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  1. wish I had more hands

    topic posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had 45 residents on my last shift that need total care. Seems like someone always has to wait because I can't be everywhere at once. I have long given up taking breaks, because I don't want them...

  2. manly scrub top protocol...

    topic replied to AVMadd's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have both styles. It's been my experience that the two pocket top gets in the way. If you have to lean, bend, lift....some of the things in my pockets would fall onto the floor (gross!). When...

  3. wish I had more hands

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

    UPDATE: I resigned from the facility and will start school soon (after completing the prerequisites!) Very

  4. lazy cnas

    topic replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    "Shut up and do what your told" is a dismissive command that would be given to someone considered unimportant. Clearly CNA's are important. I am a CNA and would take great offense to a superior...

  5. Want to hear your pet peeves in LTC nursing

    topic replied to mondkmondk's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  6. Staff/Patient Ratio - 30 Patients per Nurse

    topic replied to Colima's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You are right on! I'm a CNA. I remember the emphasis that was placed on ethics in my certification class. Not just memorizing the applied terms, but understanding and believing in them. So, I...

  7. lazy cnas

    topic replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    maybe your CNA was so overwhelmed they just felt like they needed to finish a task they had started in order to feel like they accomplished *something.* From a CNA's perspective: What are...

  8. wish I had more hands

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

    Thank you everyone for you support and advice. I'm hoping to speak w/ the DON today. The sad truth is that the DON knows what's going on. I received a message questioning whether or not I truly...

  9. wish I had more hands

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

  10. Why hide barrier creams and/or skin preps?

    topic posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Every shift there are residents that need barrier creams and/or skin preps applied to certain areas. The charge nurse can do this themselves or give the task to the CNA. I am a CNA, and the charge...

  11. wish I had more hands

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

    The only way I manage is never stopping. Continuous rounds and answering lights as they come. I chart everything, type of care provided, refusal of care, behavior/behavior changes, vitals, BMs,...

  12. CNA A Horror Story

    topic replied to rocknroll01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I never use the Hoyer lift by myself. But I do use the Sit To Stand by myself if the DON has deemed the resident as a SSx1 (Sit TO Stand w/ a one person transfer). Is this

  13. Questionable practices at a LTC home

    topic replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I really don't want to get sucked into an argument. But I have to ask one more question. Do you know the meaning of, "Oh tongue, thou art caustic"? It describes your first post on this thread....

  14. Re-directing tips needed for Alzheimer's/behavior pts

    topic replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is a resident that frequently asks to call her sister. The sister has clearly stated in the resident's file all calls are to be made on Sunday before 6pm, unless there's a medical emergency....

  15. Questionable practices at a LTC home

    topic replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Does the facility your friend works at schedule her for CNA shifts instead of hiring more aides? If so, that isn't right. Or is she an RN lending a hand to her fellow aides? If so, she is awesome...

  16. Questionable practices at a LTC home

    topic replied to luckynurse_1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel very sorry for the people that depend on your care. Leigh's story/problem isn't uncommon, you of all people should know this. Why is Leigh to blame? Your response makes no sense. There is...

  17. Nurse with very strange behavior.

    topic replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    I thought the original post read that this nurse is good w/ the patients and educated. Seems like her job holds a lot of responsibility and stress. She probably takes it very personally when her...

  18. Nurse with very strange behavior.

    topic replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    It seems like the tantrums and laughing are coping methods for feelings of anxiety. Did the employee confront her in front of other people? Do a lot of employees attend the inservice? Notice, in...

  19. Third Shift CNA - typical shift? 11-7

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

    Depends on how many residents you have and their needs. Lately, when I finish my rounds, it's time to start them again. The residents keep me hoppin'! There is less co-worker drama which makes it...

  20. Are you forced to get Immunizations?

    topic replied to HighNursingGoals's topic in General Nursing

    The employer can't necessarily force you, but they can make it company policy that all employees must get certain

  21. Whispering Oaks

    topic posted a topic in General Nursing

    Just saw on the 10pm news. Due to last weeks weather, the well at this facility froze and has been w/o running water for at least a few days. Instead of evacuating the property, the residents were...

  22. Whispering Oaks

    topic replied to topic's topic in General Nursing

    Hopefully none the residents' health were affected. Hopefully proper measures were taking to avoid cross contamination when moving the residents to other facilities. UTI, conjunctivitis, MRSA, C...

  23. Underarm Sweating

    topic replied to ScrubMan0416's topic in Men in Nursing

    Before leaving a room I always have to wipe my face and neck of w/ paper towels because I am drenched w/ sweat. Plus the heat is always on because most of the residents get cold easily so I am always...

  24. What would you change about Nursing to make it better?

    topic replied to RNman09's topic in General Nursing

    I got rid of most of the co-worker drama by switching to nights. Much easier to provide care to 40-50 residents w/o dealing w/ the soap opera stuff. Drama breeds like a cancer if you can't find a...

  25. Male Nurses/female Patients

    topic replied to ern91's topic in Men in Nursing

    I was shadowing a male aide and we were changing the bedpads for a woman w/ Alzheimer's while she was in bed. Suddenly she began to scream, "Help! He's raping me!" I was right there, and the male...