Momof8CNA

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  1. Overstepping boundaries

    Momof8CNA replied to hookyarnandblanket's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    its a bit different where i work, but i get what you mean! there is this one housekeeper, who takes it upon herself to try and get the patient up, go into the kitchen to get things for them...and then...

  2. Hit a road block need advice

    Momof8CNA replied to Marieh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    what is a

  3. now that it was mentioned..

    Momof8CNA replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    very true..i guess i have doubts anyway..im just not sure. on one hand, im happy with my job, but on the other hand..i wonder if i should try

  4. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

    Momof8CNA replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i make a decent wage, and the nurses and doctors at my hospital have never treated me as anything but an equal. i look forward to coming to

  5. Resentment

    Momof8CNA replied to Kystudentrn's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    well..i mean..ive been an aide for a long time, and ive never really had the need to speak to the doctor. now when i sit, they do ask me general questions about the person im sitting with, but its not...

  6. Incapable of doing the job

    Momof8CNA replied to hookyarnandblanket's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    wow. the manager needs to come and lay down the law. if shes being like that to you guys, im sure shes being like that to the residents! i dont understand people like that..why do they take a...

  7. CNA=Poop cleaner?!

    Momof8CNA replied to BSNMomOf6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    its part of the job, but not a big part of it. i think its more of a part when you work in the nursing home setting, but its still not the main part. and i disagree with it not being a "career" of...

  8. day shift on med/surg or nights in ICU, which would be better?

    Momof8CNA replied to michigan94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i would think days would be much harder...i wouldnt make it as a day

  9. what do you do on your days off?

    Momof8CNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    what fun things do you enjoy doing? myself, i enjoy playing video games, sewing, and wasting time on

  10. Should Nurses have to clean patients rooms after a patient dies or is discharged??

    Momof8CNA replied to Pride/hardwork17's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    at our hospital, even CNA's dont do any sort of cleaning, they always call a housekeeper. that said, if i were told to clean something, i would hop to it, i dont

  11. Flavored formula for feeding tubes

    Momof8CNA replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    true. they might just want to feel more "normal". i did the same thing at first, and now im

  12. Flavored formula for feeding tubes

    Momof8CNA replied to KelRN215's topic in Pediatric

    not a nurse, but my son has a mickey button, and we always get flavored..because that is the ONLY thing he drinks out of a bottle, and we are lucky he will drink that! they might just not want to say...

  13. Tech allowed to just sit at desk most of day doing nothing

    Momof8CNA replied to cdsavannah59's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    well, if she didnt do her work, then she needs to go elsewhere.i cant stand people who outright refuse to work..what i really hate is when i come on and the other aide has left a written "report" and...

  14. Tech allowed to just sit at desk most of day doing nothing

    Momof8CNA replied to cdsavannah59's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    is this a core staff member? maybe its a different situation..where i work, i have a very specific list of patients, and things im required to do. i am always required to do what the nurse asks, of...

  15. Tech allowed to just sit at desk most of day doing nothing

    Momof8CNA replied to cdsavannah59's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    well, first off..you arent the nurse or her supervisor...i float, since i am with an agency, and i have my set number of patients..i do my job, and then i like to sit down and hang out..now if someone...

  16. what do you do on your days off?

    Momof8CNA replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    i am waiting for fallout 4 to come out..pretty excited about

  17. what do you do on your days off?

    Momof8CNA replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ive tried crocheting..i can make scarves but thats it. i wish i had the discipline to make an

  18. Why become a CNA? Be a Medical assistant instead

    Momof8CNA replied to Faro's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    try and go through an agency! that is really the best

  19. frustrated CNA

    Momof8CNA replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    its rough. a lot of people think sitting is just kicking back and relaxing..and it CAN be, sometimes. most of the time, no. some of these people make me want to jump out the window i would try and...

  20. How do you think I will fare as a CNA?

    Momof8CNA replied to Firas5's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    trust me....we LOVE male aides. you fill a very vital role. seriously. i am always thankful for our male aides! there are women who only want a female aide, but that is

  21. frustrated CNA

    Momof8CNA replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    yeah...most if not all nurses still have to do a lot of hands on work like this..i am personally tired of sitting..i like sitting with bipap patients, but oh GOD i hate sitting with the ones who are...

  22. frustrated CNA

    Momof8CNA replied to OnlinePersona's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    you might be graduating nursing school soon...but be warned, there will be times you are still sitting! the nurses at our hospital have to sit when there arent enough aids. i feel you on the sitting...

  23. Catheter care

    Momof8CNA replied to deetrain's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    ive heard all sorts of nicknames for girl thingies, its not uncommon! if that is the worst thing anyone in this line of work does, we are doing pretty good, i

  24. 7pm-7am shift

    Momof8CNA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    so i am on week 3 of my contract to work, 7pm to 7am. its an ok shift, but i am eating way way too much stuff from the vending machine! especially around 4 am.i get sleepy and starting eating sugary...

  25. 7pm-7am shift

    Momof8CNA replied to Momof8CNA's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    oh WOW, this week was rough. i ended up sitting for 2 out of 3 days. in one room, the lady insisted the room be pitch black, which you can imagine made it so hard to stay awake! luckily, my guy last...