AlexisWilliamsCNA

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1. Scheduled toileting program

   AlexisWilliamsCNA replied to Emerald0507's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   however, a resident always has a right to refuse- especially if they are sleeping. In my facility, many residents request not to be woken up during the night or in the morning. The CNA's have to wait...

2. What time does your LTC facililty start getting residents up?

   AlexisWilliamsCNA replied to KarynicaRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Here's an idea.... how about when the resident WANTS to get

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

   AlexisWilliamsCNA replied to topic's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   That sounds like laziness.. however, all barrier creams and other treatments and personal products should be kept in a drawer or out of sight. Would you want your butt cream lying out for the world...

4. How many deficiencies does your facility have?

   AlexisWilliamsCNA replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   Only one deficiency :) and it was for flour on a

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

   AlexisWilliamsCNA replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   The best thing to do is to keep them from getting into that "loop". For instance, If someone walks by the rsdt and says bye to everybody and that they are going home, this could be a trigger. If the...

6. I love being a CNA, but....

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

   Nursing homes are much different now than they used to be and if you find the right one they are really great. Residents rights and person centered care are becoming major part of nursing homes due...

7. How do you deal with a rude co-worker?

   AlexisWilliamsCNA replied to MobileNurseSara's topic in General Nursing

   kill him with kindness :) Not only does this make you the better person, but he will feel pretty stupid for being an ass if you are constantly nice to

8. As a Nurse what are some things that make you sick?

   AlexisWilliamsCNA replied to Josh.P's topic in General Nursing

   I am a CNA in a nursing home. I have a stomach of steel. I can literally wipe an ass while holding a chocolate bar. But, the one thing I can not handle is spit. A resident once pulled out her...

9. I love being a CNA, but....

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

   Okay 1. If "so and so" is wet and the nurse is telling you- it is probably because that resident is your responsibility 2. My BIGGEST advice to you is to be confident. When you are in a room with a...