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    Can CNA work with children?

    Paws2people replied to KarinaItzelynn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Of course! In a hospital you can work in peds, L & D, mother baby, NICU, PICU etc. You may need to start off on a regular floor and then transfer to your desired floor after you put some time in....
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    Mouthcare:dentures

    Paws2people replied to deetrain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    A mouth swab is generally only used by dipping in plain
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    Snotty fellow CNA!

    Paws2people replied to futuresctRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    She's young, new, this is probably her first real job. Just continue to do the best job you can and ignore her. I'm sure she will dig her own grave in time. Most often the people who think they are...
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    Is this a violation of privacy

    Paws2people replied to Lizzly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Agreed. It's a violation. A major HIPAA no-no. Also, the NA that let the resident read other patients' "charts" (which it IS essentially a part of their chart/file) needs to be reprimanded. What were...
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    CAREER CNA'S/PCT' S

    Paws2people replied to taylynnfree's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Some people just don't want the hassle and responsibility that comes along with being a nurse. Others are happy with the job. You get more time to spend with the patients, and they enjoy helping the...
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    Over Night Nursing Assistant (Hospital, not LTC)

    Paws2people replied to Dollface4k6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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    Over Night Nursing Assistant (Hospital, not LTC)

    Paws2people replied to Dollface4k6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Basically a telemetry floor will have a wide variety of medicine patients, most with a portable tele box on their chest. On the night shift you do vitals q4, EKG's, phlebotomy if certified, assist...
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    Nursing student theft

    Paws2people replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    It's like they are holding your stethoscope hostage. The school did not handle this situation properly. I'd request my scope back in writing, and make it clear you don't appreciate them being...
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    Hospital CNAs/PCTs: What's your workload like?

    Paws2people replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in a large hospital on a medicine floor. On a good shift I will have 10 patients. On a bad shift, I have the whole floor which is 30 patients. Usually I have half the floor which is 15. There...
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    I dont know where else to turn.

    Paws2people replied to IdianaCNA1993's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow, that was some rant. Lol. Welcome to All Nurses
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    Another vent about nurse vs aide

    Paws2people replied to RNstudent13renee's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

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    Nursing homes in the bronx and cna on the job training

    Paws2people replied to Siaraaa's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did my interning at St Vincent De Paul's. I don't think they offer free training though. Every nursing home in NY is required to have their CNA's state certified. I know Hostos College had a lot of...
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    What to Do If CNA Instructor is Hard to Deal With (Advice Needed)

    Paws2people replied to J.Mo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Send her a letter stating all the facts and asking to complete your final clinical day. Always get everything in writing! (This will be important when you become a nurse as well.) You should of gotten...
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    Residents and bathing

    Paws2people replied to mstearns09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's her choice whether she bathes or not. Even if she smells, she has the right to refuse. Just keep documenting her refusal to cover your
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    Does anyone else get pulled to other floors?

    Paws2people replied to penny186's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    At my facility we all take turns. There is a book we sign so we can keep track of who's turn it is. This is the only "fair" way to assure everyone goes. Try suggesting this to your management. Good...
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    Cna @ laguardia community college

    Paws2people replied to marcee1108's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yup Prometric. They administer the test in NY. Their website also has the skill's test check points. Basically what that means is what the RN is "grading you on" for each skill. You can print it out...
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    Cna @ laguardia community college

    Paws2people replied to marcee1108's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can find out the passing and failing rates of every CNA school. It is public record online under the department of health. I wish I had known this prior, as I would of chosen a different school...
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    discovered and reported falsification of VS

    Paws2people replied to traumaRNdrama's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    At my hospital if a BP is high or low, it's taken 2-3 times to be sure by the CNA, then it's reported to the nurse and he/she takes it manually themselves before administering any meds. Same thing...
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    CNA without experience

    Paws2people replied to lferber's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was hired at a hospital with no prior experience. Apply, it can't hurt. You may get
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    I didn't see the light on???

    Paws2people replied to LightX's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Yes, agreed. If you have time to find me and tell me Mary needs ice, you have time to get it yourself. By the time I am hunted down, that nurse could of gotten ice 3 times already. I know the nurses...
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    Bedside Reporting- your thoughts

    Paws2people replied to SailorMoonRN's topic in General Nursing

    On my telemetry/med floor, both the nurses and the aides are required to do bedside reporting. It takes longer and can be a hassle, but I can see the reasoning behind
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    Nurses who don't treat CNAs fair :(

    Paws2people replied to aka640's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Unfortunately this goes on in hospitals as well, not just LTC. All I can say is when you are a nurse, remember this experience and be a better nurse than the ones you work with
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    Can I be fired for this.

    Paws2people replied to hotpockkets's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It was probably your wording. The person doing the scheduling is probably overwhelmed. It can be hard to remember everyone's requests. Next time you could write something like: "I was reviewing the...
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    How long was your orientation?

    Paws2people replied to bh93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My orientation was 2 weeks in the classroom, 2 weeks on the floor; all paid. If you feel you are not prepared after yours, speak up and let them know. My hospital makes exceptions for people. The last...
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    I fail skills part of my CNA test. Has this happened to anyone else?

    Paws2people replied to Lizzly's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hmm. You are allowed a certain number of mistakes. If you did every other skill 100% perfectly, you should have passed in theory. BUT, if you made additional errors, then it makes sense you would...