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  1. Help with finding CNA job!

    i_love_patient_care replied to RN2BE93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    From personal experience, caring for dementia patients can be very rewarding. At first, it is daunting getting used to all of the behaviors they can exhibit that we haven't encountered before. Once...

  2. question about how to respond to rude family members

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

    What PP said, plus document if possible. If they are asking you to do something that is within your job description, then it is just fine. Some family members have tried to ask me to do things that...

  3. CNA problems with supervisor

    i_love_patient_care replied to Hannah93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've had issues with LVNs in the past when I first started as a CNA. It seems like the mean ones can smell fear, and take some sort of sick pleasure in torturing people who are just trying to learn....

  4. 20 Patients for 1 CNA??

    i_love_patient_care replied to Mell101's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    20 patients for one CNA on PM shift is way too many if you're working

  5. I'm venting!

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

    I'm sorry you had a bad day. Unless you're working night shift (which it sounds like you don't because you mentioned showers), 18 Residents is a lot for one person. I had 8 maybe 9 tops during day...

  6. How long does it take to answer a call light?

    i_love_patient_care replied to rosey200735's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My favorite was when the activities people or admins would answer a call light and then come find me to tell me that Resident Mr. X wanted the TV turned down or something to that affect. I'd be in...

  7. Hate being a CNA

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

    To me, that statement is very degrading. I am a whole person, whether CNA, RN, doctor, or laundry worker. It is a problem if a CNA believes their role in healthcare is the same as a RN. I will give...

  8. Hate being a CNA

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

    I think the lack of respect for CNAs by these nurses is characteristic of a lot of nurses I've come across. Okay we get it. We did not go to nursing school. We do not do assessments like the nurses...

  9. Do you or could you live on your own w/ CNA pay?

    i_love_patient_care replied to mz23's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I live in CA and was able to live by myself with my pay. Working in the registry for various hospitals, I made about $17 an hour. It is doable, but there were a lot of times I had to work extra...

  10. Horrible time management... Any advice?

    i_love_patient_care replied to TheNoviceNurse16's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've worked in that setting. If you have a portable computer available, use it. Chart the vitals as you take them. Writing them down, and then charting them later can take more time. As far as...

  11. Home Health Aide w/ VERY difficult transfer case

    i_love_patient_care replied to FashionablyL8's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can use a gait belt with a sliding board. Sliding boards are a little funky at first. Hope it's going to be a decent job for

  12. If I don't get this job, I'm done.

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

    It is really hard right now everywhere. A lot of other fields of work have people leaving them because of the economy, so nursing is getting oversaturated. Don't let it discourage you, if you truly...

  13. Infection control in the nursing home...

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

    We had a lady like that in a facility I used to work in. The nurses were aware of it, but had to keep documenting it until she got moved to a facility more appropriate for her needs. She was only...

  14. I feel so bad, is this considered abuse?

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

    First off, I've had one patient fall while I was transferring them. The wheelchair was locked and against the side of the bed. Another Resident came to the door of the room to ask her a question,...

  15. Sick of this

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

    Just like the others have said, you really need to report them. Don't let your sanity be the same price as your pride. If you feel like it's an unsafe situation for both you and the people you care...

  16. Is this common practice in LTC/Hospitals?

    i_love_patient_care replied to sweetstrwbrry1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If they have anything that you need to use more PPE than standard precautions, there is supposed to be a sign on the door stating to ask the nurse before entering (at least where I live). That being...

  17. Passed CNA Exams Today!

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

    Congratulations!!

  18. Handling 12 hour shifts!

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

    I've worked 12 hours before. Make your days off count!! Get some good rest on your days off and make sure you have comfortable shoes. It might do some good to bring in an extra pair of socks to...

  19. How to handle a resident like this?

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

    With those types of patients, I usually explain to them gently that I am here to help them. Please let me check to make sure that they are dry. It is good that you got the nurse involved. If she is...

  20. any cnas ever catch anything from their residents/patients

    i_love_patient_care replied to mwilso2318's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've never gotten anything like MRSA or c. diff from the hospital or nursing home, but then again I am always working. It's hard to tell where you got it from, especially during cold/flu

  21. How to deal with staff who seem to not care for paitents

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

    They have those apron things with all the zippers and buttons for patients that need something to play with. I agree, though, that a lot of people get burned

  22. Just got fired -

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

    I'm not sure about the other states, but if we are accused they will investigate it to the fullest. The thing that sucks, though, is as far as I know we don't get backpay on all the days missed while...

  23. why do you have to take a assessment test to get a hospital job

    i_love_patient_care replied to tomeka1975's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's really hard to get a job in the hospitals in California. As far as I know, the registries I work for don't ask you to take these types of tests. If you need more info you can private message...

  24. Just got fired -

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

    I'm sorry this happened to you. To the people saying that it doesn't do any good to report racial slurs, that isn't entirely accurate. Yes, the lady might be confused, but we don't know how confused...

  25. Why can't I get a job as CNA?

    i_love_patient_care replied to AM326's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's hard to get a job in a hospital. A lot of times they will hire internally, and just post the jobs up because it's a formality. Good luck with your search! Have you tried the registries? When...