Ev1987

Ev1987

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  1. Does your facility do criminal background checks on the patient,client or residents?

    Ev1987 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How do you know if your patient, client or resident is a registered sex offender, murderer or arsonist? Does your facility perform criminal background checks on those they are providing care for? And...

  2. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    Ev1987 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "Oh, you didn't hear? Today's 'Backwards Day'. Now, YOU get to change MY dirty diaper! Come on, I'll walk you through

  3. Does your facility do criminal background checks on the patient,client or residents?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It makes you think twice about that dirty old man or the guy whose so quick to scream and raise his fist at a female employee. Looks like, extremely dangerous or not, the facility still views them as...

  4. Two Birds with One Stone :D

    Ev1987 replied to Zalan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds like there is no state certification for a psychiatric attendant. Almost equivalent to a nurse aide. It sounds like they want you registered with the Indiana State Department of Health...

  5. Advice needed for a new CNA

    Ev1987 replied to akire1123's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry you're going through a hard time. I know it sucks now, but try to gain a little experience and move on to something you might

  6. CNAs sending home early?

    Ev1987 replied to ~LingLing~'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sometimes, there are errors in the schedule. At times, there is one extra person added on the shift. So the Nurse manager would ask people before they go on "Do you wanna work today?" If everyone says...

  7. Took my NYS exam today, and...

    Ev1987 replied to c1928's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's good news,

  8. CNA clinical advice encouragment

    Ev1987 replied to Callie Martinez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Endure! The clinicals and shadowing will be over soon. What works for you may not work with others. As long as you know the basics, you should be fine. It sounds like they were being picky anyway....

  9. Two Birds with One Stone :D

    Ev1987 replied to Zalan's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What are the job duties of a psychiatric attendant? Is it like an

  10. My first Interview on Monday, Help!!

    Ev1987 replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    Get a good night's sleep prior to the interview. Dress professional. Bring resume, cna, cpr/first aid certification, along with photo I.D. Smile and give eye contact. Good luck with

  11. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    Ev1987 replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Resident: "Oh, sweetie! Your hands are so cold..." Me: " Yeah, and so is your heart." To the resident that rings the call light all night long: Me: "So I guess it's true, evil never sleeps! To the...

  12. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thanks for your response. This particuliar resident isn't combative or verbally abusive. I actually find her to be an intelligent, charming woman with a sweet heart. At the time, my resident simply...

  13. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our facility carries the hoyer weight. She finds the hoyer lift experience

  14. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have used a hoyer lift on her. She complained about pressure to her legs and found the process extremely difficult. She has used a chair weight. I had to transfer her from bed to the chair weight,...

  15. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never looked into her chart, and as a cna, the only diagnosis I normally get from a nurse pertaining residents are 'continent' or 'incontinent.' 'Confused' or 'Alert and Oriented'. Although I...

  16. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think a bed scale is a great idea, and I will be sure to mention it in our 'suggestions' box when I get time. The work load would be much easier for me and my co-workers. Apparently, weights are...

  17. CNA license

    Ev1987 replied to nursnovice's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know New Hampshire has LNA's. Licensed Nurse

  18. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    She is alert and oriented x's 3. She knows what the deal is. Even though she's about as confused as I am about being forced into doing something she doesn't want to do. The nurses's attitudes have...

  19. When talking about your day

    Ev1987 replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes. My husband doesn't want to hear any graphic details about my day at work. In fact, everytime my seven-month old son has a poopie diaper, he feels like I shouldn't have a problem cleaning it up......

  20. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

    Ev1987 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Thank you for your response. I assume my nurse, along with the supervisor didn't want to face any disciplinary actions by higher

  21. Rem experts, help!

    Ev1987 replied to volcomcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I normally hold the resident's hand that has the bp cuff on it when they act agitated or combative. This normally calms them down a bit... or enough so I can get my vitals. If I had any resident's...

  22. I Passed my Exam and I Have my Dream Job!

    Ev1987 replied to gymnut's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations! Happy to hear the good

  23. Is this normal? LTC/Psych Ratio

    Ev1987 replied to lscarecrowe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work night shift, and there are 60 residents divided by 3 cna's on a unit. That leaves us with 20 a piece. Usually 10-15 of my residents are incontinent. Others may ring the light if they need...

  24. taking exam this Friday please help

    Ev1987 replied to Cherryrizzo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My first advice would be 'expect to be nervous' before, during and after your exam. It's common. But if you do get nervous, it's better to calm yourself down so that you can focus and concentrate on...

  25. Tattoos and Appearance

    Ev1987 replied to brella's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I choose to get my only tattoo on the back of my neck, so that I can cover it up with hair during an