JDZ344

JDZ344

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  1. Mandated reporting outside of work

    JDZ344 replied to chrisrn24's topic in General Nursing

    I would say yes, at least

  2. fire policy

    JDZ344 replied to makes needs known's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We are taught to raise the alarm first. However, in real life, I would take the resident out of the room with me, if it didn't involve a transfer, and then raise the

  3. Have any of you that are working ever had a resident that was 100 or older?

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

    A

  4. Nurse told me to give Medication

    JDZ344 replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can a nurse ask you to give the med with food IF they stay in the room? example: if I am feeding a patient, and the nurse brings the pills and asks me to give me them with their breakfast and then...

  5. New CNA just got hired at a hospital-need advice

    JDZ344 replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I see people answered, I just wanted to say that you will pick up all these terms as you go, don't be afraid to ask

  6. New CNA just got hired at a hospital-need advice

    JDZ344 replied to Purple93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You should have a time of orientation. Hopefully you will be paired with somebody who is willing to show you exactly what you are supposed to be

  7. CNA's-What do you think nurses should do about lazy uncooperative CNA's?

    JDZ344 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think they should be

  8. Back pain, how to prevent it..working as CNA?

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

    Utilize equipment. It sounds like you are not a no-lift facility, though. In that case, body mechanics will

  9. I still don't understand why a hospital would hire cna's, or techs but not lpn's

    JDZ344 replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Can you explain the IV removal thing? I do this ALL the time, as an aide. In fact, we probably remove them more than the RNs do. I do agree we shouldn't be inserting them but removing an IV is pretty...

  10. Ever have a patient work your very last nerve?

    JDZ344 replied to proud nurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I saw a video where this guy is harassing a guard and the guard knocks him on his butt. Seriously, why would anyone mess with elite

  11. sooo tired of staff without ANY compassion or empathy!!!

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

    I work with fellow NA's and nurses who will open the window in a room mid winter because they don't want to smell the BM. (the patient at this point is uncovered and naked). REALLY gets on my nerves,...

  12. I still don't understand why a hospital would hire cna's, or techs but not lpn's

    JDZ344 replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am a NA d/c IVs and Foleys all the time. I suppose you could argue the insertion, but what is wrong with the d/c? I suppose it depends on state/country and hospital policy. Never really communicate...

  13. define break...lol

    JDZ344 replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    We normally all get ours. We cover each other. If it's super busy, we might have to shave some time off,

  14. Fun: Coke or Pepsi Nurses?

    JDZ344 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I dislike both. Do we have any 7-Up? I rarely even drink that,

  15. Side rail stories

    JDZ344 replied to Bringonthenight's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    A few cases of people getting arms/legs trapped in bed rails. At least here that's the

  16. Tips for a New Cna!!!

    JDZ344 replied to uniquern2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In an ideal world, 1-10 would be too much; however, in reality, LTC is grossly understaffed. Most LTC places here have maybe 2 NAs for 30+ patients. The nurse will have the whole building to be...

  17. Side rail stories

    JDZ344 replied to Bringonthenight's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The nurses where I work have to do a ridiculous amount of paperwork to put rails up. It's easier all around to leave them down unless the person is alert and wants them

  18. Help with solving a Patient Sitter Staffing problem

    JDZ344 replied to DogWmn's topic in General Nursing

    Does the floor have CNAs? Where I work, us CNAs will have to relieve the 1:1 while they have a break. Normally, it is not too bad, whilst I am in there I will check the vital signs if they are near...

  19. Tips for a New Cna!!!

    JDZ344 replied to uniquern2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Actually ten is a good ratio. Most places will have you take 14-18 or even more. Depending on the residents, 10 may be manageable. If they are all total care, it will be difficult. Cutting corners...

  20. cna caught in the middle

    JDZ344 replied to Destiny'skid's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    RN outranks

  21. What should I do now?

    JDZ344 replied to kaidagirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you truly want to be a RN, then don't be discouraged. Keep

  22. Those who work at a hospital- med surge floor specifically

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

    I have anything from 6 (sitting in an open bay watching them all) to 15 or more. Normally 10/12. First shift is the busiest Second shift is still busy. Night shift is least

  23. Shocked by facial piercings at work

    JDZ344 replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No real opinion on the professionalism. But they are banned where I work, and in most places that require you to interact with people you would not be able to wear

  24. Nicknames unprofessional?

    JDZ344 replied to blackvans1234's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I mistakenly marked the wrong choice as I read the poll question wrongly. I don't think shortened names are unprofessional at

  25. Whats it like to work as a Cna on a surgical floor: pm shift??

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

    When I worked in surgery, it was quite busy. It depends how many patients you have going for surgery. Some days it seemed like every single patient was on the list or that day, other days none or just...