CoffeemateCNA

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  1. That's enough...

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

    Good gracious. Ask him if his orifice itches all day long. If it does, it's probably because of the dried crap he leaves smeared up there. Next time you walk by him, cringe your face and exclaim...

  2. Working during school?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to StangGang92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm all for working during school. I did it/am doing it now. But... If you have not had any college classes before, I would give yourself a few months off, if not the whole semester, to focus solely...

  3. STNA practical exam

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

    Find a big stuffed animal (teddy bear probably the best), lay it in bed, and practice skills with your procedure sheets [i would suggest a human, but most family and friends aren't as cooperative or...

  4. How did you know you wanted to be a nurse?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to MandE4and1's topic in General Students

    If we're being honest... ...I saw 1 episode of ER and said to myself "I think I'll do that for a living." I ended up becoming a CNA and am attending nursing school instead of medical school, though. I...

  5. A Few Silly Questions

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

    By the way- I sound like someone's grandmother, but... There is no such thing as a silly question except for one that is not asked.

  6. A Few Silly Questions

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

    1. Health care is so flexible, especially nursing homes. If you apply for a PRN or per diem position, you may even get to choose which days you work. Let me tell you, it comes in handy with school....

  7. "I'm on a break right now"

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

    It makes me mad. MAAAAD. Half the time they are not even really on a break. They just see that there is some unpleasant task to be done and all of a sudden pull the "I'm on a break card" because they...

  8. Nursing Home Emergencies- what would you do?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    Biggest part of responding effectively to emergencies is being prepared. Know what to do before something happens. At a former facility, before every shift we would assign everyone a task in case of...

  9. Nursing Home Emergencies- what would you do?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to anonymous1919's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility we call 911 before unit manager arrives. EMS needs to get there ASAP and there is no time to lose. Better for them to show up and not be needed rather than us not call them and the...

  10. We need a hat!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to K.P.A.'s topic in Male Nursing Students

    Cowboy hat. Instead of string around the neck, we can use IV tubing. On the front can be a picture of a stethoscope. On the back, the slogan "Don't call me

  11. What do you carry...

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ilove2dce's topic in General Nursing

    I have 8 pockets and it's not enough. I should save myself the trouble and buy a backpack on

  12. What do you carry...

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ilove2dce's topic in General Nursing

    I have an ID clipped to the V-neck of my scrub top. It's attached to a retractable holder. In my pockets: stethoscope gait belt Post-its Sharpie black ballpoint pen highlighter alcohol swabs extra...

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

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

    And close the bag before you put it in the trash bin in the dirty utility room so that the whole room won't

  14. Need Advice for increasing my speed

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

    Congrats on speaking up for yourself and getting everything clarified. Yes, it seems like all shifts complain about one another. Day shift says nights didn't get enough people up, evenings says days...

  15. Working 3rd shift as a CNA

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

    It's difficult, though not impossible, to be hired directly to day shift. There are usually LISTS of people waiting to be transferred to it. For a new CNA, evening shift is probably the best. It's...

  16. Tricks of the Trade

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

    OK, great minds must think alike. Right as you were posting this, I posted to another thread about tips and

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

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

    I don't know about yours, but our trash bags are much, much too large to properly fit our trash cans, trash bins, and laundry barrels. While I'm somewhat grateful that people bother to put a bag in...

  18. CNAs! question about incontinence care etc.

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

    Peri-care is part of being a CNA pretty much no matter where you go -- LTC, hospitals, home-health. One of the only positions I can see where it would not be involved is if you were hired to a clinic...

  19. what should CNA's carry at all times?

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

    They actually make them for nurses! :) There is even an option to engrave. Just in case you need that extra little to get you through your shift... - Nursing for Nurses I'm sure they make great...

  20. Am I going to be in trouble, I accpted a gift

    CoffeemateCNA replied to e71x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Also want to throw out there that I had a former administrator tell me that there were some residents that would hand-make quilts for the staff and that they wouldn't take "no" for answer. She said,...

  21. Am I going to be in trouble, I accpted a gift

    CoffeemateCNA replied to e71x's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Go talk to your supervisor. I really don't think it's going to be a big deal, but it sounds like this is going to "eat at you" until you get feedback from someone higher up. Although it makes me...

  22. Highly disturbed today at Clinical...

    CoffeemateCNA replied to cookiesandcream22's topic in General Students

    I am a CNA in a LTC facility and care for anywhere from 15-25 residents by myself and there is just NO EXCUSE for not covering up a resident. This is Nursing 101 -- PROVIDE PRIVACY Definitely bring...

  23. Urgent, need help regarding skills!!

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

    The open end of the bedpan faces their feet. That open area is where the pee goes in. Your positioning sounds great. Don't just support the legs, support the knees as well. The position of the head...

  24. CNA Commandments

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

    And thou shalt not serve expired dairy products to 200 residents!! Um, yeah, there's a REASON that cottage cheese smelled funky and half the staff told you it was bad, yet you decided to serve...

  25. Working with Opposite Sex

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

    Was this meant for the CNA