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  1. Tips for new nurse manager at SNF?

    mvm2 replied to brendacg's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have no tips for you but wanted to wish you good luck on your new position, and hope it will be rewarding and fulfilling job for

  2. fire policy

    mvm2 replied to makes needs known's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    That is what I am talking about. You can yell fire to let people know, but I would not leave a resident in a room with a fire and then pull the fire alarm then go back for the

  3. fire policy

    mvm2 replied to makes needs known's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Just a few months ago I took my CNA classes and RACE was what we were taught and what was in our book. RACE does make sence becase the R stands for REMOVE resident from danger. That tells me that if...

  4. New CNA

    mvm2 replied to LadyLeo75's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    First congrats on becoming a CNA. I personally love sketchers. I have never had any problem with them and they are comfortable to me. There might be a better "nurses" shoe out there but these have...

  5. why is it..

    mvm2 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    This probably has been said before, BUT..... Why is it that nobody thinks that a CNA can find happiness in being a CNA for long? I have been working as a Home Health Aide for a year and just recently...

  6. Need advice and reassurance!

    mvm2 replied to stardust80916's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am so sorry, but I would not give up. Maybe there might be a class that is willing to take you, and there might be someone willing to employ you as well. You never know unless you try. I would...

  7. Need advice and reassurance!

    mvm2 replied to stardust80916's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I do not think that CNA classes discriminate against who can take the class, so I think you will be fine there. As for employment I think it sounds like you have everything under control there as...

  8. God Helps Me Pee

    mvm2 replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in Nursing Humor

    This is cute :). Sometimes moments like this you have to just laugh at it because you don't want to

  9. Losing Hope.

    mvm2 replied to AFwife727's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have no words of wisdom. I just wanted to give you a Hug and praying that soon you will find that right job for you. it just is not fair that employers will not give new grads a chance. They can...

  10. CNA vsResident Assistant

    mvm2 replied to mvm2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank You very much. I thought that the jobs sounded as if they were simular but wanted to make sure. That makes a lot of sence then because the CNA was more for their LTC facility, and the Assistant...

  11. CNA vsResident Assistant

    mvm2 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I was looking over some jobs for a company that own retirment homes and They had a CNA position and a Resident Assistant. What would be the differance in the two

  12. CNAs feel about students clinicals

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

    Oh my goodness that does seem dreadful. How can a student even report a CNA. I would never even dream that I would look at these CNAs as a student and be able to think I was even able to do anything...

  13. Am I right or wrong

    mvm2 replied to CNAEB's topic in General Nursing

    You know I'd just give it a few weeks. You both have been just orinated and you are not even sure how she is as a worker yet. Looks can be deceiving sometimes, she may be there for the money, but you...

  14. New CNA here in NYC! I need a job!!

    mvm2 replied to bearbear0420's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Even though some places say they rather have experiance, go to those places and apply anyway.. if they give you an interview and like you they might hire you. Also try Home Care they have CNA jobs.....

  15. CNA skills exam - This is driving me crazy!!!

    mvm2 replied to yugot2h8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Wow that is just not fair that you have to wait so long! Does not make a bit of sence to me at all. I can maybe see taking a month for youe licence to arrive in the mail, but for test results that...

  16. Think I might've found my dream job...

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

    So happy that you found the perfect job for you. I have been a Home health Aide for a year, and just became a CNA, and I plan to not go anywhere. I love the one on one attention I have with the...

  17. Do you LOVE to 'write people up'? Tips and timesavers!

    mvm2 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    thanks I needed this to lighten my mood. It makes me want to cry to think that some people have to work so hard and yet fear their job is going to be taken away from them in a blink of an eye, or they...

  18. Tell the CNA to clock out and go home

    mvm2 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I would not think you failed.. You sent one CNA home for one day. I would suggest keep your head up high and do what you need to do. Keep sending them home... Sooner or later Management will take...

  19. Clinicals?!

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

    I'd say every class is different at what they experiance. From your instructor in how she likes to run the clinicals to the place that you are in might have different rules. I had my clinicals at a...

  20. Tell the CNA to clock out and go home

    mvm2 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so sorry. i really just do not get why people find pleasure in making co workers lives miserable. Why cause conflict, and play these stupid childish games. They know when they sign their work...

  21. Unhappy staff, unsure how to cope

    mvm2 replied to bubbles1605's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am so sorry. you LTC aides and nurses work to the bone and have so many other issues you need to deal with on a daily bases. Especially with 30 residents to one aide. i cringe at that ratio....

  22. Unhappy staff, unsure how to cope

    mvm2 replied to bubbles1605's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is it possible for the other nurses to talk to the DON since they seem to think you aides are doing just fine and have your back. It might make the DON think twice to know if "Sally" is being...

  23. So the boss says "When a call light goes off, consider that an error"

    mvm2 replied to mindlor's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Wow if I was a patient on your floor I'd hate to think that if I pushed that call button that it was a mark against you as my nurse. i would never dream that I would make you look bad just because I...

  24. CNA skills exam - This is driving me crazy!!!

    mvm2 replied to yugot2h8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I take it you live in a state where you do not get your results right away. I am sorry that would drive me insaine as well. When will you get the results? I just wanted to give you a hug and tell you...

  25. Families Who Are Too Controlling! (Pet Peeve)

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

    Your response to the family member of them being happy to wear that or watch that show is the perfect response. It reminds the family members that it is all about the resident and their comfort and...