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  1. Home care dilemma: pt and family refusing hospital bed

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

    Thanks Cali and Student. My agency backed me up and the bed will be delivered on Friday. As it turned out the day caregiver felt as strongly as I did about the bed. We were both ready to ask for...

  2. Home care dilemma: pt and family refusing hospital bed

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

    Do you think my concerns for the patient are reasonable, or am I being overly

  3. CNA state nursing skills and written exam - My experience

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

    Excellent, brings back my exam... I like that you mentioned the principles of care. The skills become easier to complete when one remembers those six principles of care. Congratulations on obtaining...

  4. I want to train to become a CNA but..

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

    You may try getting a job in a long term care facility. They will pay you while they train you. Good

  5. New hospice nurse first night on call

    tomc5555 replied to jlynn2303's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    As a caregiver I call for changes in condition, such as SOB, agitation, pain. I request advice on medications and making client more comfortable. I also call when client has passed. The nurse comes...

  6. New to the medical field, Interested in CNA work- 1 day training?

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

    Yes, check your State Board of Nursing or state website and google CNA. Good

  7. cna/aua or medical assistant

    tomc5555 replied to Cari(:'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't think we have AUA certifications in California. Medical assistants usually work day shift. CNA or Home Care may allow greater schedule flexibility. Home care is less stressful. Good

  8. New CNA trying to develope a routine/issues with other CNA's

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

    Sorry, I can't get beyond some of the language. Applying barrier cream is a correct term. Please don't say creaming their butt, it is disrespectful to the

  9. Can't decide on career path...advice?

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

    Career counseling may help you decide. Education will strengthen your future and you sound pretty grounded and determined to find the right career path. Good

  10. New CNA needs your advice.

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

    I would keep the job you have and gain a minimum of 6 months experience. Nursing home CNA work in my opinion is the foundation of nursing assistant care. The skills you perfect will help you in home...

  11. Hello! CNA student here - questions on testing!

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

    Take the tests at the end of the chapters. Study what you answered incorrectly. The AMR text book is very big and impossible to read and retain all the info. Hopefully your instructor will give you...

  12. Coworker help

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

    Don't stir the pot. Unless you see it you shouldn't report

  13. On Call position for LTC, anyone start employment this way?

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

    Good luck! I haven't been called back. As it turns out now is not the best time for me to make a job change. Recent family health issues and needing to take time off are not what a new employer wants...

  14. On Call position for LTC, anyone start employment this way?

    tomc5555 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Anyone start as an On Call for LTC facility? Is it at all desirable to take this type of position? I interviewed for full time CNA, PM shift position and was told they may have that filled but have on...

  15. New job and nervous as all you know what...

    tomc5555 replied to Getreal2011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You're right school is the priority. Good luck and put this experience behind

  16. What do I do if the patient's family member is very fresh because I am a sitter?

    tomc5555 replied to leogirl8's topic in General Nursing

    I advise them to speak to the nurse. I never leave. If they want me to leave I kindly ask them to go find the nurse. I also tell them I'm unqualified to answer their questions and they must ask the...

  17. On Call position for LTC, anyone start employment this way?

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

    Thanks,

  18. Switching from Assisted Living to Hospital... Any Advice??

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

    You may want to post this in the PCT forum. Good luck on your new

  19. Dumb mistake,help!!!!

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

    Oh, and congratulations on your new job as a

  20. Dumb mistake,help!!!!

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

    Print off the cert from the registry and request a copy. I wouldnt tell the new job you lost your card, tell them you're waiting for

  21. Experience as a home health aide

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

    The doctor, the clients family, your agency-are they all aware of his condition? My agency would be in contact with the family and doctor about his condition. My agency has the doctor refer a home...

  22. Experience as a home health aide

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

    Thank you for the tip. Regarding the confidence/people skills/sensitivity question, I think this comes with time and experience. I have been doing home care with an agency since June and I always make...

  23. At my wits end...

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

    Very smart boundaries to set with clients. Thank you for posting

  24. At my wits end...

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

    Hi Poi Dog, I know this is an older post, but I have learned to keep my agency informed about my clients. I usually send an email to my care coordinator, it helps to have a paper trail. i have gone in...

  25. Experience as a home health aide

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

    Please share the technique for the client refusing brief