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  1. Depends leaking.

    mvm2 replied to Cora_Ann's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a Home Care CNA as well and I have a client that to stop night leaks we put two bladder control pads in his brief. I take one pad and cut a good size slit in it, and then put it on top of the...

  2. How long do you/did you have?

    mvm2 replied to __patiently_waiting's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know each state might have their own rules on this, but here in Michigan we only have one year after we pass our class to take our states test. If we wait longer we would have to take the...

  3. Passed CNA Exams Today!

    mvm2 replied to Skayda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats, so very happy fr you. there is nothing better then having that off your mind, and the thrill of being able to relax and know its

  4. Any Ideas for scratchers??

    mvm2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi all, I had a question I am kind of dealing with and wondered if you had run acrossed this and could help me out with ideas to handle it. I am a Home Care CNA, and I have a Client that constantly...

  5. Any Ideas for scratchers??

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    we bath him with dove which were told was good for elderly skin. he's been on it for over a year at least and it only has been in the last two months that he has been this bad. not sure on the...

  6. Rehab needs to get a clue

    mvm2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm not surprised it's all about money and census. It just sometimes feel like you will be dealing with more problems and confussion when putting the two together. Though I guess being as I never...

  7. CNA'S the other half of care

    mvm2 replied to Wheels28's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    happy tears...Thank you for making my day, and allowing me to know my job really is important and

  8. Just got fired -

    mvm2 replied to blondebabe0625's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    So it sounds like you were fired more from what your co worker said then what the resident said. I am sorry this happened, but it sounds like you have another interview lined up for another CNA...

  9. Shadow shifting?

    mvm2 replied to helloporcelain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have never heard of this either, but I wanted to wish you good luck and I hope you do well and get the

  10. Gaining weight

    mvm2 replied to BSNinprogress22's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    yes I started to lower my carbs, and increasing my water intake this past May and I am loosing the pounds faster then I thought I would, and even though I had to get through a week or two of not...

  11. Soon too be CNA student!!

    mvm2 replied to cloeybear19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA class was not hard at all. The one unit I did have the hardest time with was the body systems, and what problems can go wrong with each one. To get a good grade on that one I felt I did the most...

  12. Working full time and going to school full time

    mvm2 replied to NurseBre94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I think you can do it, there are many people who have done it. Will it be easy? Probably not. It will take a lot of time effort and organizing. If at any time it seems too much see if you can cut...

  13. I had another interview today...

    mvm2 replied to Fanie_Mae's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on the interviews! Hope you will get one of them. As for the thank you notes, I'd just put their first names with Human Resource on the envelope would be just fine. After all if they did...

  14. Positive I'm about to get fired

    mvm2 replied to TurtleCat's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so very sorry that you are going through this. You have had it so tough these past few months. The high pace work in LTC is not for everyone, and I feel I am one of them as well that would not be...

  15. Sit-To-Stand or "I Don't Think You're Doing That Right..."

    mvm2 replied to Skayda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I wasn't trying to encouraging her to use it the wrong way. I was just encouraging her to use it instead of transfering her without it at

  16. Sit-To-Stand or "I Don't Think You're Doing That Right..."

    mvm2 replied to Skayda's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am glad that you were able to work with it. I realize it is not the ideal thing for her to have, and a hoyer would be much better option. But this is how I feel. You are suppose to use the devise...

  17. Working Full Time and a Student Full Time

    mvm2 replied to NurseBre94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    75 hours a week, every week working is crazy in itself. Then there is 4 hours of class room time, and don't forget to add the hours you will need for homework and study. Oh and there is that thing...

  18. Passed ny Cna exam while pregnant!!

    mvm2 replied to Mzfuturenurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats on both passing the test and your new little

  19. Problems a CNA May Face

    mvm2 replied to kacie.knyvett's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with you that we SHOULD all work as a team and not act like High Schoolers that are in a bunch of clicks that I Like You your cool/I don't Like You because I don't like youe hair style. But...

  20. No call/ No show

    mvm2 replied to Redder's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that this happened to you. It does not seem fair that you are so sick you are throwing up, and you get treated this way. Sure it is hard on them when someone calls in so late, and they...

  21. Waiting on results...

    mvm2 replied to Cortney2013's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Congrats that is wonderful! Now you can

  22. Rehab needs to get a clue

    mvm2 replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I can see your frustration. I personally don't see why so many of our LTC facilities are changing over to being half Rehab. Personally I think that Rehab and LTC should be totally seperate. I'd hate...

  23. Should I volunteer

    mvm2 replied to JPickett's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Have you only applied to hospitals and nursing Homes? There are other places to check out too that may give you job easier and faster. There is Home Care Hospice Retirment Homes Rehab Facilities....

  24. How to stop talking to old people like they're children

    mvm2 replied to Just_Kidney's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    All I can say is just keep trying. I just talk to them like they were my father and mother. The one thing I have that is hard for me is remembering not to say honey and sweetie. I never say it...

  25. My hall is eating me alive...

    mvm2 replied to Pat2012's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'd say go for it. The break might do you a world of