JDZ344

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1. I quit!

   JDZ344 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I know what you mean, it's

2. I quit!

   JDZ344 replied to JDZ344's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   You do never know! I miss it a little. I worked nearly everywhere, was float pool for a while after I left my permanent job. I liked most places, but it's such hard work that it gets to you after a...

3. I quit!

   JDZ344 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   So, after working for several years as a NA, today was my last shift :) I had been working PRN for a time, and then I just decided I can't do it any more. So I managed to get a retail job that pays...

4. Oh, honey.

   JDZ344 replied to IrishErin's topic in Emergency

   I am truly fortunate in that I have experienced possible maximum 5/10. I can't even imagine a 10/10 pain. I can't imagine wanting to talk, certainly not to be

5. Oh, honey.

   JDZ344 replied to IrishErin's topic in Emergency

   Just walking down the street, minding your own business is very

6. Ireland

   JDZ344 replied to rvjack's topic in International Nursing

   good luck! Ireland is a beautiful

7. two weeks as a CNA, and something doesnt seem right?

   JDZ344 replied to Eddiejf321's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Unfortunately, the nature of LTC is that it is chronically short staffed. Exactly how long had you been working before you were "left to get on with it"? I know the frustrations of taking a long time...

8. No more glucose checks by CNAs/PCTs

   JDZ344 replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   We wash the hand, no alcohol

9. What's the funniest most unusual baby name?

   JDZ344 replied to nirvana1's topic in Nursing Humor

   I once read of a family of boys named Ringo Starr, Mickjagger and Elvis. In RL, my brother knows a girl named

10. No more glucose checks by CNAs/PCTs

    JDZ344 replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my hospital, it depends what ward I work on, most places the nurses do them before they give the insulin, only on one is it 100% the assistants

11. No more glucose checks by CNAs/PCTs

    JDZ344 replied to Paws2people's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my place, that would get the aide into trouble, although the nurse would also be in trouble, because they are meant to check the paper charts every 2 hours and initial to acknowledge they have...

12. tips on changing total care patients

    JDZ344 replied to Rachelj1222's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, I can't believe not one other person will help you. Is it other aides or nurses who are not helping? Some patients are impossible to roll alone if they will not co-operate or are heavy. I don't...

13. PCT "brain" sheets?

    JDZ344 replied to Sara Lindsey's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I can have 4-16 patients, depending on which unit I work on. With 4 being organised is easy, with 16 not it's hard. So I will be interested to know how you all manage it,

14. Triage Call Bell?

    JDZ344 replied to Esme12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Words fail me,

15. Triage Call Bell?

    JDZ344 replied to Esme12's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    What if the request is something else entirely? What if they want food, or the TV changed