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  1. Hard not to predicate how my shift is according to who I have to work with ;o(

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

    These types are everywhere. And, it's easy to either get sucked in by the drama or let it wear you down. Some people just find it necessary to project their stress and anxiety on others. We have them...

  2. No experience & No job history

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

    When writing a resume, only include information that pertains to the position you seek. As far as experience? If it says preferred, it isn't mandatory. Apply anyway just to get a foot in the door....

  3. Assisted Fall: I'm Scared

    hookyarnandblanket replied to mndlng97's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've used them in both LTC and the hospital. I currently work in a hospital. If we get caught not using one, we are severely reprimanded and with good reason: It is the first thing a state inspector...

  4. Work rant

    hookyarnandblanket posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I love it when a 17 year old PRN new hire who hasn't taken a CNA class (in my state, you don't have to have a CNA class to be a hospital CNA) let alone a restorative assistant class, and has worked...

  5. Work rant

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

    The thing is, she is continuing to insist that the patient needs to be a sit to stand transfer even after I clearly stated that we would be doing 2 person transfer until she has been evaluated by OT...

  6. Assisted Fall: I'm Scared

    hookyarnandblanket replied to mndlng97's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Assisting a patient to the floor should always be a last resort. They must be documented and reported in the same manner as an unassisted fall and most RNs, DONs, administrators, and state inspectors...

  7. Work rant

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

    Not really. She hasn't a clue about how to transfer patients. She hasn't had any formal CNA training. I've been a CNA for over 5 years, I have my restorative assistant certification, and I won't make...

  8. Assisted Fall: I'm Scared

    hookyarnandblanket replied to mndlng97's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hopefully you had a gait belt in place. If you didn't, make sure from now on that you have a gait belt on the patient/resident before you stand to transfer or ambulate. You will save yourself some...

  9. CNA questions! HELP!

    hookyarnandblanket replied to Carissa2929's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I don't know anyone who likes the messy work of a CNA role. However, that is just a small portion of what a CNA actually does. Focusing on the things you don't want to do completely defeats the big...

  10. how to deal with false allegations as an STNA?

    hookyarnandblanket replied to fruity25's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When in doubt, document, document,

  11. Assisted Fall: I'm Scared

    hookyarnandblanket replied to mndlng97's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Were you using a gait

  12. New CNA advice

    hookyarnandblanket replied to JohnCNA4's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Always prepare for the

  13. Working short

    hookyarnandblanket posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Anyone who has worked on the floor for any length of time has had to do this. With an influx of new posters who are also new CNAs, what advice can we give them on working short on the floor? I'm sure...

  14. Patient with a Displeased Attitude

    hookyarnandblanket posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    One of our long term care patients is a lady who is quite particular and not happy she is here. Today, she asked me to walk her to the dining room at 0700; I walked her there and an hour later, she...

  15. In a quandary...

    hookyarnandblanket posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am stuck between a rock and a hard place: One particular nurse at my job has a serious dislike of me, which is no big deal but she uses it as an excuse to bully me when she feels like she can get...

  16. Working short

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

    If faced with only being able to the most basic of care to prep patients for the day, focus on their hands, face, armpits, and peri area along with combing their hair and brushing their teeth. Make...

  17. Classroom CNA student

    hookyarnandblanket replied to Vtachy1's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I did the bookwork online; this included tests and practice certification exams.. Our clinicals were on site with a certified trainer/veteran

  18. CNA job description schedule/tips?

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

    Evening shift at the hospital where I work is very different from evening shift at the LTC I worked at previously. Your facility's routine will be different,

  19. Patient with a Displeased Attitude

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

    I didn't mean to be snarky, so I apologize for my tone. We are currently spread thin so that excellent care we give is critical and going above and beyond is nearly impossible with the acuity we have...

  20. Patient with a Displeased Attitude

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

    If we didn't have so many acute care and skilled patients who are two assist and not working short, we could pamper her lime she wants. However, over half of current patients are max assist and we are...

  21. CNA Hospital opening, exclusive huge AL or home health...

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

    If you are going to go into post secondary schooling for nursing, applying for a job at a hospital is probably more beneficial experience wise than assisted living. If hired, you would get the...

  22. I should get paid more than minimum wage right?

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

    This is a hard lesson for many people to learn: Always discuss wage/salary and benefits during an interview and before signing anything agreeing to work for an employer. Many places pay CNAs minimum...

  23. CNA's ARE NOT MAIDS!!!!!!!!!

    hookyarnandblanket replied to tushka61's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    On the contrary, this is a wonderful place of support. Coming at someone with an ad homenim attack which had nothing to do with your original post showed a lack of professionalism and a degree of...

  24. CNA's ARE NOT MAIDS!!!!!!!!!

    hookyarnandblanket replied to tushka61's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The way you phrased your original post led many to the conclusions posted. Details, though no needed to be wordy, would have been helpful when you wrote your original post. Remember, people reading...

  25. Did being a CNA make you NOT want to be a nurse anymore?

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

    Have you looked into becoming a social worker? It could still allow you to work in health care but you can also help people address their needs