Poi Dog

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

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

    Quit your "whoohooing" at me. I am NOT a dog. Quit telling me what your alert roommate wants/needs. When are you being
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    How do you relax after a hectic shift?

    Poi Dog replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I come home and play with my
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    You know you are a CNA when....

    Poi Dog replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When you walk to a public restroom and knock on the door before entering. Oh heck, I knock on all doors. I've even knocked on my car door before unlocking
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    Question about Night Shift

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

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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    Poi Dog replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am sick of the gossiping that runs rampant. Is there a cure for diarrhea of the mouth? Maybe a good ol' whappa with a slipper, yes?
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    Do you answer your phone on your day off?

    Poi Dog replied to Leelee2's topic in General Nursing

    I do not answer my cell on my days off. I live far away and am not willing to make the
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    Odd rituals at work

    Poi Dog replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I wipe down the computer desk and mouse beforehand. I have seen my coworkers NOT use gloves and not wash their hands after they provide care. Trust me, I know where their hands have been.
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    Help! I'm frustrated with the people I work with.

    Poi Dog replied to RoseCity's topic in General Nursing

    Take a book to work and immerse yourself in it while on your break. Be polite to your coworkers but let them know via your words and actions that you are not interested by not engaging them. Good...
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    Affairs between staff members spouses

    Poi Dog replied to pielęgniarka's topic in General Nursing

    There was a similar drama at a local hospital. RN #1 & RN # 2 were in the process of getting a divorce, when RN # 1, got RN # 3 pregnant. RN #1 soon hightailed it out of there and moved several...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    Poi Dog replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do we work at the same place? When I resident tells me they are done. I put the fork down and walk away. It is BS how the meals are so regimented. Anyone who shoves food in my mouth with be vomited...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    Poi Dog replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Day shift nurses who ask me to do a shower for the night shift because night shift has 3....excuse me while I pretend to conjure up some pity. As if I do not have enough to do and that extra shower...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

    Poi Dog replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am sick and tired of the housekeepers who will walk by a resident and ask them if they need to use the bathroom. W.t.f.? Why bother the resident especially if they DO NOT know whether or not they...
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    Have you been assaulted by a patient?

    Poi Dog replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thank
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    Have you been assaulted by a patient?

    Poi Dog replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Today I had a male resident tell me that if he wanted to hit me, he could have. I walked away from him and reported what he said to the charge nurse. She pulled him aside and told him that that kind...
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    Have you been assaulted by a patient?

    Poi Dog replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What does TBI stand for? I've noticed those initials in a few posts.
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    Get it off your chest! What's the rudest thing a doctor ever said to you?

    Poi Dog replied to vhern246's topic in General Nursing

    I told my friend who is a Dr. this and he replied, "Maybe Doctor's are trained
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    Things you'd LOVE to be able to tell patients, and get away with it.

    Poi Dog replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would love to say, "Listen, I take enough crap from xyz, are you going to do do this the easy way or the hard way? I don't need it from you."
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    Have you colleted specimen from a patient before

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

    I have collected stool samples from
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    Sexual harassment policy at your facility

    Poi Dog posted a topic in General Nursing

    What is your company's policy regarding sexual harassment? At mine: -3 day suspension for the offender -investigation -disciplinary action up to and including discharge I am
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    Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    I do not think anyone was trying to be "mean" to the OP but think about it, this is the CNA forum. We spend 99.1% of our CNA days performing personal care on
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    what type of socks do you use??

    Poi Dog replied to ct1tx's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear anklets from
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    Trying to avoid undesirable CNA duties

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

    Eh, put yourself in the patient or residents shoes. Some of them have been independent for many years and then wham, something (age or an accident) happened that rendered them unable to care for...
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    Is it ok to come and leave a little late to work?

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

    At my facility it would not be all right and would result in a verbal and then written warning and finally a
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    What are the worst call in excuses you've heard?

    Poi Dog replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

    I have called in to tell my work that I am running late due to a stuck garage door. (rolleyes). I eventually made it in 1 hour late. I am not sure whether or not they believed
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    Do you help the lazy aides?

    Poi Dog replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I try when I can to help out but my residents come first. Why? I know for a fact that if I were to get behind, that lazy CNA will not come and lend a hand. I have learned to take care of my section...