MarvinMartian

MarvinMartian

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  1. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    MarvinMartian replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Hah... I work at a private pay facility. As far as we are concerned they don't. HAH Nah, children, disabled people and elderly DO have a right to healthcare as far as I am concerned. Able bodied...

  2. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    MarvinMartian replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    First, that only occurs in a few mammals not the majority. Also... It is NOT altruism but survival as I said. Does one take a bullet for the president because of altruism? No... It's because of the...

  3. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    MarvinMartian replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    That, perhaps, explains the decline in values, morals and the economy in America today. I didn't realize it was discrimination to expect people to take personal responsibility. In that case Dr. King,...

  4. Am I just not smart enough?

    MarvinMartian replied to Valmondy's topic in General Students

    I have a tip. I bought a bunch of those anatomy coloring books and went to town on them. Helped me learn all my muscles, bones, brain parts, etc really quickly. As to A&P online. Wow. I don't have...

  5. about what % of CNA's have back injuries?

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

    The minor ones like sprains. I've met few people that had serious problems and they are usually older. Much older. But that's just my

  6. Re: nursing duties and nurse/pt. ratio

    MarvinMartian replied to supernurse1230's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In one building we have 30 patients. The nurse who does all the supervising, charting, family contact and doctor/pharmacy contact and assessments. Me, the med tech who does all the v/s, fingersticks...

  7. Bathing Classmates and Other Personal Boundaries?

    MarvinMartian replied to brownhairedgal's topic in General Students

    Colleges are funny about this. My college (RN-ADN) has no hands on anything with other students (no bathing, no injections, no nothing). In my med tech class we were giving each other finger sticks...

  8. about what % of CNA's have back injuries?

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

    I've known quite a few nurses and aides with these problems. It's a serious problem. Just protect yourself, use good body mechanics and don't lift too much. While we have a higher chance of getting...

  9. Belly Dancers: appropriate entertainment for LTC residents?

    MarvinMartian replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    Last I checked facilities and mgmt were there for the patients. I'd say go for it. I imagine our residents would get a kick out of belly dancers. I may just bring it

  10. about what % of CNA's have back injuries?

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

    Exactly... Your instructor is spot on. State will always tell you that if something happens because you were underequipped or understaffed you will still be held responsible because you should have...

  11. about what % of CNA's have back injuries?

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

    You are your patients advocate. If your patient gets hurt because 2 of you are lifting them you will catch the heat for

  12. about what % of CNA's have back injuries?

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

    I've known a lot of aides and must admit I know relatively few with serious back problems. Have I pulled a back muscle before? Sure, but then I've done that sleeping as well. Exercise (especially...

  13. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    MarvinMartian replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Discrimination - 'unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice' How is our treatment discriminatory? In facvt, those with money carrying those without is more discriminatory than...

  14. military time vs real time in documentation

    MarvinMartian replied to supernurse1230's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  15. Is healthcare a right or privilege?

    MarvinMartian replied to Treat et Street's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Ahhhhhhhh but what is the need? You need emergency surgery after a car accident to live? Okay I'll help pay. You need bariatric surgery after a life of fast food? Ummm no. STOP EATING MCDONALDS!!!...

  16. if your gonna make em up, at least let em be WNL

    MarvinMartian replied to supernurse1230's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm sorry, I did mean evaluate her job at that facility. Not her skill at doing the job. :) LTC has been long overdue for an overhaul and don't get me started on state. I've seen facilities get a...

  17. Rules regarding working as a CNA after getting RN lic

    MarvinMartian replied to hatingthewaiting's topic in General Nursing

    Just remember that BON's hold you accountable to your highest license. If you make an error, while it may be just an educational moment at the CNA level they will hold you at a higher standard. Also,...

  18. if your gonna make em up, at least let em be WNL

    MarvinMartian replied to supernurse1230's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would say the same goes for CNAs. #1 If it's not a routine VS (monthly/weekly) why even have an aide do it? When a nurse needs a VS an aide can't always get it immediately. If you need it for a med...

  19. Medical Marjiuana Card and employment

    MarvinMartian replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Haven't you paid attention? Medical marijuana is legal by decree of the president. Employers will have to treat those with prescription marijuan the same as those with other prescriptions... ETA:...

  20. Forced Bath's is this taking away a patients rights?

    MarvinMartian replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    I think healthnut is dealing with nurses that won't step in to the situation. The aide can only do so much and many aides when backed between a patient and a pushy nurse tend to fold to the nurse....

  21. Forced Bath's is this taking away a patients rights?

    MarvinMartian replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    Shouldn't matter. All states have 'Patient's Rights' laws that cover patients right to refuse... ETA: Though, in that case I wouldn't know who to talk

  22. Forced Baths and Patients rights

    MarvinMartian replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    What state are you

  23. Forced Bath's is this taking away a patients rights?

    MarvinMartian replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah

  24. Have you had a bad reaction to the H1N1 vaccine? If so what happened?

    MarvinMartian replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I had swelling in my arm for about 2 days following the injection. Still was better than missing 2 weeks of work and the 2 weeks of 'brain freeze' type headache and chest cramps... As per my usual...

  25. Forced Bath's is this taking away a patients rights?

    MarvinMartian replied to Health-Nut's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA never and I mean NEVER do anything to any patient without their consent. This goes for patients with dementia as well. Sure, try to re-approach them or convince them but never make them. It...