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  1. I am considering not being a CNA anymore...

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

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but you've already worked hospitals and home health, right?? If you like the field but want to deal less with the crappy coworkers, consider becoming a med aide or...

  2. Amount of residents responsible for in a day?

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

    Don't even get me started on those frenzied lunatics. We're not allowed to use clothing protectors anymore. Apparently it's a heck of a lot more dignified to be wheeled around with dried drool and...

  3. Amount of residents responsible for in a day?

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

    ^^Agreed. If residents have the ability to do a task, they need to do it themselves as much as possible, or otherwise they will lose it. There are many people that can feed themselves independently,...

  4. Do you get discipline for not wearing ID badge?

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

    So true, but how often do you hear about people in these professions being endangered and stalked? From my experience, not very often. People rarely mess with doctors and lawyers, but because nurses...

  5. Amount of residents responsible for in a day?

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

    Same thing for toileting. If you toilet them all one at a time, you will never ever get done. Put one person in the bathroom, leave them, put another person in the bathroom, leave them, and put...

  6. Sometimes I wish the patients family would stop by unannounced...

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

    I hate that phrase too. I hear it paired most often with "Be sure you shave Mr. XXXXXXX since his wife/daughter will be by later and they get all bent out of shape when he isn't clean-shaven." Bugs...

  7. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've even checked the front of a lady's brief (dry), rolled her over to check the back (dry), and by the time I rolled her back over she was soaked through and had urine flowing out the sides. It can...

  8. Do you get discipline for not wearing ID badge?

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

    I work in a NURSING HOME, but that doesn't stop occasional visitors from bringing firearms and other weapons into the facility and threatening staff and residents. I do NOT want my full name...

  9. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Where have you been all semester? How about where have you been since kindergarten?? I learned to bring pencils to tests when I was

  10. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    Please STOP wasting precious class time every single week by bringing and reading aloud a corny "uplifting" email forward (that is probably bogus anyways) that your sister-in-law's second cousin's...

  11. Do you get discipline for not wearing ID badge?

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

    We don't get disciplined, but they make us wear a piece of tape with our name on it if they see us not wearing a badge. That's typically for day shift, though. Nights tend not to care as much. Our...

  12. Dementia/Alzheimers residents

    CoffeemateCNA replied to nurse2b013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Always approach from the front. Get on their level: squat or kneel down when talking to them or asking questions. Try to stick to a routine as much as possible. Find out their social history...

  13. Comfort measures, what can I do?

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

    Ditto about the music. If the resident is still verbal, ask her what kind of music she likes. You can probably get some of her favorite albums at a public library for free. On occasion, I've even...

  14. Comfort measures, what can I do?

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

    You mentioned her saying she is cold. Does your facility own a blanket warmer? If so, I would make sure to keep it well stocked and give her one every hour or two. If you don't have one, you can...

  15. help with documenting our work

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

    It wouldn't help you document exactly WHAT care you are doing, but a couple of times our management has given all of the CNAs forms to document the time they spent with each and every resident. It...

  16. Surprised during my clinicals

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

    Don't judge the staff. As long as the shortcuts aren't compromising resident safety, keep quiet and observe. You might actually learn something

  17. Other certifications that could be combined with the CNA certification?

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

    no. the title of the position varies among states, but one position involves a one-day class and you can only pass meds in assisted living or group homes. the other involves 75-100 hours of...

  18. Other certifications that could be combined with the CNA certification?

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

    Medication Technician and Restorative Nurse

  19. What you'd REALLY like to say....

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ICor9:24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Every week I have a new kid or change my citizenship to a new country, just to keep things

  20. Chemical Restraints

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

    Never mind this. I did go back and read and it is a restraint-free facility. Just document, document, document as

  21. Chemical Restraints

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

    I'm too lazy to go back and read your posts again, but is this a restraint-free facility? (speaking more about physical, rather than chemical ones) A Lap Buddy may be appropriate for her. It's a...

  22. buttocks/rectal care

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

    I agree, I was taught "clean to dirty." However, can someone explain the rationale for this? I've found that when the "cheeks" are cleaned first, then the rectum, that BM can be spread back over the...

  23. A brand new CNA needs advice

    CoffeemateCNA replied to corinth13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We've heard what the "mean" nurse said when you called and when you arrived, but what exactly did *you* say when you spoke with them? How did they know your dad had to come pick you up? My point is,...

  24. Anyone else having an 'explosion' problem?

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

    I was referring to throwing everything on a linen cart and dragging it around the hall with you, but keeping the specific supplies you need in each room is also a great idea, fuzzywuzzy. OP, if a...

  25. Anyone else having an 'explosion' problem?

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

    Winter. Every winter. Get a cart, make "packages" of linens - pillowcase, fitted sheet, flat sheet, draw sheet (and maybe even a few bedspreads), stock it with some briefs, chux, and ample containers...