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  1. Does anybody really care?

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

    It sounds like alot of places are understaffed. I dont understand how they think you can take on so many patients and be able to get things done. By the way if anyone cares to share, how many patients...

  2. First time as CNA - any advice?

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

    Yes I understand. I just want to be productive and be able to get everything done on time and in a safe manner. I took care of four patients by myself yesterday,(one was younger and didnt need much)...

  3. First time as CNA - any advice?

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

    I was thinking and know why repositioning needs to be done,.. but I meant I know certain people it says reposition every 2 hours, and for people that it doesnt say it for..its not documented. I prop...

  4. questions after looking some things up

    cmm4ever posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was trying to do some research/watch some videos on cna skills. I came across the bed pan topic, and was wondering are you supposed to really sit the patient up when they are on the bed pan? Is the...

  5. questions after looking some things up

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

    I figured that for someone with a strict I&O, but we get them on everyone. I have just been charting the intake and putting bathroom privileges...if they dont have a foley,commode etc. There is 2...

  6. how do you chart?/question about shifts

    cmm4ever posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So supposedly my trainer taught me the wrong thing when it comes to charting. I was actually with a different girl today (who I like much better), but with other one this weekend I asked the girl a...

  7. Just a random question

    cmm4ever posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I know this might sound silly, but theres alot I still feel that I dont know. I was at na orientation today, (they cancelled it previously and was supposed to get before working). No wonder why I was...

  8. Just a random question

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

    (i have been with the same person everytime so far besides 1 time) not sure if she will be there friday though, when i will be.doesn't matter who your preceptor will be. do it. is it just me or if...

  9. questions after looking some things up

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

    is the urine collection hat used only in certain cases? the hat pan is used in the commode or toilet to collect a specimen. not all specs can be collected this way, but most are. if you are asked to...

  10. how do you chart?/question about shifts

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

    I wastold to this by the girk that trained many others..I didnt know there was another way to chart a specific time. I did it the right way

  11. First time as CNA - any advice?

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

    Are we supposed to be repositioning everyone or only if its says

  12. urine sample/graduated cylinder

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

    Not that I know of (well Im new so), probably only if the Dr. is looking for

  13. Uncertain

    cmm4ever posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I dont know..Im just feeling overwhelmed and uncertain/frustrated right now. Im in my second week of training/orientation (part that was previously canceled) and I dont know if I will like it more...

  14. Just a random question

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

    I will try to ask my preceptor these questions (I have been with the same person everytime so far besides 1 time) Not sure if she will be there Friday though, when I will be. Is it just me or if your...

  15. Just a random question

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

    When patient is done on toilet...if they cant clean themselves, do you make them stand up to clean them? Im just afraid of someone that might not be able to stand that much (maybe they shouldnt be up...

  16. Just a random question

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

    Thanks....yeah I have to find out about these report sheets! Maybe I just havent seen it, but it doesnt seem like anyone is giving reports at end of shifts? Im training so

  17. Uncertain

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

    The hospital I just started tow ork at you dont have to be a CNA..its just NA. You dont get the recognition, even if you are. I am certified as an CMA though. Do you have any idea how to become a...

  18. Uncertain

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

    Well the workload is overwhelming,..especially since I have no previous na experience/training. Also I dont know if its for me, or maybe its just the floor etc. Im having a hard time remembering...

  19. Just a update

    cmm4ever replied to cnamommyto2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats! Im a newbie in training at a hospital, an unfortunately I had to spend all the money I had left to my name on scrubs/sneakers (and still need

  20. Anyone worked as CNA while pregnant?

    cmm4ever replied to klynn81's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am new and being trained at a hospital now. The one women now 32 (has a 14 month old). Said she worked like up until a week or two before giving birth. I think you get 6 weeks off for lady partsl...

  21. How long did it take?

    cmm4ever posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How long did it take to get use to/comfortable doing your job? My first day was today at a hospital..and I dont know how I feel about it. How long did you get to train before getting thrown to the...

  22. How long did it take?

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

    Thanks. I am really not familiar with anything...we have a sheet that you can write down vitals (not sure what else is on there). I am having a hard time remembering EVERYTHING! I have a LONG week...

  23. How long did it take?

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

    Thanks. Well since it is at a hospital..its kind of hard to remember people if you can get new patients every day. The charting system is confusing...and I cant seem to remember who is who, and what...

  24. Got Med/Surg position!

    cmm4ever replied to Jen411's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hey I wish you luck Jen. I started my training on the floor this past Monday. I was there four times this week. I think I might be with this one girl I have been with the 3 out of 4 days (shes okay,...

  25. How do you remember?

    cmm4ever posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It was my second day training on the floor at the hospital today.Tomorrow Im with a different lady (hopefully better), but I think I will have to go back with the other lady most of the training...