Ev1987

Ev1987

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  1. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

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

    I'm fortunate enough to say that most of the nurses I work with are decent and flexible. If a resident doesn't want to get ready so early in the morning, than she'll get ready sometime before lunch....

  2. STNA practical exam

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

    http://www.youtube.com/user/jtduncan56#p/u Study the videos and your handbook. This helped me pass my exam the first time. Some people are visual

  3. new shoes for school?

    Ev1987 replied to thomasbrooks07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can't go wrong with a pair of white sneakers. (I would buy all-white sneakers, though) Just make sure they are comfortable to move around in all

  4. Blindfolding: Is this an intervention or abuse?

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

    I work the noc shift and was assigned to get up 2 residents last night for the day shift. This particuliar resident normally doesn't give me any problems when I get her ready, but as I walk in the...

  5. "Hello. My name is. . ."

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

    I like her already. She's adorable.

  6. That's enough...

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

    Some people lose their passion and just stop

  7. At the end of my rope......

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

    http://www.extendicareus.com/facilities.aspx?s=1&e=25&fld_service_ddl=3&fld_stateprovince_ddl=mi extendicare is a healthcare agency that functions plenty of nursing homes and facilities....

  8. Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    Ev1987 replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    A true hero. An

  9. What skills did YOU get at the CNA state exam?

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

    1) Handwashing 2) Radial pulse vital 3) Feeding a client 4) Foot care on one leg 5) Laying client on one side I was a freaking nervous wreck. Literally shaking in front of my partner and evaluator....

  10. Working 3rd shift as a CNA

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

    I enjoy working the night shift. I think the atmosphere is more mellow and laid-back than the day shifts. But I ALWAYS appreciate the hard-work that comes from the previous shifts. They have tons of...

  11. CNAs! question about incontinence care etc.

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

    I remember in cna training, some of my classmates would feel grossed-out and discouraged thinking about changing or cleaning a stranger. But I'm thinking to myself 'Providing basic hygiene is in the...

  12. Newbie Needs Encouragement!!!

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

    I don't think 2 days or orientation is enough. What were they thinking? If you don't feel comfortable asking the DSD for more time, then I would just ask for help, advice and assistance from...

  13. Working with Opposite Sex

    Ev1987 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't have a personal preference. I just don't want to work around those with bad vibes, whether it be a boy or

  14. As a young CNA, what is an LTC facility like?

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

    Even though you are young, I'd advice that you carry yourself maturely around them. I don't think many residents want to be bothered by a bratty, moody young kid. (In their

  15. Odds of being employed as a gay CNA?

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

    I would assume that it is the staff's responsibility to act professional at all times, but be aware that aggitated residents or patients can say some pretty disrespectful things to just about

  16. what should CNA's carry at all times?

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

    An extra set of gloves, hand sanitizer, pen, paper and

  17. Does your residents hit you?

    Ev1987 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yesturday, I had one resident hit me on the wrist with her bed side remote and she repeatedly slapped my arm beacuse she didn't want me to change her brief. She had a diaper full of hard BM, that I...

  18. What brand of briefs does your facility use?

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

    Same

  19. 1st Clinical ~ Dementia resident

    Ev1987 replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Delirium, agitation and aggression is commonly associated with

  20. What to Tell?

    Ev1987 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I remember being so vivid with telling my fiancee the first time I had to clean an entire bed full of BM, or cleaning up vomit off the floor for the first time. He was completely grossed out and told...

  21. Knot Funny!

    Ev1987 replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, I agree with coffeemateCNA. Just tie the strings in a tight enough bowstring, that won't give you any issues

  22. Can anyone please help me with a dumb question?LOL

    Ev1987 replied to pds252's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think the job duties are very similiar, if not the same. In order for a nurse aide to be certified, they would have to pass the state issued written and skills exam. I believe the same is said for a...

  23. So disappointed in the testing situation here in Florida.

    Ev1987 replied to Smlpkg122's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In my $1,400 course, my teacher specified the importance of making sure the scale was set at zero before weighing the patient even though the step is not written in bold in my handbook. If I failed...

  24. two people for hoyer lift-why?

    Ev1987 replied to CNA2day's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't see anything wrong with an extra set of arms and eyes to help assist a resident. When I have a co-worker help me with the hoyer, one person controls the remote while the other makes sure the...

  25. In need of advice for state exam.

    Ev1987 replied to natd9's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Continue to study through your notes and textbook for the written exam. When you feel a little more comfortable, practice the Prometric quiz again. I took the course and exam through the red cross,...