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I wore a pedometer once...7.6 miles. I'm a CNA in a SNF on the 2nd shift. I don't know about the expensive Nike+iPod one...mine came from Wally World for $6. :)

Amen! ....and I'm only currently a CNA (going to school to be an RRT) I have heard many confused nurses in our facility confusing DNR, Hospice, and Pallative care. Geez....didn't they go over all this stuff in nursing school??? It worries me when they are explaining these to the families also. ....off the soap-box. Thank you for a great post OP. I was feeling the same way lately.

That does sound bad. Can you not document and write them up? Does your employer have some type of disciplinary course of action for CNA's who don't and won't do their job? I know not every place is perfect, we have our share of slackers & loafers too. But, at the same time there is a good mix and we fellow CNA's tend to ride, push, and squash the bad ones. Most of us understand what we have to do and get the job done.

I would ask your school as to where you could find scoop neck scrubs. I've only seen men's scrubs in a v-neck style.

Yes, by all means call them. Put yourself back on the top of the stack. Ask to speak to the ADON or DON of the facility. Don't be fearful or shy away. It's dog eat dog out there! :cheers:

The LTC I work in is "restraint-free" with the exception of a few Dr. ordered & family requested side rails. The previous facility I worked at had lap buddies, etc. and we had only one person in 120 days fall out of a wheelchair. Where I am now we have a resident fall at least once every 36-48 hours! But, I'm told the residents have a right to be restraint free and a right to fall down as well. Our flooring isn't made of rubber so when they hit, look out! We have chair alarms and the tethered alarms on some, but it only takes a second. Thank God nobody has had any serious injury from hitting the deck......yet. :uhoh21:

True! Don't use the "D" word unless they sleep in a crib, nursery, etc. Even if one of the residents calls it a diaper, I say let me check your brief. This is a pet peeve that is right up there with "resident" & "patient".

We have a transportation "team" consisting of two CNA's who's sole purpose is transporting residents to and from Doctors, Dentists, Dialysis, Labs, etc. The facility has it's own wheelchair van by the way.

Survey says:

Royal blue, dark green, black, gray, tan, burgundy, red, light blue, etc...As long as your employer does not impose any restrictions go with what make you feel comfortable.

I have several sets of Cherokee scrubs in Royal Blue and they are great. Dickie's scrub tops tend to be cut narrow, IE not much shoulder room or room to move. Some of the other brands you mentioned are pricey and have thin material.

First of all relax....you can do it! If your instructor has a lot of hand outs put short notes on those. Don't waste too much time taking notes though. Keep you eyes, ears, and mind open. Good luck!

Change out of my scrubs ASAP! Get on the laptop and see what's happening in the world. (news, weather, sports) Then it's time for the headphones and listen to some music or pickup my guitar and make my own music! :rckn:

Without getting religious, philosophical, or feelings of despair. Think of dying as you, your loved ones, or Pts. will no longer suffer, no longer care about the problems of everyday life, etc. We can remember those who have passed in words, photos, and video. We don't know when our time is up, so why spend your life worrying about the end.

To quote Sally Field, "You like me, you really like me!" Thank you very much for the thanks! :dancgrp: