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  1. Direct care position vs. CNA

    CoffeemateCNA replied to magn1jes's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Something sounds fishy. CNA positions ARE direct care positions, so I'm not sure what this employer is trying to pull. "Plain" CNAs can NEVER give meds, it doesn't matter if you are in LTC or a...

  2. Did You Feel It?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to justme01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I felt it. Everyone was restless and there were an increased number of falls and behavior problems on the unit. I had immediately attributed it as after-effects of Thursday's full moon. Totally forgot...

  3. Alternative name for CNA?

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

    We have PCTs here as well, but there is a definite distinction between PCTs and CNAs. CNAs can work in LTC or hospitals, but PCTs can only work in hospitals. PCTs can do anything a CNA can do, plus...

  4. ADLs Flow Sheet

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

    It sounds like there are problems with the form your facility is using for charting. There should be a space to indicate fluid intake during the meal. At my facility, we have one person to chart meal...

  5. You know you are a CNA when....

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...when grandpa comes to visit your house and you're just SURE he's going to fall so you secretly have your gait belt in your pocket... ...just in

  6. I learned something cool! little tricks to make life easier

    CoffeemateCNA replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you have an incontinent resident that needs their brief changed in the sit-to-stand and you are worried about them going on the floor during this, pull their pants down and put the new brief in...

  7. You know you are a CNA when....

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...when you can exclaim "I undressed someone in 15 seconds!" -- and not be talking about

  8. You know you are a CNA when....

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...when you are at Wal-Mart and see 4 employees desperately trying to lift the man who's stuck in the store-owned wheelchair, and all you can do is scoff "amateurs." ...when your roommate needs...

  9. I learned something cool! little tricks to make life easier

    CoffeemateCNA replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Before I do peri care on somebody and apply barrier cream, I double glove my dominant hand. After I have done the cleaning and smeared cream everywhere it needs to be, I can remove the top glove and...

  10. CNA/RNA

    CoffeemateCNA replied to balu01's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Depending on where you work as an RA/RNA, you will probably be doing many of the same tasks as a CNA, just not on as many residents. At my facility, the RAs do the same ADLs such as dressing,...

  11. Job offer but not state tested yet

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

    It's possible they would hold the position for you, but in my experience, LTC facilities just want to get empty positions filled ASAP, even if it means hiring other candidates. They have high turnover...

  12. CNA Commandments

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

    Thou shalt not skip resident showers when you are short on time and then chart them as "completed." Now I know why certain rooms have been smelling...

  13. CMA to LPN

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

    Depending on where you were to work, the experience you get may not even be applicable to a future nursing career. Many CMAs in physicians offices only do clerical work or basic nursing tasks such as...

  14. CNA Commandments

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

    Tell them "This is a nursing home, not the Playboy Mansion. Everybody needs to be covered, please and thank

  15. First Day on the floor by myself = Horrible

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

    Sorry you had such a terrible first night. It's always the hardest one. Things will get better. I've been through it, too. It sucked. While you really want to be nice to your coworkers, remember...

  16. new shoes for school?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to thomasbrooks07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm partial to Skechers. Don't buy white shoes once you're working or you will have to clean them quite often. Your white shoes will soon be every shade of brown and yellow with a trickle of red here...

  17. Cell Phones

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

    Our "official" policy is no cell phones on your person while working. Usage is for breaks only. Non-compliance supposedly results in termination. However, the flyer on the unit manager's door (from...

  18. STNA practical exam

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

    Do you have the same 5 skills (or whatever #) listed at the beginning of each procedure sheet [knock on door, introduce self, gather supplies, wash hands, provide privacy, explain procedure, etc.]? I...

  19. As a young CNA, what is an LTC facility like?

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

    Just remember -- If you treat them as adults, and respect them and their dignity... ...90% of the residents will just love you to pieces. I do have problems occasionally with new residents -- those...

  20. Can You Live Off A CNA's Pay? Do you?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to HS/College Student's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I was a new CNA, the nursing home "competing" with the one I was hired to offered CNAs a whopping $7.65/hour. The textbook of a prior course I took had a list of jobs that are below the poverty...

  21. Alternative name for CNA?

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

    Huh?? I am certified. I have a nice little certificate from the state that says so. CNAs aren't licensed as a nurse would be, though. Maybe this all just varies from state to

  22. CNA or Med Tech better experience?

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

    I've done both and I think each position brings something invaluable to the table. As a CNA, you will get much more comfortable and solidify your foundation of basic nursing skills. You have to have...

  23. The Great Emergency Prank War

    CoffeemateCNA replied to murphyle's topic in Nursing Humor

    One Halloween, my facility had a big trick-or-treating get-together for the residents, their families, and the community. My charge nurse took off her lab coat and left it at the nurses station while...

  24. Did I really just witness that?

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

    Glad it wasn't the other stuff. :) Her glaucoma medicine needs to stay in the

  25. I had to quit my CNA job

    CoffeemateCNA replied to dora101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Which days a week do you work the call center job? My thought is you could work PRN on some of the days that you have off of your other