Slipping CMA

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  1. Student with ADHD

    Slipping CMA replied to Scottish _23's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I know I am just a CMA and not in anyway a nurse. I also have along with ADHD, have PTSD, anxiety and depression. So I do go to a therapist. He used to work as a hospital managing for the nurses so...

  2. Stelara injection how would you handle this

    Slipping CMA posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    When I give Stelara injections I have always done then subq. Today a patient came in for one and I’m working in a new place. The Dr asked me if I knew how to give it and I said yes it’s a subq...

  3. Stelara injection how would you handle this

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

    That’s true you can give subq in that area of the glute. I’m not sure why he thought it was an IM but even the needle was a Subq needle. I guess because of the short needle I may have given him a...

  4. Which brand is better and more durable cherokee or dickies?

    Slipping CMA replied to Rita Hale's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Dickies IMHO are more durable. I've had the Cherokee label fall off on my Cherokee scrubs while my dickies are still in good

  5. No Rehire

    Slipping CMA replied to Rachelbolling88's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with Daisy, I've been in the same situation and I didn't say anything and got the

  6. CMA jobs, no phlebotomy required?

    Slipping CMA replied to anya03's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree with the poster above the more you do it the better you'll get. I was one of the worst in my class when it came to drying blood but now I do it every day. But if you want to look for work...

  7. ADHD nurse

    Slipping CMA replied to nursingon's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I'm not a nurse I'm just to CMA. But I do have ADHD. I do take medication but it doesn't 100% help I need other tricks to help me out. Try a flowsheet that really works for me and helps me from...

  8. Tb skin test

    Slipping CMA replied to roses616's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Make sure you are going in at the right angle, and the biggest tip I can give you is just insert the tip of the needle, go in as little as possible without spilling. If you insert the right amount...

  9. Afraid of Job Offer Being Revoked

    Slipping CMA replied to ellybean27's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I am not a nurse but I had to take a drug test just recently, the lab wanted a note from my psychiatrist on the meds I was taking then they also wanted my pharmacy but I passed the test. I have ADHD...

  10. Administering meds I've not prepared

    Slipping CMA replied to MochaFiend's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I have to agree with you. In a place I used to work at they would prepare a bunch of influenza vaccines from the vial and leave them in the fridge for MA's to use. I ignored them and still drew my...

  11. How much are you making as a Medical Assistant

    Slipping CMA replied to MAtoNurse's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    IL 16 an hour just starting out, been working for 9 months. I hear the average pay in my area is 16-18 an hour. I work in internal

  12. Needing to vent here!

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

    I'm a CMA and didn't find it a problem finding employment and I really enjoy my job. That said if you want to be a nurse then go for it. MA's and nurses are two different

  13. drug testing

    Slipping CMA replied to Tjaq15's topic in General Nursing

    I have had 3 kids I don't remember them ever drug testing

  14. Stethoscope help!

    Slipping CMA replied to awellman33's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Started out with a lightweight classic ii and it was ok but I noticed I just couldn't hear certain things. Just recently upgraded to the cardiology iii and love it. It seems like there is nothing I...

  15. Blood Draw Help Needed

    Slipping CMA replied to Marliss's topic in General Nursing

    1st thing that came to my mind is which hand are you using to hold the needle. I'm naturally more right handed so I hold the needle steady with my left hand and change with my right. You shouldn't...

  16. Can a medical assistant inject local anesthetic in FL?

    Slipping CMA replied to LP_Collins's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    That's what I feared, I don't think we are as regulated as we should be, it's up to the Dr, but it's also his license on the line. Personally I would refuse, but that's because I like being a CMA,...

  17. Can a medical assistant inject local anesthetic in FL?

    Slipping CMA replied to LP_Collins's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    As a CMA I would have to say no under the AAMA guidelines. I can't speak for RMAs but it should be the same. But I will say at my current job I do a certain type of physical with Medicare PT. I...

  18. HALF use of needle cover

    Slipping CMA replied to pyroknight's topic in General Nursing

    I recap when walking to the Patients room, just recap the right way, don't use both hands slide the needle back into the cap. That's how I was taught to recap a

  19. What's Rude?

    Slipping CMA replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I hope it's ok for me to join in even though I'm not a nurse. Warning this is also a little ranty The person who found out my password for the EMR and was writing out Dr lab orders with my name on...

  20. Painful IM

    Slipping CMA replied to SammyCT's topic in General Nursing

    Are you making sure the bevel is up? Don't "throw it" but use a quick dart like motion. Just some other

  21. Great Apps for Great Nurses

    Slipping CMA replied to Brian's topic in Coffee Lounge's Lounge

    I use mobile PDR all the

  22. WANTED: Your Personal Stories About Abusive Relationships

    Slipping CMA replied to Elizabeth Blanchard Hills's topic in General Nursing

    I was abused as a child because I believe I have a parent with an undiagnosed PD disorder. Mods please feel free to give OP my e mail address. If you want a childhood story and how it effects me in...

  23. Are there not any MAs on here?

    Slipping CMA replied to MechelleMyBell's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    In class you do need to know the PQR...ect of the wave. Also a little about waves but don't stress to much over it it's easy stuff. The real part that I do almost everyday in work is hooking people...

  24. Forced to get flu shot or wear a mask

    Slipping CMA replied to nurse0614's topic in General Nursing

    just this week I had my 1st experience with a severe allergic reaction to the shot, I'm still a little pissed off at myself but let me explain the story and why I am upset with myself. As you can...

  25. Breakroom refrigerator theft

    Slipping CMA replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I knew I girl who kept getting her food stolen so she made a batch of muffins with hot sauce in it. I believe that stopped the