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  1. Are MA's and CNA's the same as Nurse? NO

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

    Yep, my thoughts exactly. I have a BS in English and secondary education. I worked hard to get that degree and even though I may not be in the classroom any more, I certainly use my education...

  2. New cna job disappointing!

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

    There are always going to be people who like to stir up trouble, no matter what industry it is. There are also many factors we don't know here. A wise man once told me that there are three sides to...

  3. 2 Patient Bathing Refusal Scenarios

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

    If I have a patient who is absolutely stalwart about bathing, I explain that everyone in the hospital has to have some kind of bath, whether it is a shower, a tub bath, a complete bed bath, or a...

  4. Rejection email after CNA interview at school's hospital. Confused & Upset

    hookyarnandblanket replied to cjb19's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It could also be that outside of clinicals, you had no experience. Some hospitals will not hire people without at least 1 year of experience. Look on this as a great learning

  5. What did I do wrong?

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

    Perhaps I should have tempered my question with more information. The LTC where I have worked and my now current employment at a hospital are small, rural locations. The atmospheres are very laid...

  6. What did I do wrong?

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

    This discussion brings up a related question I've often wondered: if, as CNAs, we see a nurse administering a medication incorrectly and we know that either the patient doesn't take it or they have...

  7. Seriously fed up.

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

    I work with someone like that. The thing is, they will always find something to criticize. Do your job the way you've been trained, leave your people in better condition than you found them. It isn't...

  8. Quitting over the phone???

    hookyarnandblanket replied to Blanchee68's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You need to give two weeks notice and write a formal letter of resignation. It's the professional way of doing things. Merely calling to tell them you are quitting leaves them in a difficult position...

  9. How do you do it!? (TN)

    hookyarnandblanket replied to patriotgal181's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Just like on the job, you have to prioritize. I don't work 12s very often, if at all because they aren't offered, but if I have to work several days in a row, I prioritize and multitask. It's about...

  10. Brand New CNA

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

    Welcome to the forum. If possible, I would be picking up applications and/or picking up resumes from/to as many reputable LTCs, SNFs, and hospitals as you can. However, keep in mind that many...

  11. new frustrated cna!..advice needed

    hookyarnandblanket replied to CNA_Angl27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One of the most efficient ways of using the help of another CNA is to have the patient ready before calling for help. I.e., if it's lifting a patient with a Hoyer lift, have the sling under the...

  12. How many CNAs do you have on your floor?

    hookyarnandblanket replied to crx971's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It depends on the shift. On day shift, we have three, evening shift has two, and night shift has one. Our census varies depending on the day, but we typically have 7 to 8 intermediates who are there...

  13. favoritism comes full circle

    hookyarnandblanket replied to passive sambo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being a CNA is not about being the most popular person on staff. Being a CNA is about doing our job to the up most of our capabilities and making sure people are dry, comfortable, pain-free, clean,...

  14. Foster CNAs

    hookyarnandblanket replied to passive sambo's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It seems like there may be more to this situation than we are seeing. I cared for residents like this and often it was more anxiety and boredom than actually really needing someone there all the time....

  15. Hazard of the job

    hookyarnandblanket posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It's no secret our hands spend more time in water than most professions. My hands are the driest and the most itchy they have ever been, no matter what I do. What works for the rest of you when it...

  16. I'm not sure if I want to be a nurse if I only work with the elderly.

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

    With Baby Boomers rapidly reaching retirement age, the likelihood of treating and caring for an elderly population will

  17. Hospital vs LTC tough Decision

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

    In my opinion, it would be better to work at the nursing home first to gain experience before interviewing with the hospital. I worked LTC for two years before I applied and was hired for my current...

  18. Unmotivated Patients

    hookyarnandblanket posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Lately, we have had a rash of patients who do not want to make much of an effort in their recovery. Some of it has been due to legitimate fear of overdoing it but currently we have a patient who...

  19. Unmotivated Patients

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

    She seems to have solved her future plans for herself. The care assessor from our "local" agency on aging came in and did another care assessment on her and she is going back to the nursing home. They...

  20. Unmotivated Patients

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

    It's a weird situation. She wants to go back to the apartment but she misses the people at the nursing home. According to staff who have been there longer than I, she behaves this way nearly every...

  21. Unmotivated Patients

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

    Thanks so much for the advice. This patient has been in a nursing home for what finally amounted to wound care and rehab. I took care of her when I worked there so I wonder if there is a psych eval on...

  22. you know you're a CNA when...

    hookyarnandblanket replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Or, after the week I've had at work, you can tell a patient has a UTI without getting a

  23. you know you're a CNA when...

    hookyarnandblanket replied to Red Kryptonite's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You have the urge to chart your own

  24. How do I Handle Trifling Calls?

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

    I've dealt with many like this, both in LTC and in the hospital. Do you have whiteboards in the resident rooms? Perhaps writing on the whiteboard what time you will be back could help. We've had to do...

  25. As a Future CNA, How Should I Address Myself to Patients?

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

    I usually say, Good morning Mr. (Or Mrs.) Patient. My name is ***. I will be your CNA for the next 8 hours." We have whiteboards in all patient rooms where we write the name of the nurse, and the CNA...