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texastaz

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  1. Calling All CNA's!

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

    I have been a CNA about 5 years. I became a CNA because I again was thinking about going back to school to become a nurse. I had been a Emergency Med tech before I had married and had children, let...

  2. Confrontation with a Visitor

    texastaz replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    It does sound like a fishy scene. I would have knocked on the door open or closed and announced myself. The vistor's reaction would determine my next move. Instead of leaving the room I would have...

  3. When a resident dies

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

    I do mostly hospice work. There will always be thoose that leave you with a special memory-be happy you were so blessed that you have been so honoured to have been a part of their life. Many...

  4. Do you ever think of going the EMT/Paramedic route?

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

    I was a EMT-late 70's. Things have changed a lot-like aides and increased violence. Today I would not dream of being a EMT or Paramedic. I think you are on the right track considering your time,...

  5. What are common problems at Nursing Homes

    texastaz replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    Miwest4me is right about the hostility. The hostility and bad attitudes I see in about 80 % of the homes I have worked in. Many CNAs spend more time worrying about if they are doing more than the...

  6. Where are there jobs in Texas?

    texastaz replied to newgrad82's topic in Texas Nursing

    San Antonio - there are several hospitals - Christus, NIX, Baptist, Methodist, VA, Brooks Army Hospital, University. Other than several hospitals - more I haven't named - the construction never stops...

  7. What are common problems at Nursing Homes

    texastaz replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    I am a Agency CNA and only do nursing homes when in dire need for the money. - Supply shortages, too many patients, unreliable CNAs. I am seeing more and more nursing homes taking in short term care...

  8. is being a Hospice Nurse dangerous?

    texastaz replied to newyorkgrrrrrrrrrrrl's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I have been in some pretty bad neighborhoods and haven't worried about my car being stolen. Most the time there were so many family members there no one woud dare touch my car because the family does...

  9. Hospice nursing as an LVN?

    texastaz replied to ~MIA~'s topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Home Hospice LVNs are typicaly night shift because more deaths occur at night, it is for insurance purposes. I am a CNA and I agree - the RNs are great, communication is excellent - everyone on the...

  10. Point of Service documentation

    texastaz replied to dalmos's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    San Antonio, TX - I work for an agency and all documentation is done on forms provided by the company the patient is contracted

  11. Roxanol being pulled from the market by FDA

    texastaz replied to doodlemom's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Redheadedvixon his it on the nose - follow the money

  12. 1% pay increase would you stay or leave?

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

    I think they are messing with you - how do they know the next 4 yrs the economy is going to be bad? A 1% pay raise I would let my dissatifaction be known - still keep my job - get another before...

  13. Help!! WE ARE EXHAUSTED!!!!

    texastaz replied to SNTinSC25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depending on the number of CNAs you have available. Lets start basic - many places CNA that has the patient must do pretty much all required for that shift. Showers are usualy devided between...

  14. Horror Stories be gone!

    texastaz replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Know your clinical - always wash your hands before and after. Know how to do the vitals. The written exam was so easy - had you never taken the class before just using common sense you can pass

  15. Nursing home vs Home health

    texastaz replied to soon2becna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Home Health your body is not in pain when you get off work vs nursing home. Home Health you are not going to go up the pay scale or do much to improve your motor skills, operating equipment, seeing...

  16. Resident copped a feel

    texastaz replied to retread71's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Always tell the nurse. YUCK-YUCK-YUCK - I detest the ones like that and most know exactly what they are doing. Thier families generaly know and try to use the senial excuse - imagine what they were...

  17. Aches and Pains from working

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

    Good Shoes, elevate legs, shower massager and go

  18. Is this unacceptable pay??

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

    Texas -CNA lowest I have heard of $8 per hour. Most places start $8.50-$9.00, some places offer weekend/shift differential $10.50 per hour. Head CNAs make $10.50-$13.50 per hour. Since CNA is not...

  19. New CNA Hospice experiences

    texastaz replied to hekat927's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a CNA and have worked home hospice for 3 yrs and love it. It is not for everyone. Prior experience I had been a ER Tech years ago-wanted to go back in medical, tried CNA. I have seen many who...

  20. A day in the life of.........

    texastaz replied to Ninja Nurse's topic in Agency Nurses

    CNAs with agency also get home heath cases-also nursing homes, home hospice, alzheimers, rehab-everything you name it. My experience has been about half the nursing homes are usualy under...

  21. Ethical/Legal Issue - Need Advice (HH)

    texastaz replied to RN BSN 2009's topic in Home Health

    Some agencies do take advantage of employees knowing the situation just so they can collect. Report it, keep notes and and your mom should request a different case-if not look for another company....

  22. Some days I just can't take it.....

    texastaz replied to AtlantaRN's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thoose kind of days are YUCKY. I also can't count the number of times I have been just dumb founded with some behavior of the family members. I figure they all have known eachother for a long time...

  23. san antonio methodist healthcare system

    texastaz replied to catilina20's topic in Texas Nursing

    I live in the medical district - about 2 blocks from the methodist hospital. There are several nice apartment complexs with variable rents close to the hospitals. I think traffic is an important...