CoffeemateCNA

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  1. A problem at work.

    CoffeemateCNA replied to y&rfan84's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Throwing out a few mild profanities has worked faster for me than anything else I've tried. However, it can also blow up in your face quite easily, especially if the other person is a major drama...

  2. You know what I hate?

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

    Every time this happens, I pull out the stack of Post-Its from my pocket and look over them and start mumbling a bunch of nonsense under my breath, just to make it look like I'm too busy and stressed...

  3. Please say a quick prayer me

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

    I think you've got this in the bag. People inevitably drop these sorts of programs when it's time to pay, on the first day of class, and by the first test. My class started with 12, I think. 4...

  4. Got a promotion!

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

    Good luck to you. I love passing meds. It really gives you extra insight into the residents and their life

  5. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

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

    every few months i consider forgetting all about the cna forum and never coming back, but then i decide that the benefits i reap from using it grossly outweigh the giant loads of crap i have to wade...

  6. # Hours for part time?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just think about it for a minute: If you were an HR recruiter and the person you just hired is ALREADY unhappy with the position you gave to them and is asking about getting a different one, wouldn't...

  7. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

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

    "I want to be a CNA because I want to help people." If you want to help people, go be a social worker or a

  8. working weekends only

    CoffeemateCNA replied to momof2prettygirls's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I love weekends. More money, less

  9. Could a CNA teach a CNA program?

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

    If you find the CNA part of your state's Nurse Practice Act (should be available on your BON's website; if not, they can tell you where to find it) it should tell you what the exact requirements

  10. Could a CNA teach a CNA program?

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

    I believe you have to be an RN to teach a CNA

  11. Mouth Care

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

    There's so much to get done, that a lot of people just don't bother, especially when/if oral care supplies are scare. I try to do oral care on everyone that I can, but I honestly can't say that I do...

  12. first three weeks, need some advice.

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

    I take them into the bathroom, put them on toilet, change into gown and new brief while they do their business, then brush their teeth and face (if unable to do it independently), stand them up, do a...

  13. first three weeks, need some advice.

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

    Changing them into gown/pajamas, oral care, wash face, toileting, peri

  14. first three weeks, need some advice.

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

    Bedtime

  15. What do you do on your break?

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

    Depending on how hysterical the after-dinner madness made me, I used to sit outside on the curb in the parking lot, right outside the building. Nice, quiet (albeit uncomfortable) place to eat. I...

  16. Certified Medication Aide

    CoffeemateCNA replied to DESTINED 2B NURSE's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm amazed at the number of people on here that think med aides blindly shovel pills into peoples' mouths. In my class, we had to create drug cards for commonly used meds. On our MARs, we have certain...

  17. Telemetry/med surg. nursing assistants out there?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will learn to do Accucheks (blood glucose monitoring) and EKGs on-the-job, probably during your orientation. Neither skill is hard. With EKGs, it's literally slapping on a few electrodes onto...

  18. What do you do on your break?

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

    I don't usually take 15 minute breaks, but I drink and pee whenever I want to throughout my shift (and anyone that wants me to do otherwise can go eat pureed sausage and die). On the rare occasion I...

  19. Can someone explain how to survive doing cna work

    CoffeemateCNA replied to meo814's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I got a somewhat wrecked car from the family of a deceased elderly gentleman for cheap, but I own it outright (and it unfortunately is getting more and more difficult to start these days). I don't...

  20. was it Right?

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

    DON sounds fishy. I wouldn't have said anything either. Just curious, why was the ombudsman in the room while you were caring for the resident? Unless they have "nurse" somewhere in their title I...

  21. Sundowning :)

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

    I have a lady that wheels around all day telling people "Jesus loves you!" and then as soon as it gets dark outside she runs by those same people and tells them she is going to kill them and rip...

  22. Funny things your residents have said/done...

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

    Resident breastfed her teddy bears because "they were

  23. Dear new CNA's

    CoffeemateCNA replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "And does anyone have any tips they'd like to share for new CNAs? I searched but can't find anything? By the way I'm 18 and I'm in nursing school. Well, really I'm only taking math but it's all the...

  24. Dear new CNA's

    CoffeemateCNA replied to reussir1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "I'm only a CNA so I can go straight on to CRNA or NP. Is it possible to do CNA to RN? I can't seem to find any programs so I want other people to do it for me. Oh, and does anybody know if NICUs...

  25. How far do you travel for work??

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

    Do you really want to drive 90 minutes home while exhausted after running around a busy ER all day? And if you work several days in a row, all that time you spend commuting really takes away from your...