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    CNA work

    Missingyou replied to Amanda0216's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work LTC 2nd shift. We have a pretty good team. We help each other out as much as we can without getting behind in our own work. We have shower aides and restorative aides, so, we don't usually...
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    Unseen "resident's"

    Missingyou posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work in LTC. A while back, I had a resident who often would ask me who was going to take care of "those kids", or she'd ask me to make sure I fed "those two boys, especially the little one". Since...
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    My stroke patient fell as a CNA

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

    First, don't offer the information to potential employers unless they ask about it. If they do ask about this specific incident, briefly explain there was a miscommunication, you didn't put down the...
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    Group homes/ residential care homes

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

    I worked in different group homes for mentally retarded adults. In the state I worked in, it was not required to be a CNA. They trained you. I was paid more in groups homes than what I would have been...
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    Can CNA work with children?

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

    well, yes, you could, but finding a job to care for children as a CNA will be extremely difficult if not impossible. Most CNA's work with the senior population...it's where the jobs are. You may find...
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    CNA BURNOUT

    Missingyou replied to Janis Joplin's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    FInd out who the ombudsman is and express your concerns. Someone needs to speak up for the residents. You don't have to give your
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    seasoned cnas with 20 years plus, advice from seasoned aides only

    Missingyou replied to D_Angelo25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It may not be a matter of what you do, and when you do it. Other than what I already mentioned above, I would say that my hallmate and everyone on the unit work VERY well together. We communicate...
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    How do you get a job like this where you have lots of free time?

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

    In some states you can be a home health aide and not need to be certified, you will get paid much less tho without certification. For example in Michigan, you can do direct care with a home care...
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    seasoned cnas with 20 years plus, advice from seasoned aides only

    Missingyou replied to D_Angelo25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Sometimes we just have to move quickly and not converse much() with the residents beyond immediate needs. It's the little chit chats that delay you. (A 1 min. chat x's 10 residents can set you back...
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    Skills Exam

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

    Try talking to your "resident" that you're doing the skill on as if they were an actual resident. They may not be able to respond to you, but talk anyway. Talk your way thru the skill, tell the...
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    Want to work in Dementia care - any advice?

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

    Add to your resume that you've volunteered with Hospice and cared for family. That is experience! As far working with dementia patients: Pick and choose your "battles" with them carefully. By that I...
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    CAREER CNA'S/PCT' S

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

    I am a CNA and have no intention of going on to nursing school. I love my job and doing the direct care. I love being able to move and be very busy and having the patient contact. I thought long and...
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    How do you respond to rude patients?

    Missingyou replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    I just say something like "I'm sorry you feel that way". and then I move on to do what needs to be
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    Any tips for a newly certified CNA? :)

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

    You will very likely need 6 months LTC experience before a hospital will consider you. It may help that you are a nursing student but not much. Where ever you end up in your first job, know that you...
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    How do you pay for School

    Missingyou replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My sister was able to get tuition reimbursement from the hospital where she worked (in the cafeteria). There was also a scholarship offered through this same hospital for employees or family members...
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    handling all the drama...

    Missingyou replied to andisayd's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I may only be a CNA lurking in this section...but, I can tell you that since nursing is predominately female you will see this sort of "behavior" in all areas of where ever you choose to work. It's...
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    I Am Done!

    Missingyou replied to ShesAcuteNurse's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm so excited for you! Congrats! I watched my sister go thru nursing school and am now seeing my niece do the same. I don't have the courage to do it! So glad you and they did. God
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    Who else wants to know about CNA self employed ideas?

    Missingyou replied to Natasha A.'s topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I also thought about self employment as a CNA. My concern is keeping up my training requirements for certification and insurance (as in "malpractice"). ..If someone falls (or whatever)while in my...
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    First interview/job as PCT

    Missingyou replied to liltiger427's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Learn as much as you can about oncology and what patients on that floor might need. Such as side effects of various treatments. This way you can go into the interview with a little knowledge and can...
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    Three sets of vitals in a 12-hour shift?

    Missingyou replied to SavingGrace007's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    All you can do is your best. Set priorities. If some patients don't get fresh water at the end of the shift and the trash isn't taken out or the rooms not tidy....so be it. You can only do what you...
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    Time Mangement? How Do You Do It?

    Missingyou replied to SexyFloridaGirl's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Give it time. You will get a routine down. You will learn the in's and outs. It may take a while, but you'll get there. Go easy on
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    Just need to put this out there. (venting)

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

    Some people are required to take some sort of training or their state assistance will be taken away from them. Most end up in a CNA class not because they want to but because they HAVE to. I had not...
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    Residents with Cheesy-Smelling Hands

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

    I had a resident with the same issue and she actually had a Dr. order to apply a light coat of corn starch with a cotton ball or Q-tip to the area. It absorbs any moisture from sweat. Be careful not...
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    Maybe this is just a vent post....Home Health

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

    Been there, done that. Some of the issue could be that the client has some dementia. As for the grandson.... I would most definately talk to a supervisor about all of this. THey need a heads up on...
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    What would you do???

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

    And if Mary did not have dementia, she was of sound mind, but had a stroke and needed assistance, but refused to have her teeth brushed...whether or not she knew of the ill effects of not brushing??...