CoffeemateCNA

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  1. My patient fell, am I gonna get in trouble

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

    You've gotten good advice so far. The only time I can think of that you would ever get in trouble for a fall is if you hadn't put the appropriate safety measures in place. For instance, call light...

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

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

    I have worked full time, part time, and PRN positions. PRN has the good and the bad, so here's how it goes: Being PRN is MORE stressful because you will always get the worst and the hardest...

  3. Am I too sensitive?

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

    The first death you experience is often one of the hardest. You have no idea what to expect and have almost no preparation for it; it just happens. I was extremely distraught when my first resident...

  4. Not sure if I can handle it....

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

    Oh my. Yes, we have all felt that way. If anyone tells you otherwise, they're not being totally truthful. :) CNA class and clinicals are TOTALLY different than the real world. In class you have a...

  5. A&P I

    CoffeemateCNA replied to heavenleedesire's topic in General Students

    I think my instructor said it best. This was the gist of it: "Anatomy and Physiology are 2 total *******. They're freakin' hard subjects to learn. But guess what, you are going to have classes down...

  6. CNA ratios by state

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

    This appears to be the original source that the OP used: Nursing Assistant Resources On The Web Staffing Ratios: Each State I Googled for the staffing ratios but wasn't able to find anything very...

  7. Help finding CNA classes...

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

    There ARE nursing homes that still offer free training courses on a regular basis, but these are becoming fewer and harder to get into. Just call nursing homes in your area (ask for whoever is in...

  8. Two-Step PPD Test

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    If anything was raised 20 mm off of my skin I would say so. What did your PCP

  9. Fix This Nursing Home

    CoffeemateCNA replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck trying to find any $$ in my bank account. The wonderful US government got to it before you did. I actually had a few ideas come to mind about how we could raise money for this little...

  10. home health aide--worth it?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to muffinCNA15's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I take it that in your state the HHA certification is "above" or "in addition" to CNA? In some states, HHAs are lower than CNAs, and in others they are higher. Gaining that additional HHA...

  11. Starting CNA training next month.

    CoffeemateCNA replied to rcfj2290's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Long-term care and hospital settings are totally different stories. There are good and bad of each. Keep in mind that many people come here to vent. Certain stories may not necessarily be typical of...

  12. Hesistant to do CNA work..

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

    Chances are slim that you would be hired to a hospital with no prior CNA experience. Your best bet would be to work as a home health aide or at an

  13. Younger people in the cna field?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Shan117's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Probably 75% of my CNA coworkers are under the age of 25 (this is in long-term

  14. Fix This Nursing Home

    CoffeemateCNA replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Everyone is mentioning things that cost $$$. Just curious as to where it is going to come from? Can't get more money unless we get more beds. To fill those beds, we need residents to fill those beds....

  15. CNA steps

    CoffeemateCNA replied to fmac88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As long as the task isn't one that involves bodily fluids (ie, brief change + peri care), you could probably get away with using hand sanitizer [i did this for my exam]. I know if I had washed my...

  16. To Do: Over Summer Vacation

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Tara:)'s topic in General Students

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  17. When should I start looking for a job?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to soxgirl2008's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It never hurts to get a head start! You don't necessarily have to wait until after the state exam, but don't start more than a few weeks before, either. Facilities may not want to hold open a...

  18. Suggestions for pre-studying AP2 and Micro for summer term

    CoffeemateCNA replied to fleur-di-lis-RN2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You could get a basic A&P book such as "Anatomy and Physiology Demystified" and learn the basics of all the systems you will be learning. Then during lecture you will be able to focus on learning...

  19. How long does cna license take to come from gov.

    CoffeemateCNA replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In that case, you may just have to wait until the certificate comes. Did you apply at a nursing home or hospital? Nursing homes may be able to hire you as a NA right now. Then, when your certificate...

  20. How long does cna license take to come from gov.

    CoffeemateCNA replied to danny8823's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This is a really busy time of year for the state because all of the Health Occupation students at the vocational schools are taking the exam. They get really backed up. I was hired and began working...

  21. What do you think about this.

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ReneelsLoved's topic in General Students

    Ouch. You would think they would at least wait until the end of the semester to terminate her. Be diligent in your studying. If you have a solid knowledge of the concepts, hopefully you will be able...

  22. Accelerated Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2

    CoffeemateCNA replied to TXStudent78's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sounds DIFFICULT. But, then again, since it is the only class you are taking, you will [hopefully] have a lot of time to devote to reading and studying. If you can process large amounts of information...

  23. Fix This Nursing Home

    CoffeemateCNA replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not much of a management type :) but if I were. . . I'd start by fixing the CNAs. They seem to be 90% of the problem. If day shift insists on changing briefs only once, I will FIND some dirty...

  24. Fix This Nursing Home

    CoffeemateCNA replied to eveningsky339's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know if I could. No way in Hades I would continue to work there. I'd grab that shiny new RN license and run out the door like a madman before it gets revoked. Then call the state. I don't...

  25. Pathophysiology in the Summer??? good, bad and the ugly!!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to gb8852's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Taking pathophysiology over the summer may make pharmacology a little bit easier in the fall. You will already have an understanding of the diseases and it may make memorizing the drugs easier since...