy aides

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

    I agree with you, at some of these LTCs, if you complain about a co-worker or bother management, you can be seen as "not getting along with people" I do not agree with it, but in some facilities, it...

  16. CNA teacher is unprofessional or am I tripping?

    ctmed replied to sweettiff4prez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As the above posters have said, it is common in this particular field. My theories: 1. LPN or above must teach CNA classes at a pay cut. Many LPNs take these positions because they do not like dealing...

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

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

    It is easy to feel this way. I am currently taking a long break from CNA work. It puts it back into perspective. CNA has some good things I think everyone needs to see that will make them a better...

  18. forcing baths on dementia patients?

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

    Generally, In psych the patient can not refuse a bath. That said.. there is a certain way to talk to them. If the patient still does not want to, go inform a nurse and ALWAYS get help. Another voice...

  19. I have a cold...

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

    The real kicker that will make you mad is this: They give you no insurance then REQUIRE you to spend an entire day (and 100 USD or more) in a doctor's office for a sheet of paper that lets you keep...

  20. Additional classes to take while becoming a CNA?

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

    Only classes that actually give you a respected cert or degree from a real college are valuable. This is true regardless of what industry you are in. Respected Entry-Level Nursing Certs: CNA CPR...

  21. Things they didn't teach you in CNA class.

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

    Different programs probably do different things, but.. My class years back really should have had at least some insights into handling bad families. I also think they teach this as if you are going to...

  22. Back braces...how come I never see CNA's wear them?

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

    Back braces were all the rage in warehouse jobs, restaurant jobs, etc a while back. But, since there has been proof they do not help much and they are expensive for employers to buy, you do not see...

  23. Looking for my first CNA job

    ctmed replied to KB24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will see some cool things in med-surg. Be aware of low census times in some hospitals, though. There were times I worked med surg CNA when I wondered if I was till working, I sat at home so much....

  24. Restraint-free facility?

    ctmed replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Expect a lot more one on ones for CNA or (more likely) bringing in agency sitters. Restraint-free is a philosophy that it is cheaper and more attractive to families and inspectors to have someone...

  25. Job Corps CNA Program

    ctmed replied to jcarpio26's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Be sure to check out the other jobs Jobcorp has to offer besides CNA. CNA is low pay and the only way to advance is through Nursing School. Not saying it is bad, just saying to check around. CNA may...