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  1. Best way to get a hospital job as CNA?

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

    Personally, I needed the two years experience in LTC I had before I got my hospital job. I work in a very small hospital but when census is high with high acuity patients, you have to know your...

  2. your patients' coolest histories

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

    I cared for a lady whom everyone beloved to be 109 at her death. Truth be told, no one knew how old she really was. The birth records which could identify her age burnt in a fire when she was young....

  3. one of those nights

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

    We like to joke that a call light around the neck is still within

  4. no more alarms for fall risks!

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

    I've heard rumors of this in my state; state inspectors in my state say they are a form of restraint but I think that's pushing it. Going without can work, but there are also other systems that aren't...

  5. Do you get paid for CEUs and In-services

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

    We get paid for all CNA meetings, in services, and education

  6. Weirdest thing...

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

    When I worked LTC, I dreaded state-mandated med holidays for patients on psychotropics. One man in particular was impossible or reorient and redirect when off his meds. One Sunday during his med...

  7. cna coworker not very helpful

    hookyarnandblanket replied to TheLegend27's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would also caution that if either of you is caring for a 2x assist and either of you refuses to help the other because of whatever grievance is between you both, you are not only jeopardizing the...

  8. Weirdest thing...

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

    What irks me are the patients who ring to have you throw away a tissue when the trash can is right beside them. Sorry, you're here to get well and throwing away your own tissue is an act of doing...

  9. Weirdest thing...

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

    I had a resident actually want ME to clip her pubic hair. With a cheap 2-blade razor. I politely declined and told her she would need a personal trimmer for

  10. Did you like being a CNA?

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

    I work in a hospital where my patient load is often no more than 3 to 4 patients on day shift, and 4 to 5 on evenings. I know that seems like a dream but there are days that I don't get a lunch break...

  11. respect between CNAs and Nurses

    hookyarnandblanket replied to tanzie2469's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It sounds like you work at my previous job. That's why I quit. And what you said is very, very true. We have wonderful teamwork and camaraderie among the CNAs and the nurses with the exception of one...

  12. How can I fix my mistake of doing drugs while trying to get into a CNA program?

    hookyarnandblanket replied to unknowngenius10's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Getting professional help for my GAD was the best thing I ever did. Self-medicating is always a bad idea; the combination of appropriate and effective antianxiety medication and therapy on a regular...

  13. Fresh CNA Job in Hospital

    hookyarnandblanket replied to notsoravyn13's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    What you'll be doing will depend on what unit you're working and the size of the hospital. I work in a very small hospital but I can tell you that there are days I may only have 4 patients assigned to...

  14. help to understand bp readings

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

    I report anything with a systolic power than 100 or higher than 128 and a diastolic lower than 70 or higher than 84. Most guidelines state anymore that even 120/80 is considered pre-hypertensive....

  15. Funny - Tech Broken, Use "Old School" Sphygmomanometer

    hookyarnandblanket replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Nothing aggravated me more when I worked in LTC than the CNAs who whined about having to get vitals and having to do them manually. I usually just told them to let me do it if it was a mandatory...

  16. Frustrating patient care situation

    hookyarnandblanket posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I care for a patient with dementia who often clenches her hands in a contracted position when we try doing nail care or wash her hands before and after eating as well as during her bath time. Her...

  17. Funny - Tech Broken, Use "Old School" Sphygmomanometer

    hookyarnandblanket replied to MidLifeChg2Nursing's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    There are times you are going to see orders directly stating that BP must be done manually. I also agree it should be a mandatory skill in CNA training, and honestly, once you learn it and get skilled...

  18. CNA Clothing/Advice

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

    Walmart sells some nice yet inexpensive scrubs. As far as shoes, make they are sturdy, non-slip, and are comfortable. Without knowing specifically what kind of facility you'll be working/training, the...

  19. Must say Good-bye to.....

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

    A couple years ago, I bought a pair of Puma running shoes that were the best shoes I'd ever worn. They were like walking on memory foam. Alas, they finally bit the dust last fall after I changed jobs....

  20. New CNA *vent*

    hookyarnandblanket replied to sonji1229's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Document, document, document. Fill out applications for other facilities. Hang in there. I completely understand your

  21. Can a Nurse Tech work as a medical assistant?

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

    I believe you have to be trained and certified to be a medical

  22. CNA training/vaccines...ADVICE:)

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

    I would strongly recommend getting the HepB vaccination, especially if you think you will ever work in a hospital or volunteer in a disaster recovery

  23. CNA Clinicals

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

    Best advice I can give is to be proactive, show initiative, do what the instructor tells you, and don't use short cuts even if your shadow does. Safety first; use proper body mechanics. If you don't...

  24. Shifts and Flexibility

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

    Don't count on it. Most LTCs and 6-2 for first shift, 2-10 for second shift, and 10-6 for third. Hospitals are usually 7-3,on first, 3-11 for second, and 11-7 for

  25. How to get EKG training?

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

    It also depends on your state. None of the community colleges or the Red Cross in my state offer EKG courses. And it will also depend on the hospital. I work at a hospital and the only people who do...