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  1. In CNA class...required to take blood pressure of 100 people!!!

    northernguy replied to CarolinaGirl1112's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ask your instructors how you are supposed to take BP 100 times, if it is their requirement, obviously they should have thought out and prepared ways for their students to achieve this. Taking...

  2. not physically strong enough to be a CNA...

    northernguy replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think more important in being a CNA than upper body strength is having a healthy and strong lower back. The upper body strength can be increased through diet and exercise, but if someone has a bad...

  3. FED UP CNAS!!!!

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

    I am fed up with brown nosing aides who continually point fingers at and blame other aides in order to make themselves look better. I have been in meetings where I speak up about problems that make...

  4. All-Time Toileting Record!

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

    Its common to get residents who are fixated with having to go to the toilet, or having a BM. We have always have a couple like that. One of them will say they have to pee, you toilet them, then 2...

  5. Does anybody really care?

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

    Orthornurse is obviously right about the dirty linens and clothes on the floor. Sometimes its unavoidable, but I dont think its too hard to carry a basket or linen container into the bathroom with you...

  6. Does anybody really care?

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

    IF you are doing everything by the book and still getting everything done on time, AND answering call lights and assists promptly, then good for you. The thing Ive found with brand new CNAs is it...

  7. Any CNA's who got hired in a hospital with no experience?

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

    Being a CNA in a hospital doesnt require any more skill or knowledge than being one in LTC. The problem is there are fewer CNA positions in hospitals, and a lot more people apply for them, so you are...

  8. Feel pressured to do 2 people transfer alone

    northernguy replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some people might be listed as a two person transfer so the facility can cover their ass, but in reality they can usually transfer fine with one person. In other cases though you really do need 2...

  9. Good idea to quit job to become a cna?

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

    Working as a CNA in a hospital might be worth it, but those jobs are hard to come by. Working as a CNA in long term care is a job I wouldnt wish on my worst enemy, its the worst of everything. Highly...

  10. Have work conditions for CNAs gotten worse?

    northernguy posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It seems to be a common experience that CNAs are at the point of quitting and fed up with where they work. This seems to be the rule rather than the exception. It is certainly the case where I work....

  11. CNA Exam -- Anyone have trouble finding the pulse?

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

    I'm curious if the person you were checking the pulse on was an elderly resident or just another aide playing the part of a resident. Sometimes if you have an older person who may be bradychardic, and...

  12. the patient who drives you CRAZY!

    northernguy replied to backatit2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have one resident who has been a pain in my ass from day one. The main problem is that she expects everything done a certain way, and expects everyone who takes care of her to do things this certain...

  13. Hate my job, discouraged and sore!

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

    CNAs are the lowest on the totem pole, so we are the ones who will get dumped on the most. In many cases management will just increase the workload until they burn people out and they quit, get hurt,...

  14. Nursing Home State Survey

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

    Hmm, I didnt realize we were supposed to introduce ourselves to the residents and refer to them as Mr or MRS. I just knocked on the door and greeted the resident using their first name per usual. I...

  15. Nervous about this Skill-elastic stocking???

    northernguy replied to karamarie91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think I've seen TED hose sold at walmart before. If you get a pair it wont take much practice before you get them on with no problem. I usually reach inside from the top of the sock and grab just...

  16. 2nd day of clinicals and the whole class is

    northernguy replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Theres no excuse for treating students like that, If a CNA acts like that to students, it doesnt bode well for how they treat residents. Of course its also a two way street, if a student acts like a...

  17. New CNA no job..Should I take fastfood job?

    northernguy replied to barbiebish_91's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well obviously you need to do something, so take what you can get and keep applying. Eventually there should be an opening, LTC has a high turnover rate for CNAs. Where I live if you have a CNA...

  18. Does my resident have the right to refuse getting weighed?

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

    "just get it done" or something along those lines is something I hear frequently if I go to a nurse trying to explain why something just isnt gonna happen, either because the resident is refusing or...

  19. Going to take Cna classes...question...

    northernguy replied to rayne215's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you're squeamish being a RT might not be for you, nevermind being a CNA. Suctioning a tracheostomy or performing endotracheal suctioning on someone are things an RTs does that isnt exactly for the...

  20. A question about being a black male CNA

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

    For male CNAs I think it comes down to a lot of different factors as to how receptive female residents are to having males care for them. Race might be a small factor but probably less of one that...

  21. Surprised during my clinicals

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

    The fact they arent doing things the way your textbook showed you doesnt necessarily mean they arent doing things correctly. For instance when doing perinneal care, its always shown or demonstrated...

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

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

    To aides who feel its OK to vent about coworkers to certain residents, or actively attempt to sow discontent among residents towards aides they want fired. Be aware of the laws of unintended...

  23. A brand new CNA needs advice

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

    Its kind of amusing to me reading some of the comments in here about how to handle coworkers in a LTC facility. It almost sounds like something out of lord of the flies lol. Just dont sweat the small...

  24. Challenging CNA exam in a few weeks. NERVOUS

    northernguy replied to on eagles wings's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Well if you plan on volunteering at a hospital for a few months, it probably wouldnt hurt to take some course at the same time, either an EMT course or a CNA class, or at least a BLS and first aid...

  25. ER nurse getting paramedic

    northernguy replied to jedi88's topic in Emergency

    This has been an interesting debate to watch. While I agree with Traumasurfer that EMS education is pretty lacking, I dont see why there is this need to take the worst case examples, like some medic...