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  1. Scared to death of losing first CNA job

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wanted to start off with saying that I'm very happy to have found this forum. It is very informative and I know there is much to be found here. I also have a lot of respect for the people in this...

  2. mandatory 15 min breaks...

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If I sound a little ticked off it's because I just got home from work. Without further delay... I love my job and the residents in my care. I believe I have a great work ethic and my coworkers and...

  3. The Everlasting Brief Change

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    hey folks, I work the overnight shift and I do my rounds like I'm supposed to. When the 7-3 shift shows up, they tear me a new one if even one person needs a brief change (most are incontinent). One...

  4. Funny things your residents have said/done...

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I get so sick of looking at the downside to being a CNA (not bashing anyone here). I just thought of this thread idea that could be a bit funny.... To start this off... 1) I had a demented LOL who...

  5. CNAs w/ no prior healthcare experience, how long did it take you to find a job?

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

    Two weeks after I passed my state

  6. how do you wear your hair when going to work as a cna

    SnowbirdinFL replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I used to have my hair down to the middle of my back in a ponytail. I got BM in my hair one night and when I discovered this, I washed the BM out and cut my hair. My hair is hangs about an inch below...

  7. Choosing a CNA Program in Tampa

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

    I trained at the Red Cross chapter of Tampa Bay. Very good instructors who were understanding and very patient with me. I know it's not an accredited program but it doesn't have to be for you to take...

  8. What would you be if you weren't a CNA?

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is just meant to be a thread that shows the various kinds of folks that come upon the CNA forum. Answers can include what you used to do before being a CNA. To start this off: I considered...

  9. How far do you travel for work??

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

    I live next door to my

  10. Ever been told to falsify documents?

    SnowbirdinFL replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One of our ADL books had holes in it throughout a particular month. A new month was about to start along with new ADL sheets and the old ones would be turned in to medical records. The charge nurse on...

  11. Stupid Rules...

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

    That would make too much sense. I know the "no brief changes between 5 and 7 rule" was in place partially because there was concern about dirty linen barrels being in the hallway at the same time as...

  12. Stupid Rules...

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

    To start off with..I currently work 2nd shift. Will be going to 3rd shift in two weeks. Between 5 and 7 PM, we are not allowed to change briefs due to a concern regarding cross-contamination. Earlier...

  13. How long before you felt comfortable being a CNA?

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

    The previous posters are spot on with their advice. I just have one thing to say regarding feeling rushed. I would be thinking to myself "Do you want this done quickly or safely?" People that place...

  14. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    SnowbirdinFL replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I so wish I could say in these instances "Are your arms and legs broken?". I know that nurses have med passes (among other things) to do, but a nice chunk of our nurses spend 1/4 of the shift behind...

  15. Wish there was someone I could talk to...

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know what I am about to discuss is not unique to healthcare by any means but that does not in any way condone nonsense by staff. I feel alone at my job. I feel as though I am working on a unit that...

  16. Wish there was someone I could talk to...

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

    I am going to try to go to the 11-7 shift later on this year since I hope to go back to school later on this fall, but the next few months are not going to be easy. I know everyone has a point in...

  17. Freaking out! possible patient safety issue

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so scared to talk about this, for some reason. I try to tell myself that I am a good CNA and a good person but this is being tested right now. This last evening, I was walking down the hallway...

  18. Freaking out! possible patient safety issue

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

    I ended up telling the night supervisor what happened last night. I told her that I was not trying to get "Betty" in trouble but I didn't want to be guilty of hiding information. I told her that this...

  19. Freaking out! possible patient safety issue

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

    "Betty" has supposedly been a CNA for over 20 yrs (altogether, not just at our facility) so I'm pretty sure so knows better. Not to mention that during orientation, we are told by our risk manager...

  20. Just some advice needed. Am I reading too much into this?

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm wondering if anyone sees anything messed up about this...... I came to work this afternoon and chose my assignment. I started my first shower and was interrupted in the middle of it because one of...

  21. Resume' question...

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just have a question regarding my resume' I am apply for a second job as a patient care transport tech and I am currently a CNA. My current CNA position is my first and only healthcare position so...

  22. Stuck between a rock and a hard place

    SnowbirdinFL posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I intend to give the perfect amount of information here without giving out too much here. This p***** me off so much that I cannot sleep. I had a resident who got a skin tear on her leg in the shower...

  23. Stuck between a rock and a hard place

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

    I truly wish I could have told the nurse to answer her call light. We have been told by our management that if we don't answer call lights that we could be accused of neglecting our residents. Not to...

  24. Thank you!

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

    Thank you to the nurse on my unit who was patient with me when I first started out. I thank you for the times you had to explain to me when someone with a g-tube has to have the HOB raised up. I thank...

  25. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    SnowbirdinFL replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the CNA that was supposed to help me with a room transfer: "B****, this is not Antiques Roadshow! Quit looking at this guys' stuff like you are assigning value to it! I will finish this by myself...