CoffeemateCNA

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  1. SO am I the only one who loves LTC?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love LTC! I swear it's like having 75 grandparents! People always say how depressing it is, but I guess it's just a matter of perspective. They see it as watching people get sick and die; I see...

  2. Who Interviews nurse aides?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Akr_Chels's topic in General Nursing

    DON = Director of

  3. CHUX.

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

    We still use chux, but admin has started rationing them to us. We get 1 package per unit per shift. Each package has 6 chux. How they expect us to make that last for 75 residents? Who knows. They...

  4. Which way forward now???

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

    It really just depends on the area you are in. Some hospitals require previous experience, and those positions are very tough to come by. Other hospitals hire brand new CNAs straight out of class....

  5. What's in your CNA work bag?

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

    I have three items to add: 1. Sharpie marker -- very handy for marking on bedpans, denture cups, wipes containers, tubes of barrier cream, etc. 2. Shout wipes -- for those times you spill on yourself...

  6. A&P I Jump start

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

    I recommend "Anatomy and Physiology Made Incredibly Easy!" It does not contain the sheer amount of detail as your textbook will, which I guess is a good thing. You can use it to get a simple...

  7. Where to take the CNA Certification Exam

    CoffeemateCNA replied to rrockstar88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Am I understanding correctly? You have found a list of CNA courses in CA but you are not sure of what to do to challenge the exam? Try contacting the schools and asking if they offer a CNA Challenge...

  8. lna test in new hampshire

    CoffeemateCNA replied to jaybird55's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ideally, if a patient or resident is unable to help turn themselves or stay turned, you would use a 2nd CNA for assistance. That way 1 person can hold the resident on their side and provide peri care...

  9. Holy cow it feels so good to get an A again.

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on your A! It sounds like you have worked hard and really do deserve it. Thank you for your encouraging

  10. Should I re-take the course?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Double Helix-7's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can also review your skills with these CNA videos:

  11. wanna take cna

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

    13 weeks isn't bad for a CNA course. I did mine in 5 weeks plus another 4 weeks of clinicals. As far as other places offering the course, you can try checking here:...

  12. How am I gonna pay for a CNA/PCA program?

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

    Have you checked with any of the LTC facilities or hospitals in your area? Sometimes employers are willing to cover the cost of the class if you agree to work for them for 6 months to a year. It may...

  13. TV shows and movies that are ruined, because you know better

    CoffeemateCNA replied to HollyHobby's topic in Nursing Humor

    I love it when someone goes to their family doctor for a checkup, and the physician walks into the exam room wearing surgical scrubs, cap, and a has a mask tied around his neck. Uh

  14. Officially a Nursing Student!!!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to MzRN2B's topic in General Students

    :ancong!: Congratulations on your acceptance to nursing school! I wish you the best of

  15. Oh the wonderful smells

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

    When I was a new CNA I always kept a few strong cinnamon mints in my pocket to use when changing residents' briefs. Boy, did that come in handy the first time I had to change a colostomy bag -- the...

  16. Opinions on Online/Hybrid ADN program?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to bsn2013's topic in General Students

    My school uses a variation of this system. All of our theory courses are online. We just show up for the lab portions and clinicals 2-3 times per week. I have taken several of these and have not...

  17. CNA?

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

    I can't stress enough have beneficial it is to be a CNA prior to RN school. It really helps you to be more comfortable with your patients, and you have a better handle on how things work. With that...

  18. What do you do when your professor falls behind

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

    Do you know for sure if the material you haven't covered during lecture will be included on the exam? When I was in A&P the policy was that only material lectured on would be on exams. If there...

  19. Hispanic male lvn who speaks little spanish

    CoffeemateCNA replied to allbutyorluv's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Learning to speak Spanish can be a very useful skill to have! It may help to put Spanish-speaking patients at ease. From what I've seen, nurses are allowed to converse with patients in Spanish...

  20. A Letter to Hollywood: Nurses Are Not Handmaidens

    CoffeemateCNA replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I feel like standing up and shouting, "AMEN!" :thankya: Thanks for

  21. Need some advice concerning nursing school....

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Icemand18's topic in General Nursing

    Working while taking pre-reqs can be difficult, but by no means impossible. I was fortunate that all of my classes were offered in the mornings. This allowed me to work evening shift. I didn't have...

  22. school supplies needed for cna course

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

    Don't forget the Post-it notes! I am a Post-it freak. They are so handy to keep in your pocket and useful as reminders for things you can't get to right away. They are also good for writing...

  23. Can you be "not allowed" to call out sick?

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

    There really shouldn't be restrictions on calling-in. Working while sick is a HUGE infection control issue. The LTC Administration needs to remember that its employees are working with residents who...

  24. Professor Ratings

    CoffeemateCNA replied to AllSmiles225's topic in General Students

    From my experience, about half of the reviews on Rate My Professor are spot-on, and the other half are completely untrue. Before signing up for Anatomy & Physiology I + II and Microbiology, I...

  25. Physical Assessment

    CoffeemateCNA replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished Assessment last week. Repetition was the only thing that really helped me, as well as practicing outside of class. All of my classmates would get together -- 1 person did an...