Poi Dog

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    Fix This Nursing Home

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

    The Elder
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    Fix This Nursing Home

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

    good question. steps i would take: -secure a bigger budget. -hire an advertisement team. -complete exterior renovation (new name, fresh coat of paint) -interior renovation (new staff right down to the...
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    FED UP CNAS!!!!

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

    So sick of an aide coming to tell that so and so needs to be toileted WHILE I am in the midst of a shower. Uh, hello are you an idiot? Seriously! Do I leave my resident alone so I can toilet someone...
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    Time of the month in light colored scrubs

    Poi Dog replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

    OB tampons have saved me many
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    Struggling (very long)

    Poi Dog replied to Penny82's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I went into this business thinking that I could change the world of nursing home with my enthusiasm and good nature. That thought lasted oh about 1/2 a second once I was thrown into the hustle and...
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    Throw it on the floor?!

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

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    Throw it on the floor?!

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

    I have thrown linen on the
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    Have you ever felt unsafe while in HH?

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in Home Health

    Wow
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    CNA Commandments

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

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    CNA Commandments

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

    Thou shalt not be an idiot. Can you tell that I worked last night?
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    CNA Commandments

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

    The awesome RAs and PT people at my facility do that all the time. Where's a flamethrower smiley when I need
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    Oh MY GOD!!! I WANT TO WORK HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Poi Dog replied to cicatrixx15's topic in General Nursing

    Where do I sign
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    CNA Commandments

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

    Thou shalt not come to another CNA who is in the middle of showering a resident to tell them that Mr. So and So in room 305 needs to go to the toilet. Hello, if you stopped by to check on him, you...
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    Looking for a mentor...

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Do you of you have a mentor? Are you mentor to someone? I want one
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    Have you ever felt unsafe while in HH?

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in Home Health

    I
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    Now or Never!

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

    What nice coworkers! Have fun today and soak in all that you
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    Is this fraud?

    Poi Dog posted a topic in General Nursing

    If a company emails me with this, is this a form of fraud? Also I forgot to ask you if your getting any type of other income because sometimes our aides collect unemployment or something else and they...
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    When to answer other cna's call lights

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

    I will answer another CNAs call light if I am passing by the room, or not doing anything at the time. I don't care that the other CNAs have an intense desire to acquaint their butt with the chair....
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    Is this fraud?

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the responses. What gets me is that some of their employees are able to retain benefits because they are not reporting extra income *scratches head*. It's probably none of my business but...
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    Is this fraud?

    Poi Dog replied to Poi Dog's topic in General Nursing

    I did not sign up with this company. They sound
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    Third day on a new unit and told I am too slow...

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was told that I do not know how to manage my time. I am too slow. I need to prioritize. Sheesh, knock me when I am down. It was a rough
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    Shameful confession

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am addicted to looking at scrubs on
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    Subjective much?

    Poi Dog posted a topic in Home Health

    today at my home health assignment i read a note left by another cna in our memos to one another. the note read: "fyi: he is a dirty old man. be careful." she went on to explain that a "former" cna...
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    how to stop fellow nurse from escalating an argument

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

    Yes to all! I've read somewhere that if they gossip to you, they'll gossip of
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    Can never be to safe...

    Poi Dog posted a topic in General Nursing

    Do you carry pepper spray or mace on your person? I am curious. Thanks