MurrR

MurrR

CNA: LTC & DD

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  1. Skills test

    MurrR replied to goldenretriever8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My first time out I failed my skills test - I got the dreaded fluid intake skill - and felt pretty awful about it. But! It allowed me a chance to study up on skills and to retake the skills test with...

  2. use of gloves

    MurrR replied to goldenretriever8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Not wearing gloves during a brief change?! Not only hazardous to their health, but dangerous for their patients too! I've heard differing statistics on how much contamination gloves truly prevent,...

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

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

    Everybody in my family was completely supportive and one of my closest friends told me after my first day at clinicals, "I just realized - you are never going to have a boring day at work ever again."...

  4. Doing a favor vs. being an RN

    MurrR replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably say that as much as I care about them and am fond of them, that my time off from work is limited and I prefer not to do the things at home that I do at

  5. (Just for grins) Pet Peeve of the Week: chart hoarding

    MurrR replied to ByTheLake's topic in Emergency

    Seems like an odd habit...why would they want to carry it around instead of handing it off to the people who need

  6. What is the difference?

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

    In Oregon a CNA II would never ever ever do a blood draw, but you are allowed to hook up a heart monitor, do CBG checks, do some basic tests to check samples for blood, and a few other things. They're...

  7. Beds

    MurrR replied to nursingcares's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where I work in a group home, I squat next to the beds. I look ridiculous, almost like I'm going in the woods, but it sure beats the heck out of bending over and screwing with my back. If our beds...

  8. Soooo frustrated...what to do?

    MurrR replied to aussienurse1's topic in General Nursing

    Would definitely bring this to your consultant's attention. Her behaviour's not only rude to you, but blatantly ignores her own role in the entire affair - pushing blame onto you for losing the...

  9. I'm becoming a CNA again!

    MurrR replied to pgray1229's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck and welcome back!

  10. Job oppotunities

    MurrR replied to amanda1905's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    In Oregon there are a series of agencies that run group homes. Our "state school" was actually a horrible facility where unspeakable acts of abuse happened before it was finally shut down just over a...

  11. I feel STUPID and incompetent. Need a shoulder!

    MurrR replied to sarahg88's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I have the opposite problem, when I'm put on the spot I can practically recite textbooks, but when I'm on my own sometimes I feel like I forget my own head. I do better when I remind myself to stay...

  12. How Long Until My Name Appears in the Registry?

    MurrR replied to Queen Tiye, CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on your state, I didn't get a card or letter but they have a list of the BON's website of CNA, LPN, and RN licenses for my state. I just kept checking there to see if I was on it yet and...

  13. Just wondering

    MurrR replied to Queen33FutureLPN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    No, but I also took a resume, a cover letter, and a letter of recommendation along with a copy of my CNA certificate. I also put my license number under my contact info on my resume and cover letter,...

  14. Calling residents affectionate names?

    MurrR replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

    Depends - used to have a resident who insisted that everybody call her by her nickname, and if you didn't she'd been known to slap you! I'd rather call somebody whatever they want than get slapped...

  15. About to start my CNA class next month :) any tips?

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

    In my program, you got CPR card separately but it was required to have it before starting your clinicals. The most "rigorous" part is practicing your skills so that you do them letter-perfect for your...

  16. Holder for Handheld Documenting Devices

    MurrR replied to KaitRN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Depending on the kind of handheld, you may be able to purchase a holster for it

  17. Any guys with visible tattoos?

    MurrR replied to HardworkeRN1234's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I've seen several nurses, of both genders, wearing moisture-wicking long-sleeved tops under their scrubs. They say it keeps them more comfortable and dry than any regular undershirt. I think you can...

  18. Scared of the skills test

    MurrR replied to yajaira21's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My skills test was administered by a 3rd party company called Headmaster, and they had a study guide for the skills they test on that was specific to whatever state you're in. I printed off two copies...

  19. Why do some Medstudents love to belittle nurses?

    MurrR replied to LPNweezy's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I'd talk to your NM to talk to their supervisor - obviously these med students don't have enough to do if they have time to be such jerks to

  20. Pregnancy and floor nursing

    MurrR replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Well, since you're still waiting for confirmation I think it wouldn't be a lie to say "Still waiting!" - because you are waiting, waiting for your labs to come back! As for when to tell, I'm not sure,...

  21. Everyone's wearing scrubs...is this good?

    MurrR replied to caregiver1977's topic in General Nursing

    One of the complaints I heard from many people when I was in clinicals as a CNA at a hospital was that they couldn't tell who was a nurse and who was an aide and who was a tech or a transporter or...

  22. Scenerio: Electricity off, Generator not starting, No Water

    MurrR replied to tiroka03's topic in General Nursing

    I would be more worried about these things with a sudden emergency, but also...doesn't your facility have a required safety training? The group home I work at, we're all required to know where the...

  23. Nursing Anxiety

    MurrR replied to Lilichk's topic in General Nursing

    Also, don't think that just because you can't pinpoint the cause that there isn't anything bothering you. I'd see if your employer offers any confidential/anonymous counseling through a third party....

  24. Carry a stethoscope without hanging it on neck

    MurrR replied to jalainec's topic in General Nursing

    I saw somebody had sewn a big pocket on the back of their scrubs top specifically for their stethoscope, reach and round and voila there it was. I also saw scrubs that advertised a "stethoscope loop"...

  25. LTCF vs Home Health?

    MurrR replied to Bbo.W's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    LTCF love to retain people too, at least that's the way it is in my city. There may not be many openings because there aren't that many people leaving their facilities. HH can be challenging, from...