mindyfromcali

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  1. What to expect on PM shift?

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

    I've worked LTC in three facilities so far and none of them have had dedicated CNAs to just showering. All places have had designated shower days for certain Residents, whether it's 2 or 3 days a...

  2. MRSA, and proper precautions

    mindyfromcali replied to CNA2dayRNtomorrow's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm really sorry that has happened to you. I'd be pretty upset too, especially if I had kids and their safety to be responsible

  3. What to expect on PM shift?

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

    I worked PM shift for a while. So you come in at 3ish, for you it's 2:30. If your facility does PM shift showers, I would knock those out before dinner, because they're likely to refuse when it's...

  4. Throw it on the floor?!

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

    I work night shift so my barrel is right outside the door :). If i know it's a big ugly BM mess, though, I usually bring a trash bag in to receive stuff by the Resident on the

  5. NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

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

    You don't have to necessarily do everything they need right when they ask. Just check the light, see what it is, and ask them if you can come back in a few minutes. Sometimes all they need is a...

  6. NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

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

    Have you tried talking to other CNAs who work with the same Residents? There may be a method to the madness. I know when I come across a new assignment, or am working someplace new I ask a lot of...

  7. NEW CNA: Running behind on workload! Feel awful!

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

    A clipboard is good if you have the time to carry one around, but I find even just writing all of their room numbers on a piece of paper and ticking off for each type of care I give is good enough. I...

  8. Brief mystery for a male Resident

    mindyfromcali posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay so maybe you CNA veterans can help me figure this one out. I have three years experience, two in LTC and one in acute. I have a male Resident who mysteriously gets urine on the side of the...

  9. Brief mystery for a male Resident

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

    Certain Residents have them if it's part of their care plan, but it's generally discouraged in my facility. I've worked in facilities that have tons of them

  10. Brief mystery for a male Resident

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

    In LTC we don't have disposable chucks all the time. Thank you for the responses. I actually observed him able to reach the brief area and stuff last night, so I think he is maneuvering the brief...

  11. Best facility to work in as a CNA

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

    Sounds like a good plan. I'm working at my third SNF and basically it sounds like you aren't using all your skills like the others have

  12. How does a respirator fit test work?

    mindyfromcali replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If there are infection precautions on a patient, and they have a certain type of mask outside of their room, you use that. If the cart has more than one type of mask, and you don't know what the...

  13. Anyone NOT feel like they got hit by a truck?

    mindyfromcali replied to Glycerine82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've been doing this nearly three years, and the above poster is right about stretching. Sometimes just doing stretches can really make all the difference. 12s would only hurt me if I wasn't a...

  14. CNA frustrated with co-workers!!!

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

    Wow that's really bad. BIG hug!! If you can, look for somewhere else to work. I would look at how the facility is rated, it makes a

  15. 1st or 2nd shifts?

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

    I've worked all the shifts, and it depends on your preference. If you can keep up, go with AMs, the day does go by super quick. PMs do have more behaviors, but it's less of a rat race IMO. Keep in...

  16. What time does AM shift start?

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

    Everywhere I've worked it's 7am, unless it's the VA. I'm not even sure when their morning shift is, though, because I only worked there on PM and

  17. Rude ED Doctors

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

    Oh ok, that sounds pretty chill. I worked home health for a few months a while back and had to do medication reminders as

  18. Rude ED Doctors

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

    We get put into these situations all the time, and then blamed for the outcome. What I've learned to do is take everything with a grain of salt. They can't have it both ways. Nurses ask me to do...

  19. CNA's taken off schedule after passing boards?

    mindyfromcali replied to SC APRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I knew a PCA at the VA hospital I worked at when I was in the registry who was a RN and had passed the NCLEX, but couldn't find a RN job. This was about a year ago, but it isn't uncommon, and there...

  20. What does CNA do during code blue?

    mindyfromcali replied to Ybur514's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've never seen a CNA call a code. I've actually been in one and had to run for the crash cart and grab a bunch of stuff the doctors/nurses needed for the patient. But there's so many people in the...

  21. Issues...

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

    Ya we know already. You don't have to

  22. Issues...

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

    I think the OP just feels frustrated because they were looking for some emotional support. If you read back on the posts some of the replies can look a little judgmental. That's sort of the reason I...

  23. CNA before nursing school

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

    I think it's helpful. As a CNA, the nurses who have CNA experience tend to be better at bedside care. It's probably not going to help you with everything you need to know as a nurse, but definitely...

  24. Horrible time at clinicals

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

    I cried every day when i got home from my shift my first week as a day shift CNA. I still don't prefer working that shift in LTC. It is doable, and it does get better, but you have to learn the...

  25. CNA Pre-employment Test

    mindyfromcali replied to Paws2people's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Um I think I might have before. Know all your vitals thresholds. Like normal ranges of Temp, pulse, BP, respirations, O2 sats. Know all the stuff basically that you learned for your CNA. Most of...