JDZ344

JDZ344

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  1. Neglect, or not? I think so, ADON disagrees...

    JDZ344 replied to littleone25's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Where was the nurse who should have been made aware that an aide was banned from the room? The aide should have informed her of this STRAIGHT AWAY so she could make appropriate arrangements. The aide...

  2. Please tell me this isn't normal

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

    It sounds dangerously understaffed. I would find a new job ASP and I would also consider reporting the facility. I don't know if what they are doing is technically illegal, but it is

  3. Practical Joke to play on my classmate

    JDZ344 replied to Annabelle223's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think you should find new friends and not waste your time dragging yourselves down to their level of

  4. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    JDZ344 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    on the same theme to my CNA co-irkers: Notice how when you start the shift, non of the patients I have been assigned are dirty, wet, smelly, thirsty, hungry, hanging out the bed, vital signs are up...

  5. It's sort of a bummer with some of these aids

    JDZ344 replied to ldiva0808's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ask your aides for a copy of the vitals sheet within x amount of time so you are aware of the figures. It is imperative you can review the vital signs in a timely manner so you can act on any...

  6. Quick question for my fellow CNAs...

    JDZ344 replied to whatdidigetmyselfin2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We do. Kind of. We check them a 1/2 hour before meal times and afterwards. We have to offer people the toilet prior to meals. We are too busy at meal times to stop and change people so we try to...

  7. Hired on a Med/Surg/Ortho floor.. Any tips?

    JDZ344 replied to mkearns724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here are some tips- I work float pool, so all over. 1. Manage your time (this will get easier as you get into the swing of things) 2. If you find yourself caught up, ask your co-workers if they need...

  8. Do the doctors and nurses really sit apart in cafeterias?

    JDZ344 replied to Maui79's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    We have a canteen. We sit with whoever we have gone to lunch with or whoever has spare seats at their table. I mostly eat

  9. "But the patients sleep all night don't they?"

    JDZ344 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Said by a new hire who is doing his orientation on days but is moving to night shift after he is done with this month. HAHA! I told him I would remind him of his words after a month of night shift....

  10. If you could post your own...

    JDZ344 replied to Daisy_08's topic in General Nursing

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  11. Working short

    JDZ344 replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Also hoping for some good tips

  12. CNA's documenting in charts...

    JDZ344 replied to luvmy2angels's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think it all depends on where you work. I am a nursing aide. I am permitted to look in the charts. I am also permitted to write in them if I need to. I don't often need to. I have to tell the RN...

  13. I don't think being a CNA is right for me.

    JDZ344 replied to white8tiger6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I could not work as a CNA in LTC for a long time. You could try for hospital positions; there is still a lot of poop and urine but you get to do so much more. Especially if the nurses know you are a...

  14. "But the patients sleep all night don't they?"

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

    I had a lady once who pee'd and soaked the bed EVERY 30 MINUTES! Not just a little bit of pee... she was soaked head to toe. That was not a fun

  15. back pain--injuries and avoidance

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

    We are a no-lift place. We use for all repositioning. We cant even boost a patient up without one. So definitely check out what equipment your place has available and USE

  16. Military Time

    JDZ344 replied to Tired_Mommy's topic in General Nursing

    The 24 hour clock is used pretty much everywhere here. Shop receipts, healthcare, policing, military, TV. It's second

  17. She got fired...

    JDZ344 replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    A "I heard this" story is normally not the whole

  18. Fired from first CNA job

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

    You are not done! Whatever you tell any potential new employer is up to you, but someone from your previous place might follow you to there. It's better to be honest, admit you learnt a hard lesson...

  19. Difficult Conversation re need for bathing

    JDZ344 replied to zoey3270's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When this comes up at work (I am a CNA, BTW) all we can do is offer and offer again. Maybe you could try something like "I'm going to change your bed linen now- why don't you go into the shower with...

  20. Nurses please try to look a little more polished at work

    JDZ344 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    We have a super strict dress code which I love. No room for error! We have a uniform which MUST be worn, no

  21. Strategies for Dressing a Stroke Patient

    JDZ344 replied to maggie1990's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I usually put the affected arm in, then over the head and then the unaffected arm. If you are then able to sit the patient forward (may need help), then pull the top straight. If not, you can roll the...

  22. Hospital Won't Hire Obese Workers

    JDZ344 replied to chevyv's topic in General Nursing

    In general, I don't care if my nurse or doctor is fat.... if they get me better, then I'm happy. If a bigger nurse can do the basic requirements of a job, then why not hire him or

  23. Chasing after alarms. What do you do?

    JDZ344 replied to vc01ca's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There wasn't a great deal you could do. It sounds like the first lady was a greater fall risk than the one in the bathroom. I probably would have done the same as you, but either way, sounds like you...

  24. "Sir or Ma'am" when addressing physicians?

    JDZ344 replied to nurs4kids's topic in General Nursing

    Very few people where I live say Sir and even less say Ma'am. If you were brought up saying Sir or Ma'am then I don't see a problem, and I agree with your

  25. can't do blood pressure

    JDZ344 replied to missie1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Practise! It took me forever to learn to do them, but now I'm a whizz Do you have people you can practise on at