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  1. Anyone wear a pedometer or Nike + iPod to work?

    topher-67 replied to TacoBelle's topic in General Nursing

    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.

  2. DNR does not mean do not treat, people!

    topher-67 replied to rnto?'s topic in Geriatric, LTC

    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...

  3. Help with Major CNA Problems

    topher-67 replied to JSBoston's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    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...

  4. Mens scrubs

    topher-67 replied to bargraphix's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    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

  5. Appropriate to call?

    topher-67 replied to BeezRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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!

  6. Son wants to be a CRNA, but wants his ears guaged

    topher-67 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My son already recently had both ears pierced to our dismay. Now he wants to get small guages put in his ears! He is currently attending community college and works at Wendy's. He plans on getting...

  7. Restraint-free facility?

    topher-67 replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  8. Calling briefs "diapers"....*vent*

    topher-67 replied to cherrybreeze's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  9. At your facility, who goes on rides with residents to doctor's appointments?

    topher-67 replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  10. Fix This Nursing Home

    topher-67 replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Survey

  11. What are acceptable scrub colors for guys?

    topher-67 replied to j_tay1981's topic in Men in Nursing

    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

  12. Srubs

    topher-67 replied to redskngolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    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...

  13. CNA Class Tomorrow! Any Advice?

    topher-67 replied to leaharagon's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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

  14. How Do You Unwind?

    topher-67 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    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...

  15. Obsessed with death since entering the nursing profession

    topher-67 replied to nlhnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    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...

  16. Thanks CNAs

    topher-67 replied to license.nurse85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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

  17. Unsafe CNA Help?

    topher-67 replied to fabiusgile's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Document, document, write up, write up, bye-bye before too

  18. Dallas-Fort Worth area hiring practices of CNA's

    topher-67 replied to Brendym27's topic in Texas Nursing

    CNA classes a waste of time??? I guess it's all in how you use your training. Hospitals aren't the only places to

  19. Anyone ever work in the same LTC as your spouse?

    topher-67 replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yes. My wife and I work at the same facility, same shift, but on different halls. (not by choice) At the previous facility we worked together many times without a hitch. We support each other 110% all...

  20. Medical Marjiuana Card and employment

    topher-67 replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ah, Cali....it's a legalized for treatments perscribed by a doctor. But I'm not quite sure how healthcare facilites will look at it or even know??? If you don't get your answer here I would ask your...

  21. Medical Marjiuana Card and employment

    topher-67 replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes. Before you are hired you will get a drug test, NCIC backround check, and

  22. MALE CNA

    topher-67 replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It doesn't really matter one way or the other. Besides, it would be discrimination. Typically you will find more females, but that is changing. There are four of us at my

  23. CNA with no nursing in the future?

    topher-67 replied to AHeartLikeHis's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Perfectly OK. There's nothing written in stone that says you have to become a nurse later on. If that is what you want to do, then stick with it and don't let anyone tell you different. It is similar...

  24. Herculian Effort!

    topher-67 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Words cannot express the sadness I felt when I read the AP news article about the nursing home in Haiti. Here is a snip from one of the pictures. "Old men and women lay camped outside their quake...

  25. newbie problems

    topher-67 replied to carrie2222's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :grn: Wow....really! You need to explain to him what a "clinical situation" is. Does your bf get upset when you get your annual gyno exam??? Or does he not even know what goes on?? Show him your...