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  1. What is expected for the CNA to work on an orthopedics floor?

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

    Oh! And in terms of vitals: Make sure to report abnormal vitals ASAP. High temp, high HR could mean infection. Also low BPs need to be reported since a lot of the pts get some pretty hard narcotics...

  2. What is expected for the CNA to work on an orthopedics floor?

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

    I work on an ortho floor. We do q4 vitals, accuchecks, bedbaths, a LOT of ambulating/toileting pts, put on CPMs, filling ice bags, empty foleys/drains; I/O etc. Typical shift: 1500-1600: Vitals; chart...

  3. In doubt of taking blood pressure of an old obese patient

    ChipNurse replied to nixx7's topic in General Nursing

    The first sound you hear is the systolic... also is the cuff too small? Too small of a cuff will give a false high reading. I would also try getting a radial pressure to start out with if unsure. Just...

  4. New PCNA, need a nurses input/advice

    ChipNurse posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hi, I am a new (within 90 days of orientation) PCNA on an ortho floor in Cleveland, Ohio. I received a 45 day review that said that I was doing very well and that there were no concerns at this time....

  5. New PCNA, need a nurses input/advice

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

    Thanks! That was one of the comments I did receive... the nurses don't know where I am all night. I'm helping with the patients! haha. We have electronic trackers that we wear so that they know where...

  6. New PCNA, need a nurses input/advice

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

    Karamarie91, I can document in each room as we have a computer in each room, so I will definitely start taking advantage of that. Accuchecks are interfaced into the charting system, so I do not need...

  7. New PCNA, need a nurses input/advice

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

    There was one evening aide that was the favorite. He just recently transferred to another position. I honestly never worked too much with him. The first time I worked with him, I helped clean out his...

  8. New PCNA, need a nurses input/advice

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

    proud nurse, that we should do as much as we can for the night shift since there is only 1 PCNA. I do not mind helping them out at all. I am at a loss from 45 to 90 day review as well. I feel totally...

  9. New PCNA, need a nurses input/advice

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

    Bluemorningglory, it depends on the census. Ususally M-W (sometimes Thursday if we had late surgeries during the week)we have 2 PCNAs for the full floor. We are both extremely busy since many are just...

  10. New PCNA, need a nurses input/advice

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

    Bluemorningglory, thank you for that perspective. I always start vitals signs first, then report abnormalities, but I do not chart them right away. I think I will chart each patients vital signs in...

  11. New PCNA, need a nurses input/advice

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

    bump

  12. New PCNA, need a nurses input/advice

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

    Not always. Usually the secretary will call me and tell me that the light needs answered in whatever room and I tell her that I am in another patient's room and I will get it as soon as I can. The...

  13. Is this realistic?

    ChipNurse replied to ejf88's topic in General Students

    I work full time and so far it is doable. You just have to be organized and self-disciplined. It also requires you to make good use of your time and have effective time management. But, it is

  14. Lorain CCC

    ChipNurse replied to chimarie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks

  15. Lorain CCC

    ChipNurse replied to chimarie's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I got in for the Fall 2011 as well! It took about 2 years from when I started at LCCC. I am excited to start and also nervous at the same time. If anyone has any suggestions on how to succeed, your...

  16. Waiting for LCCC response?

    ChipNurse replied to dizzyelizzy's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You are probably looking at a year or so of waiting. They do not take anyone unless ALL of the pre-requisites are completed (not in progress). To give you an idea, I applied September 2009, I...

  17. Lower wait list time near Cleveland?

    ChipNurse replied to ghiggins's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yea, there are wait lists everywhere. It really sucks, but I guess just wait it out. It is frustrating that none of the schools tell you when you are going to get

  18. Help tri-c students need advice

    ChipNurse replied to rrmitch2000's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I would take it beforehand.... micro is a tough