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  1. How often do CNAs call out sick?

    eveningsky339 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm in a bit of a bad mood. I worked a 16 hour shift yesterday-- 2pm to 6am-- and just now woke up. I'm still completely exhausted, but I have to go back in tonight because several CNAs on all...

  2. Advice please

    eveningsky339 replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As far as the laziness goes, don't help the lazy CNA. It sucks and may even hurt-- the residents deserve better-- but either the lazy CNA will start picking up the pace, or they won't, and the...

  3. Newbie Needs Encouragement!!!

    eveningsky339 replied to BeJuled's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had over a month of orientation. But in my defense, I was still a student. There should be two phases of orientation. In the first phase, you shadow a CNA and give them a hand when needed. In...

  4. Working 3rd shift as a CNA

    eveningsky339 replied to Dresdenchick's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At my shift, 1st Shift was the least popular. Not that popularity really mattered in terms of staffing, as hiring new CNAs was like looking for a needle in a haystack. I started out as a student...

  5. Am I going to be in trouble, I accpted a gift

    eveningsky339 replied to e71x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A hand-made item isn't such a big deal compared to some "gifts" that have bounced around over the years. Discuss it with your supervisor. I personally think that most policies towards gifts that I...

  6. CNAs! question about incontinence care etc.

    eveningsky339 replied to kelnkhalif's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You won't even think about it after a while. It just comes with the

  7. CNA Commandments

    eveningsky339 replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thou shall bite thy tongue when the bipolar whiny resident is crying about the fact that she hasn't pooped in five hours for the third time this

  8. CNA Commandments

    eveningsky339 replied to greeniebean's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If a brief is put on improperly, specifically not "tucked into the creases," a red line known as a brief line appears on the resident's thigh (or wherever the edge of the brief was pressing

  9. First day blues

    eveningsky339 replied to daniellemarie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For some people it takes two days, for others it takes months. I'm still picking up speed and learning new things, and I've been working for over four

  10. what should CNA's carry at all times?

    eveningsky339 replied to NatashaArian's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I always carry a cellphone for the same reason, but I would call 911 before I dared to call the nurse's desk. Many residents have died in my facility because the nursing staff has no idea how to...

  11. Anyone else afraid to look at obituaries?

    eveningsky339 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lately, I get uncomfortable when accessing the news website of my county. They always show an obituary in the bottom right corner of the main article, and I've had two unpleasant occasions where I...

  12. Anyone else afraid to look at obituaries?

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

    I will admit to enjoying the little life stories about my residents that I find in the obits. As I think about it, it is probably better to go through the stages of grief in front of a newspaper...

  13. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

    eveningsky339 replied to dicecream's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just got an idea: Is there a photograph of this resident's husband that you can give her to look at while you do

  14. What is the best department to work in?

    eveningsky339 replied to Futuremidwife0721's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked in Med/Surg and ICU. Med/Surg is a step above nursing homes. You still do basic care for a set of patients, but they tend to be younger and sicker, and you won't feel like a...

  15. is this a case of Lazy RN, OR Over productive CNA??

    eveningsky339 replied to josebeltran88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think this makes the most sense... I would approach this RN and explain that you are just trying to cover your

  16. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    eveningsky339 replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've done my fair share of stupid stuff, and still do to this day. Part of being a CNA is learning to CYA (Cover Your ***) legally at all

  17. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

    eveningsky339 replied to dicecream's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I will admit that I am straddling the fence on this one. On one hand, it is technically considered a restraint to "blindfold" a resident for any reason, and therefore it is against the law. On the...

  18. Odds of being employed as a gay CNA?

    eveningsky339 replied to camci's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I should hope that your odds of being employed as a gay CNA are exactly the same as being employed as a straight CNA. It is illegal to discriminate based on sexual

  19. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    eveningsky339 replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I somehow doubt that most family members are trained to operate a hoyer lift, and I also doubt that a lawyer will be able to adequately defend your case if you pull something like that. Besides, I can...

  20. Have any caregivers been abused by patient's family?

    eveningsky339 replied to deewee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I haven't been "abused" by any family members, but I've certainly been the recipient of much

  21. What brand of briefs does your facility use?

    eveningsky339 replied to Poi Dog's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My nursing home uses TENA briefs. I've never had a problem with them. My only issue is trying to pull them out when they get "stuck" under a big resident-- they tear and some sort of "fluff" goes...

  22. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    eveningsky339 replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never done or even heard of a single CNA using a hoyer lift, because in the state of Maine, anyone who operates a hoyer alone will be enjoying their next few months in jail. It's that serious....

  23. what do CNA's do in a hospital?

    eveningsky339 replied to daisygal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have had my license for only a month, but started working in a nursing home in February. Orientation for Med/Surg is coming to a close; I've been there for about three weeks. I live in Maine. Our...

  24. what do CNA's do in a hospital?

    eveningsky339 replied to daisygal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Allow me to contrast a nursing home with a Med/Surg floor, as I have worked on both. I will be going by day shift. Nursing Home - Get residents washed up, changed, in their wheelchairs - Breakfast -...

  25. Loving It!

    eveningsky339 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's great! There are so many CNA's who cannot stand their jobs, especially in nursing homes. I'm sure you will bring encouragement to your co-workers.