Ev1987

Ev1987

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  1. CNA A Horror Story

    Ev1987 replied to rocknroll01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At my facility, operating a hoyer lift requires two people. It's a risk that our resident could fall and injure themselves during the procedure. I work with quite a few cna's that have the gull to...

  2. Under staffing at LTC Facilities

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

    I assume because nowadays nearly everything runs on money. This has been an issue for many nurse aides in many facilities, sad to

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

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

    "Why are you so obsessed with

  4. I'm a CNA just because I want experience

    Ev1987 replied to blessed2bfree's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a cna for all the above reasons. I like my job, it helps pay the bills and because I do plan on becoming a nurse. The experience I'm getting now as a nurse aide is

  5. A new CNA

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

    Congratulations! I'm reading this thread at 9:20 am, and it's nice to hear such good news early in the morning.

  6. Are teddy bear hidden camera's allowed in nursing homes or hospitals?

    Ev1987 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To detect abuse or neglect towards the patient or resident, are personal hidden camera's allowed in nursing homes or hospital settings? Why or why not? Thank

  7. Are teddy bear hidden camera's allowed in nursing homes or hospitals?

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

    :lol2:

  8. Officially beginning my path in Health Care!

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

    Everybody has their own way of learning. Many steps to the cna skills are not basic common sense. You need to practice, train and study those skills. As a cna, you should know the...

  9. CNA appreciation (from a new grad RN)

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

    :heartbeat:heartbeat :redbeathe:redbeathe :heartbeat:heartbeat

  10. Officially beginning my path in Health Care!

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

    Congratulations, and remember to study, study, study for the course and state

  11. CNA Skills Text question (pulse)

    Ev1987 replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just try your best. I had radial pulse on my skills exam. Wait until the second hand of a (your) watch get's to three seconds before twelve. Then count down aloud, so the instructor can hear you. "On...

  12. Anyone else having an 'explosion' problem?

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

    About seven months ago, we started charting electronically. So resident's who don't have a bowel movement in 3 days are automatically in the nurses computer system, labeled as 'bowel protocol.' Plus,...

  13. first day at hospital

    Ev1987 replied to TamTam23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations on the new job! Sorry to hear how things went on your first day. I had a few mean-spirited preceptor's to deal with when I was in orientation. But don't let that bother you at all. It...

  14. Anyone else having an 'explosion' problem?

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

    Sometimes that happens during our rehab unit when there's a G.I. bug going around. Or when nurse aides aren't charting resident's BM's, so the nurses are handing out 'milk of

  15. 3-11 info

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

    When I work 3-11, I usually give showers, pass out dinner trays or place the resident's in the dining area. Wash-up residents/rounds while putting them in their night clothes. Charting, ice pass and...

  16. It's official - I'm now the proud owner of a CNA license:-)

    Ev1987 replied to semester1kid's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations! Hard work paid off so

  17. Dead Patients!!!!!!

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

    Lol. One of the first thing I do once I start my shift is, to make sure my residents are in bed, alive and make sure all bed alarms are on and call lights in reach. Working with the elderly, there's a...

  18. Do cna have to deal with patient once they die?

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

    Post mortem care. Clean a lot of poop, and try to make them look presentable for when the ambulance/family members may

  19. How to train for the clinical CNA exam?

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

    There are nurse aide handbooks for every state. I studied videos on youtube, as

  20. Skin and Handwashing

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

    Because I wash and sanitize my hands often, I use just a little bit of the medline moisture barrier, that the facility carries. Only because I don't want to risk forgetting or losing my personal...

  21. I was told to get the hell out of a clients home yesterday...

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

    It's funny how these clients assume that just because they have all the time in the day, we supposedly do,

  22. Newly Certified Nursing Assistant Seeking Advice

    Ev1987 replied to VannVann2008's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It took me less than a week to find employment at a nursing home after certification, thanks to numberous job searches and application

  23. First week on the job as CNA

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

    Try to absorb in as much information as possible. Don't hesitate to ask questions. Be open to criticism, and enjoy the learning

  24. Trouble getting a CNA job and in 50s?

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

    I work with nurse aides of all different ages at my facility. (nursing home) Some young, some old. Just keep searching, and something is bound to show

  25. Question about 3rd shift?

    Ev1987 replied to mommyof2nc's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm normally assigned 20 residents a shift. Some continent, most not. Make sure everyone stays dry, answer call lights throughout the night. Chart, water pass,