NiquiCNA

NiquiCNA has 10 years experience and specializes in Surgical, LTC.

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1. 3rd shift-hospital nursing assistants!

   NiquiCNA replied to stevengr's topic in CNA/MA

   I work 12 hour nights at a hospital.. which is awesome because NO MEALS. WE do Vitals at specified times, blood sugars.. and answer lights.. which.. can be soo many things... from toiletting to changing, to drains. Anything the nurse asks that you ...

2. how long does it take you to leave work

   NiquiCNA replied to cnamommyto2's topic in CNA/MA

   How is clocking out at 7:08 unethical? ROFL. Seriously.. if I clock in at 18:38 (which I do) I dont get paid any extra than clocking in at 18:45? So.. is that unethical of them? Its a 24 hour job for a reason..

3. how long does it take you to leave work

   NiquiCNA replied to cnamommyto2's topic in CNA/MA

   7:08 am I leave.. Gives me the extra fifteen minutes since shift is 1845-0715

4. Started new job and ready to quit

   NiquiCNA replied to JoeM's topic in CNA/MA

   Yes, a hospital is different, mainly because it's different every day at work. I can have from 11-21 patients a night.. and intellectually challenging? Heck yes, a LOT more than Long term. Nursing homes.. are painful.... dreery places to work.. and ...

5. Can someone explain how to survive doing cna work

   NiquiCNA replied to meo814's topic in CNA/MA

   BUDGET... and know where every penny goes. No way will you be able to have that rent. I will have my house paid off before I'm 30, I have two vehicles, and money in the bank. I know how to save, I klnow how to scrimp.. and sacrifices are what it t...

6. first day at hospital

   NiquiCNA replied to TamTam23's topic in CNA/MA

   you dont always have a choice when you precept. I do not like to orient someone, and they just spring it on you with no notice. its especially difficult when you are the only CNA on the unit and you are with someone who has never been a CNA before. ...

7. Aides being "nurses"

   NiquiCNA replied to raebabelvn's topic in General Nursing

   The only thing that really bothers me about that is CNAs saying they are nurses.. I would never say that, though I when someone is hollering nurse, nurse, nurse.. yeah, I will answer and see what they want. Nothing wrong with CNAS talking to doctors...

8. vent for those who work midnights

   NiquiCNA replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

   hmm.. and people wonder why I simply turn my phone off and took out the doorbells to my house. Good I don't have any emergencies to worry about.. and the only people that call is work.. or 1-800 numbers I wouldn't answer anyway. Got cardboard, blind...

9. How many of you work in a hospital?

   NiquiCNA replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in CNA/MA

   I work in the hospital after 10 years stuck in LTC. I could have gotten in the hospital earlier, wish I hadn't waited. The hospital is awesome, mainly because there are more RNS than CNAs.. whereas in LTC there are more CNAs than RNS and LPNS.. And y...

10. How much homework for CNA class?

    NiquiCNA replied to cantfindmyshoes's topic in CNA/MA

    "You are dealing with real people when the class is over and you are certified. This post was the first that I've read that actually sounded like common sense" 99% of what you need to know to be a CNA is NOT from the class,.. its from experience and ...

11. Where oh where have the good PCTs gone?

    NiquiCNA replied to MissyF_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Did you REALLY say maybe she doesn't know how to take vital signs? As if that should ever be in question of a PCT!!! I mean.. you put on the BP cuff and push a button.. and EVEN then.. if she can't figure that out.. she should have sense not to make ...

12. Violence against nurses law.

    NiquiCNA replied to metfan's topic in General Nursing

    So... RNs.. and LPNs.. but what of All the other personnel? CNAs, Respiratory..transport..lab..? should be ALL healthcare personnel.

13. Noc shift: How many res. ?

    NiquiCNA replied to volcomcna's topic in CNA/MA

    hmm.. IN NY I did 25 residents a night.. but in SC.. it was more like 15, for long term care.. in the hospital.. I can have anywhere from 11 to 21 by myself..

14. Need advice-should I become a CNA/STNA at 46?

    NiquiCNA replied to kellysmum's topic in CNA/MA

    You can be a CNA.. work in assisted Living would be easy too.. (no lifting!) but dont expect decent pay... and Almost anyplace does part time work.. prn.. any shifts you want.

15. Where oh where have the good PCTs gone?

    NiquiCNA replied to MissyF_RN's topic in General Nursing

    As a CNA in the hospital, I can't believe they did not fire her. Usually, there are certain things that are grounds for immediate termination, and falsifiying records is one of them. What excuse will the hospital have when someone dies in her care ...