Starletta

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  1. To Brief or not to brief????

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

    So, to the CNA's/Nurses who only use Incontinence pads - Do you find your Residents getting into their feces with their hands?? I'm thinking Alzheimer's patients in this case. The Incontinence pads...

  2. Feel pressured to do 2 people transfer alone

    Starletta replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If the facility feels it is okay to take the risk and let an aide do this alone, I'd have to question whether I really wanted to work for this place... What other corners are they cutting that you...

  3. To Brief or not to brief????

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

    Thanks everyone... I wasn't sure what to think about that one. I would think that a Resident with Dementia/Alzheimer's would also have a better chance of putting their hands down there, making a...

  4. To Brief or not to brief????

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

    Thanks VioletKali, Do you think it is easier to clean the Residents when they are not wearing briefs? Just

  5. Feel pressured to do 2 people transfer alone

    Starletta replied to CelesteR903's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think the other aide was telling her that she better learn to do it herself, as in the future, she'll be doing it herself. And the Nurse was complaining that she was putting the other aide behind....

  6. Strange question / Vent thread.

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, please don't laugh...lol :) I'm an older student going back to school for the first time since College 30 years ago! I honestly have not used basic math skills in a long, long time, ummm 30...

  7. Pay for hospital nursing assistants thanks!

    Starletta replied to cmm4ever's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I thought NJ being a higher cost of living state like CT where I live, would pay a bit

  8. What is the pay difference between Home Care and Nursing Home?

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sorry for yet another pay rate question... I'm going back to CNA school in a few weeks and decided I definitely prefer one on one care for a patient or two. Last time doing Clinicals, I did not like...

  9. How regarded is the American Red Cross CNA Program in CT?

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

    I dismissed myself from the Community College CNA program and yes, we had at least 25 students in the Classroom section. But there were 3 Clinical sites to choose from. And I think those accepted only...

  10. Got Med/Surg position!

    Starletta replied to Jen411's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do see a lot of RN job postings on local Hospital websites, but many are Per Diem. Wonder if that is just another way to cut costs? No benefits, vacations,

  11. Paying for CNA course

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

    Thought of two more: WIA Funding (some else mentioned that) Pell Grants Good

  12. Paying for CNA course

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

    Did you do more research for funding? Or try your local Community College, etc.? Last I knew, there was funding and much of it goes unused as people don't realize how much is out there....

  13. Got Med/Surg position!

    Starletta replied to Jen411's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congratulations!! :yeah:That really sounds like a wonderful and exciting career change. Good

  14. How regarded is the American Red Cross CNA Program in CT?

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

    Thanks! I went to their open house tonight and registered while up there for the May course. It's a nice set up classroom. Only 10 students and lots of practice tools. Hospital beds with fake...

  15. A couple of Clinical questions. Is this fair to patient?

    Starletta posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't want to say too much as I am meeting with the Allied Health Coordinator this week: But, would you limit how much a patient can drink if they are thirsty? If this Resident was an alzheimer's...

  16. A couple of Clinical questions. Is this fair to patient?

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

    Thanks everyone - Yes, putting out a cup of water on the bed stand is totally useless if the Resident can't reach it or is incapable of holding it. Dondie, Thanks for the explanation. I know she was...

  17. has anyone ever asked you why or discouraged you from being a cna?

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

    I'm in training also and people told me how "Gross" it was. All I would be doing is dealing with poop, etc. I even mentioned Patient Care Tech and got the same responses. You know yourself best! It's...

  18. help - 1:1 home health position resident won't let me change brief!

    Starletta replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Are you new to him? Perhaps he doesn't feel comfortable with you cleaning his genital area

  19. A couple of Clinical questions. Is this fair to patient?

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

    Thank you for the replies. I thought I correct in these situations and wanted some input. I was reprimanded last week during Clinical for giving my Alzheimer Resident 3 little cups of...

  20. I am considering not being a CNA anymore...

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

    That is very sad.... Just think how much more care and comfort we could give to our Residents if the ratio was much, much less. As a person who has an elderly mother still living on her own, thank...

  21. Stupid Rules...

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

    Only in Clinical - but we can wear one glove to bring trash, linens, laundry to their designated

  22. Stupid Rules...

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

    Sorry, what is a

  23. Non-smokers getting less breaks?

    Starletta replied to hkendrick1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Ah, but it could be a very effective weight gaining

  24. Non-smokers getting less breaks?

    Starletta replied to hkendrick1987's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm not a CNA at the moment, but at my last job, we also had 2 15 minute breaks and a 30 minute lunch. This required "Swiping" your time card. Yet, the smokers had a break every hour on the hour and...

  25. What grosses you out?

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

    OMG!!! NO.......that is