JDZ344

JDZ344

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  1. A little confused...

    JDZ344 replied to RileyLola1018's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I learnt "On the job". I'm worried they skip over the basics. Ask LOTS of questions, and good

  2. working as a CNA on a hospital's Med Surg floor

    JDZ344 replied to toddmeyer11's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a hospital. Be aware that it depends on the floor. I assist people to get up/washed and dressed, to eat, drink. I do a LOT of vital signs on people, especially those who have had surgery or...

  3. Comfort measures, what can I do?

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

    What kind of setting are you in? Home health or

  4. Question: if 1 of your patients fell?

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

    You did all you could; the resident didn't fall, for instance, because they needed the bathroom, because you had already offered to take them. People are going to fall. If they were not...

  5. RN/CNA dynamic where you work?

    JDZ344 replied to backatit2's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a great team of RNs. One of them said to me once that "Mr. X needs to be changed. If you bring everything to the bed, I'll meet you there in 5 minutes; I just have to give some meds to...

  6. what is the most adrenaline pumping job

    JDZ344 replied to proudpops's topic in Men in Nursing

    Or combine both, military nursing is intense and adrenaline pumping. ER can be exciting (I'm a tech who has worked in ER) but most of it is boring stuff that doesn't even need treatment or can be...

  7. Was I right?

    JDZ344 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This morning, I was started with my AM care when the RN asked me to check vital signs on her patients (6 patienst) because the night staff had missed them, they were busy. Not a big deal. I was doing...

  8. Questions about how it's like to be a CNA

    JDZ344 replied to klt324's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    how do you like your job as a CNA?: 90% of the time I love it. CNAs are dumped on a lot. But it's fun! I love spending time with people, not at a desk. how is the pay? (Illinois) No idea about IL....

  9. Was I right?

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

    Same here. I don't know the RNs keep calm when a Nursing aide is arguing with them about their decisions. There are some so busy criticising the RNs/other aides that they get very little work

  10. My Negligence Caused a Fall

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

    And that is a good thing

  11. My Negligence Caused a Fall

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

    Everybody makes mistakes. I bet you will be super careful about checking now, which is a GOOD

  12. Why would you tell a continent patient that?

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

    Gah. I like to think the aide was just SO BUSY with something more pressing that she didn't have the time to walk him to the bathroom. I know when I've been caught up helping in an emergency that...

  13. Why is a condom cath also called a Texas Cath?

    JDZ344 replied to lcapNICU_RN's topic in General Nursing

    We call them "convene" or "External catheter" here.

  14. Unsatisfied with first CNA job, should I look for something else?

    JDZ344 replied to brian82583's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Start looking for a job, first. Getting an interview in itself will likely take a while. if the subject of why you left came up, just leave it simple: "It wasn't a good fit for me" or something along...

  15. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    JDZ344 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    i wonder if this is actually a true story, anywhere? There is a nurse at our hospital who swears up and down he took care of a woman who came to A&E with an infected stoma site and it was +ve for...

  16. Good reason to put for wanting to leave current job?

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

    I would just say something like "I feel like the last place I was at wasn't a good fit for me" if asked and not go into any further. And as you leave that place, report it to whoever is responsible...

  17. can someone help me with blood pressure sounds/validations?

    JDZ344 replied to italy's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    All I can say is, I struggled and still struggle. If the HR is low, then I find the sounds are less clear and harder for me to hear. It also needs to be pretty quiet for me to pick it out. I hope...

  18. Keep myself sane

    JDZ344 replied to RNSunny's topic in International Nursing

    Agency health care assistant until you get registered? Although agency work for UAP is limited at the moment, you could try an in-house hospital bank as a HCA? Ours also offers work in phlebotomy....

  19. Nurses with Tattoos and Piercings

    JDZ344 replied to CMALynzer's topic in General Nursing

    We're allowed piercings. I have lots. We're just allowed to have earrings etc that could be ripped out. Tattoos has never come up in our workplace. Hardly anyone has them. I'm considering getting a...

  20. Housekeeping wish list

    JDZ344 replied to Missclean's topic in General Nursing

    Haha. Housekeepers in the NHS SUCK. I wish they would: - Mop up urine, feaces or vomit (their union says they don't have to! The nursing staff - have to do it). - Stock up the staff bathroom (they...

  21. Surprised during my clinicals

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

    Agreed with the above. When you get a job, forget almost everything you learned in clinicals. Thats textbook working. Real life working is very

  22. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    JDZ344 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    ::shivers::

  23. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    JDZ344 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I believe those boards attract the devil and evil spirits. Your stories just reaffirmed

  24. How do I tell staff members apart?

    JDZ344 replied to xInspiredx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Do you start the shift at the same time as the other staff? You could maybe start by asking at the start "Just so I know, who is the lead RN today?" or "I'm Sprinkles, I'm a volunteer. Who are the...

  25. Been having wrist pains flare up during work

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

    Yes. Use any aids or help that's available. If you have a big patient, get as many co-workers as you can to help. Ask your hospital to get you equipment if that's an