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  1. forcing baths on dementia patients?

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

    If I saw a CNA doing that, I would fill up the basin and dump it on him/her instead (and probably squirt some soap in their eyes). Is it THAT hard to pick up a shower nozzle and gently rinse someone...

  2. Help with vitals...tips, tricks, anything???Please

    CoffeemateCNA replied to tammy1974's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Finding the brachial artery is easier if you tell the patient to let their arm just go limp. Support their elbow with one of your hands and use the fingertips of the other hand to find the pulse....

  3. Do places hire more CNAs in the Fall/Winter?

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

    We tend to hire a just few new CNAs at the start of summer, since many of the regular staff want to go on vacation and someone is needed to cover for them. Most of our new hires though seem to be in...

  4. How do you become a cna in a hospital

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

    How to become a CNA in a hospital: 1. Become a CNA 2. Apply for a job in a hospital Hospital jobs are much harder to come by, especially these days, so chances are you may have to start out in...

  5. work shifts

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

    Evening shift. 3-11pm. All of the hard work is up front; most of your residents are in bed for the last half of the shift. Working evenings as a new CNA lets you practice your skills and get in a...

  6. Do you work in a Neighborhood/Household LTC model?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to withasmilelpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My facility is in the process of doing this as well. Not only do we have our regular nursing duties to do, but they have also stuck us with all housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance. In the near...

  7. How many set of scrubs do you own?

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

    I have maybe 10 tops now. Yesterday I actually got rid of several that I have never worn or only wore once. I even found a few brand new ones with the tags still attached that I bought and forgot I...

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

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

    Ours is always chasing us down wanting us to donate money to buy the residents better equipment and activities (how tacky!). Every time I see her, I run like there's a tsunami coming. I suddenly...

  9. Please help! How/when do you measure I & O and BM?

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

    We also record fluid intake for all residents at every meal. For 95% of the residents, you can just find out how much fluid the glasses/mugs usually hold (120 mL, 240 mL, etc.) and then "guesstimate"...

  10. How Much Homework in CNA School?

    CoffeemateCNA replied to rene76's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our "homework" consisted of reading the notes for the next class period (which were in bullet-point format) and doing a wordsearch or fill-in-the-blank from the textbook. Nothing that couldn't really...

  11. grrr..I just found out that the school

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

    1. Pick a different school; or 2. Suck it up and become a CNA (I promise, it's not that

  12. I put in my resignation notice today...

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

    [[[hugs]]] :hug: [[[good luck]]] :yelclap: You'll find something better. I know you have done home health and LTC, but have you tried hospitals yet? I'm sure you are more than qualified for such a...

  13. evening CNA training class at LTC facilities?

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

    The only facility in my area that offers free CNA training ONLY offers it in the evenings... ...so don't give up all hope just yet. There are places out there that still do

  14. Is it mandatory to complete a CNA course to take the test

    CoffeemateCNA replied to lala71848's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Per the FL CNA registry: "Q. Am I required to attend a training program or may I simply challenge the exam? A. Yes, you may "challenge" the exam. Completion of a state approved training program is not...

  15. CNAs, when is the best time to get oral care done on a evening shift??

    CoffeemateCNA replied to marielina85's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do oral care when I put them to bed, UNLESS they are diabetic, in which case I wait until they get their blood glucose tested, their Lantus injection, and eat their snack that they get with it...

  16. Do employers not hire students?

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

    Are you sure the reason they don't want to hire you is because you're a student? I would think it had something to do with the limited scheduling availability you brought up with them (only available...

  17. CNAs: When is the last time you were thanked/recognized?

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

    On my usual unit, I am never thanked. The nurses can always find something to complain about. When I float to other units, the nurses gush with thanks and tell me how much they appreciate me (which...

  18. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

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

    I think I just threw up in my mouth a little

  19. I have a cold...

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

    Don't feel guilty about it. You haven't done anything wrong. And if you MUST feel guilty: Wouldn't you rather feel guilty for calling in sick for just one day and leaving your coworkers a little bit...

  20. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

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

    For the most part I am OK with tops. I'm very picky about the ones I will wear. But the pants??? They just seem so thin and loose and unsupportive. And they feel like pajama pants. I like pants...

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

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

    ...or the bra... ...or the panties... ...or the one missing plaid sock... ...or the pair of non-skid socks that is EXACTLY THE SAME as the other 9 pairs they have in the

  22. hmmm.

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

    Unless loose ends are properly secured/tied, gait belts also tend to fall into the toilet and/or get BM all over them from the incontinent residents, depending on how big the mess is. I used a brand...

  23. hmmm.

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

    I think Kohala is referring to a "notice of disciplinary action" rather than a plain incident report (the kind used to report a med error,

  24. Required to pay for my own training?

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

    Check with your state's BON and CNA registry. I know in my state, the facility MUST pay for your CNA training if they hired you as just an NA and you weren't enrolled in a CNA course at the time of...

  25. What do you wear to work, fellow aides?

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

    Our policy is that the uniform must be scrubs (any color), but it is not enforced. There are several CNAs that dress nicely in business casual, as I myself occasionally do. I hate scrubs. I wear...