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  1. Aide & Nursing Home regulation questions

    rosey2007 replied to Miss Irene's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I feel the same way that you do about nursing homes. Everyone says there are good ones out there. I have worked at many and haven't found one yet. These poor folks are treated like cattle and it...

  2. Increasing speed

    rosey2007 replied to Carolinathe3rd's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Is there anyway you might be able to start dinner

  3. What grosses you out?

    rosey2007 replied to lilbearzmom's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with you OP on the mouth care and

  4. How much is too much?

    rosey2007 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a cna and work in a facility. Anyway, my some of my coworkers do not take a full 30 minute lunch break which is required by my states law. I do take my 30 minute break because it is the only...

  5. How much is too much?

    rosey2007 replied to rosey2007's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea I am also sick of having to show up at least ten minutes early for my shift and not getting paid for it. Then I get to stay after work and chart if I didn't have time during my shift without pay....

  6. Can I HHA give suppositories?

    rosey2007 replied to Mami.Melissa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree. By the way kudo's op for looking this up. I have worked for many companies who don't go by the

  7. Tips for a Future CNA! :)

    rosey2007 replied to sj73201's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well, I am not a nurse but have about 5 years of care giving experience. Anyway, make sure to be a team player and help when you are able. Be ready to build up a strong skin because many facilities...

  8. Knee, work, weight..ugh!

    rosey2007 replied to Sonjailana's topic in General Nursing

    I am not even a nurse and agree with you

  9. HELP, Coworker stays really late and is distracting

    rosey2007 replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you may want to talk to your DNS about what going

  10. Comfort measures, what can I do?

    rosey2007 replied to Dorali's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe play some soft music or do whatever will make the patient the most comfortable. They might like it if you read to them or just hold there hand and be there for them. When the family comes in to...

  11. How do I get around to LIKING changing an ostomy bag?

    rosey2007 replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if this is still allowed but I found shaving cream to take the odor away pretty well on

  12. Anyone work first, then go to CNA training?

    rosey2007 replied to LaterAlligator's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I had my NAR before I took my CNA course and passed my test the first time. I think that you will be fine as long as you are willing to keep an open mind about new ways of doing things lol. I learned...

  13. Residents who are constantly on the call bell... help!

    rosey2007 replied to rainbowsandsunshine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I worked in a nursing home with a resident like this and somehow they got it care planned(I think) that she would only get care at certain times during the day. It really worked well for

  14. Petite CNA?

    rosey2007 replied to Hopeful1982's topic in General Nursing

    I am 5 foot 2 and am a CNA. I am a lot heavier then you but am able to do the job. I also have a friend you was a care giver and she was thin and petite and she told me she had problems with the obese...

  15. When talking about your day

    rosey2007 replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yea my husband feels the same way

  16. Housekeeping wish list

    rosey2007 replied to Missclean's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work in housekeeping and I was an aide in LTC as well. Anyway, I had to strip the beds and clean them, dust, mop, clean toilets, vacuum, fill paper towels and toilet

  17. Under staffing at LTC Facilities

    rosey2007 replied to AzDeb's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with the op that 8 ratio works well but its all about the money. At the last facility I worked at, it got to the point that some of my residents only saw me when they had to go to the bathroom...

  18. CNAs and Babies

    rosey2007 replied to CNAAbby's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked for a home health care agency that got both seniors and babies. Personally I liked taking care of the babies

  19. A brand new CNA needs advice

    rosey2007 replied to corinth13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I get the feeling you work in long term care. I have worked in three different nursing homes and all of them have wanted to eat the newbies. I cannot speak for all but that has been my experience. I...

  20. Anyone else having an 'explosion' problem?

    rosey2007 replied to camci's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The last facility that I worked for had a fit if we used chux under our residents, so I would make sure to put a draw sheet under some of my residents that had issues with the bowels. Something that...

  21. Jp, Ostomy and Trach smells OH MY!

    rosey2007 replied to CNATylerTX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Charcoal also works to control odors. Vomit doesn't bother me but feces makes me sick to my

  22. Question on urinary incontinence.

    rosey2007 replied to dudette10's topic in General Nursing

    How about a bathroom door alarm(I got one at the dollar store). It might upset her but at least you would get a little time to help her to the bathroom. I also agree with the bedroom commode

  23. CNA straight cathing and giving suppository?????????

    rosey2007 replied to Stone06's topic in General Nursing

    I have a nurse delegated but still have to be trained by a RN to insert caths and giving

  24. Working w/ Home Health Agency

    rosey2007 replied to frogkicker's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I worked with an agency and they would send me to a different client every shift. The clients would be upset because they had to train someone new and it was hard on me because I had to learn a new...

  25. Back to work after a loss of pregnancy...

    rosey2007 replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would try to find someone to cover you for at least this weekend. You lost something special and need the time to heal. I wish you all the best during this