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  1. Should I or should I not?

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

    look at it this way ... if you take the job at the care center, you will be working full time, closer to home (less gas expense), with benefits and after probationary period (or one year) you might...

  2. CNA QUESTIONS, please help!

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

    We recently had students at our LTC facility. A few of the students said that the classes were three nights per week for nine weeks then clinicals at a LTC three nights per week for three weeks. Did...

  3. Medication Changes

    PBAJS replied to jacesmom2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In my LTC facility ... in the MAR ... If a med is D/C'd we put "X" in the blocks for the remaining times for that day followed by a large "D/C". If a med is changed we put "X" in the blocks for the...

  4. How to enhance cohesive working and communication

    PBAJS replied to NYCRN6's topic in General Nursing

    I brought up the "job description" issue... and this is what i did i just mad ea list of daily tasks of what they should be doing and my manager agreed 100%. And I agree, too. This other nurse and i...

  5. CNA/CHHA CEU requirements

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

    Perhaps this might help you -

  6. Techniques You Have Used to Learn C.N.A. Skills

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

    when i did my cna class, i used index cards. i took the cards with me, while waiting in the supermarket checkout line, drive-thru for burger, coffee, bank ... i would pull out the cards and review....

  7. Trying to find a program

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

    don't know the closest. this will help ... http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/io/nurseaide/narequirements.aspx nurse aide registry requirements scroll down to last paragraph ... additional questions...

  8. Seeking Part-time CNA training

    PBAJS replied to delawhere2006's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You are looking for information for Delaware programs and training? Suggestion - start a new thread at Delaware Nurses. New to Allnurses ? Go to the top of this page Click on the tab for Local >...

  9. Seeking Part-time CNA training

    PBAJS replied to delawhere2006's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    :welcome: to Allnurses I am not in Delaware ... This page may help - http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dltcrp/cnareg.html CNA Training Requirements and Training Program Approval Anyone who wants to be...

  10. the proper way to place a bedpan?

    PBAJS replied to gurly1515's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    "roll them as far towards you as possible and tuck the bedpan in as far as possible" some of my residents are so wide in the hips, i would not be able to reach over them to properly place the bepan....

  11. confused!?!? help!!

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

    Sorry ... little confused. Will you be starting your CNA classes at the LTC facility? or do you mean that you are already a CNA and will be starting your probation period as a CNA at the LTC...

  12. Smoking in LTC

    PBAJS replied to banditrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The policy in our facility is that a CNA will accompany the resident outside, not a nurse. Usually there is a CNA who smokes who will go with a resident, but if not, a CNA will volunteer as they know...

  13. bristol stool chart

    PBAJS replied to cybernurse81's topic in General Nursing

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol_Stool_Scale Chart in color

  14. Communication with a non-verbal resident

    PBAJS posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We have a resident that cannot talk. With hand signals and his head he does let us know Yes and No. Hoping that he can spell ... I would like to put large letters and numbers on a sheet paper so that...

  15. breakfast

    PBAJS replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is more time consuming to get them up, presentable, move them to the dining room and then back again. :uhoh21: Our residents get their breakfast in their room, most in bed, a few like to sit in a...

  16. interested in becoming a CNA/STNA (OH)

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

    Found a few old topics you can look at ... https://allnurses.com/forums/f167/just-moved-ohio-how-become-nurses-aid-akron-117038.html https://allnurses.com/forums/f167/stna-training-48215.html...

  17. Ultimate Goal. CNA, LPN, RN ?

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

    Where I work, 80 bed LTC facility, I think there is only one CNA in a nursing program. We have our share of new CNAs that stay a few weeks to a couple of years; some have been there more than 5 years;...

  18. Transfer Techniques

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

    In my LTC facility we do not have pivot disks or side/slide/transfer boards. We do have a couple of transfer belts, several gait belts, a hoyer lift and a standup lift. This facility has a policy...

  19. Eating or Bathroom?

    PBAJS posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    We have a resident that at meal time in the dining room while eating will sometimes ask to be taken to the bathroom. We do make sure that she has been to the bathroom before going to the dining room....

  20. Bed Baths, I dread giving them.

    PBAJS replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Adding ... care to the feet ... I have seen small to large amounts of 'dirt' between and under the toes. When the toes are close together, I fold the wash cloth in half and pull the wash cloth back...

  21. Bed Baths, I dread giving them.

    PBAJS replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    moongirl posted - "Ask a CNA you work with I am sure they would be happy to show you proper techinque" If possible, ask and work with a few, or several, CNAs. I have worked with a few CNAs that...

  22. When they can't (or won't) walk anymore...

    PBAJS replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Everyday Simplicity: Filial Responsibility Laws - List of States Having Them NCPA | Brief Analysis #521, The Legal Responsibility of Adult Children to Care for Indigent Parents New Medicaid Law Means...

  23. Eight or Twelve Hour Shifts

    PBAJS replied to outcomesfirst's topic in General Nursing

    There are labor laws. The U.S. Department of Labor While browsing around I found ... Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes standards for minimum wages,...

  24. Free of low cost CNA Course

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

    More ... DIRECTORY1 Found - DAISLEY II HOME CARE SERVICE, INC. 495 FLATBUSH AVENUE BROOKLYN, NY 11225 (718) 467-8497 and ...

  25. Free of low cost CNA Course

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

    Perhaps this might help you find somewhere. New York edited to add - www. prometric. com/ NurseAide/ NY. htm Bulletins and Forms New York State Nursing Home Nurse Aide Certification Handbook...