Poi Dog

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    Private Duty

    Poi Dog replied to KimberlyRN89's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No advice from me, I just wanted to say congratulations
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    Just need some kind words...

    Poi Dog replied to L&Dnurse2Be's topic in General Nursing

    My heart goes out to you and your
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    Nursing Homes for Rehab... Horrible Idea.

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

    Ain't that the truth? We have 2 rehab residents who continually disrupt the quietness flow of the floor. It's not fair to the other residents who are peaceful and
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    Not enough time in the 4 hrs

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

    Can you do care in the 4 - 5 block? Crank out a shower or 2? I bribe my residents on their Bingo
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    Excuse me! Yoohoo! Hey you! Doctor Person!

    Poi Dog replied to PostOpPrincess's topic in General Nursing

    Yoohoo, don't act like a yahoo. Talk about unprofessional and rude.
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    Anyone take antidepressants?

    Poi Dog replied to RN1982's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Not
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    Oh, because state is coming

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

    The change are all for show, I'm convinced of
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    Where do you keep your stuff?

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

    My class was told to leave stuff in our car
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    How long of a commute do you drive

    Poi Dog replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have a 1 hour commute
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    What do you hate most/love most about your job? List one of each.

    Poi Dog replied to AtACrossRoads's topic in General Nursing

    Hate: my toxic work environment. Love: the residents I care
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    Get reamed out in front of everyone

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

    I went prn today and have been job hunting, furiously. Thanks for your
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    Get reamed out in front of everyone

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

    At the facility I work at, that type of behavior is common
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    Hoyer slings

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

    After using the Hoyer sling do you take it out from under the resident or leave it
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    I must have missed the chapter on bites

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

    Sheesh. I've had my hand grabbed with a iron grip by a resident who years before had given another CNA a black eye. I am glad that you are all right for the most part. Stuff like that shakes up...
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    You know it's going to be a long day when...

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

    That sounds like an "oh poop!"
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    I got a job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Poi Dog replied to titans767's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Right on! Huge congratulations to you. Let us know how your orientation
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    sex in the work place...really?

    Poi Dog replied to Mr. Evans's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work with fugs. Trust me, there is no sexual anything going on at my workplace.
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    Third day on a new unit and told I am too slow...

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

    There isn't more to the story. I was just saying that admin has stated several times that the residents are very important. When I act on that principal by taking my time with residents then I am told...
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    Third day on a new unit and told I am too slow...

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

    The admin claims that customer service to the residents is of utmost priority YET when I take a few extra minutes taking care of a resident, I get in trouble. I dread going back to work on
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    Just gave up a decent income to be a CNA

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

    Many good vibes to you! Let us know how your class is going. The posters on this forum are
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    Third day on a new unit and told I am too slow...

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

    Thanks for the uplifiting responses. I really enjoy this forum.
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    Third day on a new unit and told I am too slow...

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

    It was 3 RN's that told me as well as the PT person. The PT person told me that because I did not walk a resident that the resident is experiencing breakdown.
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    Most trivial complaint ever?

    Poi Dog replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    A resident wanted me to pull out all the items in the LEFT drawer and tell her what they were. Not really a complaint but a strange request. Ay yi yi.
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    Why do you have to lie?

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

    At the place I work at we have some family members who are notorious for nit-picking. Yesterday I cared for a woman, brushed her teeth, her hair and dressed her. Well lo and behold her daughter comes...
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    Need spreadsheets or worksheets please!

    Poi Dog replied to soshore's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Please send me a copy as well. Thank