CoffeemateCNA

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  1. Fun question

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

    Dang right. I used to have an AMAZING, big, fat, cushioned, shiny, silver-colored pen from a drug rep (back when they were allowed to come bribe us -- heck, I'll sell myself out and advertise their...

  2. Please be honest!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to kalinka's topic in General Nursing

    I do it because I find it a "hobby" to gives baths to drunk homeless people brought in by the cops because they were passed out in the park. That, and the very, very little money I get paid for doing...

  3. manual BP's?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Lola77's topic in General Nursing

    I refuse to use Dynamaps anymore unless there are no functioning manual cuffs ANYWHERE in the building. Ours are just too old and take forever -- I'm talking 3-4 minutes for one reading. And half the...

  4. Residents

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Forever Sunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have a 90 year old guy that has a bikini calendar at the head of his bed. He shows it to anyone and everyone -- nursing, housekeeping, maintenance, VISITORS. Everyone used to try and at least keep...

  5. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Tell me about it!! A BAAAAD case of this happened to me last Christmas season. I was in the middle of doing peri care to a woman in a private room (and our private rooms don't even have privacy...

  6. At my wits end...

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

    When people get like that I interrupt them right away and say "STOP! (short period of silence) I'm happy to do all of the cares that you have requested, but guess what, I'm not Superman and I can't do...

  7. For CNAs etc.

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Sparrow23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I like to be aware of certain medications the patients/residents are taking such as rifampin or Pyridium so that it will not come as a huge shock when I see that their urine has a reddish-orange...

  8. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Last month I saw the head of maintenance washing his car in the small parking lot behind the facility. Funny how when we called maintenance to come fix the AC, everyone was "busy" at the moment. I'm...

  9. PCT certificate endorse from AZ to CA

    CoffeemateCNA replied to gpinnewrnca's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    CNA certificates can be transferred, but I don't believe PCT certificates can. You can transfer a CNA certificate, provided you have completed a CNA course and are listed in your state's registry....

  10. How much would you recommend taking on?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to corinth13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am the same way. I will spend hours reading only one chapter because I like to soak in every bit of information that I can. Are you new to college or are you a "veteran" yet? If you have had...

  11. HW Qs, NCLEX-style

    CoffeemateCNA replied to StrawberryBanana's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A) It's not within the CNA's scope of practice to ask questions about fever and chills. He/she could certainly relay that information to you if the pt tells them about it, but you would need to go...

  12. mandatory 15 min breaks...

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

    Bush [the second one] was president the last time I took a 15-minute

  13. Funny things your patients have said

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

    "Hey, kid, come over here and look at my ****, will ya? I think something's wrong." "Normally I'd tell people to stop that right this instant [peri care], but dang, that actually feels pretty good to...

  14. What does Nurse Aide N3S and Nurse Aide E1 mean?

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

    They most likely refer to different departments, floors, units, specialties, etc. Such abbreviations will be facility-specific in their meanings. The two positions you applied for may be on different...

  15. HELP, taking my RN nclex on friday and the math site I LOVE seems to be shut down?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to anangelsmommy's topic in General Students

    Neither of the links work. How long ago did you originally use the

  16. Your experience...

    CoffeemateCNA replied to cupcake231's topic in General Students

    Incredibly boring. Filled out paperwork and talked about dress codes, textbooks, and class schedules. But then they fed us.

  17. Cna code blue protocol

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

    From what I've seen at the places I've worked, nurses have to be CPR certified in order to be hired, but not to maintain employment. I've seen some people be pretty lazy about getting theirs renewed....

  18. Cna code blue protocol

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

    Regardless of what your boss says, good job. I probably would have done the exact same thing you did in that situation. I have only worked at 1 LTC facility where CNAs were allowed to participate in...

  19. Freaking out!!!!!!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to CNL2B's topic in General Students

    Did they say "how" it was too long -- i.e. you did too many tests overall, or you took too long to do the tests that you did perform? I was taking too long to do my assessments, too, and my...

  20. Nursing Assistant's Prayer

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Jenny_07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's a very nice prayer. I have one, too, and it goes something like this: May there be briefs and chux to last the week I don't want my residents' pants to leak if we run out, we'll be in a rut...

  21. Generally, are there more R.N. shifts available for night or day shift?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the setting you are working in, but there are generally more shifts available for nights (or evening shift, if the facility uses 8-hour shifts). There are often waiting lists of people...

  22. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

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

    "Hey guyz wazzuppp just wondering if i can become cna i have 15 dui's this passt 2 yeare none of them went to court. they won't find that on my backround check will they when i apply to cna program...

  23. Any good online lectures for nursing classes?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to mks1014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    UC Berkeley does have some of the best podcasts around. In addition to the aforementioned anatomy, they also have chemistry and microbiology courses available for viewing/listening. I have enjoyed...

  24. Do I automatically get a CNA after first year in nursing school?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to onlyjesus22's topic in General Students

    You won't automatically be a CNA, but you'll probably have the option to challenge the state exam to become certified without actually having to take the class. Your board of nursing or whatever...

  25. Alternative name for CNA?

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

    Funny how things change. Before I was a CNA up until my first few months on the job, I would get SO offended when someone called me an "aide." I would actually halt conversations and correct people...