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  1. Time management

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

    Multi-tasking!! If someone is using the bathroom, then use that time to make their bed, pick out clothes, and tidy up. If your more independent residents don't need help with toothbrushing, etc., then...

  2. RN lied.. will I get into trouble?

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

    Yucky. Care given to patients/residents is ultimately the nurse's responsibility. I have been told by many nurses "It may be YOUR fault, but it is MY responsibility." She should have stayed informed...

  3. Correct and Current Information

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

    This is one of the sucky things about LTC. It can be so hard to get good info on your residents because 1) it is always changing; and 2) some people are just too lazy to update it consistently. Look...

  4. Florida CNA exam

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Futuremidwife0721's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just reread your original post. Since you are still doing your pre-reqs, have you taken a fundamentals of nursing or a med/surg course yet?? Check with your board of nursing, usually one of these...

  5. Just got hired!!! Question about pay...

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

    I suggest you look at this thread and see if your area is anywhere on it: CNA salary - Nursing for Nurses It sounds like pretty amazing starting pay for a brand-new CNA. Most CNAs in my area do not...

  6. Florida CNA exam

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Futuremidwife0721's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    During my skills exam we had to do the following skills: Alone/on each other: Vital signs (manual) ROM exercises Discuss feeding techniques Handwashing On a resident: Transfer (was a x1 assist c...

  7. cna to lpn

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Nicole311's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As long as it doesn't cost extra, I would take the course again. Since you will be in an LPN program, they may teach you some of the WHY's of the skills and tasks, rather than just teaching HOW like...

  8. Throw it on the floor?!

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

    You could use washrags. I just don't like to when wipes are available. I always think to myself, "Would you want something that has been rubbed all over someone's poopy orifice to be used to wash...

  9. Newbie at work need your help, please!!!

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

    Yes, much of that information can be found in the residents' care plans. There are located at the nurse's station, and sometimes there are 3-ring binders with "CNA versions" in them. Hoyer lifts are...

  10. What to put on resume for newbies?

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

    Don't be afraid to put your past jobs on your resume, too!! Having a few solid jobs (hopefully ~1 year or more) shows your employer that you are dependable, loyal, and stick with things you

  11. 3rd shift weekends sat and sun? YUCK

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

    It sounds like you're already doing the right thing. Be persistent. With your current schedule, you may not be able to get every other weekend off, but you may be able to use vacation time...

  12. Using gloves while bathing someone...

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

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the other posters are wondering why your forearm is under the resident's orifice -- that washing them should just require you to stick your hand underneath enough...

  13. What does "stomach flu" really mean?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to loopylicious's topic in General Students

    I think part of the reason the term is still in use is because of habit. It's sometimes hard to switch terminology after you've been using the same word your entire career. The other part is that it...

  14. Float CNA's and permanent assignments

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My facility is so large that it is never the exact same group of employees working a shift day after day. We have a very complex rotating schedule system. There are 1-2 people who may get their...

  15. Using gloves while bathing someone...

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

    Oh. Seriously. I was eating dinner when I read this. I have never had that problem when doing showers. I would suggest you drape a towel over your forearm so that any "drips" will fall onto it...

  16. Why do we have to sign in & out for lunch?

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

    Only some facilities require you to clock in and out for lunch breaks; mine doesn't. I think the purposing of having people do it is just to keep them "honest." If you don't clock out for a break,...

  17. CNA job hunting for new comers

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

    You can try applying to hospital jobs though. Usually they say that 1 year of experience is preferred, not required. Who knows, you might get

  18. CNA job hunting for new comers

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

    I'm really not sure whether this is an actual question or a rhetorical one, so I'll answer anyway. :) Like I said before, you may have to look for jobs outside of the hospital at first. There isn't...

  19. How to prepare for working nights for the first time...?

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

    Suggestions for Night Shift Survival - Nursing for

  20. CNA Question

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

    If you are short on time, you can just do the basics to get the person in bed, and then inform their assigned CNA that you put Mr. X to bed, but that you only did such-and-such tasks. He/she can then...

  21. CNA Question

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

    Unless you have some immediately-pressing task to do, you put the resident to bed. We are ultimately responsible for ALL residents, not just those on our individual

  22. CNA job hunting for new comers

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

    It's unlikely, though not impossible, that you will be hired at a hospital right away. Most CNAs have to spend some time working in LTC (nursing homes) to gain experience for an acute care setting....

  23. I survived A&P I&II!!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to QuarterLife88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I finished last year, but yes, I know the feeling well. On my first day of A&P 1, I thought the sheer amount of information would be impossible to memorize. I had "that" feeling in the pit of my...

  24. favorite pharm study book

    CoffeemateCNA replied to knittingmonster's topic in General Students

    I really like Mosby's Pharmacology Memory Notecards. It doesn't have a ton of drugs in it, but it covers all of your basics. It comes in a ringed booklet, and each page tears out. On the front is a...

  25. Is it more or less stressful to work PRN??

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

    AAO = Awake, alert, and oriented There are 3 (sometimes 4) criteria used to determine their mental status: 1. Person 2. Place 3. Time 4.