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  1. Issues...

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

    I'm thinking this is not a factual post. None of it makes

  2. Attention Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and other hospital assistive personnel!

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

    What an interesting post/rant.My experience with facility CNA's are they report changes in condition to nurses, not assess or treat them.Most of us are too busy to complete our daily tasks to pose as...

  3. I got the hospice job!

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

    Congratulations and best

  4. New cna and a hospice agency

    tomc5555 replied to mysonsmama's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I started out in home care and my clients for the most part have been hospice. I like working with end of life clients, hospice nurses and the family. I use a lot of the skills one would use in a...

  5. Horrible time at clinicals

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

    IMO your instructor could have instructed more and criticized less. Our instructor would hands on show us what we needed to learn. Its supposed to be a learning process and I would never train or...

  6. How do you deal with these patients/residents?

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

    Report this to the nurse, ASAP. Report these types of issues immediately, you don't want residents to decline due to neglect. Ask other CNA's what is effective in working with difficult resident(s)....

  7. Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

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

    I don't think we're misinterpreting your post. Based on what you've written nursing care of any type doesn't seem like a good fit for you. You need to get a handle on what you're capable of doing as...

  8. Do you feel that patients look down on you because youre a CNA/HHA?

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

    You may be happier staying out of health care altogether. Good

  9. Only male in the CNA class; feeling awkward

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

    I am blessed to live in northern California and not experience this type of intolerance. The home health agencies are begging for male CNA's or caregivers. I've always had an abundance of work, and...

  10. How can I deal with sweating as a nursing assistant?

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

    I wear the 'Active' shirts from Old Navy. They wick away the moisture and keep me comfortable. I never thought I would wear or like polyester, but these shirts work well and hold up in the laundry....

  11. Why? Why do people act like that?

    tomc5555 replied to mkearns724's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    About the hand hygiene; WOW. I love how you handled the issue, non confrontational but

  12. Home Health Care issues...

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

    Apply. Many HHA's are employed with more than one agency. Good

  13. Am I being overly sensitive?

    tomc5555 replied to mrsharris2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't think this is a true post. Too many questionable facts. Who does clinicals w/out instructor? What facility allows beds against the

  14. Calling all home health and LTC CNA's, I need your input....

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

    could be a nice situation for you. usually less physically and mentally demanding type of work. if you do well your agency may give you good hours around school. i work with 2 nursing students in...

  15. LPN Student debating completing CNA instead

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

    Ditto, what Darkstar said. Best wishes for

  16. Announce that you passed your CNA exam here!

    tomc5555 replied to jb2u's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You may want to start a new topic. This thread topic is for announcing achieving certification. Good

  17. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    tomc5555 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So sorry...Ugh... Hope you find something

  18. I'm a CNA, not a MAID.

    tomc5555 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It fulfills a need for people needing care to stay in a more residential setting. These are ADL's they can't do on their own. Home care can pay pretty good if one is paid privately. I have friends...

  19. Any CNAs who don't plan on going for LPN?

    tomc5555 replied to rdr75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Taking care of a disabled parent. I've missed so much work over the past 3 years, I would have flunked out of school. Maybe

  20. Only male in the CNA class; feeling awkward

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

    If it helps you get into a nursing program, do it. Believe me, your presence in the class is a plus, and will be appreciated if you are positive and friendly. Training is a time to evaluate and learn...

  21. Sweet letter from Mother to Daughter (or son!)

    tomc5555 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's a beautiful and heartbreaking letter. Thanks for sharing

  22. "Pull-up" high-absorbency overnight diaper for adult male?

    tomc5555 replied to CabanaDay's topic in Home Health

    The family needs to understand it is unacceptable to have this man wet all night. The problem is he needs care during the night to keep his skin healthy. Exposure to urine causes skin breakdown. Is he...

  23. Things we think that we do not say... humorous...

    tomc5555 replied to Baubo516's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sounds just like my

  24. Can appropriate boundaries be rebuilt?

    tomc5555 replied to kparry's topic in Home Health

    IMO the client or family sometimes initiates these boundary breeches. If this family and the caregiver are a good fit, you may want to educate them all and have all sign a contract. That being said I...

  25. Its official!

    tomc5555 replied to CNAmom11's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations and best