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  1. 5 Years...

    SuperWes_CNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, when I started as a CNA back in 2006 I was asked in one of my interviews the question, "What is your short-term goal?" The answer to that was to make it to 5 years of service with the company....

  2. CNA's - What hours do you work?

    SuperWes_CNA replied to VagusX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm a ward clerk for Acute Care & work 8 hours a day (3pm to 11:30pm), 5 days a week. I enjoy my

  3. What reason is used for call offs!

    SuperWes_CNA replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Wouldn't it be a bit eerie for your supervisor to hear you call in when you're "dead?"

  4. Obama Adopted Into Crow Tribe

    SuperWes_CNA replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    I am a member of the Crow Tribe & did vote for Obama. Seeing how our IHS (Crow/Northern Chyenne) is practically going under that he has done nothing thus far. It is a terrible & sad...

  5. Activity Assistant??

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

    I think it would be a great opportunity...go for it! And, I'm sure you will still be able to keep up your CNA certification. I know that at our long term care our activity aides are CNAs and are...

  6. 5 Years...

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

    Training actually took about a week & a half for me (I caught on to things quite quickly) but, when & if you do start out & you think it may take more than what they provide then, don't be...

  7. 5 Years...

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

    Well, I do come from a small town so our hospital isn't very big. We have an Acute Care floor of 9 rooms, a surgical suite, an Obstetrics suite with two rooms, an E.R. Dept. with 3 bays. We also...

  8. mouth breathing sore throat

    SuperWes_CNA replied to thejourney's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Here is a little tip: Keep a small tub of Mentholatum with you or in your locker & when you know you have BM (or any other smelly bodily fluids) to clean up just rub some under your nose. It...

  9. Nursing homes vs. Hospitals for CNAs?

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

    For me, I really don't mind working either setting. Yes, the nursing home setting can be a little harder work wise and the hospital setting is a bit more easier on the back but, both settings give...

  10. At your facility, who goes on rides with residents to doctor's appointments?

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

    Our LTC recently recieved a new transportation van which is smaller than the regular bus and has added a Transportation Aide to the staff. The Transportation Aide is responsible for taking the...

  11. What have you failed the CNA skills exam for?

    SuperWes_CNA replied to CNA1488's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My "fail" sounds fairly simple and it was...the gait belt/transfer. I pretty much knew how to do complete the skill but my nerves just got the best of me. I used to have trouble putting on the gait...

  12. Celebrated 2 years yesterday!!

    SuperWes_CNA replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Congratulations on your sobriety. It's always good to hear of another's accomplishment of keeping sober and living life the way it should be. Awesome

  13. The reason Why I became a CNA

    SuperWes_CNA replied to Jenny_07's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Before becoming a CNA I spent the previous 2 years at home watching after my grandmother while my mother worked. It was an "out of the blue" thought when I deciided I wanted to try the CNA class....

  14. Fun question

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

    I label my pens just because the other ward clerk I work with also uses the same kind of pen that I do :) Pentel RSVP Fine

  15. Happy CNA appreciation week!!!

    SuperWes_CNA replied to Ev1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm very lucky that I'm appreciated by my DON, nurses & other hospital employees everyday. I definately love :heartbeat my job even though it can be a tough job at times. And, yes Coffeemate "we...

  16. Male nursing assistant.

    SuperWes_CNA replied to EduardoLugo's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sorry, but you gotta do that too

  17. Guys in Support Hose?

    SuperWes_CNA replied to mcknis's topic in Men in Nursing

    Take a look at this site and let me know what you think about these. Comfilon's® ACTIVSKIN®: Performance Wear for

  18. Being Tired at work - How do you cope?

    SuperWes_CNA replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I've known a couple people (co-workers) that have had trouble sleeping and eventually went and had a sleep study done. Maybe that could be an

  19. Embarrassing/Clumsy Moments!

    SuperWes_CNA replied to BKCinNOLA's topic in Nursing Humor

    I've had many embarassing moments and I'll share a couple... One time another CNA and I were chasing each other (with fly swatters) down the back/employee hall at work and as I neared the back door I...

  20. Cell Phones

    SuperWes_CNA replied to daimere's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Our cell phone policy came into effect this year when we had too many people using cell phones on the job. Below is our facilities policy regarding cell phones: Policy: - All personal cellular...

  21. Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    SuperWes_CNA replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You are definately and "everyday hero" tride and true:yeah:Awesome

  22. I learned something cool! little tricks to make life easier

    SuperWes_CNA replied to NM nurse to be's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Another little hint...this is for a patient who has a BM with some "gritty" texture...instead of going through a bunch of wipes trying to get rid of the "grit" just add some lotion to your wipe and...

  23. Tricks of the Trade

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

    Oops...my bad! Guess I haven't shuffled through all the disscusions yet to realize there was a similar thread to this

  24. Tricks of the Trade

    SuperWes_CNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What are your own little tricks or, hints of the trade when taking care of patients? :) Example I: One trick I've learned is when a patient is scootched low in bed and I have no help to hoist them up...

  25. Anyone else afraid to look at obituaries?

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

    Call it a weird habit but, the obitruary section is the first section I go to first. I've had a couple times where one of my residents have passed and found out first through the