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  1. You know you are a CNA when....

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...when one of your greatest pleasures in life is seeing how many times you can make your CNA students cringe, blush, or vomit by telling them about BMs that were shaped (and smelled) like assorted...

  2. You know you are a CNA when....

    CoffeemateCNA replied to ham272's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ...when you get home after a long shift, take a shower, then absentmindedly wander around your house holding a pile of clothes wondering where in the world the linen barrel and dirty utility room have...

  3. Lazy Coworkers

    CoffeemateCNA replied to *4!#6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Welcome to my

  4. FED UP CNAS!!!!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to marineswife0809's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do not know how to fix your cell phone. Stop

  5. What shoes do you wear to lessen sore feet?

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

    Those sound like they were constructed from the hyde of some exotic animal bound to end up on the list of endangered

  6. Any tips for working a 12 hour shift?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to Christine90's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Stay away from the

  7. Post-Mortem Care

    CoffeemateCNA replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not morbid at all. I've seen many aides hold the deceased's hands or touch their forehead when they say their

  8. Hospital CNA needs help with a LTC issue

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

    At my facility I think it's technically the nurses' responsibility, but all of the CNAs are always dealing with O2 tanks and concentrators. If something goes wrong, by default it's usually the CNAs'...

  9. Whad I do -- Whad I do??

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

    Medications *are* more important than catheters. You can wait to pee for 1-2 hours, but if you wait 1-2 hours for insulin, well, it's bad. The night shift's world won't end if they have an extra 10...

  10. Being called in too much?

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

    I am thoroughly convinced that the inventor of "Silent mode" and the "Reject call" functions for cell phones was an angry CNA who was sick of being disturbed and harassed at all hours of the day (and...

  11. The life cycle of a CNA forum member

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

    Stage 1.5: Decides to ignore the 5 BILLION other threads over the same topic and posts, "What is a typical CNA shift like?" or "What do CNAs do on (insert shift here)?" Stage 7.5: "LIKEOHMYGOSHHHHHH!...

  12. Post-Mortem Care

    CoffeemateCNA replied to sarabellum1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Get a second person to help you if you can, for physical AND emotional

  13. First CNA Job....12 hr shifts

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

    Be mindful of what you eat and drink. Try to stay away from processed foods and lots of caffeine. Lots of sugar isn't a good thing either or you'll crash in the middle of your shift. Dried nuts and...

  14. How bad is it?

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

    When a facility is rated 1/5 on Medicare's site, there's usually a pretty good reason for

  15. new grad cna/pct, how long did it take you to find your first job.

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

    Many of the CNAs and nurses at the facility I did clinicals at urged me to apply, so I did. I was offered a position on evening shift and could start the day after I passed the state exam....

  16. New CNAs have questions or need encouragement?

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

    If you are feeling nice: "Why don't you go get a cup of coffee and some fresh air while I take care of your [insert relationship here]?" If they can't take a hint: "Can all of you step out into the...

  17. New CNAs have questions or need encouragement?

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

    For those residents, I don't usually use toothpaste. Does your facility have disposable swabs/toothettes? Those seem to work best for those types of residents. I dip them (or a toothbrush) in...

  18. Med Tech in a Nursing Home?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to freesia29's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Med Techs administer non-parenteral medications (non-parenteral means it's not injected --- the only exception is usually insulin). These include pills, liquids, creams, eyedrops, nebulized breathing...

  19. Do you say goodbye to your residents?

    CoffeemateCNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    For those of you in LTC: Do you say goodbye to your residents when you are leaving to go home? This is for LTC in general, but demented residents in particular (especially those in locked units). It...

  20. Depression/Anxiety prevent me from being CNA?

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

    Schools couldn't care less what medications you are on or what health conditions you have, as long as you have the money to pay for the class. They're in this to make money, nothing

  21. Depression/Anxiety prevent me from being CNA?

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

    No, it will not interfere. Several of the CNAs I work with are on antidepressants. It's nothing to be ashamed about, but it's not something that is any of your employer's business and should not be...

  22. I cried all night...NEED YOUR FEEDBACK!

    CoffeemateCNA replied to sunflower777's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You will not lose your certification over a minor fall -- they happen ALL THE TIME. Know that WHEN this comes up in the future again (it will :)) that you don't have to get the resident completely...

  23. Do you catch a lot of illnesses from your patients?

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

    I got sick fairly often when I first started. Nothing serious, just colds and gastroenteritis (a.k.a. "stomach flu"- no such thing as the stomach flu, but that's for another thread :)). After awhile,...

  24. Watching Jobs Pass Me By. Getting Frustrated.

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

    Once you get your foot in the door, part time can quickly turn into full

  25. Need advice-should I become a CNA/STNA at 46?

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

    There are many CNAs your age, some even older (I have worked with lifelong-CNAs in their late 60s). Age really isn't as important as physical stamina. If you can stay on your feet for 8+ hours, you...