JDZ344

JDZ344

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  1. Third day on a new unit and told I am too slow...

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

    Who was it that said it- another CNA, an RN, a manager? Ask the person who identified it for suggestions of how to save time, and exactly what you need to be prioritising. Try not to take it as a...

  2. Do CNA's do ANYTHING other than bedpan work?

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

    Agreed. Some of the nurses in our place didn't use to listen to us...one in particular! I said to her "Nurse, theres something wrong with Mrs Y"- no vitals out of normal ranges but she just looked...

  3. Why should support workers be dependable?

    JDZ344 replied to ritujus's topic in General Students

    a) Consider relationship building, trust, etc. b) Think about what someone could do to YOU that would make you not want o communicate with them. What would put you off from carrying on a...

  4. CNA - What is the typical routine in a hospital

    JDZ344 replied to form530bask983's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I should have added to my post that in between everything, there are the dratted call lights! Somedays we have up to 15 patients who need help to do things, and on others all my patients are...

  5. The worst code you've seen?

    JDZ344 replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    These stories are so sad. I hope I never see anything like you guys have. Hats off to you

  6. CNA - What is the typical routine in a hospital

    JDZ344 replied to form530bask983's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My routine (and I am in the UK so probably the set-up will be a little different): In the AM, getting people up, helping them to wash and dress, giving fresh bed linen, assisting patients to eat...

  7. Most trivial complaint ever?

    JDZ344 replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are just beyond

  8. Most trivial complaint ever?

    JDZ344 replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    This happens frequently where I work. Housekeeping is not allowed to clean up bodily fluids, the nursing staff have to do it. HK will then happily clean the area once the blood/whatever is

  9. NOT FOR ME???

    JDZ344 replied to Dreamer74's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I posted the other post before I read this one. I comppletly understand this. Even now, I still hate to think that I am invading privacy by doing peri-care or washing people...especilly when the...

  10. NOT FOR ME???

    JDZ344 replied to Dreamer74's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What made you want to leave? What didn't you like? Let us know and we can probably help you through it. I hated my job at first, but eventually I got to love

  11. Most trivial complaint ever?

    JDZ344 replied to iNurseUK's topic in General Nursing

    Too many to choose

  12. Scary story I heard from some nursing students

    JDZ344 replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think aides should be given a pass here

  13. Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    JDZ344 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    People at work say "Gowned" instead of "Gown"- as in: "Mrs X, you have to go down for a endoscopy, so you will hjave to put a gowned on"...ARGH! Makes me want to scream. They also say Enfoscopy or...

  14. HEY CNA'S THIS IS FOR YOU ONLY...Sorry everybody else

    JDZ344 replied to Mr. Evans's topic in General Nursing

    Not

  15. Why do you have to lie?

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

    Was the resident confused? I know I have had patients before that I have showered, washed their hair, cleaned their dentures, fed, the lot. When the relatives come in, they say that they have not had...

  16. You know it's going to be a long day when...

    JDZ344 replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The smokers where I work have to take their smoke breaks as part of their allocated breaks. MAYBE if its quiet, then we will ALL be told to go take 10 minutes to have a drink/do what we like, which is...

  17. Do CNA's do ANYTHING other than bedpan work?

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

    mainly my job (in a hospital) involves: assisting with personal care, toileting, turning/repositioning, taking vitals, blood sugars, feeding patients and making sure they have enough to drink, making...

  18. You know it's going to be a long day when...

    JDZ344 replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The smoke break thing chaps me- I don't care if people want to go for a smoke, but for gods sake, they should first of all ensure that their work is

  19. MRSA Isolation

    JDZ344 replied to KEN44's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You should ask somebody at your facility what the procedure is for dealing with MRSA. There should be a policy for how to isolate

  20. Help! I'm new and don't know what to do!

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

    It is not nice to leave someone is a wet sheet. If I am able to hold them with one hand and clean and change with the other, or if they can hold the bedrail and roll, then I do it alone. Otherwise, I...

  21. TV shows and movies that are ruined, because you know better

    JDZ344 replied to HollyHobby's topic in Nursing Humor

    I saw a code in the British show "Holby City" Where they gave a defib shock without even assessing the heart rhythm! Patient of course was fine... Our medical shows are full of things that make me...

  22. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    JDZ344 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Wow this thread is funny! Here are some more: Never put glass bottles into your lady parts, lest they shatter. Never pour your urinal out of the window of your room. Especilly if your window...

  23. Stupid Nurse Trick... Don't try this at home... or work!

    JDZ344 replied to TXRN02's topic in Nursing Humor

    I have SO many! 1. Slipped in water and skidded across the floor, slamming into a wall...in front of the whole doctors round...friend collapsed with laughter! 2. Knocked myself out on a shelf after...

  24. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    JDZ344 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    OK, here is mine....pretty tame really. Firstly: I had switched off a cardiac monitor because a patient was discharged. About an hour later, I heard it beeping, so I figured that someone else for...

  25. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    JDZ344 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    When I get to the room, the other nurse is completely white. This man was sitting about 2 inches above the bed and was laughing. His whole look completely changed. His eyes just had a look of pure...