tomc5555

tomc5555 has 2 years experience.

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1. Note taking tips/help??

   tomc5555 replied to mrskrobbins's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   First: Take the tests at each chapter end. STUDY what you answered incorrectly. The book will be BIG, and you won't be able to read EVERYTHING, study what you don't know. Good

2. PRN CNA the worst?

   tomc5555 replied to peachescna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Bump

3. Flat Rate Pay For Sleepovers Question

   tomc5555 replied to Skayda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   I would look into why she is having this change in bladder elimination. It sounds likes UTI. It is not normal to need the toilet that

4. What should I do now?

   tomc5555 replied to kaidagirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I think you should post this thread on the nursing forum. Good

5. Gay male nurse concern about male patient care

   tomc5555 replied to Devon Rex's topic in Male Nursing Students

   Be professional and do a great job. Thats all anyone can expect or want from a nurse. The rest is none of the patients

6. Do not bother with CNA programs unless you have experience in the field.

   tomc5555 replied to realitycheck2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Try home

7. My client is now unconscious/how to be effective

   tomc5555 replied to Jessicainsantafe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Been there a number if times. I take the lead from the RN. When I'm doing cares or talking to the person, I tell them everything is alright, their family is alright and safe and happy. I tell them all...

8. Emotional disorders

   tomc5555 replied to rivershark2005's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Contact an attorney. This is a situation worth the time and energy to pursue

9. i start class today!

   tomc5555 replied to nurse_tobe's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   Congratulations and good luck. The best time saver for me was to take the tests at end of chapters, first, then study what I didn't know. The text books tend to be large and in my class we went...

10. Home health aide

    tomc5555 replied to LJohnson11213's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It can be good experience for a new CNA/HHA. I always got cases that allowed me to use my skills, not jut companionship or cooking. A lot of my cases were hospice or transitioned to hospice so I did a...

11. New aide in distress..seeking advice?

    tomc5555 replied to Cbrez's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    WOW. Having a bad night, are

12. Bad Practice

    tomc5555 replied to englishgeek's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Someone on this board once wrote about a similar situation and was advised to say, 'oh, let me wash my hands first'. This also served as a reminder for the trainer to practice hand

13. New job

    tomc5555 replied to Lame's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Keep notes on the residents, including who needs ambulation assist, stand by assist. Whether they have bladder or bowel incontinence. Memory loss, confusion. Dietary, fluid restrictions. Most...

14. Burnout: getting through the shift

    tomc5555 replied to jrgcna's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Can you talk about this with your supervisor? There may be advice they can offer, or changes. You seem like such an asset to LTC, I would hope you are valued enough to be counseled by an appreciative...

15. Help w/ Scrubs

    tomc5555 replied to ehess20's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you checked