NiquiCNA

NiquiCNA

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  1. 3rd shift-hospital nursing assistants!

    NiquiCNA replied to stevengr's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  2. how long does it take you to leave work

    NiquiCNA replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  3. how long does it take you to leave work

    NiquiCNA replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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

  4. Started new job and ready to quit

    NiquiCNA replied to JoeM's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  5. Can someone explain how to survive doing cna work

    NiquiCNA replied to meo814's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  6. first day at hospital

    NiquiCNA replied to TamTam23's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  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...

  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...

  9. How many of you work in a hospital?

    NiquiCNA replied to RevolutioN2013's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  10. How much homework for CNA class?

    NiquiCNA replied to cantfindmyshoes's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

  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...

  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

  13. Noc shift: How many res. ?

    NiquiCNA replied to volcomcna's topic in Medical Assistant, 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

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

    NiquiCNA replied to kellysmum's topic in Medical Assistant, 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

  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...

  16. Whats with the beyond horrible pay? :(

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

    It all depends on the area.. and the cost of living, but hospitals usually pay more, small home care agencies get away with minumum wage.. and LTC can vary. Then again.. I have to argue.. I know...

  17. How much homework for CNA class?

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

    hmm.. I recall my CNA class.. 2 1/2 to 3 weeks of doing a whole lot of nothing.. clinicals of one patient.. classroom reading aloud.. this was 10 years ago in NY. Common sense passed the course...

  18. Do you all think med aides are bad idea?

    NiquiCNA replied to blocp's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    as a CNA.. worked with several med techs.. seen it done, generally a bad idea. All it takes is a few hours here in SC and you got CNAs passing pills. SCARY concept. If they were trained, I'd agree.....

  19. Really frustrated- I need some insight

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

    I had to be fingerprinted too.. didn't take too long, but they wouldn't pay for it if they didn't give you the job.. just be patient

  20. PCT's- Do you miss LTC?

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

    No, I dont miss the LTC.. do miss the residents, but since I didn't have time to give them proper care.. nor the help to give them proper care, Iw as esentially failing them. And working in the...

  21. Help with Major CNA Problems

    NiquiCNA replied to JSBoston's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hmm.. I would suggest a new job.. And rewarding CNAS who dont work.. thats useless. Many CNAs I know.. well, dont deserve the crappy pay they get, and if they are lazy and hate their jobs, why not go...

  22. What to wear to orientation?

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

    Most facilities have a day or two of classroom orientation that consists of watching videos on HIPPA and other inane things. They usually tell you to wear street clothes... because you are not on the...

  23. crappy aides

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

    Good Luck is all I got to say.. been with so many aides, been to DONS.. and talking to someone generally doesn't help, as they KNOW they are getting away with being lazy.. Why should they work harder...

  24. Nursing homes vs. Hospitals for CNAs?

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

    Sadly enough.. DHEC is after money now too.. the more fines, the more money they make. And DHEC surveys.. its amazing that people come out of the woodwork to help that would never help otherwise.. I...

  25. Nursing homes vs. Hospitals for CNAs?

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

    HMm.. those Nursing home lists by Medicare are not in any way accurate. I have been to several in my state, and its amazing hoe DHEC can pass a facility without looking based on the environment....