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  1. What do you think a good CNA to patient ratio should be?

    macrich84 replied to rosey2007cna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    1:5? That would be so

  2. Where's the difficulty?

    macrich84 replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have the yellow and green, too. I wish whoever ordered supplies would pay attention to the toothbrush stock. We get notes that we don't chart on oral care, but how can we if we can't get a...

  3. What do you carry...

    macrich84 replied to ilove2dce's topic in General Nursing

    haha thank you CoffeemateCNA. The thought of seeing another CNA walking around with a wheely backpack made

  4. New CNA, need help with speedy vital checks.

    macrich84 replied to keithjones's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try splitting up what you do when you check the vitals. Refill your water pitchers, empty foleys/urinals and change your inc. patients, etc before you start with your vitals. Make those rounds...

  5. nurses hide from high-needs pt

    macrich84 replied to CeilingCat's topic in General Nursing

    If you pads aren't big enough.. you need a draw sheet. just take a normal top sheet, fold it in a half and put in under the patient. When moving the patient up.. tell her she HAS to bend her knees...

  6. Oh the wonderful smells

    macrich84 replied to mikejjmay's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our hospital carries the small bottles of mouth wash, so, when I got into a room with a patient that has cdiff.. I'll put a tiny drop of mouth wash on the inside of the mask.. Can't smell a thing...

  7. Should I become a CNA while in Nursing school?

    macrich84 replied to pinkfawn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I highly recommend a CNA job. Some of the best nurses I know where CNAs before becoming RNs or LPNs. I know that my CNA job has help to reinerate many of the skills I'm learning in school as well as...

  8. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    macrich84 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the few notorious nurses that always sit up at the nurses station "charting" for most of their shift: I am not wonder woman. I can not be in 5 different rooms at once. I do not ignore the call...

  9. Stating CNA class in Jan. Clothing Question

    macrich84 replied to Stacy3381's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree.. Thermals under your scrubs pants would just be way too much. Boy shorts are the best things to wear with the white scrub

  10. are you nice to new people?

    macrich84 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's funny how quickly everyone forgets that once they were the newbies too. Kinda reminds me of the silly high school drama. Best to ignore the drama as much as possible. I'd just be nice to the...

  11. Yea, they fired me......

    macrich84 replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds like it was the best move for you in the long run. Good luck on the job hunt! I'll be working this Easter so, enjoy yours for me

  12. Advice Please?

    macrich84 replied to bigbadduck's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know this might be easier said then done, but sometimes we are busy or just don't think about stopping to show someone else the ropes. The best advice I can give you is to be firm but friendly...

  13. Buying scrubs online

    macrich84 posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    i found the cherokee4less.com is a really good place to buy, of course, cherokee scrubs. if you use the coupon annx you get 20 percent off your whole purchase plus shipping is free if you spend over...

  14. Buying scrubs online

    macrich84 replied to macrich84's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've never tried Tafford... I'll have to take a look around the site.

  15. Graduated from NA class, waiting for state's test date. NOW WHAT

    macrich84 replied to Ling07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was applying for jobs I told them that I am schedule to take the state boards March 25th. Some said to wait until then, while others were still willing to interview. I'd call any of the...

  16. First day tomorrow!

    macrich84 replied to kungfu_panda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck! The first day is always crazy... But I'm sure you'll catch on in no time! And don't forget, just because you're done with orientation doesn't mean you can't ask questions or for

  17. Newbie CNA to be here!

    macrich84 replied to EricaB's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    EricaB, Reading the chapters before hand is a good idea. I know when I was taking the course I had a test every week. We were somewhat lucky that our program had packets for each chapter along with...

  18. CNAs and weight

    macrich84 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not trying to start anything because it is obvious you've been in our shoes before. But, there are still some of us that are trying to gain experience while in school or it is required by our...

  19. Wanting a pen pal

    macrich84 replied to MrsTLC's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I know this is way late, somewhat new to the site, but I'm going through the pre-nursing, applying, and waiting stage too. PM me if you want to

  20. CNA's graduating in March-April!

    macrich84 replied to Serendipity, PCT's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Dondie, Good luck with your class! Feel free to ask if you have any questions.. Resa, Sounds like you and I are in the same boat. Start my orientation April 6th and state boards on April 25. Good...

  21. Is this unacceptable pay??

    macrich84 replied to ohiogyrl's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You have to take a look at the benefits and the facility too. But, You need to take in consideration what's the lowest wage you're willing to work for. I can't tell you not to take the job.. but,...

  22. CNAs and weight

    macrich84 replied to fuzzywuzzy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I guess I can put myself in the overweight category as well. However, the weight was there before. It is very difficult to feel like running to the gym after a 12 shift. And there are days when...

  23. PLEASE HELP!!

    macrich84 replied to angieck76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have a list that I got while taking my cna course. I'll try to scan it later or write it up

  24. Tomorrow is my first day !

    macrich84 replied to bigbadduck's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats!

  25. New CNA, looking for job hunting tips, need experience

    macrich84 replied to deezy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    apply apply apply! if you are able to work a night shift or weeks... make sure you use that to sell yourself! you have some experience from your clinicals, right? put that on your resume! give them...