JDZ344

JDZ344

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  1. Co-workers don't want to help me change residents!!!

    JDZ344 replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I hate it when people won't help. The whole floor suffers if there is not

  2. Awesomeness at work

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

    I wouldn't even care at all. I guess if the "worst" gossip they can make up about me is that I'm a lesbian, I'm doing good

  3. To Brief or not to brief????

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

    We use bbriefs/pads. It is not easier to clean someone who does not have a

  4. NON-Nurses Giving Shots in MD Offices

    JDZ344 replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

    It makes me feel VERY glad that those RNs a)recognised they had forgotten/didn't know how to do something and sought help! I am a NA. I've sometimes had RNs come to me for help with things because...

  5. why do people get contractures, and what to do about it?

    JDZ344 replied to ADDnurse's topic in General Nursing

    You only learn by asking! Nobody knows

  6. Unbelievable !!

    JDZ344 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Along the lines of the nursing student who was sent for a set of fallopian tubes from the storeroom, or the porter sent for a "long weight" from another ward that everybody swears "I was there when it...

  7. Please say a quick prayer me

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

    Yay! $4 is $4, and closer is better, right? Congratulations, and I'm glad it worked out for

  8. Do your RN's appreciate you as a PCT/CNA?

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

    90% of the time, yes. There are always a couple of the eye-rolling

  9. Please say a quick prayer me

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

    Did you get an answer

  10. Getting Sick at Work

    JDZ344 replied to meaganellise's topic in General Nursing

    Once but I was OK after I got home and

  11. Giving kids botox vs. refusing lifesaving medical treatment...

    JDZ344 replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Wrong thread, sorry

  12. Please say a quick prayer me

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

    If it is meant to be it will

  13. Please say a quick prayer me

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

    Best of luck! I hope you get

  14. CNA's - what iphone/ipad apps do you find most useful?

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

    For work or fun? I've never found one that's useful for work yet so I will be watching this thread

  15. Is it illegal for a private duty caregiver hired by a family to administer insulin ?

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

    Honestly I think if they go to THAT amount of trouble, they may as well just admin. the medication themselves, unless one of them is not always

  16. Is it illegal for a private duty caregiver hired by a family to administer insulin ?

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

    Not knowing the specific laws of that state, IF anything where to go wrong, the family could bring a civil (not criminal) suit against you. I would make VERY sure that you have a written agreement in...

  17. All-Time Toileting Record!

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

    I bet I can beat that record

  18. foot/hand care

    JDZ344 replied to deetrain's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I always offer deodrant. It's up to them if they want it or not. Always ask them! I soak feet for around 5-10 minutes. If the person is alert and sensible then leave them with their feet in the bowl...

  19. CNA scope of practice

    JDZ344 replied to deemalt's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We are required to ask about pain at least every time we do the vital signs. There is a box for it on the sheet that we are required to fill in fully. We rate it 0-10. For patients who can not...

  20. Facebook almost cost me my job

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

    You can't be too

  21. Before you had ANY type of nursing training/education, did you know anything?

    JDZ344 replied to wishfulthinking21059's topic in General Nursing

    We don't even have NA classes here. Everything I learnt, I learnt as I went and thank goodness for patient, kind people who taught me

  22. Patronizing coworkers!

    JDZ344 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some young 'un (been about 3 months at our place!) tried that on me. I told her that I could be fast or I could do things right. She is always trying to "correct" me- I just tell her to MHOB and do...

  23. What do you do on your break?

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

    IF I am fortunate enough to get a break, I eat, drink and pee whilst I can

  24. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    JDZ344 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've started doing that. It helps that we wear uniform in this country; our dress colour is different to that of an

  25. Is it okay for a CNA to call herself a nurse?

    JDZ344 replied to Mrs. SnowStormRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a Nursing Assistant, and my take on it is: Registered/Licensed nursesgo through a LOT of hard work and sacrifice to get their title. With it comes responsibility, accountability and all that fun...